Features and rating of super-premium feed for kittens

When a new four-legged friend appears in the house, he immediately falls in love with all the tenants of the apartment - from the smallest to adults. And everyone wants the kitten to be playful, cheerful and healthy, so a lot of time and money is spent on organizing his leisure. However, the most important aspect in a pet’s good development is proper and healthy nutrition, which depends entirely on the owners.

It’s already clear from the name that the products of the super-premium class are the best in the line of ready-made feed for kittens. Consider its features.

• Such foods contain the necessary amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, which are so necessary for the growing body. Carefully read the composition - there must be indicated meat or fish. Be careful: if the label says "meat products", this means that low-quality meat or its substitute was used.
• Unlike premium feeds, they do not contain preservatives that can adversely affect the health of the pet.
• The complete composition is always indicated on the packaging of such a feed, and all ingredients are indicated in clear weight or as a percentage. If the meat or fish in the feed is less than 7 percent, then this means that bone meal was used, and this can adversely affect the health of the cat.
• The price is higher than that of feeds of other classes also because the feeds of the super-premium class use the same ingredients that people eat.

There are several types of classification.

Feed is allocated here:

• for adult cats;
• for kittens.

What is the difference between food for older cats and food for small kittens? The fact is that the composition of the feed for mature cats is distinguished by a set of vitamins and minerals: there is a completely different amount of fat, protein and carbohydrates, the feed has a different processing technology. Also, the difference is that the food for adult animals does not meet the biological needs of the kitten, which means that it can harm the baby. The energy requirement of the growing organism is much greater, so the food for little furry friends is more high-calorie. The pellet size for kittens is several times smaller and softer.

Dry feed or they are also called "drying". The composition includes all the necessary components needed by a growing body. Many owners prefer this food, because it does not deteriorate and you can, going to work, pour it into a bowl and not worry that the kitten will not eat anything in a day. Also, when eating, the area around the plate is not contaminated, and the animal itself remains clean.

At first, it is worth softening the food in warm water, but not in milk - this can cause gastrointestinal upset.

When feeding a kitten, you should adhere to certain rules.

• There should always be enough water in the bowl so that the pet can drink the food if desired.
• Do not mix “drying” and “natural”. If you decide to feed your pet with natural food, be it porridge or fish, in no case do not mix it all in one plate! This can lead to the fact that when eating a four-legged pet does not notice the pellet, does not live and chokes. Therefore, it is better to use different bowls for different types of feed.
• Make sure that the baby does not overeat. The kitten cannot control the saturation process itself, so it is the owner’s responsibility to calculate the weight of the animal and sprinkle food in portions.
• Feed should be introduced into the diet gradually. You can’t give a small kitten a full portion right away - this can badly affect his stomach.

Wet feed is an intermediate species. Its composition includes pieces of meat or fish, filled with jelly or liquid sauce. Such food is to the liking of even the most picky kittens. But this type of food also has its own specific feeding rules.

• Enter in the diet is not earlier than a month and a half.
• Most often, such food is packaged in a tin or pauch, where the weight is calculated for 1 serving, which makes it very convenient to use. But if for some reason your kitten does not eat the whole portion at a time, then it is worth pouring the required amount, and put the rest in the refrigerator. This is a product that quickly deteriorates, so you need to monitor the cat's bowl and, if possible, wash it immediately after eating. In this regard, wet food is less in demand, because it can not be poured into the feeder and left for a long time.
• A positive feature of this feed can be considered that its moisture content is one third of the total feed mass. This type of food is perfect for those kittens who drink a little.

Canned food. The advantage of this food is a long shelf life without a refrigerator, but only while it is hermetically packed in a tin can. After opening, the shelf life in the refrigerator is no more than two days. And it is best to pour the canned food in a glass jar or plastic container. It is better to feed the kitten in small portions so that the food does not spoil outdoors.

The market now has a very large selection of feeds of super-premium class from different manufacturers - how do you know which of them makes the most useful and high-quality feed for little four-legged friends?

Especially for you, we have created a rating of manufacturers of premium and super-premium fodder of various types and described the advantages of each of them.

We selected manufacturers according to the following criteria:

• feed quality, the availability of all the necessary ingredients for the correct and healthy development of the kitten;
• what is included in the assortment of this company, do they have food for dietary nutrition, the availability of therapeutic nutritional series;
• the price of products in the ratio “price - quality” was taken into account;
• analyzed customer reviews and their opinions on the product.

Dry food.

• Pro Balance The advantages of this feed are that it is of domestic production and its price is lower than that of an imported product. The composition of the manufacturer includes the required amount of protein, the source of which is veal, as well as a complex of herbal herbs for kitten immunity.
• Royal Canin. The brand has a wide line of sales. There are both dry and wet food, also produce medicinal and dietary. Products are designed for different ages. The advantage is that the plant was opened in Russia (in general, the French brand), but the quality was not affected at all, but the price became affordable.
• Hills. The production specializes in the production of two types of "drying": the first - to feed healthy kittens, the second - a medical line.

Wet food.

• Animonda Rafine Soupe Kitten. The composition contains all the necessary substances for the development of a kitten. A sufficient amount of BZHU and vitamins. You can enter the diet from two months of age. As part of a lot of meat component - this is a turkey or a cocktail of meat from different birds. Of the cereals, rice, hercules and barley are used.
• Probalance Kitten 1st Diet. Protein is taken from quality meat - veal. The composition includes an extensive complex of phytocomponents that contribute to improving the immunity of a kitten.
• Royal Canin Kitten Instinctive. Its advantage over other feeds is its price is lower than its analogues. There is a choice of food in jelly or sauce. There are specialized lines for the Persian, British Shorthair and Maine Coon breeds.

Canned food.

• Royal Canin Babycat Instinctive. Designed for kittens from one to four months old. Texture - a sauce that is ideal for the first lure of kittens, due to its delicate texture.
• Hills Science Plan Kitten. It contains a large percentage of protein, meat, cereals and vegetables with a high fiber content.
• Pro Plan Junior. For kittens from one month to a year old. Great for a sensitive digestive system.

Manufacturers of super-premium food almost always specialize in the production of all three types of food for kittens (dry, wet, canned). Here is the ranking of manufacturers who, together with you, set the goal of helping the kitten grow healthy.

• 1st Choice. A great mix to start feeding dry feed. The composition includes 30% protein, which is taken from fresh chicken meat. Of the cereals, rice and oats are part of the feed. And, of course, in its composition are all the necessary phyto-components, vitamins and minerals that contribute to the correct development of the kitten and strengthen its health.
• Brit Care. This food in the kitten line is perfect for pregnant and lactating cat moms. The amount of protein is at least 37%.
• Innova EVO. Food that is considered one of the best feeds in the world. Country of origin - USA. The composition contains only natural ingredients that can even be eaten by humans. The disadvantages include the price, which is higher than that of similar products by about 40%.
• Acana The advantage of this food is that it contains at least 3 sources of protein - fish, meat, eggs. The composition contains amino acids EPG and DHA, vitamin B12 and herbs. The food is practically free of carbohydrates.
• Almo Nature. A huge plus of the product is that 99% of the composition is meat and fish.This makes the food completely harmless to the young body and gives the pet maximum carbohydrates, fats and protein.
• Orijen Cat. It is made in Canada. In this feed there are no preservatives at all, and the quality of the products used in the composition is at the highest level. The meat contains at least 70%, the rest is fiber and cereals.

As mentioned earlier, the feed rating was compiled according to several criteria, one of which was based on the opinions of kitten owners. In order not to be unsubstantiated, we provide some reviews about the products included in the list of the best for kittens.

At veterinary forums, the 1st Choice and Brit Care product lines scored the most positive reviews, highlighting the positive aspects: affordability, suitable for different breeds, furry friends liked the taste, and there were no problems with diet food intake. Of the minuses: before starting feeding, it was advised to consult a veterinarian if the kitten already had digestive problems.

As for food for kittens of the Acana and Innova EVO series, they are discussed much less due to the high price, but from the reviews of the owners who buy this food for their pets, it is clear that this food contains all the necessary vitamins and does not cause allergies and disorders. Nine out of 10 people would recommend this food. Among the minuses are: the cost is very high, one and a half - two times higher than the previous lines, and can only be purchased in specialized stores.

The health of your four-legged friend depends on this.

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