The highest quality dry cat food of 2020 - rating from veterinarians

Features of the composition of super premium feed

The source of proteins is high quality meat and offal. Each package indicates their percentage.

Most brands do not contain corn gluten.

Sources of carbohydrates are most often rice and oats, less often potatoes and barley. These components are better absorbed and less allergenic than wheat and corn. Natural preservatives and antioxidants are used in production.

Also read the article about the composition of industrial cat food.

The best dietary foods for kittens

Kittens with sensitive digestion, allergies, or other health problems require a special diet. Manufacturers offer medicated foods for babies with special needs.

GO! Skin+Coat

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

100%

buyers recommend this product

Holistic-grade dry food for kittens and adult cats is recommended as a complex therapy and prevention of skin diseases, and also adds shine to the coat and stops excessive hair loss. Feed is sold in dense bags weighing from 1.36 to 7.26 kg. The zip fastener prevents the aroma from escaping.

The protein component is represented by high-quality chicken meat without by-products. Whole grains are a source of carbohydrates. Probiotics and prebiotics support healthy intestinal microflora and promote proper digestion. Fruits and vegetables improve immunity and supply the body with natural vitamins. Flaxseed is rich in fatty acids, vegetable protein and fiber.

Pros:

• natural composition;
• improves skin and coat health;
• convenient packing and packing;
• low price for a holistic class (from 500 rubles per 1 kg).

Minuses:

• not always on sale.

The food is recommended for kittens with skin diseases or hair problems, as well as healthy pets to speed up seasonal shedding.

Natural Greatness Top Mountain

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

97%

buyers recommend this product

Grain-free monoprotein food is recommended for kittens and adult cats with sensitive digestion. Its composition is natural and belongs to the holistic class.

Rabbit meat takes up 70% of the composition. The absence of chicken reduces the likelihood of allergies in your pet. A vegetable side dish of tomatoes, spinach, pumpkin and beets ensures stable functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

The recipe is supplemented with greens, apples and blueberries. Fish oil and algae provide your pet with fatty acids to support the nervous system. Glucosamine and chondroitin are added for the harmonious development of rapidly growing kittens. Natural prebiotics support beneficial microflora.

Pros:

• grain-free meat formula;
• improves digestion;
• does not cause allergies;
• available in many pet stores.

Minuses:

• Not suitable for silver kittens.

Breeders note that after two weeks of such a diet, gray babies acquire a reddish tint.

Positive and negative sides

Pros:

• Thanks to the balance, the cat gets full faster, while satisfying all the body’s needs.
• Special lines are produced to suit the individual needs of each individual.
• Recommended for use by sick, weakened, sterilized pets.
• The full composition is written on the packaging (including percentages).
• High quality ingredients.
• Economical consumption. Because The ingredients include natural meat, the predator gets satiated faster. The resulting energy lasts for a long time, the pet eats less often.

These foods also have their downsides:

• Considerable cost.
• Quality may vary depending on countries of production. Products made abroad are much better than Russian ones.
• They are not sold everywhere; they can be purchased at large pet stores or ordered online.

Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium

Now Natural Holistic is a completely grain-free super-premium food for cats, which contains boneless fresh meat, fruits and vegetables and is free of by-products and hormonal drugs. The list of ingredients in these foods is extremely wide: fresh duck, turkey, salmon, rapeseed or coconut oil, spinach, cranberries, peas, blackberries, pumpkin pulp, alfalfa, carrots, lentils, brown algae. The feeling of freshness of the product is the main distinguishing feature of these feeds.

Advantages:

• - no animal fats
• – absence of low-quality proteins
• - no BHT and BHA toxins
• — optimal content of high-quality proteins
• — presence of a balanced vitamin formula
• - great taste

Flaws:

• — lack of a line of wet food
• - higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class

Cost: from 260 to 4500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

The best super premium dry food for cats

First, let's look at the best food in this class, in our opinion. We added them to this list because they contain no or very little potatoes - a typical ingredient in super premium food, and no rice at all, which is not as healthy for cats as the first, although it is undoubtedly better than wheat or corn.

We recommend reading the article TOP 10 dry food for cats and kittens.

WILDCAT

In first place we put WILDCAT food, which is produced in England and Germany. They are not cheap (from 700-750 rubles per kg), but they have the best composition among the entire super premium line. See the table for details.

* all ingredients marked with an asterisk are dehydrated, i.e. dehydrated.

Also, the food for kittens from WILDCAT has an excellent composition, we will talk about it later in this article, where we will consider the best food specifically for small pets.

Pellet size, using Karoo food as an example

Etosha - composition on packaging

Etosha feed pellets

From the author. Many reviews have people saying that these three foods are great for cats with allergies. Their stool returns to normal, their fur stops falling out, etc.

The company has several other foods that we will not recommend among the best, although they are not bad. The fact is that it contains quite a lot of sweet potatoes or even regular potatoes, clarifications in parentheses (*sweet, **regular). These are Bhadra with horse meat (min. 19% *), Rani with pheasant, duck (14.8% *), Andhra with fish (5.5% * + ** in 11th place, unspecified), Hamra with quail ( ** and * in 3rd and 4th place, without %), Serengeti with 5 types of meat (12% ** and the same amount *), Tanganika with trout (12% *, 9% **).

Feeding rates:

The food is available in packages of 0.5 and 3 kg. As we have already said, you can buy it at a price of 700 rubles. per kg. It’s better to order online, you can find it there, unlike pet stores.

Airi

The Dutch manufacturer produces only 2 lines: with chicken and salmon for adult cats, there is no option for kittens. But the composition is very worthy. An overview is presented in the table.

Feeding rates:

Feed is sold in packages of 0.8; 3 and 10 kg. Cost from 842 rubles. per kg when purchasing the smallest pack up to 560 rubles. per kg when purchasing the largest one.

Sanabelle Delicious Adult

*all ingredients marked with an asterisk are dehydrated, i.e. dehydrated.

From the author. There is another food in this line - with salmon and sweet potato. But in our opinion, it contains too many potatoes, the first four ingredients: 37.5% fresh chicken, 18% salmon, 8% dehydrated sweet potato, potatoes. Therefore, we won't recommend it here.

Feeding rates:

Two big disadvantages: food is difficult to find even in online stores, and it is expensive. There are packages of 0.4 kg (600 rubles) and 2 kg (2500 rubles).

Also read about premium food for cats and kittens.

Golden Eagle or Eagle Pack (Eagle Pack), USA - holistic

Eagle Pack (or Golden Eagle) cat food is a premium product available on the market in three varieties: Kitten Formula (for nursing cats and kittens), Adult Cat (with salmon and chicken for feeding regular cats), and Sensitive (hypoallergenic). . These types of food are excellent for feeding your cat, as they are perfectly balanced in terms of the level of beneficial microorganisms and natural bacteria found in them.

Advantages:

• — optimal composition of ingredients that does not require adjustment with vitamin supplements
• - presence of natural animal proteins
• – balanced amount of digestive probiotics
• — content of branded vitamins Lactohealth™, MicroHealth™, BioHealth™

Flaws:

• - higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class
• — narrow assortment (in 2020, the assortment remains unchanged)
• — produced only in dry form (at the time of publication of this feed review)

Price:

• 0.4 kg - 447 rub.
• 2 kg - 1326 rub.
• 4 kg - 2570 rub.

Good super premium dry cat food

Now let’s look at foods that you can buy, but their composition is slightly worse than those we reviewed above. For example, too many potatoes are used. Or rice acts as a carbohydrate component and there is also quite a lot of it (2-3rd place in the composition).

Applaws

This is very good British food. But still, we will not mention it among the best, and all because it contains too many potatoes or legumes. Here, for example, are the first ingredients of food for adult cats with chicken and vegetables: 67% dried chicken, 12% minced chicken, potatoes, beet pulp, etc. Yes, there is a lot of meat, but obviously potatoes too, since they come in third place. It would be better if the manufacturer specified its %, but this is not the case. As for legumes, they are a good component of the food, but there should not be too much of them, as in the Applaws ocean fish food. Again, the first ingredients: 18% fresh white fish, green peas, 12% fishmeal, dried chickpeas, lentils, etc.

There are packages of 0.35; 1.8; 6 kg or 0.4; 2 and 7.5 kg depending on taste. Costs from 420 to 550 rubles. per kg when purchasing the largest pack.

Arden Grange

Food from the UK, grain-free. For adult pets there are three options: regular, dietary and for sensitive digestion. Available in packs of 0.4; 2 and 8 kg. We are not ready to recommend this food among the best, since there are too many potatoes in it. Compositions in the table.

Landor

Spanish food. The granules contain no corn, wheat, or dyes. However, rice or sweet potatoes come in second, depending on taste, and peas come in third. The first contains no meat, poultry or fish, which does not allow us to include this food in the line of the best.

The food is sold in almost any pet store. A package weighing 10 kg will cost 3700-4500 rubles. It is also packaged in 0.4 and 2 kg.

Brit Care

The Czech manufacturer has a fairly large selection of dry food. For adult cats, including those who walk outside and stay indoors, neutered, elderly, gourmets and those with sensitive digestion, for weight control and beautiful coat.

In general, the food can be given to pets, but its composition is not the best. Because it has either rice or potatoes among the first five ingredients. The latter, by the way, is more suitable for cats. The product does not contain corn or wheat. The main meat ingredient, which depends on the taste, is 22-26%.

Available in 0.4; 2 and 7 kg. The largest package will cost approximately 2900 rubles.

Fitmin For Life

Czech food. There aren't many options. For adult cats, these are chicken and salmon; there is also a type for long-haired pets, neutered (there is a lot of pork liver) and for kittens.

The diet contains no allergenic foods: corn and wheat. It is made without the addition of artificial colors. In the first place in the composition is meat, but only some components are specified; it is not completely clear, which is a big minus. For example, here's how the salmon flavor describes the main ingredient: meat (dried poultry, 9% fresh salmon, 6% dried fish, hydrolyzed pork liver). In all types, rice comes in second place. It would be better if the manufacturer specified that it is whole grain, brown, but this is not the case.

Kitten food contains potato starch and is therefore not recommended at all.

There are packages of 0.4; 1.8 and 8 kg. If you buy the largest food it will cost about 380 rubles. per kg.

1st Choice

Several foods are available for adult cats: for domestic cats, sterilized cats, picky cats, for allergies (in the first place is 34% sweet potatoes, then 17% duck), problems with the genitourinary system, for skin and coat health, as well as weight control. There is an option for inactive and aging pets.

The composition of the food is generally good, the % of ingredients is indicated. In the first and second places there is always meat, poultry or fish (17-18% of both ingredients), except for hypoallergenic food, where, as we said, potatoes come first. In third place is Fig.

Available in packages of 0.35; 0.907; 2.72 and 10 kg. The largest one will cost 470-500 rubles. per kg.

Brooksfield

Made in Italy, the following lines have been developed:

• beef and chicken for adult cats;
• turkey for those living in an apartment;
• beef for longhairs;
• chicken for sedentary and castrated people;
• chicken for kittens.

All food contains rice, however, the manufacturer specifies that its formula is low-grain. Consider, for example, the taste for adult cats with chicken. In the first two places is chicken meat, in the first case it is dehydrated and its 31.3%, in the second case it is fresh, 20%. Next comes rice, barley, tapioca, chicken fat, beet pulp, etc. There are no allergens: wheat, corn.

Available in packs of 0.4; 2 and 7.5 kg. It is difficult to find it in pet stores; it is better to order it online. Costs 450-500 rubles. per kg. Buyers complain that the manufacturer did not provide a zip fastener, which is why it cannot be stored for a long time, just clothespins, etc. They don't protect you from dampness. Therefore, it is recommended to buy small packages, but in this case the food will, of course, cost more. From 550 rub. per kg when purchasing 2 kg.

MealFeel

Belgian production. There is food for adult cats with chicken and turkey, with the same taste for older pets and kittens, turkey with fish for sensitive digestion, two types for sterilized cats: with salmon and lamb.

All foods have a good composition except for two options for neutered cats, since corn gluten is listed among the first ingredients. In the first two or three places, depending on taste, go meat or fish, usually 15% each, followed by white rice, peas, etc. For example, the composition of food for adult pets with chicken: 15% each of fresh and dehydrated chicken meat, dehydrated turkey, peas, white and brown rice, 6% animal fat, flaxseed, dried egg products, brewer's yeast, dried carrots, same Antarctic krill, chicory (source of prebiotic and inulin), easily digestible pea protein, ammonium chloride, dried cranberries , rosemary, Macleaia cordata, Yucca Schidigera.

Available in 0.4; 1.5 and 8 kg. It costs about 750 rubles if you buy a medium-sized pack.

Sanabelle (all types except Delicious Adult)

This is a German food from the Bosch brand. The brand produces food for different ages, sensitive gastrointestinal tracts, those with a predisposition to the formation of stones, and for large breeds. The assortment also includes a specific product with ostrich meat. Among the ingredients are poultry meat, % to be specified, rice, rice flour, etc. We would like to note once again that the two versions of Sanabelle Delicious Adult food have a better composition and we recommend them among the best of the entire line, more about this was written above in the article .

Price for 2 kg - 1350 rub. Can be purchased in packs of 0.4; 2 and 10 kg.

Duke's Farm

Manufacturer from Great Britain. Although many buyers whose reviews can be found on the Internet doubt this. If you look at the composition of the food, there is nothing bad in it. On the contrary, he is even good. For example, fresh lamb, chicken meal, % is indicated. Among the first ingredients, however, is white rice, but it can be given to cats, although it is worse than vegetables and fruits. There are different tastes, types for adults, neutered, elderly cats, kittens, etc.

What is alarming is that this food is sold only in Beethoven pet stores and is overly advertised there, including by sales consultants. At the same time, Duke's Farm is not cheap at all, some types cost 1000 rubles. per kg and even more. And the minimum price is about 800 rubles. per kg. Available in packages of 0.3 and 2 kg.

Gina Elite

The manufacturer has factories in the UK and Canada. We still include this food in the line of those that you can buy for your pets, but there are types that we do not recommend, since they contain corn among the first ingredients. This food is for adult cats with chicken and rice (Adult Cat Chicken & Rice), sterilized (Adult Cat Sterilized), kittens (Kitten).

The remaining three foods of the brand, namely duck with rice (Adult Cat Duck & Rice), with sensitive digestion (Adult Cat Sensitive) and grain-free with salmon (Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon) can be purchased. The last one has the best composition of all three: 60% salmon, 20% sweet potato or sweet potato, sunflower oil, potatoes, brewer's yeast, olive oil, peas, carrots, asparagus. The other two contain 31-32% duck or turkey meat, white and brown rice.

You can buy packs of 1; 3 and 15 kg. Two foods with rice and those with corn will cost 650 rubles. per kg when purchasing a large pack. Grain-free is more expensive, it will cost 820 rubles. per kg, if you buy 15 kg.

Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium

Purina Pro Plan is a line of premium wet and dry food for cats, in the development of which veterinarians and nutritionists take an active part. In all Purina products, beneficial microelements and vitamins are optimally concentrated, and there is also a balance of natural food components, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the animal’s immune and digestive systems. Your pets' coat and skin will always shine with health. The variety of flavors of Purina food will not leave your cat indifferent.

Advantages:

• — high-quality raw components
• – reduces the formation of tartar by 40%
• — the presence of special additives for the prevention of genitourinary diseases
• - a wide range of
• - optimal balance of minerals and vitamins
• — availability of medicinal feed

Flaws:

• – the content of vegetable fats is exceeded
• - Strong smell

Cost: from 260 to 4750 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

For a more detailed review of Purina Proplan food with reviews from owners and veterinarians, read our article.

Worst super premium dry cat food

Now that we have listed the foods that you can buy, I would like to talk about some super premium brands that, in our opinion, are not of such good quality. In this section we will try to explain our point of view. It's up to you to decide whether to buy them or not.

Guabi Natural

The Brazilian corporation offers food for adult and neutered cats, a lightweight option for those who need to lose a few kilograms, for removing hair, and kittens. There is also a separate type for the Persian breed. Some portals indicate that food is also available for other breeds. But we did not find such information on the official distributor’s website (guabinatural.ru).

From the author. The big disadvantage, in our opinion, is that the manufacturer does not specify the % of ingredients, which is not typical for other super premium food products. Wheat gluten is listed among the ingredients, and although it is not among the first, its presence is extremely undesirable. We said that wheat is not digested by cats, causes allergies, and even diabetes in some. Also in first place is chicken meat, it is not clear exactly what it is, perhaps there is skin there. In second place is chicken liver, and although it is very healthy and contains a lot of vitamin A, it is worth considering that it is fatty and it is not recommended to feed it constantly.

You can see the detailed composition of all types of food on the website of the official distributor, which we indicated above.

Weight: 0.5; 1.5; 3; 7.5 kg. The cost of the largest package is about 3,200 rubles.

Leonardo

This is not to say that the composition of the food is completely bad. There is also fresh meat or fish and good offal. However, some types list corn as well as rice among the first 5-10 ingredients. True, to be fair, the manufacturer does not call them hypoallergenic. However, there are such options, and they indicate amaranth (this is a plant; most likely, grains are used in the feed) and potato starch (if they just added sweet potatoes it would be better).

Packing depends on the type, it is 0.3; 1.8 and 7.5 kg. And also 0.4; 2; 7.5 and 15 kg. If you buy the largest package, the food will cost about 600 rubles. per kg.

Flatazor

The manufacturer from France also produces a veterinary line. The diet is available in various flavor variations, for all ages and depending on the characteristics of the body. However, it is not clear to us why this food was included in the super premium list in the first place. The first ingredients include corn, wheat, and wheat gluten. In general, nothing good and hypoallergenic. We do not recommend purchasing this food.

Available in packs of 0.4; 2 and 10 kg. The latter will cost approximately 3,700 rubles.

Blitz

From a domestic manufacturer. In second place in the composition after meat is corn, although it is whole, and therefore we do not recommend this food. In addition, it is quite difficult to find in pet stores. There's no need for that

Available in packages of 0.4; 2 and 10 kg. If you buy the largest one, the food will be very cheap, only 320 rubles. per kg.

Dr Clauder's

Line from a German company. It’s strange that this food is considered super premium. Its composition is more similar to economy. The only difference is that the incomprehensible word “cereals” comes not in first, but in second place, after meat and offal, the % is not specified. A 400 gram package costs only 90 rubles, so it’s unlikely that really good ingredients are used in production.

ProNature Original

Manufacturer from Canada. The composition is good, although not the best: chicken flour, brewer's rice, barley, etc.

But why do we then include this food in the list of the worst? Here's the thing:

From the author. Feed data varies. The official website says that there is no corn in the composition. But there are reviews that it exists and, worst of all, it is in second place. In addition, we noticed that if you look at the composition of the feed in various online stores, it also differs from the official website and it actually contains corn. As we realized after analyzing all this data, the ingredients of the new food have changed. What to do? Carefully read the ingredients on the package before purchasing.

This is what the new packages containing corn look like (usually NEW is specified on the websites):

Available in packages of 0.34; 2.27; 5 and 20 kg. If you buy the largest pack of food it will cost less than 400 rubles. per kg, but when buying a small one, 1 kg will cost more than 1000 rubles.

Bozita

The manufacturer has good wet food, but not dry food. Although meat comes first and its percentage is indicated, the feed contains both wheat and corn. Bozita costs 500-600 rubles. per kg.

Josera

Brief composition of the German brand: poultry flour, corn and its gluten, rice, poultry liver, beets, poultry fat, etc. The ingredients do not contain dyes, natural antioxidants are used. However, the presence of corn and the lack of a % ratio of ingredients does not allow us to recommend this food. In addition, it is almost impossible to buy it in Russia. 1 kg will cost from 500 rubles.

Cimiao

This is a product from the Italian company Farmina. Special lines have been created according to age and individual characteristics.

We do not recommend this food, since it contains corn (in the form for older pets it generally comes first, in others it is specified that it is 10%, etc.), corn gluten.

The approximate cost of a 2 kg package is 1300 rubles.

Schesir

The Italian manufacturer produces food with different flavors (for example, fish, lamb, chicken, beef) for adults, elderly, sterilized pets, and kittens. However, despite the wide variety of the line, we do not recommend it. Since it contains corn, its gluten or gluten, and sometimes all together.

There are packages of 0.4; 1.5 and 10 kg. If you buy the largest one, 1 kg will cost about 420 rubles.

The best specialized cat foods

Specialized foods are those products whose formulation was developed taking into account the characteristics of cats:

1. Belonging to a certain breed. For example, long-haired cats need more fiber, and Siamese and Oriental cats eat a lot, so their food should be more dietary, etc.

   Siamese cats can eat a lot, so their food contains fewer calories.

2. The age of the animal. Kittens need high-calorie foods, but older cats need less energy.
3. Cat activities. For example, animals that spend a lot of time outdoors need more dense food.
4. The physical condition of the animal.

The physical condition of the animal means not only diseases (food still cannot cure them), but also a predisposition to any ailments. Currently, products are produced for mustachioed pets with the following diseases and conditions:

• diabetes mellitus (Monge Diabetic, Royal Canin Diabetic DS46);
• urolithiasis (Hill's K/D or Urinary Care series);
• thyroid diseases (Hill's y/d);
• tendency to be overweight (Monge Obesity, Hill's Metabolic);
• skin diseases (Monge Dermatosis);
• orthopedic problems (Hill's j/d series, Royal Canin Mobility MC28);
• prone to dental diseases (Royal Canin Dental DS029);
• liver pathologies (Monge Hepatic, Royal Canin Hepatic HF26);
• recovering from operations (Hill's a/d);
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract or sensitive digestion (Bosch Sanabelle Sensitive Lamb, Go! Sensitivity + Shine);
• poor appetite or capricious taste (Royal Canin Savour Exigent 35/30).

In many cats, urolithiasis develops in parallel with weight gain; for such animals, Metabolic + Urinary food from Hill's is suitable

A separate specialized line includes food for pregnant and nursing mothers. It is important that the cat receives a lot of vitamins and nutrients that will be beneficial to both her and future kittens. Most large manufacturers develop baby food lines in such a way that the nutrition meets the needs of the expectant mother:

• Monge Kitten;
• Royal Canin Pediatric Queen;
• Now Natural Holistic (complete food for all cats);
• Royal Canin Mother & Babycat (for kittens, pregnant and lactating cats);

  Kitten food is also suitable for pregnant and lactating cats, as it contains all the nutrients necessary for healthy growth of the baby.

• Pro Plan Junior (for kittens and their mothers);
• Brit Care Cat Crazy Kitten (everyday food for kittens and nursing cats);
• Bozita Feline Kitten.

The best and most popular foods for sterilized cats are the following products:

• Pro Plan Sterilized;
• Monge Sterilized Cat;
• Royal Canin Young male;
• Almo Nature Functional Adult Sterilized;
• 1st Choice Sterilized;
• Grandorf 4 Meat & Brown Rice Sterilized

Foods for sterilized animals and fattening cats have similar compositions - this is a low-calorie diet

Video: how dry animal food is made

Cat food reviews

I have two cats living at home: 1 and 1.5–2 years old.
Both are outbred. For 6–8 months they ate kitiket, whiskey and food “from the table”. Both are still healthy. I decided to switch them to a normal diet. I have very little money, so I can hardly afford to constantly feed them with expensive super-premiums. For now I'm taking perfect fit: in home. Maxim_1, forum newcomer https://www.veterinarka.ru/forum/t15307.html

And we had problems with Royal Canin food at first.
I bought it for Persian cats, it didn’t suit us, although I have a Persian at home. Individual intolerance began. I switched to food for allergy sufferers and everything went back to normal. My Marishka ate the food normally, without much zeal, but then over time she got used to it and eats it with pleasure. The main thing is that the food suits her and her health problems have gone away. I think this is important. Elena, forum user https://www.vetmedicus.ru/forum7/topic13573.php

Any premium food that you like, I advise as a breeder, not as a veterinarian.
I feed mine with royals, there were several attempts to change them, both were not very successful, I decided why bother if the cats like it and their condition suits me with this food. They love digestive, outdoor, and sometimes I take a couple more for variety. Delicate, forum user https://www.u-mama.ru/forum/family/pets/563524/

I only gave canned brit, the cats seemed to like it, now I switched to alma nature, they like canned food more (although they look and smell similar to brit).
sunnik, forum visitor https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tid=35&tem=694003

We have been eating Grandorf fish for 2 months.
With gusto. Both cats' stools returned to normal - one became softer, the other's diarrhea decreased, the stool became more regular, she can't eat chicken, so she eats fish food. Eyes and ears are clean. They scamper like trotters. But today I saw abundant dandruff on both of them, large, on the back. Once a day I give each person an additional 50g. Happy cat with jelly + 50 gr. water as additional moisture. But mostly the cat eats. Vuber, forum user https://mauforum.ru/viewtopic.php?p=2771720

But Grendorf's 2 kg bags are gorgeous.
Farmina fell apart after a week. ShotKot, forum user https://mauforum.ru/viewtopic.php?p=2771720

At one time I fed my cat only food from the table, but on one of the stormy days my pet got poisoned.
As a result, I had to take him to the veterinary clinic. The doctor advised me to feed my cats dry food, as it contains a lot of proteins and nutrients. I spent a long time selecting different types of food and now I only use Acana. Valeria, forum user https://forum.veterinar.by/topic/91-a-kto-chem-kormit-koshku/page__st__20

I wonder what the composition of canned GO food is.
We don't have them for sale. But I was disappointed with the composition of Shezir dry food. I saw it on sale here. It turned out to be with corn. brau, forum visitor https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tid=35.&tem=800111

Yesterday I bought Hills for older cats and dry and a jar of canned food to try.
I mixed it with whiskey and he eats it with pleasure, and Hills eats it first. Marisol, forum user https://www.veterinarka.ru/forum/t173.html

I transferred the cats to Pronature Holistic.
Grandorf can be added a little to the main food to relieve constipation: this food does an excellent job with this. marlah, forum user https://mauforum.ru/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=53439&start=110

My cat got away from Whiskas earlier, by starving the cat we moved to Hills too.
You just need to not coddle with him, but use tough methods. He won’t die of hunger, but he will switch to normal food and there will be no problems! Mavr, forum user https://www.veterinarka.ru/forum/t173.html

Mr. Cat recommends: how to choose super premium food for kittens

Kittens have much smaller jaws and a weak digestive system. Therefore, manufacturers have developed special lines for growing pets.

About the composition

The percentage differs from drying for adults. Food for small pets is higher in calories, as they expend more energy.

Manufacturers try to keep proteins and fats as natural as possible. Vitamins and minerals are carefully selected, containing substances necessary specifically for the growing body.

Advantages and disadvantages

Ready-made food ensures normal development. The owner does not need to prepare anything specially or calculate the content of proteins, fats, etc. You just need to buy food and pour it into your pet according to the dosage on the package or as recommended by your veterinarian. The dry diet is stored for a long time after opening.

However, there are also disadvantages:

• Considerable cost and limited distribution in stores.
• The product is not suitable for all individuals. Despite the small granules, some pets cannot chew them. You have to specially soak it before giving it.

Criterias of choice

What to rely on when purchasing:

• Price. A quality product cannot be inexpensive.
• Components. Really good food always has meat in the first place.
• Age. The manufacturer writes at what age a cat can be fed the selected diet.
• Individual characteristics of the body. For example, if there is a tendency to allergies, he should be fed a hypoallergenic line.
• Dry or wet food. Both super premium options are of excellent quality, so it’s up to the kitten’s owner to decide which one to choose. However, if your pet has problems with stool and digestion, or a weak jaw, it is advisable to choose canned food, because... They are better digestible and not tough.

Also read the article about choosing premium food for kittens.

Holistic segment feed

When shopping for cat food, ratings matter a lot. You should opt for elite food if:

• the cat belongs to a rare, expensive breed;
• the owner is a professional breeder;
• the animal actively participates in exhibitions;
• Lower grade food causes stomach upset in your pet.

Elite food is expensive, but significantly extends the lifespan of a pet. It is suitable for those who decide to spay or neuter their pet.

Elite food suitable for purebred cats

Innova Cat and Kitten

The main advantage is the variety of flavors: turkey, veal, pork, lamb. Moreover, the taste nuances vary greatly, you can compare them and choose the best one.

The animal will not get tired of such food if you alternate between different types. As the name of this cat food suggests, it is suitable for babies, pregnant and lactating cats, as well as sick and weakened pets. The average protein content is high. The components do not cause allergies or individual intolerances.

Innova Cat and Kitten ranks high in the 2020 cat food rankings.

Acana

Elite holistic food produced in Canada, in terms of energy value, is in no way inferior to the natural diet of animals.

Can be used as additional or independent nutrition. There is a separate line for pets with sensitive stomachs. Regular use of the product has a beneficial effect on the animal’s well-being.

Important! Recommended for Scottish and British cats that cannot be fed economy class food.

N&D Natural and Delicious

The food contains only natural ingredients, a high proportion of meat content, without cereals, soy and grains. It quickly induces a feeling of fullness, so with proper feeding, the packaging lasts for a long time.

Despite the high price, the food is very popular, especially among owners of purebred animals.

GO! Natural Holistic Fit + Free

This variety, one of the best in the ranking, promotes weight loss and muscle building, gives animals the energy necessary for an active lifestyle, and has a beneficial effect on metabolism.

The composition includes exclusively natural products - meat and vegetables, rich in plant fiber. Improves the character and well-being of the animal.

Orijen Cat

The composition of grain-free food completely imitates the diet of animals in the wild. The food contains a high concentration of proteins, so it quickly creates a feeling of satiety and helps the human tailed companion feel great all day long.

Recommended by independent experts for the basic nutrition of healthy adult pets of any gender.

GRANDORF Holistic Indoor

This holistic brand is recommended for animals that lead a sedentary lifestyle and do not go outside.

Stimulates intestinal function, prevents constipation, normalizes loose stools and accelerates metabolism, promotes the removal of toxins from the body, has a therapeutic effect, and is recommended by veterinary clinic doctors.

Despite its high energy value, it does not cause weight gain. Suitable for those who decide to sterilize their cat.

What food to choose, elite or inexpensive, dry or soft (wet), the owner decides on his own. But the main thing is that the cat eats the food with pleasure and feels great after eating.

Super premium dry food for kittens

Dry food designed for the body and jaws of kittens.

WILCAT Karoo Kitten

Food with rabbit, chicken and salmon meat. It is produced in Germany. It costs, as for adults, from 700 rubles. per kg. There are packages of 0.5 and 3 kg. The food has an excellent composition, 51% protein, 20% fat.

Full ingredient list: 34% rabbit meat, 24% chicken jerky, 22% dried salmon, 6% chicken fat, brewer's yeast, minerals, 2% salmon oil, 2% chicken liver, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke, catnip, tomato, prickly pear , barley grass, sea buckthorn, thyme, oregano, marjoram, sage, prebiotic MOS 525 mg/kg, prebiotic FOS 525 mg/kg, spirulina.

Applaws Kitten

A British manufacturer has food for kittens with chicken and vegetables. It is grain-free, the composition is quite good, although there are potatoes in third place. Here it is: 62% dried chicken, 17% ground chicken, potatoes, brewer's yeast, beet pulp, 1% chicken broth, salmon oil, vitamins and minerals, powdered eggs, 0.03% fiber, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, dried seaweed algae, cranberry, DL-Methionine, potassium chloride, yucca extract, citrus fruit, rosemary.

There are packages of 0.4 and 2 kg. Price about 500 rub. per kg.

1st Choice Healthy Start

Made in Canada, good for 2 months to a year. If we talk about this food as a premium class, then it is the best. But among the super premiums to which the manufacturer classifies it, it occupies the middle position. In the first two places in the composition are fresh chicken and flour from it, 17% each, but then comes rice, without any specifications, after chicken fat, pea protein, etc. The disadvantages, of course, are the presence of rice, it is not clear whether it is white or brown, no specifications, as well as pea protein, it would be better to add just green peas.

There are different packages 0.35; 0.97; 2.72; 5.44; 10 and 20 kg. If you buy the largest one, 1 kg will cost about 500 rubles.

Arden Grange chicken for kittens

In addition to the three adult foods, there is also a grain-free option for kittens with chicken. Costs about 600 rubles. per kg. Sold in packs of 0.4; 2 and 8 kg. The first ingredients include 20% chicken meal, 26% fresh chicken, 26% potatoes. Otherwise, the composition is similar to the food of the same company for adult cats, which we already discussed earlier in the article.

What is the best food for kittens to buy?

The basis of the diet of pets, especially babies with fragile bodies, should be balanced food. Buying economy class mixtures is highly not recommended. It is better to pay attention to premium or higher grade dry kibble and wet canned food.

The meat ingredient must be first in the list of ingredients. Its quality should also not be in doubt. It is better to choose hypoallergenic lean meat (veal, rabbit, turkey) without by-products. Toddlers can be picky when it comes to food. If your pet refuses the offered portion, you need to change the flavor or brand of food.

It is not advisable for kittens to consume cereals - this can lead to gastrointestinal upset. Manufacturers offer many grain-free recipes. Also, the formula should contain no more than 20% fat - too heavy food will lead to indigestion or your pet gaining excess weight.

It is better to choose medicated food after consultation with a veterinarian. The doctor will give advice and determine the duration of the diet.

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14 Best Wet Foods for Cats and Cats

18 best foods

Super premium wet food for cats and kittens

They are enriched with nutrients and are considered more physiological in composition.

Leonardo

Contains the best meat, high quality by-products, the percentage composition is indicated. The exact ingredients depend on taste.

If you plan to feed your pet dry food, it is recommended to use the diet of the same brand.

Negative points:

• hard to find;
• not recommended for gastrointestinal problems;
• not the most balanced composition, vegetables are completely absent, so you should not feed your cat only these wet foods.

Spiders cost about 90 rubles. for 85 g. Also available in 200 g cans for 100 rubles. and 400 g for 150 rubles. There are two options for kittens.

Also read the article about the best wet cat foods in all four categories. There you will also find a more detailed analysis of the composition of Leonardo’s feed.

Applaws

From a UK manufacturer. Some sources classify him as holistic. There is a lot of meat and the overall composition is similar to the previous food, but there is rice. On the one hand, it’s good to have a source of carbohydrates. On the other hand, it would be better to add vegetables rather than grains (although rice is definitely better than corn and wheat). Some types do not indicate exactly how much rice is contained.

Lots of flavors. Produced in pouches (90 rub. 70 g), jars (170 rub. 156 g), lamisters (95-120 rub. 60-70 g). There are options for kittens.

Bozita

Swiss-made products undergo thorough state control, so you don’t have to worry that they contain harmful components.

Bozita wet food is of good quality, which cannot be said about dry food, which contains both wheat and corn, although this is a super premium line.

There are a lot of tastes and types. All are produced in tetra-pack packaging, thanks to which the food is better preserved, including its taste and beneficial properties. Costs 175 rubles. for 370 g and from 110 to 150 rubles. for 190 g. There are options for adult cats in jelly and sauce (370 g), as well as for kittens, active pets, those with sensitive digestion, large breeds, etc. (190 g).

Read more in the article about Bozita food.

1st Choice

Canadian food. Good composition. There are sources of carbohydrates, unlike previous foods. Often it is pineapple (4-5%), sometimes kiwi (6%). Yucca and vegetable broth are also present. The main ingredient is a source of animal protein (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc.), their % is indicated.

Advantages:

• optimal balance;
• absence of allergens in the components;
• approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

Disadvantages:

• are expensive (about 100 rubles for 85 g);
• low prevalence.

Almo Nature Alternative

This line has a very good composition. But for some others, for example, Daily Menu and Functional line, it is somehow too reminiscent of economy. Alternative has flavors with trout, beef, chicken fillet, sardines, salmon, tuna, mackerel. For example, the composition of a pouch with trout: trout 90%, trout broth 9.5%, rice 0.5%.

Costs about 90 rubles. for 55 g, which is undoubtedly expensive.

Animonda Vom Feinsten

There are Dutch and German production. Usually the food is classified as premium, but we will mention it here because the composition is very good. Ingredients include meat or fish, broth, calcium carbonate and sodium chloride. More than 50% main component. Many flavors, there are options for kittens, including pate from 4 weeks. The downside is that there are no vegetables at all, an essential source of fiber. Therefore, it is better to use this food simply as a treat.

Costs about 90 rubles. per 100 grams.

Mi-Mi

Delicious pieces of meat, fish or seafood in broth with added vitamins for cats and kittens, 1.2% thickener. The product is manufactured by a Thai company.

80 grams cost about 120 rubles.

Before feeding any cat food, regardless of whether it is dry or soft, you need to listen to the opinion of your veterinarian. He will select the most suitable food for the animal, based on the individual needs of an adult cat or kitten.

Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium

Arden Grange is a super-premium cat food that is little known in our country, but quite popular in Europe, and has proven itself to be very good. The key to the success of this food is the ideal combination of natural ingredients such as meat, vegetables, rice, probiotics, mineral and vitamin complexes. Only grain-free food can be considered better than Arden Grange, however, such food is much more expensive and is not always suitable for the animal. Otherwise, this is healthy and nutritious food for your pet.

Advantages:

• - there are no attractants - substances with harmful chemical impurities that help the cat quickly become accustomed to a particular type of food (in fact, drugs)
• - well-balanced composition of ingredients
• — the highest quality components are used
• - favorable combination of price and quality
• - excellent taste
• - recommended for most cats

Flaws:

• - the presence of cellulose - a substance that sometimes acts as a laxative and in rare cases causes allergies

Cost: from 412 to 5500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Wet food

Premium pouches and pates are not particularly different from economical options. There is a little more meat content here, but it is still not enough for a complete diet for kittens.

Royal Canin

Price per pouch – from 56 rubles.

As with this brand’s line of dry food, there are many varieties. For British Shorthairs, Maine Coons, Little Persians, standard food for kittens up to 12 months.

Royal Canin kitten food

The composition contains many vague components and little specific data.

Hill's Science Plan Kitten

Price – 70 rub. per pouch

Canned food is produced by the Hills concern (Netherlands and Czech Republic). Contains 27% meat, corn meal (which is very undesirable for the cat family), fish oil, taurine, some vitamins and minerals.

kitten food Hill's Science Plan Kitten

Wet food of average quality, low in meat and high in ingredients of unknown origin. Not recommended for regular feeding.

Kitten foods that are not suitable for daily feeding

The following food options are not suitable for daily feeding of kittens:

• budget ones, which contain few meat components and a lot of wheat flour;
• containing cereals, corn and other hard-to-digest ingredients;
• made with harmful additives, dyes, preservatives.

An example of such food would be a dry product from the Whiskas brand, which is absolutely unsuitable for the daily nutrition of an animal.

Nutritional features of kittens

From the first days of life, kittens are carnivores, so as the first complementary food it is necessary to choose meat products containing a large proportion of animal protein. Meat for kittens under 1 year of age is a valuable source of vital energy, and vegetables, fruits, and herbs are only additional sources of vitamins and fiber that promote good digestion. Thus, the animal’s daily diet should consist of 30-50% protein ingredients.

In the first months, it is not forbidden to offer your pet additional eggs, fermented milk products, and soups. But new foods need to be introduced into daily complementary feeding gradually to see if the baby has allergies. You can feed a kitten a small amount of food from the first month, but it is advisable to carry out full feeding according to a schedule in small portions 6-7 times a day only from the age of two months.

You need to plan your pet’s diet based on his personal preferences and veterinarian recommendations.