1st Choice cat food: reviews and composition analysis

When choosing a complete diet for your beloved cat (kitten), think about whether it is worth giving common and inexpensive food, the composition of which leaves much to be desired? It is better to purchase 1st choice cat food, which belongs to the super-premium class.

This dry food is distinguished by the fact that cats love it and eat it with pleasure, feeling much better than when consuming other foods. Many reviews of 1st choice cat food speak of its beneficial effects on the pet’s body, which improves its coat and appearance, and also creates a desire to play, walk around, and not lie down for hours.

Fest Choice cat food is produced in Canada, where special attention is paid to its production, valuing the quality and life expectancy of cats. Dry food undergoes a thorough, strict test before release, and all of its composition, as stated by the manufacturer, is completely true.

Class and types of food

1st Choice cat food is manufactured under strict controls. It belongs to the super-premium class. Available in the form of dry and wet food in cans. The composition uses high-quality ingredients, no artificial preservatives, sufficient amounts of proteins, fats and other nutrients. The composition is written out quite transparently.

Packaging of dry food with a zipper, which allows you to store the food closed. If it remains open, the fat oxidizes and becomes harmful to animals.

Wet food

The company has three types of feed. For kittens, adult cats and older cats. The second species has 7 more subspecies.

Urinary Health - helps dissolve stones in the bladder, prevents urolithiasis.

Sterilized - for sterilized cats and neutered cats.

Weight control - for animals prone to obesity.

Hypoallergenic - for pets who are allergic to other foods.

Finicky - for picky and capricious cats.

Healthy Skin - healthy coat and skin.

Vitality indoor - improves digestion thanks to the content of prebiotics.

Price and where to buy

You can buy this food in online pet stores:

1. "Yandex Market" ():
   Packaging 1st Choice 0.35 kg - from 218 rubles;
2. Packaging 1st Choice 2.72 kg - from 1660 rubles;
3. Packaging 1st Choice 5.44 kg - from RUB 2,760.
4. "ZooMag"():
   Packaging 0.35 kg - from 250 rubles;
5. Packaging 2.72 kg - from 1620 rubles;
6. Packaging 5.44 kg - from 2320 rub.
7. "Yandex.Market Shopping" ().

Prices shown are current as of September 2020 and may change over time. To see current prices at the time of reading this text, go to pet stores using the links above.

For everyday feeding

You can feed your cat every day with any type of Fest Choice food. The brand does not have medicinal food, but only preventive and dietary food, so they can be given constantly. However, it is necessary to take into account the pet’s condition and health characteristics.

The line of food for everyday feeding includes:

• Healthy Skin - contains omega acids and fish oil, which are beneficial for the coat and skin. They also improve the functioning of the circulatory system. Animal proteins from salmon and herring provide the energy you need. Eggs, parsley, flax seeds, tomato and green tea help get rid of dermatitis. The food can be used for all cats.
• Vitality Indoor - suitable for all adult animals, it can be used every day. Prebiotics in the composition improve digestion, help with dysbiosis, and strengthen the immune system. Yucca Schidigera extract binds ammonia, so there is no smell from the tray. Chicken meat and eggs provide the protein requirement. Vitamins and minerals are needed to keep active cats healthy. The food helps remove hairballs from the stomach. When a cat licks itself, some of the hairs end up in the stomach. There they form lumps that can block the outlet to the intestines.

For daily feeding

• Finicky - for cats that are picky when it comes to food. The most attractive flavor formula. The basis of the diet is chicken and herring. The food is high in calories, so it is suitable for active animals. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates provide energy. Omega acids provide healthy skin, coat and heart.

The company produces Fest Choice cat food and canned food. They are produced in tin cans weighing 85 grams. There are also different tastes for all categories of animals.

Assortment line of feed "Fest Choice"

Feed "Fest Choice" is a super premium food, this is clearly visible from its composition. The food is well balanced, contains fresh chicken (or duck), vegetable protein (peas), does not include soy, corn and wheat. Chicken flour has a low ash content, which indicates good quality. The source of fat is chicken and salmon, which also indicates good quality of food. Fiber, which promotes weight control, is provided by beet pulp and peas. Sources of carbohydrates include white and brown rice, flax seeds, and oat grains. Green tea extract, parsley and mint help maintain dental health. The addition of Yucca Schidigera reduces the odor from the tray as it binds ammonia. A variety of nutritional supplements are used as a preventive measure to maintain the health of pets: reducing the likelihood of atherosclerosis, obesity, improving vision and heart function, increasing immunity, reducing the acidity of urine (all supplements are of natural origin).

Table: description of the composition of dry food "Fest Choice"

Photo gallery: Fest Choice food line

Chicken based food for sterilized cats

Chicken based food for adult cats

Chicken-based food for older and inactive cats

New grain-free chicken-based food for sterilized cats

Chicken-based food with reduced magnesium, calcium and phosphorus content for the prevention of urolithiasis

Grain-free duck food for cats with digestive problems

Salmon-based food with a high content of fatty acids to improve the condition of the skin and coat

Chicken-based food designed to improve immunity, stabilize digestion and optimize weight

Chicken-based food is intended for complementary feeding of kittens from two months

The packaging of dry food contains a table of nutritional norms; it may differ for different types of food (there is a measuring cup to correctly determine the portion).

Table: nutritional standards for grain-free anti-allergenic food (for adult animals)

Table: canned food (eighty-five grams)

The following ingredients are added to each of the Fest Choice canned food (quantities are given per kilogram of product):

• vitamin A - eight thousand nine hundred and sixty international units;
• vitamin D3 - one thousand eight hundred international units;
• vitamin E - thirty milligrams;
• iron - seventy-nine milligrams;
• calcium - thirty-five hundredths of a milligram;
• copper - five milligrams;
• manganese - six point six milligrams;
• zinc - seventy-four milligrams;
• selenium - ninety-five thousandths of a milligram.

Calorie content of any wet food: seventy-eight kilocalories per hundred grams.

All Fest Choice wet food has the same type of packaging, weighing eighty-five grams

To feed cats, you can use up to two cans per day when combined with dry food. Opened wet food can only be stored in the refrigerator for no more than forty-eight hours.

When using ready-made food, the cat should always have access to clean water to drink.

By age category

1st Choice makes food for kittens, adult and senior cats. Kittens and old animals need special nutrition given the specifics of their age, so the Fest Choice brand produces a separate line for them.

Kitten food “Healthy Start” is suitable for pets from 2 months to a year, as well as pregnant and lactating cats. It is important for kittens to receive all the necessary substances for growth, so the composition contains chicken, salmon oil, yeast extract, chicory, parsley and green tea. Fest Choice for kittens is designed to form the central nervous system, bones, and improve immunity.

The food has small granules, convenient for small kittens.

Mature or less active for older cats is suitable for animals over 10 years old. A special formula slows down aging and strengthens bones. Chondroitin and glucosamine support joints, ensuring their mobility. Vitamins and minerals will help maintain healthy teeth and coat. A balanced PH prevents urolithiasis.

For older animals

Pros of 1 st choice food

• Compound:

– balance of proteins and carbohydrates,

– natural meat products: chicken and duck meat/skin/some bones,

– amino acids, vitamins and minerals so necessary for the animal,

– natural (non-artificial) flavors.

• Reducing unpleasant odors. When using it, as reviews about 1st choice cat food say, the animal does not have an unpleasant odor: neither in the tray, nor from the mouth.
• Variety of flavors and package sizes.
• Affordable price.

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Cons of food

• Contents of poultry flour, cellulose, salt and tomato mixtures,
• There are mixed reviews from veterinarians regarding the choice of these particular foods due to the composition of salt and other components in them, which casts doubt on its usefulness for cats.
• It is not always possible to buy due to its absence.

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For restricted feeding

First Choice also produces food for sterilized cats prone to obesity and allergies. Such food can be given constantly, but taking into account the health of the pet.

Urinary Health food is suitable for cats prone to urolithiasis. If there are already stones, it helps to dissolve them. It contains chicken, rice, and lentils, which provide the cat with protein. A natural antioxidant, rosemary rids the animal's body of free radicals. Cranberry, sodium bisulfate and Dl-methionine acidify the urine, which helps dissolve stones. If the animal is at risk for the disease, you can feed it constantly.

Food for sterilized cats - made without the use of cereals. Contains chicken, sweet potato, lentils, pea fiber. Thanks to this, the food helps maintain the cat's weight. Dried seaweed, green tea, mint saturate the body with vitamins and minerals. Increased protein provides energy. Spayed and neutered cats not only often gain weight, but their hormonal balance is also disrupted. That's why it's so important to feed them special food.

For cats prone to obesity , Fest Choice produces “Weight Control”. It contains grains, but their amount is reduced, as well as fat. It is low in calories and is also suitable for sterilized cats. Due to the reduced fat content, there is no need to reduce the feed dosage.

Analysis of the composition

The composition of 1st choice food is quite diverse and balanced:

• - poultry meat, fish flour, chicken eggs, chicken liver, pea protein - all these are proteins of animal and plant origin, they are simply necessary for the proper formation and growth of the body.
• - salmon fish oil and chicken oil
• - grain crops (rice, barley, oats) - as sources of carbohydrates.
• — a complex of vitamins and minerals ensures the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, pancreas, nervous system, and liver. By exerting an effect at the cellular level, they ensure the proper functioning of the entire animal’s body.
• — pea fiber and beet pulp help normalize digestion and provide a feeling of fullness.
• — Yucca extract helps prevent the appearance of unwanted odor from your pet’s mouth
• — no artificial preservatives or flavors are used. Tocopherol (vitamin E) is used as a natural preservative.

Feeding recommendations

Fest Choice food contains natural and high-quality ingredients. An adult cat is recommended to have no more than two cans of wet food per day, and the dosage of dry food differs for different categories of pets. Feeding rates are detailed on the packaging.

You need to transition to a new food gradually. Clean water must be constantly available. It is not recommended to combine it with natural food, since the composition already contains all the necessary elements. Fest Choice belongs to the super-premium class; you don’t need to feed the cat or add vitamins.

Don't forget about clean water

Before purchasing, be sure to read the ingredients. Perhaps some ingredients are contraindicated for the cat or there is an individual intolerance. You don’t have to worry about the quality of the brand’s raw materials, but you need to check the expiration date. Perhaps the food was left in the store.

Fest Choice granules are uniform in color and suitable for the size of the cat. In addition, their shape promotes teeth cleaning.

Positive reviews

Rigina

I have 2 adult sterile ordinary noble cats and a long-haired cat, also neutered from a shelter. He was eating whiskey when I took him. It shed absolutely terribly in clumps, and when I cleaned the tray after it, tears welled up in my eyes from the extremely disgusting stench! I switched all the cats to Fest Choice with salmon in the hope of improving the quality of their fur. After 2 months of feeding only dry food with salmon, I would like to note that shedding in apartment cats has actually decreased significantly. The long-haired cat's fur has become shiny, fluffy and he looks much better than before. The nasty smell from cat stool is gone, everything is fine. They drink a lot of water and often, they refused to eat food for the first few days (transferred from the piano), but then apparently they got a taste of it and now everything is great! Feed consumption is much lower for 3 adult cats than for the same royal, and this is also pleasing!

The photograph is not a direct representation of the reviews presented in the review.

Lisbeth

Having adopted a very small kitten, the question of choosing food immediately arose. Unfortunately, domestically produced food (Hills, Royal, Proplan) did not suit her. We decided on Fest Choice food for kittens. It is produced in Canada. The family-owned manufacturing company has its own feed production plant. Which is very important. Also, veterinary standards for feed quality abroad are much higher than in Russia. Therefore, there was no doubt about the quality of this food. The cat immediately began to eat it. Digestion improved, the fur became shiny and soft, and did not fall into clumps. The kitten became playful. Many people are confused by the salt in food. But it makes the cat drink more water, which prevents the formation of urolithiasis. The vet also approved of our choice.

Advantages and disadvantages

Everyone chooses food for their cat at their own discretion. Fest Choice has its pros and cons, just like other foods.

Pros:

• a wide range of;
• convenient packaging;
• natural and high-quality composition;
• no harmful preservatives, only natural ones;
• the composition is revealed to the maximum;
• hides the smell from the tray;
• does not contain wheat, soy, corn, by-products;
• well absorbed;
• contains unique natural flavors.

Minuses:

• presence in tomato paste, which can become an allergen;
• contains salt.

How much food should you give per day?

The balanced composition allows your pet to eat only food, excluding various types of additives. The optimal amount of food is calculated depending on the individual characteristics of your dog.

This includes age, height and weight (in kg), health status, chronic diseases. For example, the larger the dog, the larger its portion will be. An older pet requires careful attention to its nutritional system. The diet of a pet during illness or after surgery must be discussed with a veterinarian.

Average recommendations for the daily amount of dry food can be found on the back of the product packaging.

Manufacturer information

1st Choice (Fest Choice) food for domestic cats and cats is produced in Canada by PLB International Inc. The company produces food for both cats and dogs. The products belong to the super premium class. Therefore, many veterinarians often advise pet owners to buy such food both for daily use and for nutrition during the treatment period.

These products are valued for their composition, which includes many useful natural ingredients. The manufacturer claims that its products meet all international quality requirements.

Special food

1st Choice Adult for all breeds to control weight

The composition contains chicken, oatmeal, potato flour, and tomato pulp. The nutritional formula has reduced calorie content of granules for dogs with problematic weight and a sedentary lifestyle.

1st Choice Adult hypoallergenic

Contains potatoes and duck - a source of hypoallergenic proteins, without soy, corn and wheat. Sunflower oil and other vegetable fats make your dog's coat healthy and shiny. Yeast extract promotes the development of beneficial microflora in the intestines.

Senior pets from eight years old

Just like puppies, older dogs need a carefully selected diet.

1st Choice Senior for Miniatures and Small Breeds with Chicken

Small granules with plant ingredients: sweet potatoes, tomatoes, beets, flax seeds and sunflower oil. L-caratine promotes better absorption of fats and prevents their deposition.

1st Choice Senior for medium and large breeds

Consists of chicken meat, oatmeal and pearl barley, potato flour. Special components keep joints healthy for as long as possible. Natural antioxidants, vitamins C and E slow down the aging process and muscle degeneration, and reduce susceptibility to various diseases.

1st Choice Senior made with fish, lamb and brown rice for all dog breeds with sensitive skin and coat

Omega-3 in the composition. Ginger extract improves the functioning of the digestive system. Green tea, mint and parsley keep the mouth clean.