Classes of food for cats: differences and nuances of choice

Many people who keep cats at home prefer not to feed them with natural, but with prepared foods, which are sold in many stores. Some owners are afraid to give their pets such food, because it is often notorious for it - the same dry food often leads to diseases of the kidneys of animals. In fact, there is nothing to fear if a good-quality feed is selected for the cat. Today we will analyze in detail what classes exist and how to choose such goodies for our favorites.

Finished feed should be selected very carefully. Such products are presented in a large assortment and are sold in many stores. When choosing such food for a cat, due attention should be paid to the immediate class to which it belongs. Get to know better with the different options.

As a rule, economy-class ready-made feeds are purchased by owners who trust advertising and vibrant packaging. Also, such food is acquired by those people who are not ready to spend big money on pet food. Experts strongly do not recommend too often refer to such compounds, comparing their quality with cheap instant noodles. If the cat for a long period will eat these things, then he will inevitably appear ailments relating to the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys.

The composition of these feeds cannot be called saturated and balanced. There is practically no meat component in them. Of course, in rare cases, such food can be given to pets who eat natural food.

The lion's share of foods that relate to economy classvery well advertised. The most common brands offering products of this class are:

• Friskies;
• Whiskas;
• Kitekat;
• Gourmet;
• Felix.

If feed premium class If you cannot afford it, then you should turn to more options of medium quality with low cost. These include:

• Cat Chow (made in America, Russia, Hungary);
• Gemon (Italian production);
• Purina One (made in America, France, Italy, Russia);
• “Stout” (Russian production);
• Perfect Fit (make in the USA, Germany, Hungary, Russia).

Treats for cats that belong to the premium group, in many qualities and characteristics significantly differ from the cheap options of the economy category. As for their value - usually it is not too high. But it should be borne in mind that industrial waste occurs as a meat base in these feeds, and wheat and corn act as a source of carbohydrates, which sometimes cause allergic reactions in pets.

It should be noted that the presence of meat in the food of the premium group here is several times higher than in budget copies of the economy class. Based on this, the volume of protein of animal origin increases, due to which food is absorbed much better. Vitamin and mineral complexes also occur in these products.

Feed of the described category is the middle between economy and super-premium products. Some manufacturers rely on low-cost component parts, while others turn to component parts of higher-end products. Thus, the variety of the assortment of such feeds is explained. That is why it is so important to pay due attention to the composition of the selected products. In terms of price and quality, the following premium goodies are recognized as the best:

• Brit Premium (made in the Czech Republic);
• Organix (manufacture takes place in the Netherlands);
• Probalance (make in Russia);
• Hill's (made in America and the Netherlands);
• Eukanuba (domestic production);
• Science Plan (made in the Netherlands, Czech Republic).

The specified food group for animals is recognized as luxury. The main advantage of such popular products is that they show themselves as highly effective suppliers of protein of an animal, and not of other origin. Due to this, the digestibility of food is greatly simplified, which has a beneficial effect on the health status of the pet. The meat component in such products is represented by meat of the first category and by-products - liver, tongue, kidneys, hearts.

Cereals are present in these feeds. Most often it is rice and oats. Some foods even have potatoes. These components are absorbed very easily and usually do not provoke allergies. Wheat and corn cannot boast of these properties.

Feed, which belong to this elite class are similar.As for the differences - they are able to be expressed in the ratio of meat, cereal. The best in terms of price and quality are recognized treats of a super-premium type of company:

• Fitmin For Life (made in the Czech Republic);
• Brit Care (Czech production);
• Summit (a Canadian firm makes this product);
• Blitz (production takes place in Russia);
• Leonardo (German production);
• Flatazor (France).

Special treating and dietary treats for cats are related to the group of described treats. They are added to the pet menu according to the recommendations of the veterinarian. These products include hypoallergenic feeds, which are divided in their composition into several separate species. It is necessary to choose the best option based on which component the animal has an allergy to.

For pets suffering from allergies to vegetable protein (gluten), a special diet is developed where there is no wheat and corn. Instead of these elements, oats, millet or rice take place in the feed content. In recipes, certain treats of this class of cereals are not at all.

If a pet has intolerance to animal proteins, then for him it is necessary to purchase food in which there is no chicken, pork or beef. Alternatively, you can use lamb or rabbit meat, as well as herring or salmon fillets. Such products are easily absorbed by the cat's body and rarely lead to allergies.

On sale it is possible to meet special feeds for cats, which belong to the category of holistic. According to experts, such food is optimal for pets. Initially, such feed was included in the super-premium class, but today it is assigned to a separate category. The elements that are in the content of these delicacies are characterized by the highest quality and nutritional value. They are similar to the food people are used to.

These products lack such constituents as offal. They only have meat. It can be either fresh or dehydrated. Pitted fish meat is acceptable. The choice of ingredients from meat is very wide, and not meager, as in budget treats for cats. There is no corn, wheat or cornmeal. Kholik feed is characterized by a rather rich vitamin and mineral base. These elements in this case are present in a greater ratio, even if we make a comparison with dishes of super-premium type.

Popular and well-known brands offering high quality feed are:

• Acana (manufactured in Canada);
• Carnilove (made in the Czech Republic);
• Go Natural (made in Canada);
• Grandorf (made in Belgium, France);
• Farmina N&D (production is based in Italy, Serbia).

Choosing the right food for a cat, you need to carefully and carefully deal with its composition, which is usually applied on a company box or jar. This must also be done because the classification of such products is by no means always perfect. Please note that the ingredients are usually indicated in descending order of their percentage in the selected feed. It is desirable that the meat component is in the first positions, since the cat is a predator and the meat should be eaten regularly.

Food of different classes is distinguished by its ingredients.So, in the cheapest economy-class products, the quality of meat components raises serious doubts, especially if you find the combination of the words “bird meal” or “meat and its derivatives” in the composition. Such products are waste products - these are processed beaks, hooves, skin, tripe, as well as tumors. Such components are very poorly enriched in protein. The main protein sources in budget feeds are plant elements, mainly corn gluten, protein extracts.

In the economy class feed, vitamin-mineral complexes are not used much. In addition, preservatives and antioxidants, coloring agents and additives to enhance the taste, which are not observed in luxury diets, are very often present in such products. Moreover, the last mentioned components differ in that their origin remains unknown.

As for the most useful and safe premium feeds, it is worth considering that the meat component takes place in a larger percentage, due to which there is more protein in these treats. The vitamin-mineral base in the described treats also pleases, unlike the cheapest products. The nutritional composition of the super-premium class is also distinguished by the presence of digestible components that do not "wake up" allergic reactions in pets. Corn gluten is usually not here, as well as flavorings. Antioxidants and preservatives of natural origin.

The safest feeds from the holistic category have a high price, but you will not see offal in the table of ingredients present in their composition. Here only pure meat or fish fillet takes place. Corn, flour from it and wheat, pea protein and gluten are not introduced here. Potato, pea, lentil and rice act as carbohydrates in such products, and fruit and berry mixes act as fiber. Available preservatives, which are observed in the content of these foods, are characterized by natural origin.

Today the market is replete with well-known and not very manufacturers of pet food for cats. The range of such delicacies is wide and diverse. Let's look at a small rating of the best manufacturers that produce high-quality and safe feed for mustachioed pets.

Our rating opens with an inexpensive, but high-quality premium product for cats. Pro Plan feeds are available in a large assortment. You can choose food for both a kitten and an adult cat, as well as pets with specific diseases. Dry, wet and medicinal feeds from this manufacturer are on sale. It should be borne in mind that it is permissible to give medical products to pets only on the recommendations of veterinarians. The main positive qualities of these feeds are:

• perfectly balanced composition designed for individuals of different ages;
• top quality;
• have a positive effect on the health status of pets.

This brand has been present on the market for more than 20 years, but Brit Premium products have appeared relatively recently in stores in Russia, which is why many consumers are careful about such feeds. This food is high quality. In its production, all the necessary standards are provided. These foods are easily digested without harming the gastrointestinal tract of fur seals. The main advantages of this product are:

• the highest quality of production - only natural meat is used;
• some time after taking this food, the hair of cats becomes shiny, soft and silky;
• the pet becomes more active and energetic.

These premium foods are available not only for healthy individuals, but also for cats suffering from various diseases. You can easily choose excellent food for elderly pets. On sale there are such products that can satisfy the tastes of even the most demanding and moody cats. Royal Canin treats contain all the necessary ingredients. The main advantages of such products are:

• wide range of various feeds;
• acceptable price;
• perfect quality.

The products of this manufacturer collect a lot of positive reviews. They meet all the highest quality requirements. The product line also pleases with its diversity. Both dry and wet and canned hills are sold. There are mainly universal treats on sale, but you can also choose options for pets suffering from diseases of the stomach and intestines. The advantages of such feed include:

• affordable cost;
• a large list of products;
• the presence of a large amount of nutrients in the composition.

However, in such feeds there are a lot of carbohydrates and vegetable proteins. This must be taken into account. Also in the rating of quality treats for cats include products of such brands as:

• Sheba;
• Arden Grange;
• Bosh Sanabelle;
• Now Natural;
• Acana
• Leonardo;
• Brit Care.

Food for cats should be selected based on the following parameters.

• Structure. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the composition of the feed. It is advisable to choose products that have a sufficient amount of nutrients. Food with offal, allergen components and other cheap ingredients is better not to take.
• Class. It is not recommended to constantly feed cats with economy-class feeds. Despite the widespread advertising, such food can seriously harm a mustached pet.
• Cat health. If the pet has a certain disease, it is necessary to select high-grade therapeutic feed for it. Their choice should be discussed with the veterinarian.
• Price. Foods that are too cheap should not be taken.
• Age. Choose food according to the age of the cat. For kittens, many brands produce special products that are different from those intended for adults or older individuals.

The review of dry feeds of a super premium class look in the following video.