FAQ / Frequently asked questions

• What is the best cat food for my four-legged friend?

  At Riverwood, we believe that the best cat food consists mainly of (fresh) meat. Furthermore, the best cat food is low in grains, or preferably grain-free. Large amounts of grains are not part of the natural diet of cats. The digestive system is not designed to optimally digest grains. In addition, cats can have a food allergy or intolerance related to grains. By avoiding grains in the diet, you can eliminate this kind of negative reaction to the food.

  A high meat content in the food is also important for your cat's health. Cats are obligatory carnivores and should be fed a diet with a high meat content. This is because meat contains certain essential amino acids for these small quadrupeds.

• What is our natural cat food made of?

  Riverwood only has 100% natural cat food in its range, which means that the food is free from artificial aromas, colours and flavours. Our food is specially adapted to the nutritional needs of your cat and supports health in a natural way. Each variant contains three different types of meat. This meat comes from Free Run or Free Range animals, which means that these animals have had the opportunity to roam freely; this in turn contributes to a better quality of life, but also to good muscle building. The protein sources used in Riverwood are mostly unique protein sources such as reindeer, rabbit or wild boar.

  The food has a high meat content and only high quality meat is used. This means that it is mainly muscle meat that is used and that there are no animal by-products. By using high quality meat and no animal by-products, Riverwood cat food is highly digestible.

  Naturally, the cat food is grain and gluten free. The food uses yellow pea as a carbohydrate source, which has a low glycemic index, meaning that carbohydrates are broken down slowly. This contributes to a healthy and stable blood sugar level.

  Finally, Riverwood cat food uses natural health supporting ingredients. These include sage, which serves as a natural flavouring or the addition of rosemary extract, which is rich in various powerful antioxidants.

• What is a good feeding schedule for a cat?

  On the back of each Riverwood cat food package you will find a nutrition table. This table shows you the recommended daily amount of food for your cat. The amount of food your cat needs per day may differ from the recommended daily allowance. This depends on the age, the environment and the level of activity of your little four-legged friend. If your cat eats a little more or a little less than indicated in the feeding table, this is no reason to worry.

  It is important, however, that you keep a close eye on your little one's weight. If it loses weight, you can give it more food. If your cat is gaining weight, you can reduce the recommended daily amount of food. If your cat is already overweight, start from the desired weight and read the recommended daily amount for this weight in the feeding table.

  As well as dry food, it is important to make sure your cat always has plenty of fresh drinking water available.