Canadian Cat Food: Features and Manufacturer Ratings

A lot depends on the nutrition of your cat. First of all, her health, how much food will be balanced and to what extent will be suitable for your pet. Of course, the cat’s appearance also depends on the food she eats. Properly selected food will make your furry friend's coat soft and prevent it from falling out. Very often, food also affects the behavior of the animal. In this article, we will look at Canadian cat food.

The company began production of feed since the 1990s and immediately fell in love with many owners of cats. PLB International has been operating in this market for over 50 years. The manufacturer carefully monitors that quality products fall on store shelves. The product passes a 2-step verification.

All varieties of food from the category of super-premium class, manufactured by PLB International, have a similar composition. That is why cats do not encounter any difficulties when switching from one feed to another. The main components of the feed are as follows.

• Fresh chicken is more than 15%, and different parts of the chicken are involved, because of this, slices from different parties can vary.
• Chicken flour is about 17%. Get it by grinding meat on specialized devices.
• Chicken fat that saturates a pet's body with vitamin E.
• Pea protein can often be seen in feed. It is added in order to increase the percentage of protein. Despite the fact that the supplement is in no way harmful to health, it will not bring special benefits either.
• Beet pulp contributes to better digestion and protection of intestinal microflora.
• Barley and oats, which are previously crushed to a powder state, improve the palatability of cat food.
• Flax seed is a very useful ingredient that contains a huge amount of vitamins and nutrients.
• Rice and brown rice accelerate metabolism, so it is added in small quantities.
• Dried chicken egg containing vitamin B and animal protein.
• Dried tomatoes contain a large amount of fiber, so necessary for pets.
• Chicken liver is added for flavor, as this smell catches cats.
• Salmon fat, a component that has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain and the entire nervous system.
• Yeast helps to activate the protective functions of the body, as well as saturate the body with prebiotics.
• Dried herbs are again needed for flavor.
• Potassium chloride is an emulsifier that gives the desired consistency to the feed and is absolutely harmless to pets.

Additives:

• Vitamin E;
• Vitamin D3;
• Vitamin A;
• Iron;
• Zinc;
• Manganese.

Pluses of brand products:

• large selection of products;
• availability of feed for all ages;
• balanced composition.

Minuses:

• the use of harmful additives E222;
• inaccuracies in the description;
• the similarity of many raw foods.

The rating from the premium feed section is led by the Acana brand. The composition includes products of the highest quality and freshness. Dry foods are full of vitamins: Omega 3, B12 and various essential acids. In the feed, all ingredients are balanced and help the cat lead an active lifestyle and feel excellent. Acana is divided into: Acana Grasslands, Acana Pacifica and Acana Wild Prieri.

Main cast:

• various types of meat: lamb, turkey, chicken, salmon, herring, duck and many others;
• representatives of legumes: beans, lentils and peas;
• freshest vegetables: pumpkin, tomatoes, cabbage and spinach, etc .;
• greens, spices, and also fruits in large quantities.

The percentage of feed:

• protein - 37%;
• fat - 20%;
• ash - 8.5%;
• fiber - 3%;
• fatty acids - 2.5%;
• calcium - 1.8%;
• phosphorus - 1.4%.

Brand Feed Benefits:

• numerous natural products in the composition;
• lack of harmful microelements;
• minimum sugar and calories.

Cons - there are no specialized feeds for treatment.

The products of Pronature, located in Canada, can be called one of the best animals in the world. The food belongs to the super-premium class and is divided into 2 types: Original and Holistic. We will consider the second view. The word Holistic in the name of the feed indicates that the composition includes the highest quality products that even a person can consume. In Canada, they are very strict about food, so such feeds are subjected to more thorough inspection. Not all manufacturers can afford to release this series, but only the best. Composition of the Holistic series:

• fresh meat more than 50%;
• fish flour;
• chicken fat;
• cereals: oats, flax, rice and barley;
• vegetables: potatoes, carrots, broccoli, spinach, cabbage and others;
• fruits, for example, orange;
• herbs: chamomile, aloe vera, chicory anise;
• egg powder;
• seafood: seaweed, crushed shells of crab and shrimp, sometimes mussels;
• spices;
• spice;
• natural flavors.

Many hosts are attracted to exotic feed tastes, such as: chicken with sweet potatoes, feed with Atlantic salmon and rice, or turkey with cranberries.

Advantages:

• The composition includes quality ingredients;
• cereals that are poorly digested are not used;
• a large number of vitamins and minerals.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• inaccuracies in the description.

Now Natural Holistic is a widespread food of the Canadian producer Petcurean Pet Nutrition, formed in 1999, it also belongs to the premium class. According to the popular American magazine, this food is in the top 10 around the world.

The percentage of ingredients:

• proteins - 31%;
• fats - 18%;
• humidity - 10%;
• ash - 6.5%;
• fiber - 2.5%;
• phosphorus - 0.6%.

Structure:

• turkey fillet, salmon filet or duck filet;
• cereals;
• vegetables, from potatoes to pumpkins;
• spices and dried herbs;
• legumes;
• natural flavors;
• seaweed.

Pros:

• lack of low quality products;
• balanced composition;
• great taste;
• lack of a preservative;

The disadvantage is that the brand does not have wet feed.

Premium-class food with excellent taste. Balanced and composed exclusively of natural ingredients. The percentage of meat is at least 70%. Production was launched in 1985 and is still operating today. The main motto of the company is "Eat quality - live long."

Very often in the composition you can read very unusual components.

Percentage composition:

• proteins - 40%;
• fats - 20%;
• humidity - 10%;
• ash - 8%;
• fiber - 3%;
• calcium - 1.5%;
• phosphorus - 1.5%.

Pros:

• high quality natural ingredients;
• high percentage of meat;
• great taste;
• balance of composition.

The disadvantage is the high price.

See below for an overview of Acana dry cat food.