Iams has been satisfying the stomachs of cats for more than 60 years. Founder Paul F. Iams was the first pet food maker to view cats and dogs as mainly carnivores, which revolutionized the industry. Mr. Iams believed that pet health could be significantly affected by advanced nutrition. The company still operates from this philosophy and the Iams Healthy Naturals cat food line is one of its latest innovations.

Basics of the Iams Healthy Naturals Line and Dry Products

The Healthy Naturals line of pet foods provides natural nutrition with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The ingredient labels feature items that pet owners recognize, among them wholesome grains, vegetables, fruits, and real chicken. This food now features PreBiotics, which naturally aid digestion by feeding good bacteria in the feline digestive track. The natural ingredients in each product provide cats with balanced, complete nutrition.

Dry food comes in three varieties: adult with wholesome chicken, adult with Atlantic salmon, and adult weight control. Chicken is the first ingredient in the wholesome chicken variety and the salmon version combines the great taste of chicken with natural Atlantic salmon. Amino acids, minerals, and vitamins are added, including antioxidants and vitamin E to help enhance the feline immune system. The specially formulated weight control version contains 20 percent less fat than Iams Multi-Cat.

Iams Wet Foods

Some cats prefer the taste of wet cat food and others have dental issues that prevent them from eating dry food. With its wide variety of ProActive Health canned cat foods, Iams has both groups covered. This food is not part of the Healthy Naturals line but is a suitable alternative for cats that require wet food. Filets with salmon, chicken, gravy, and sauce or gravy are delectable to adult cats.

Pate with chicken and liver, Pacific salmon, seafood, lamb and rice, beef and turkey are attractive to cats who cannot do much chewing. Even kittens have something to meow about because Iams includes a premium pate with gourmet chicken for kittens in its ProActive Health line of wet foods. Each canned product features the same great PreBiotics as the dry food in the Healthy Naturals line.

If you are a concerned cat owner, Iams Healthy Naturals dry food or ProActive Health wet food may be for you. Cats enjoy all flavors but some definitely have their favorites. Try different flavors with your cat to see which one gets two paws of approval. Cats that are healthy inside are healthy outside and will provide years of love.

Cat Condo Description
Cats love to climb, scratch, and explore so give them somewhere to do it other than your furniture or your body. The Armarkat Cat Tree is the perfect place for cats to exercise, satisfy their curiosity, and take a well-deserved nap. Made from plywood, this unit can hold up to 60 pounds and the beige faux fur covering blends with any décor. This cat condo will provide your kitty with years of fun without being a focal point in a room.

Armarkat Pet Products Cat Condo Details
The Armarkat Pet Tree measures 50x26x74 inches, features 3 ½-inch diameter posts, and weighs 65 pounds.

The Armarkat cat condo includes:
• Cat climbing, scratching, exercise, and resting area made from plywood
• Covered with beige-colored faux fur designed to match most decors
• Posts are covered with sisal
• Platforms are various sizes and located at multiple levels
• Two ramps
• Two private napping cubes
• Yarn ball toys included
• Simple assembly
• Tools required for assembly are included
• Instruction manual

Cons of the Armarkat Pet Products Cat Condo
• Fur covering is thin
• Included toys fall apart easily

Our Take on the Cat Tree from Armarkat Pet Products
This is the official cat condo of the infamous Sox the Cat and she absolutely loves it! The ramps are perfect for her to run up and down and she loves jumping from level to level. As she gets older, we are confident she will still be able to make her way around the condo because of the ramps. With the solid wood construction, even Sox the Cat was unable to wobble this cat tree. The sisal-covered scratching posts are probably the most popular attraction, though Sox often enjoys a quiet nap at the very bottom of the condo.
Sox loves the softness of the faux fur covering. We love that it is easy to vacuum and spot clean. Every day begins with Sox getting her treats on every level. It is actually a good way to work in some exercise, as she has to climb all over the condo in order to get her rewards. Whether you have one cat or six, this kitty condo is the perfect addition to your home. The substantial size makes it popular with cats and the attractiveness allows it to blend with nearly any interior. While the faux fur may wear out, it is easily replaceable with carpet remnants.

Cat food is generally made of proteins, water, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins. It is the mixture of these ingredients that determines how close the food is to that found within nature. Cats are carnivores so they require nutrients that are found in animals, which include minimal carbs, a moderate amount of fat, and high levels of protein. Their bodies metabolize animal fats and proteins featuring complete amino acids that cannot be made in adequate amounts.

The Importance of Different Cat Food Ingredients

Carbs provide energy but cats do not efficiently use these as an energy source. They require regular glucose release from protein. Fat is the most concentrated energy form and it provides essential fatty acids that felines do not make efficiently. These include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Fat also helps with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Cats require vitamins A, D, K, E, and B and phosphorus, calcium, and other minerals. They also need arginine, taurine, methionine, and cysteine, which are complete amino acids that they are unable to make sufficiently. Water is also important because it assists with bodily functions including circulation and digestion.

Dry Vs. Canned Cat Food

The debate between dry and canned food is a big one. Some vets say that as long as the food is high-quality, its form does not matter. However, they do admit that some felines benefit from the high moisture level of wet food, which dilutes urine. Other vets say that canned food features more animal protein and meat, while dry food has less moisture and mainly plant-based ingredients, a different type of protein and carbs, making it less desirable.

In general, carbs should represent no more than ten percent of calories. Some vets belief that energy-dense, high-starch dry foods could lead to feline obesity, especially when dry food is free-fed. Nutrients are the most important feature of cat food and different ingredients feature different levels of nutrients. Ingredients are listed on labels in descending weight order and protein should be the most predominant nutrient listed.

Cat food labels make it difficult to compare brands. The reputation of the manufacturer is important and so is the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) seal of approval. This indicates that the food contains the correct amounts and ratios of important nutrients. However, even the AAFCO feeding tests leave something to be desired due to their parameters, length, and size, say many vets.