Are they addictive? How do nicotine spiders work?

Pauchi is a specialized food for domestic cats, distinguished by its structure. It consists of wet pieces of food in jelly or some other similar form. Let's take a closer look at what is a spider for cats? What is it made from? Is it worth giving it to pets at all?

The name pouch itself comes from the English pouch, which literally means sack or bag. Now this name means special packaging used to store feed. It is made from polymer materials that make the packaging flexible and stable at the same time. The name also began to be used to define nutrition itself.

What are spiders and their difference from canned food

Pouch in English means “bag” or “bag”. Initially, this word was used to refer to any flexible package made of polymer materials. Then they began to call it the packaging that contained wet pet food. Pouches quickly became the prevailing form of wet food because they are lighter, take up less space and contain a serving size for a 2-3 kg cat. The standard weight of a spider is 85 g.

Other forms of wet food:

• canned food - packed tin jars. This format is suitable for owners of large breed cats or several cats, because a full-size canned food contains 140 – 400 g of food.
• Tetra Pak is a popular packaging for liquid food products: milk and juices. The good thing about the packaging is that the products and packaging are sterilized separately. The most popular food in this category is Swedish food Bozita. Tetra Pak weight – 190 g.
• lamister - containers made of aluminum coated with film, was invented as a lightweight analogue of a tin can. Lamister weight 100 g.
• A pot is a round plastic container sealed with foil on top. Food in such packaging can be given to a cat without transferring the contents to a bowl. Produced by the Applaws brand, weight – 60 g.

Pouches are made as follows: the necessary components and water are added to the raw material, the mixture undergoes heat treatment, and pieces of the required size are formed.

Canned cat food is made from meat products and should consist of 70-80% moisture. That is, this is also a wet type of food that can be stored without opening for quite a long time, since they were heat-treated during manufacturing.

Applaws

Applaws nutrition was developed by scientists from the UK Institute of Nutrition, thereby leaving no doubt about the quality of this product. Cereals and gluten cause obesity in pets, so they are not included in the food. But the product contains about 75% animal meat and fish, in particular chicken fillet and tuna, as well as taurine, yeast and fatty amino acids. The food helps cats get the vitamins, minerals, fiber and amino acids they need. Applaws spiders are especially interesting for their packaging, which has a transparent window, which allows owners to evaluate the consistency of this food.

Variety of assortment:

The Applaws range of spiders is designed for all age categories of cats. The line includes a large number of wet foods, which are divided into two categories: in their own broth and jelly. Pauchi with its own broth comes in flavors like chicken, chicken asparagus, chicken and pumpkin, tuna with shrimp, tuna with anchovies and tuna with sea bass. Pouches with jelly are available in the flavors of chicken and lamb, chicken liver, tuna and salmon, chicken and beef, tuna and mackerel.

Pros:

-High content of natural meat, which acts as the main source of protein -Potatoes are used instead of wheat and corn -Lots of vitamins and minerals -Natural preservatives -Large selection of liquid feeds

Minuses:

-High price -Not sold in all pet stores

Shelf life

Wet cat food does not lose its taste and does not deteriorate for several years. This is facilitated by hermetically sealed packaging and heat treatment.

Important! Only unopened pouch has a long shelf life. One pouch is designed for one meal, since after opening the bag, harmful bacteria begin to develop in the food.

If the pet cannot eat a portion of food at one time, then it must be removed from the packaging, placed in a resealable container and refrigerated until the next feeding. Opened food quickly ventilates, and the cat may refuse to eat the hardened pieces.

Important! The maximum storage time for open food is no more than a day.

Brit Care

Brit Care spiders contain about 40% animal protein - chicken breast and tuna, as well as some rice bran and water. The combination of all components allows this food to be given even to those cats who are allergic to beef or chicken. The food is enriched with vitamins A and D, iodine, taurine, biotin - these ingredients improve the vision, condition of the pet’s teeth, skin and coat, and also have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Consumers note noticeable improvements in the coloring of their pets, for example, spots and stripes on the fur of Bengal cats have become more clearly visible.

Variety of assortment:

The range of Brit Care spiders is not so large; the food is available in five flavors: chicken and duck Chicken & Duck, chicken and cheese for kittens Chicken & Cheese Kitten, chicken and cheese Chicken & Cheese, tuna Tuna and sea bream White Fish.

Pros:

-Contains hypoallergenic components -Natural and balanced composition -No artificial preservatives, colors or flavors -Contains fish oil - a source of important acids

Minuses:

-The composition contains corn and dry yeast - these are allergens -The smell from the cat's litter box may worsen

Types of spiders for cats

The raw materials used for making spiders are approximately the same as for dry food. It can be used as daily feeding for the animal, or as a reward for good behavior.

By purpose

All types of spiders are suitable for everyday nutrition, except medicinal ones. They are used if the animal has certain health problems. For example, there are lines of food for cats prone to urological diseases, for weight correction, specialized food for hair problems, and for people with allergies.

Reference! Medicated foods must be prescribed by a veterinarian and are more expensive than regular lines.

Meat for medicinal food and holistic class spiders is not frozen; during preparation, a gentle method of processing products is used to preserve the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial substances. GMOs, preservatives, dyes and flavor enhancers are also not used in their production.

By texture

Spiders are produced in two versions:

• Pate is raw material crushed to a homogeneous mass, recommended for feeding kittens or older animals. Possible food for cats with dental problems during treatment and recovery after surgery.
• Stew - pieces of food in jelly or sauce, suitable for feeding adult cats.

By class

Wet food is divided into classes:

• Economy
• Premium
• Super premium.
• Holistic.

Economy class food contains practically no meat, since cheaper raw materials such as cereals and meat flour are used for their production. Economy feeds include: Whiskas, Darling, Kitekat, Friskies, Wellkiss. To deceive the pet's sensitive taste, manufacturers of cheap spiders add a lot of flavorings and flavor enhancers, just like in human fast food. Over time, the cat becomes so accustomed to the overly bright tastes of economy food that it refuses to eat spiders with a good composition. Therefore, we do not recommend using such food for the constant nutrition of the animal.

premium food . They are divided according to the age and physical characteristics of the animal. There is definitely a separate line of spiders for kittens. Premium foods still contain complaints about the quality of animal protein, there are undesirable additives (sugar, salt, dyes), vitamins and microelements are added in small quantities or in incorrect proportions.

Super-premium food is a complete wet food for cats. The food consists of 50-75% meat and fish of good quality (fillet without bones or other inclusions). The food may contain a small amount of rice, vegetables, grains, or it may be completely grain-free. A good food must include the following additives: taurine, Omega-3, vitamins A, E, calcium, phosphorus.

holistic class spiders if your cat has food allergies and gastrointestinal disorders, such as gluten intolerance. Holistic food has the highest percentage of animal protein content, its sources are high-quality meat and fish grown without the use of hormones. Almost all holistic foods are grain and corn free to reduce stress on the stomach and intestines.

Spider composition

To choose a good product for your pet, you need to understand the composition of the food.

According to accepted standards, all ingredients listed on the packaging are arranged in descending order by weight. The first number is the product whose percentage prevails. The further it is from the beginning of the list, the less it is contained in the spiders.

If there are no skills in the relationship between the brand of the product and its quality, you should make a choice based on the country of the manufacturer.

First-class wet food is produced in the EU countries, Canada and the USA

Table 3. How to study the composition?

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According to the rules, “meat” means goat, beef, lamb or pork. The manufacturer has the right to clarify the meat name or omit details. If the meat of another animal, rabbit, for example, is used in the spiders, this should be indicated on the packaging. Fish or poultry is not considered meat.

In addition to the ingredients, the nutritional value of the product is listed on the packaging. The priority of the presence of elements important for the cat will help determine the usefulness of pet food.

Table 4. Required amounts of various substances in the composition

High-quality products have a transparent composition. Vitamin and mineral supplements are welcome.

Spiders must contain at least 35% meat

Rating of spiders for cats

Spiders for cats are divided into the following classes: economy, premium, super-premium and holistic. Cheap economy class food is not considered due to the low quality of the raw materials used, so our rating opens with premium wet cat food.

Premium class

1. Royal Canin are good veterinary and everyday spiders for cats.
   The food does not contain salt and sugar, but the composition of the food is not entirely transparent. The veterinary ruler is of better quality than the regular one. Buy
2. Hill's Ideal Balance is a complete food, with lines for both adult cats and kittens.
   There are flavors with chicken, turkey, trout combined with vegetables. The price of this food is relatively low, and it is sold both in regular supermarkets and in specialized pet stores. The composition contains undesirable ingredients: starch, caramel, cellulose, vegetable oils. Buy
3. Happy cat is a premium class spider made in Germany.
   There are no preservatives or additives in the composition, but the quality of the meat and its percentage remains unclear. Buy
4. Gemon (Monge) - Italian spiders with a good price-quality ratio.
   Does not contain dyes or preservatives. Buy
5. Mnyams , a popular brand known for its cat treats, has a line of wet food.
   Pauchi has a high protein content of animal origin (about 65-70% in different flavors). The downside is that there are a variety of additives “for taste”: tomatoes, shellfish and paprika can cause allergies in cats with sensitive digestion. Buy
6. Country Treats is another brand recognized in pet stores for its pet treats.
   No-frills composition: animal protein sources and plant-based gelling agents. The downside is the lack of percentage of products in the composition, but meat is in first place in the list of ingredients. Buy
7. Pro Plan - a distinctive feature of this manufacturer is food for veterinary diets intended for the treatment of various diseases of furry pets.
   It is also suitable for supporting the body during special periods of a cat's life, as a replacement for natural products. But at the same time, the food contains various sugars, additives, meat by-products of unknown quality, and grains. It has a borderline class between economy and premium. Buy

Super premium class

These are foods that contain natural products of clear origin and do not contain harmful preservatives or flavor enhancers, however, this is reflected in the price. The source of protein in super-premium spiders is necessarily of animal origin: boneless meat, high-quality offal (liver, tripe, heart) and fish.

1. Grandin – the packs of food bear the proud inscription Holistic, but we classify the food as a super-premium class due to insufficient specification of the products in the composition. It is best to choose monoprotein spiders (labeled mono protein), since they do not contain sugar, which spiders from other lines are guilty of.
2. Schesir is an Italian cat food brand that focuses on the quality of the products used.
   Pauchi Shezir is of higher quality than dry food of the same brand, which is quite rare. Buy
3. Leonardo - Some owners argue about what food class Leonardo spiders belong to. Some consider it super-premium class, others classify it as premium. But if you look at the quality, composition and price, then the questions will disappear on their own. This food contains no preservatives or chemicals, and only natural products are declared as ingredients - meat and fish. The company produces both dry and wet food.
4. Nuevo is a German wet food that has begun to appear on the shelves of large supermarkets.
   Good content of animal protein (about 70%), broth, rice (2%) and fish oil in the composition without artificial preservatives and sugars. Buy
5. Bozita is a type of cat food that is produced in Sweden.
   There is a line of dry and wet products. Contains natural fish and meat. There are no by-products in the composition, which is confirmed by government control. Does not contain dyes or flavor enhancers. A specially developed complex stimulates the immune system. The products are produced in the form of pates and pieces of meat in jelly. Recently, the manufacturer has included pork in Bozita, which is not very approved by veterinarians in the diet of domestic cats. The meat is fatty and can cause digestive upset in weakened pets. Buy
6. Petreet natura – also does not contain artificial additives. In addition to meat and fish, it contains grains and vegetables. The food line offers a variety of options that contain products of plant and animal origin. The composition of the food is balanced and suitable for almost all breeds and types of cats. It can be used as the main food for the animal.
7. Brit Care is a cat food that is produced in the Czech Republic.
   The line includes dry options and pouches. In addition to meat and fish, it contains a small amount of rice to give the food more density. It also contains a sufficient daily amount of healthy vitamins and minerals. The assortment is represented by a wide range of flavors. Among the controversial products in the composition: corn and brewer's yeast, which can cause allergies. It also contains valerian, which causes a strong appetite in cats, and because of this they may not get enough of one serving of food. Buy

Holistic

1. AATU – spiders with a high content of animal protein (about 97%, including broth).
   This is a highly nutritious complete food for cats, with an extensive list of sources of natural macro and microelements. Buy
2. Almo Nature is a holistic food produced in Italy.
   It uses only natural products without the use of preservatives. The Alternative line of food contains 91% meat and a small amount of rice. On the downside, the manufacturer did not indicate whether it contains vitamins and minerals, so the food should be considered additional and combined with taking multivitamin complexes for cats. Buy
3. Applaws – English-made spiders (additional diet).
   It contains only fillet parts of the carcass, gelling pectin (1%) and water. A good and healthy addition to a dry food diet. Buy

Super premium canned food rating

Super premium food differs from premium in its richer composition. Often the basis is several types of meat. In addition, products from this segment contain more vegetables, vitamins and minerals. Only natural antioxidants and preservatives are used in production.

The following brands are considered the best:

• Leonardo is the world's recognized elite of super premium food. The food is based on chicken (from 70% to 90%), the rest is fish, seafood, and offal. All products included are exclusively natural and of the highest quality. But due to the fact that the composition is not sufficiently balanced, the food cannot be used as the main diet. It is suitable as a healthy and tasty treat. The negative point is the very limited availability of feed. It is difficult to find even in specialized stores.
• Gina – the food is based on high-quality natural meat or fish (about 50%). The food is balanced and promotes healthy digestion for pets. In addition to vitamins, micro- and macroelements, the product contains brewer's yeast, which improves the quality of wool. The downside is that the brand is represented in a very limited list of pet stores.
• Brit Care - food contains approximately 40% natural animal protein (either tuna or white meat chicken). The product contains hypoallergenic components, so it can be given even to pets with allergies to beef and chicken. The product is enriched with vitamins, substances that improve the condition of the skin, coat, and teeth. Contains fish oil. But there is also a minus - these are the allergens included in the composition (dry yeast and corn).

Brit care

• Petreet Natura food from the Italian brand Petreet is produced in Thailand. Contains animal protein (about 70%), vegetables, grains. The flavor combinations are very diverse and exotic, thanks to the additives. This could be olives, asparagus, crab meat or squid. The food is rich in minerals, vitamins, and is easily digestible. The downside is the high price and not entirely suitable composition for basic nutrition.

Pros and cons of spiders

Wet food is similar in structure and taste to natural food. They come in a wide variety of flavors and textures. However, like any product, they have their advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of wet cat food in pouches include:

• Size and volume of the bag . It is designed for one dose and is enough for the pet to get enough.
• Variety of tastes . Almost every manufacturer uses a wide range of flavors, and by feeding this food you can diversify your pet’s diet so that he doesn’t have time to get tired of it. If an animal refuses a certain taste, it can easily be replaced with another.
• High percentage of moisture . Since pouch is a wet food, it therefore contains about 80% moisture - natural raw materials and water. Cats require a lot of fluids, so this feeding option helps animals replenish their water balance.
• Suitable for kittens and older animals . Soft granules are easier to chew, which is critical for dental problems in older cats and digestive problems in kittens.

The disadvantages of this type of food are as follows:

• Impossibility of long-term storage after opening.
• Regular consumption of this type of food threatens the formation of tartar in your pet , since cats are carnivores, and they need to tear off pieces with their teeth and chew them in order to keep their teeth and gums in order.
• Quite a high price for one bag of food.

The benefits and harms of canned food

Canned food has a number of advantages not only over dry food, but also compared to natural food. However, wet food cannot be called an ideal option, since it also has significant disadvantages.

Pros:

• High percentage of moisture content (up to 85%). The owner does not need to ensure that the pet drinks enough water. The liquid included in the food helps maintain normal water balance in the cat’s body. Including wet food in the diet helps prevent diseases of the liver and urinary system, in particular urolithiasis.
• Convenient dosage. Usually one bag contains a single serving of food. There is no need to measure doses, or worry that the cat has not eaten enough or, on the contrary, has eaten too much.
• Soft texture. Thanks to it, the food is suitable for feeding small kittens transitioning from mother's milk to “adult” food. Canned food is also fed to animals suffering from oral diseases and older pets who have difficulty eating solid food.
• Huge selection of textures and flavors. Allows you to choose food for even the most demanding cats. In addition, the variety of species makes it easy to switch to a more dietary food if this is indicated for your pet for health reasons.
• Long shelf life. It is ensured due to the tightness of the packaging and the preservatives included in the composition.

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Negative aspects:

• the contents of the package must be used within a day; opened canned food quickly deteriorates, even in the refrigerator;
• the cost of high-quality wet food significantly exceeds the cost of dry or natural food;
• Constantly eating soft, canned food increases the risk of tartar formation and the development of oral diseases, since the cat is not able to clean and strengthen its teeth and gums naturally by gnawing and chewing meat and bones.

According to experts, feeding your pets exclusively canned food is not the best option. It is most beneficial to combine dry and wet food. In this case, it is very advisable to use products of the same brand from a trusted manufacturer.

General recommendations for feeding spiders

Cats naturally need a varied diet. Animals quickly get bored with the same diet, so ready-made food comes in two formats: dry and wet. And if mixing ready-made food and natural products within the same diet is strictly not recommended (this is a direct path to a serious imbalance in the body), then the combination of dry food and pouches or canned food is not only useful, but also necessary.

Wet food will help maintain the water balance of the cat's body, and dry food will prevent the formation of tartar and will keep the gums in normal condition.

pros

The main advantages are:

• Convenient packaging and dosage make it easy and quick to feed your pet.
• With a wide selection of flavors, you can choose the one that suits your pet.
• A large amount of water allows you to maintain the health of the animal, as well as maintain a normal level of water in the body.
• Can be used from babies to older cats. In addition, you can find specialized spiders for a furry friend with diseases of the digestive system.

How many bags of food do you need per day?

Almost every package of cat food has tables that indicate the daily feeding requirement. The larger the animal, the more food it needs.

For example, if a pet weighs about 5 kilograms, then about 3-4 sachets per day will be enough for him to get adequate nutrition.

• For kittens whose body weight does not exceed 3-4 kilograms, 2-3 sachets per day is enough.
• For active animals, the rate and number of feedings can be increased, since they move a lot, which means they spend more energy, which needs to be replenished.
• Neutered and neutered cats are susceptible to obesity, so feeding them small meals twice a day is acceptable.

Spiders are a convenient food for both pet and owner. By opening a bag of food in the morning, you can be sure that your pet will have enough to eat. There is no need to divide it into portions and worry about the safety of the unused product.

Are they addictive? How do nicotine spiders work?

If only recently a heavy smoker had been told that in the future it would be possible to get a dose of nicotine using a special pad without smoke or tobacco, he would probably be very surprised. But today, many smokers are looking for alternative ways to consume nicotine with fewer health risks. The market quickly responded to this trend, manufacturers began to release new products. One of them is nicotine spiders. How they work, whether they can be considered a harmless alternative to cigarettes - together with VELO we answer common questions.

Do people no longer smoke cigarettes?

Over the past couple of years, people have been actively looking for options for consuming nicotine with less harm to health. Today there are several alternatives to conventional cigarettes on the market: tobacco heating systems, electronic smoking systems, nicotine pouches. All of these products have potentially reduced health risks due to the absence of the combustion process of tobacco.

What is a spider? And where does this name come from?

Pouches are a new nicotine-containing product without tobacco, which also does not need to be heated or set on fire, you just need to place a special pad under your upper lip. This name is used in Belarus by analogy with the English original “pouch”.

How are they different from a tobacco heating system with sticks?

In principle, the spiders contain no tobacco, they do not need to be heated, and there is no smoke or smell from them. And you don’t need any additional device to use them.

Is it really safer than regular cigarettes?

Pouch is very different from cigarettes. This is a nicotine product with potentially reduced health risks. When smoking, the main danger is posed by the tars that are formed when tobacco burns - they are recognized worldwide as carcinogens. It turns out that if there is no combustion, the harm is much less.

Nicotine pouches contain much less toxic substances compared to cigarettes and Swedish snus. In addition, when using spiders, there is no effect of hot smoke on the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, bronchi and lungs.

What are spiders made of?

VELO Pouches are made from natural plant fibers, nicotine, water and flavorings. All these ingredients can be used in the food industry.

If these are not cigarettes, then they are not addictive?

They call. Spiders contain nicotine, which is what causes addiction, just like smoking cigarettes and using alternative methods. In this sense, we can only talk about a potential reduction in harm to health. At the same time, according to Chris Proctor, head of the British American Tobacco research laboratory in Southampton (UK), nicotine is a stimulant comparable, for example, to caffeine.

How to properly handle spiders?

The pouch should be placed under the upper lip slightly to the side - this position is the most comfortable and safe. In the first minutes of use, you can feel a slight tingling sensation, this is how the effects of nicotine manifest themselves. It is recommended to use one pouch for up to 30 minutes, then it can be stored in the upper section of the package. The product is not intended for chewing or sucking. When used correctly, they will not tear in the mouth. But if suddenly this happens, then you need to take out the spider and rinse your mouth.

How many spiders can you use at a time?

You can only use one nicotine pouch at a time. There are different levels of product strength: from 4 to 10.9 mg of nicotine in one pouch. They are indicated by dots (pillboxes) on the packaging. One pillbox is light, two pillboxes is medium, three pillboxes is strong, and 4 pillboxes is extra strong. In total, one VELO package contains 24 pads; on average, they last for three to five days.

What other advantages do spiders have?

Nicotine pouches can be used anywhere and anytime: even in the office or at home. There is no ash or smoke from them and, accordingly, no discomfort for others. Spiders also do not stain teeth and leave no odor. They are also convenient to use and dispose of: used spiders can be placed in a special container and then sent for recycling. They do not require a special additional device or liquid.

Are there any contraindications to using spiders?

Pouches are not recommended for those who do not smoke or use nicotine-containing products. Also, the pads are prohibited for use by people under 18 years of age, with allergies or sensitivity to nicotine or any other ingredients, with heart disease, severe hypertension, hypertension or diabetes, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding.