Manufacturer information
Finding good food for your pet at an affordable price is every owner’s dream. has been producing ready-made food for cats and dogs of various breeds for over 45 years. Today, dry and liquid diets from this manufacturer are produced on 4 continents, where 12 industrial plants are located. All enterprises adhere to a single production formula and technological process diagram.
Representatives declare quality control and safety of products at all production stages: purchase of raw materials, production, storage and transportation, customer service. Raw materials purchased from suppliers undergo thorough laboratory testing, after which they are sent to factories. Finished dry food and canned food, in turn, undergo test control to ensure compliance with safety indicators and international quality standards.
Kitten food
Modern foods provide all the necessary forms of release for kittens, that is, balanced diets have been developed separately for them, both for liquid food and for dry food. It is necessary to start with the liquid type, since the hard, kitten with immature teeth cannot consume normally and can harm its health and life.
Dry
Veterinarians will tell you which food is suitable for feeding in relation to the calorie content and nutritional value of a particular species. It is recommended to purchase food in small portions, but you should not purchase some of the cheapest or most expensive products for nutrition; turn to the middle segment.
Dry food is always diluted with water or broth, always warm; by the age of 5 months this can be abandoned, but some animals prefer to eat liquid food throughout their lives, this is quite normal.
Wet
Wet varieties of food are also sold freely, both in veterinary pharmacies and in supermarkets. Be sure to check expiration dates before purchasing. There should be a mark on the food stating that it is suitable for feeding babies. It is recommended to give wet food either separately or mixed with other liquid products, this could be porridge or broth. In some cases, wet food can be mixed with cooked fish or meat. It is also better to choose average prices.
Assortment and lines
The modern range of ready-made industrial pet food from Royal Canin is able to satisfy the needs and desires of any owner of a representative of the cat family.
Casual for cats
Ready-made industrial food for adult cats can be classified into three types: Indoor, Outdoor and Special. The first and second groups take into account the peculiarities of keeping pets leading a domestic or, conversely, street lifestyle. Ready-made industrial mixtures included in the Special group are developed taking into account the individual characteristics of a particular breed.
Casual for kittens
Each age of animals has certain characteristics, including in their diet.
A two-month-old kitten that has recently been weaned from its mother needs special nutrition. It is recommended to replace breast milk with Babycat Milk. Kittens 2–4 months old are fed Babycat Instinctive mousse. The diet of small pets from 4 to 12 months consists of wet pate, soft jelly and Kitten Instinctive sauce.
Often, kitten food comes in small sealed bags and cans with a special ring on the lid.
Veterinary diet
During the period of illness and rehabilitation, when the cat needs a diet, you cannot do without special therapeutic nutrition:
- for urolithiasis – “Urinary”;
- for liver diseases – “Hepatic”, kidney diseases – “Renal”;
- dietary food “Calm”, which helps to cope with stressful situations and during the period of adaptation to a new place of residence;
- “Light Weight” is an ideal food for cats prone to obesity;
- for disorders of the musculoskeletal system – “Mobility”;
- for cats with individual intolerance – “Sensitive Control”;
- "Fiber Response" and "Gastro Intestinal" for problems with the gastrointestinal tract (diarrhea, constipation, intestinal obstruction), "Digestive Comfort" - for a sensitive digestive system.
Please note that Sensitive Control cat food is considered one of the most popular and in demand among owners whose pets suffer from food allergies.
According to experts in the field of modern veterinary medicine, cats and female cats that are going to be castrated and sterilized need a special diet. The best option is ready-made industrial mixtures Neutered Young Male, Neutered Young Female, Skin Young Male and Skin Young Female.
What else can you give kittens?
Kittens can freely eat dairy products and gradually switch to adult food as they age. With proper breeding, kittens are allowed to be given condensed milk, but it must first be diluted with warm water in the following concentration: 1 part condensed milk and five parts water. Cottage cheese and fermented baked milk are suitable, but all products must be offered warm; children cannot eat food that is too cold or too hot, this also applies to adults. Low and high food temperatures contribute to the development of acute life-threatening conditions or the development of chronic diseases. In the first months of life, it is important to approach this issue correctly, since now the formation of immunity and the vitality of each cat is taking place.
Is it possible to give kittens milk?
Milk should be either from the mother, or in extreme cases, cow's milk; other types of milk are not suitable. If milk comes from a cow, it requires preliminary heat treatment. Milk gradually disappears from the diet, as it can cause various pathologies in the stomach, intestines and digestive system as a whole, since with age, adults cease to normally absorb and perceive lactose.
How to feed kittens milk?
Only after boiling using a pipette or a special bottle, if the individual is weak or due to age is not able to feed itself. Pipettes are suitable for the little ones. The milk should be at room temperature. Gradually, milk is added to the bowl, and the kitten learns to eat on its own, without the help of its owner.
Leonardo
Judging by the reviews, pate for cats “Leonardo” is the best that can be found on the domestic market. The product consists of fresh, and most importantly, high-quality meat and seafood. The basis of the feed in almost all cases is chicken - from 70 to 90%.
Other ingredients are specific additives depending on the chosen taste: fish, offal, fish oil, etc. Leonardo pate for cats is enriched with mineral elements and does not contain harmful substances: flavorings, preservatives, soy and other things. The manufacturer recommends giving the product together with dry food of the same name.
Benefits of pate:
- an impressive amount of meat;
- only natural ingredients in the food;
- excellent value for money.
Flaws:
- the product is not suitable for pets with a weak digestive system due to the large amount of meat;
- pate is a rare guest even in specialized stores.
Royal Canin - cat feeding standards
The daily intake of Royal Canin cat food depends on the breed of your pet, its activity and health status. Each brand nutrition package lists the minimum and maximum dosage for a specific weight and activity level. For example, Royal Canin for British cats will be consumed more slowly than for Maine Coons with the same weight of pets and type of activity.
The dose can be adjusted based on the visual fatness of the cat. It is believed that the animal is in good shape, when viewed from above the waist is visible, and the contours of the body are smoothed, without dips behind the ribs or angularities. If your pet does not fit this description, then slightly adjust its diet, but without going beyond the minimum and maximum limits indicated on the package.
Royal Canin cat food is world famous and has long won recognition among both veterinarians and breeders in many countries. The company has high-tech production in 12 countries and a large staff of experts in the field of veterinary medicine. A wide range of food for a wide variety of furry pets allows you to choose food for any four-legged friend.
Ingredients
Dehydrated poultry, rice, vegetable protein isolate*, animal fats, corn, wheat flour, hydrolysed animal proteins, corn gluten, beet pulp, vegetable fibre, fish oil, minerals, soya oil, yeast and fermentation by-products, fructooligosaccharides, plantain husks and seeds (0.5%), yeast hydrolysate (source of mannan oligosaccharides), borage oil, marigold extract (source of lutein), crustacean shell hydrolysate (source of glucosamine), cartilage hydrolysate (source of chondroitin).
* LIP (Low Indigestible Protein) - proteins selected based on the principle of maximum digestibility.
Natural food recipes
Natural food includes meat, cereals, vegetables, broths, oils. Food can be stewed, boiled, baked. Frying is prohibited. You can use food from the oven, but not fatty food.
If the animal is under one year old or after eight years, the food is additionally ground in a blender. This reduces the load on the oral cavity, teeth, and digestive tract. The kitten should be gradually introduced to solid food, grinding the food less each time.
Important! You can cook meat products until half cooked so that high temperatures do not destroy vitamins and minerals.
Beef meatballs
- lean beef, 1 kg;
- rice, 100 g;
- fresh or frozen vegetables (carrots, broccoli, corn), 200 g;
- broth, preferably beef, 50 ml;
- olive oil, 1 tablespoon.
The meat is cut into small pieces. At the same time, boil the vegetables for 5-7 minutes. The boiled rice is cooled. All the resulting ingredients are mixed and put through a meat grinder. Broth and butter are added to the resulting minced meat. Small balls are formed from it.
Important! Some of the meatballs can be put in the freezer for later cooking; the remaining portion can be steamed.
Meat balls
- 1 kg of any meat, it can be chicken, beef;
- rolled oats flakes, 100g;
- 1 carrot;
- egg, 1 piece.
Cut the meat into pieces, add pre-boiled rolled oats. Boil the carrots and grind in a blender until pureed. The meat is mixed with carrots and the yolk of 1 egg. The resulting consistency is divided into small balls. Some of them are frozen, others are steamed for 20 minutes.
Veal cutlets with broccoli
Ingredients for cooking:
- minced beef, 1 kg;
- broccoli, 200 g (can be replaced with cauliflower);
- olive oil, 1 tablespoon.
Boil or steam broccoli and cauliflower for 7 minutes. They are transferred to a blender and ground to a puree. Mix broccoli puree with minced meat. Add olive oil, stirring thoroughly. Form into cutlets, which are steamed for 25-30 minutes.
Vegetables for cats
Curd (cat ice cream)
- low-fat cottage cheese, 200 g;
- yoghurts (can be replaced with sourdough or kefir), 50 g.
Blend the resulting ingredients in a blender. The resulting mixture is poured into silicone molds. They are placed in the freezer overnight. The result is ice cream that can be stored in the freezer for 1 week, but given to cats periodically.
Important! It is recommended to give this ice cream to your cat 2 times a week.
Brit Care
One of the main distinguishing features of this pate is its specific combination of components. The product is suitable even for those pets who are allergic to popular types of meat - beef and chicken. Numerous reviews from owners confirm this.
The pate contains 40% soft lump meat, animal fats and a small proportion of cereal bran. In addition, the product contains elements enriched with minerals and vitamins. Judging by the reviews, periodic consumption of pate has an extremely positive effect on the teeth, coat and eye condition of your pet.
Benefits of the food:
- well-selected hypoallergenic ingredients;
- only natural elements;
- adequate cost;
- convenient container.
No deficiencies were identified.
