Holistic-class feed for cats: producer ratings and selection rules

The health, nature and life span of a cat depends on 2 factors - genetic and grooming features. Care, in addition to various procedures, involves nutrition. And it is nutrition that affects health to a greater extent. Due to their convenience, more and more owners are choosing special feeds for their tails. The latter have many varieties, one of them is holistic class food.

Holistic-class feeds differ from the usual ones in their composition. The source of protein in holistic feed is primarily fresh, quality meat, not bone meal and offal. Finally, in this type of feed there are no preservatives or flavor enhancers. Let us consider the compositional characteristics characteristic of holists.

• Squirrels. Always represented by proteins of natural origin - dehydrated or fresh fillet of meat, fish. Only certain types of meat are used - chicken, turkey, lamb, rabbit, pork is not used. The composition does not contain vegetable protein, which can be represented by potato or pea protein, corn gluten.

• Carbohydrates. In holivics, carbohydrates can be represented by lentils, potatoes, rice, peas. As additives, wheat and wheat flour, corn are not used.

• Preservatives Naturally, to preserve the freshness of the product can not do without preservatives in the composition. In holistic, safe, naturally occurring tocopherols are used.Synthetic preservatives, even those that are permitted, should not be present in holivics.

• Cellulose. In premium feeds, fiber is not always found, especially since it is absent in economy feeds. But in holivics, dietary fiber is mandatory, but their amount does not exceed 10% of the composition. In most cases, this is dried carrots, apples. Beetroot press, which is sometimes also found in holistic, is considered slightly less useful.

• Vitamin and mineral complex. In holistic it is present in the right ratio and includes the maximum possible combination of useful elements. Mandatory - Omega 3 and 6. To improve digestion, many manufacturers include probiotics, enzymes in the feed.

Initially, holists were classified as super-premium class feeds, however, it is worth noting that their quality was even the highest in this category. Now holistic people are increasingly singled out as a separate class, which again surpasses the super-premium version in its benefits and nutritional value. For the first time the term "holistic" (from Greek - "solid") was used by the American manufacturer Innova. While there are no clear standards for the definition of this feed - standards, GOSTs.

According to the assurances of the producers, the composition of such feeds is completely natural and safe that even a person can eat it without harm to health (to make food for animals from the same thing that a person eats is one of the tenets of producers). However, holistic is still food for pets.

Their composition was developed from the standpoint of nutritional science, and it, in turn, is guided by the principles of genetics and dietetics. That is, Holistic food allows you to meet the body's need for BZHU, minerals, vitamins, maintain the biological activity of the pet and not harm its genetic code when passing the latter to the next generation.

Even a holistic can not suit your pet if it has diseases of the digestive tract or urolithiasis. In this case, the cat is selected diet food.

The main advantage of holisticists is the naturalness of the composition, which significantly reduces the risk of developing allergies and pet diseases. Another plus is the balanced composition - the feed includes everything that is needed for the health of the pet, including vitamin and mineral complexes. Due to the high nutritional value of Holistic, this food is consumed less than the cheaper and less nutritious options. So we can talk about the economy of consumption as one of the advantages. In addition, holivics are already enriched with vitamin and mineral supplements, the owner of the pet does not need to buy and give them separately. This also saves time and money.

The main difference between holistic and other foods is that the animal’s diet is as close as possible to the diet of a wild cat. And this is primarily meat and only a small percentage of cereals and fiber. In the feed of the Holistic class, meat occupies 50-70% of the composition.

Naturally, the natural composition of the product dictates its higher cost, which is perceived as a disadvantage. In addition, not every pet store sells holistic materials. And a number of manufacturers, even in large cities, sell such feed only via the Internet. In addition, while well-known manufacturers do not offer holistic in accordance with the type of animal breed. Due to the lack of flavor enhancers and synthetic additives, the pet may not appreciate the treat. The likelihood of this is especially high if the animal used to eat food with enhancers and flavorings.

Among manufacturers of dry holistic, the product from Farmina N&D occupies a leading position. The company's manufacturing locations are in Canada, Brazil and Italy. The product line is quite extensive and includes feed for kittens and pregnant and lactating cats, for sterilized and neutered pets, for adult cats, as well as a special series for cats with urolithiasis.

As for the flavor line, it also includes several types of holistic - first of all, these are low-grain and grain-free species, as well as goodies with quinoa and pumpkin.

Buyers note the variety of flavors of Farmina N&D feed - lamb with blueberries, wild boar with apple, salmon with orange, chicken with apple. Also presented are feeds with green tea extract, aloe vera and grape seed. Negative reviews indicating problems with stools or allergies after cats use this food were not found on the network.

The Canadian food Gina Elite was also highly praised by experts. The manufacturer boasts an even more extensive lineup than the one discussed above. In addition to the types of holistic described in the previous review, the brand produces feed for cats living an increased active life, pet food with sensitive digestion and a product for removing fur lumps from the digestive tract. In general, the producer is very concerned about the digestion of caudate, so all foods include probiotics. The minimum packaging for an adult pet is 8 kg.

The dry holistic Pronature Holistic (Canada) can be used to feed kittens, adult pets and elderly fluffy, leading an inactive lifestyle. The feed is classified as grain-free, for adult pets there is a separate line enriched with a complex for the health of fur and skin. The official domestic distributor of the company is the company "Ivanko", so the feed has the lowest cost on their website.

Pronature Holistic turkey with cranberries was praised by pet owners. A high protein content (38%) and a reduced amount of fat make it optimal for castrated and sterilized animals, and cranberries - prevention of urolithiasis. According to the owners, dainty pets eat with pleasure.

Another well-established holistic producer is Acana. To be more precise, this is a production group that also includes the Orijen brand. The range includes products for cats and kittens, as well as adult cats, prone to fullness.

That's why it is so important Consult a veterinarian when selecting nutrition schemes and specific feeds. At the same time, there are many accolades on the Internet devoted to Acana. It is suitable even for allergic cats. Many tailed hosts write that the feeds of Acana and Orijen are interchangeable, which is very convenient. True, Orijen has smaller granules, which some users consider to be not very convenient for adult animals.

Grandorf food (produced in Belgium and Thailand) has 2 forms of release - dry and wet food. They are intended for adult cats, including castrated and sterilized, for pregnant and lactating individuals, as well as kittens from 3 weeks. Dry feed of this manufacturer is low-grain, there is a grain-free feed for adults (improves the condition of the skin and fur). Some dry foods are enriched with probiotics. Wet foods are all grainless. It is most advantageous to shop at the manufacturer’s online store.

The British brand Barking Heads is also considered one of the best, has 2 forms of release - dry and wet food. They can be fed kittens and adult cats, pets over 7 years old and animals prone to obesity.In addition to the main line, there is a variation for improving the quality and luster of the coat.

Fully grain-free feeds (dry and wet) are produced by Innova EVO. they are intended for adult cats. Experts note the highest quality of feed, however, it is impossible to find it in Russia. The way out is to order on foreign sites.

One of the wet holists at the head of our top is Almo nature. The producer pleases tailed with a variety of flavors based on rabbit, chicken, trout and tuna. In addition, the product includes fruits, vegetables, seeds. Among the shortcomings are the difficulty of acquiring.

The Innova EVO brand (described in more detail in the previous chapter) produces wet food for the smallest pets - kittens from 1.5 months. The food is enriched with proteins and probiotics, enzymes to strengthen kittens immunity and prevent gastrointestinal upset.

A special complex for the health of the heart and kidneys (complex of medicinal herbs) of a cat contains moist grain-free Moonlight Dinner food. Grandorf food is considered hypoallergenic because it does not contain chicken protein compounds (it often provokes allergies), soy and cereals. The canned food contains a high-quality vitamin-mineral complex.

In order for a feed to belong to a new generation of super-premium products, only one Holistic inscription on the package is not enough. Some unscrupulous manufacturers make similar labels, while the composition of the product does not match the declared labels.

When buying, pay attention to the features of the composition.

• If the food is of American or Canadian origin, then on the package must necessarily appear AAFCO, that is, the American Association of State Food Control. This body ensures that the product complies with existing animal nutrition standards.
• The composition should not include useless and cheap ingredients: inert flour, offal, vegetable protein (potato and corn starch, soy), cellulose, wheat and cereals (except rice), synthetic preservatives, including those recognized as safe.
• First of all, a protein with the obligatory indication of the source of its production should be on the list of composition. Optimally, if the food includes 2 types of protein.
• Without fail, after the composition, the ratio of the following components should be indicated - protein (for dry food - at least 30%, for wet food - at least 8%), fat (for dry food - no more than 8%, no more than 4;), fiber (no more than 10% for dry food and no more than 3% for wet).

The packaging must necessarily contain the name of the brand-manufacturer, trademark, product weight (in kg and g), production date and expiration date, composition (first of all, ingredients are written that are contained to a greater extent, then in descending order), daily rate for pet and feeding recommendations. It is important that the package contains a mark on the quality certificate and, if any, information about the distributor.

Acquiring dry or wet food is up to the owner to choose. Dry is not so demanding in storage conditions, while wet is recommended to be kept in the refrigerator.

The fact is that the pet’s teeth are cleaned in the process of eating solid food. The best option is to combine and change the feed from dry to wet. For kittens and animals with poor digestion, it is better to choose a hypoallergenic product. To judge this property of it is necessary not by the advertising slogan, but by the composition - it should be grain-free.

Based on the characteristics of the composition, veterinarians give the palm to the Acana brand holistic. Surprisingly, this product has no shortcomings, but it has a lot of advantages - primarily a balanced composition and a high content of vitamins. Even a considerable price in this case is not so much a minus as a confirmation of the naturalness of the composition. The same can be said about feed, in the composition of which only high-quality meat products - Orijen holistic.

The richness and naturalness of the composition also boasts feed from the Grandorf company. But according to experts, it has a high calorie content, only active young animals should offer it. Some doubts about the veterinarian feed GO! In general, its composition is high-quality meat, however, the presence of a preservative in the feed is indicated on the package. Which specifically is not said.

High protein food (Golden Eagle holistic) is suitable for cats participating in exhibitions, as well as for weakened individuals, animals after illness, young energetic cats. Balanced can be called and compositions of products such as Innova and Superpet.

More information on the holistic class feed is in the next video.