Cat food Night Hunter: reviews and composition analysis

Review of Night Hunter food

The food of this brand is produced by Rostov, which occupies a leading role in the manufacture of goods for animals. Both domestic and foreign organizations are involved in the production of these products; fresh and natural high-quality raw materials are used without GMOs and artificial additives. Despite the high rating from the manufacturer, this product should be classified as economy class in terms of its performance.

Night Hunter food is produced in Russia

Types of produced feeds

“Night Hunter” is represented by different types of food.

Canned

They contain elements necessary for cat nutrition in the form of proteins, fats, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. Canned food is produced in a large assortment; they are intended to feed animals with the most demanding tastes and are produced taking into account the cat’s age. The correct choice of the components of these feeds and their quantity make the products nutritious and tasty. Such feeds are supplied to the retail chain in the form of canned food, pates, and jellies. The packaging is 400 g cans, bags (pouches) of 100 g.

In the range of liquid feeds, some of the most popular ones include:

• beef and liver products;
• chicken;
• rabbit and heart food;
• chicken with liver;
• cold cuts product;
• veal and turkey;
• food with salmon, pike perch, tuna;
• product with lamb.

Canned food “Night Hunter” is available in cans and bags

Dry

The composition of these feeds is well balanced and contains the vitamins, nutrients and minerals the animal needs. Dry industrial feeds are produced in three types and are intended for:

• kittens whose age is from a month to a year;
• for adult cats, five types of these products are available with flavors: chicken,
• chicken with rice,
• sea ​​cocktail,
• cold cuts with beef and chicken,
• lamb with rice (for pets with possible allergic reactions).

Dry food is packaged in bags whose weight can be 400 grams, 800 g; 1.5 kg; 10 kilograms.

Dry food bags may vary in weight.

Feed composition analysis

From the manufacturer's information on the packaging, you can see what components dry industrial food consists of, for example, a product with the taste of chicken and rice includes the following elements:

• chicken meat flour;
• rice;
• corn;
• animal fat (edible);
• fish and meat flour;
• sugar beet pulp;
• liver extract (chicken);
• flax seeds;
• yeast;
• soybean oil;
• minerals, they are represented by potassium, cobalt, calcium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, iodine, selenium;
• antioxidants;
• taurine;
• vitamin complexes with vitamins A, B1, nicotinic acid, choline, thiamine.

Chicken and Rice food consists of chicken meat meal, rice, corn, fat and other ingredients

The energy value per 100 g of this feed is 380 Kcal.

The nutritional value of the feed is ensured by:

• protein (33%);
• fat (16%);
• ash (7.5%);
• fiber (4.5%);
• calcium (1%);
• phosphorus (1%);
• vitamin E - 500 mg/kg;
• taurine 1500 mg/kg;
• vitamin A - 24,000 IU/kg;
• vitamin D3–2000 IU/kg;
• moisture (10%).

The manufacturer indicated that the feed contains meat components, their quantity is not less than 55%; in the protein component of the feed, 80% is allocated to animal fats, 20% to vegetable fats, which come with corn and flax seeds; rice, wheat. In reality, it turns out that out of the total amount of meat, 55% belongs to a high-quality product, and 25% (80–55) is the share of low-quality proteins.

The meat part of the food (55%) is not the best component, since meat meal obtained from waste brings little benefit to the cat's body. Unlike Night Hunter brand products, the information for high-quality feeds states that they use fresh chicken, boneless chicken, or other types of meat.

Rice included in the food is less likely than other grains to cause allergies. It supplies the body with protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. Next comes corn, it is poorly digested by the cat’s body and can provoke an allergic reaction. With regard to animal edible fat, nothing is said about whose origin it is; It is likely that it contains preservatives.

It is not specified what the ingredients in the form of meat and fish meal are made from. These products can be obtained by drying and grinding waste obtained from fish or meat. In the case when flour is the result of processing fresh meat, then it is a pretty good component in the feed.

A byproduct of sugar production from sugar beets, its pulp or pulp, serves as a natural prebiotic and source of fiber. However, some cats may experience a bloated stomach or other digestive problems from eating it.

The manufacturer did not specify what the chicken liver extract is made from. Yeast present in the feed can provoke an allergic reaction, but a small amount of it improves the condition of the animal’s coat. The list of food ingredients is completed with vitamins and minerals. A complete list of them is provided; however, they are not the basis of feed. The main thing in it should still be nutritious meat products.

Regarding canned food of the “Night Hunter” brand, you can see from the example of beef with meat pieces that the role of the ingredients belongs to:

• beef (up to 10%);
• meat, offal;
• cereals;
• vegetable oil;
• minerals, taurine, vitamins A, D, E.

The food contains 10% beef

The given composition does not indicate what is meant by beef. This ingredient can be obtained from meat, bones, and entrails. It does not decipher what the components consist of: meat, offal, cereals, vitamins. There is only 10% beef in the feed. This amount is not enough for the feed to acquire nutritional properties due to the high content of animal products.

For carnivorous animals, which include cats, food must contain the maximum amount of meat ingredients and a minimum content of grains.

The manufacturer reports that since the food is produced at high temperatures, the vitamins in it are partially destroyed, which means that two or three times a week the cat needs to be given additional vitamins when feeding it only canned food.

Based on the analysis of the feed, it turns out that the products of the “Night Hunter” brand do not reach the level of premium feed products.

How to choose the right cat food

The age of the pet dictates its dietary requirements. Along with food, the pet receives all the necessary components for growth, maintaining good health and energy. Sterile and neutered adult pets require special nutrition to prevent the development of heart and genitourinary diseases. Thus, when choosing food for your pet, you must:

• Focus on age;
• The health status of the animal;
• Take into account individual taste preferences;
• Read the composition.

Each food package indicates at what age the product can be used and for whom it is suitable. Kitten food contains proteins, minerals, and vitamins that help strengthen the immune system and promote rapid growth of babies. For adult cats, the composition is designed taking into account pregnancy, to maintain the normal condition of teeth, bones, internal organs, and the reproductive system. Pets over 7 years of age require special dietary nutrition, which is something that manufacturers have also taken care of.

"Night Hunter": pros and cons

Cat owners speak well of this product, noting its positive aspects.

Benefits of the feed

These include:

• balanced composition;
• animal protein accounts for 50% of the composition, and it is necessary to increase energy and build body cells;
• the food does not contain harmful additives;
• has two varieties: dry food and wet food;
• large assortment of flavors;
• Possibility of use for cats of different ages and conditions;
• long period of use (up to 2 years from the time of manufacture);
• the best option in terms of quality and price.

Flaws

The food also has them:

• the high content of grains in the food increases the risk of allergies in animals; food should be introduced into the diet of cats gradually and observed how it affects their condition and the well-being of the animals;
• 50% of the protein included in this product is not enough for the normal functioning of the cat’s body (80% is required), so it needs to be increased through other nutrition;
• difficulty opening cans of canned food, using an additional device for this;
• food containing meat and fish meal is not very good for the daily nutrition of cats;
• the cat is a predator, it requires meat for nutrition, and the food contains a lot of grains;
• The composition of the food is described vaguely by the manufacturer; for example, it does not indicate what kind of meat is used.

Many animal owners believe that the food belongs to the economy class, since the protein in this food is of low quality; instead of meat, low-grade raw materials are used in the form of skins, leather, and offal.

Experts' opinion

But what do those who often have to treat animals say after experimenting with different foods undertaken by the owners? We are interested in reviews from veterinarians. Night Hunter cat food has not yet gained such widespread popularity as Chappie or Pedigree, but experts are also interested in new products on the market, so they have something to say.

First of all, veterinarians refer to the composition. They emphasize that for the health of a cat, as a predatory animal, it needs meat and fish. In nature, they most often feed on birds, insects and rodents. Therefore, semi-digested grain and grass seeds are obtained from the stomachs of their victims. What do we see in the composition? Chicken flour, which is the result of deep processing of raw materials, leaves nothing but the protein itself. If this component were added to meat to increase the protein content of the product, then the food would be very good. But here it is the main source of protein.

The second claim of experts is the content of animal edible fats and soybean oil. This is a cheap and low quality source of lipids for your pets. The amount of carbohydrates is not indicated, but after doing mathematical calculations, we can assume that there are about 30% of them. Rice and corn are practically not digestible by the cat’s body, so they are only a good way to reduce the cost of the product.

Is this food suitable for everyone?

The Night Hunter brand food is a universal food. They are suitable for feeding four-legged pets of any breed, even the most fastidious of them; of different ages, castrated and sterilized, long-haired and short-haired, pregnant and lactating cats. When selecting food, the age of the animal and its state of health should be taken into account.

The food is suitable for cats of different breeds and ages.

Features of the brand

What does every caring owner need? So that his pet is healthy and cheerful for many years. And by and large it depends on what kind of nutrition he receives. A cat is a carnivorous animal that cannot be fed with milk and soup, as some people believe. Night Hunter cat food is made from high-quality, natural and fresh raw materials from domestic suppliers.

For the production of feed, a special recipe was thought out, which takes into account the characteristics of animals and the requirements of veterinarians. The line of pet food has been in existence since 2011. Such a long period indicates high demand in the market, which means excellent quality.

Cost of food, where you can buy it

Food “Night Hunter” (dry) in a package, weighing 400 g, costs an average of 62 rubles. If the weight of the product is 1.5 kg, the price will be 216 rubles. A package weighing 10 kg will cost approximately 1250 rubles. The price of a jar of canned food is 60 rubles. Spiders with food (100 g) cost about 20 rubles.

Night Hunter food is sold in any pet stores, veterinary pharmacies, and specialized departments of supermarkets. You can order them in online stores.

I bought Night Hunter food for my cat in our supermarket. The cost of one sachet (pouch) is 20 rubles. The cat is not picky, he eats everything and ate this food too. There were no consequences.

Food can be purchased in retail chains and online stores

Manufacturer

Night Hunter cat food is not produced by a new company, but by a leading Russian manufacturer of premium canned food for pets called ProdKontraktInvest LLC. A wide range of products can satisfy the requirements of the most demanding breeder. Today they are valued not only in Russia, but also in Belarus and Kazakhstan. The company's product range includes not only Night Hunter cat food. These are also the brands Puffins and Herbax.