Rating of cat food - dry and wet (2014). The best food for cats

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Natural foods are ideal for feeding cats, but there are times when it is not possible to buy and prepare full meals every day. Pets need constant support for the balance of micronutrients. Therefore, specialized additives and canned food come to the rescue. The cat food rating will help you choose the right option. At the same time, it is worth distinguishing between dry and wet additives.

Feed selection rules

It is recommended that the pet be given the same food with which he began to replenish his diet. Before this, you should determine the preferences of the cat, whether it be meat, fish or poultry. The type of food also matters a lot. Many owners make the mistake of thinking that wet concentrates are a better option for their pet than dry ones. Each animal has its own preferences in this sense. According to statistics, 40 percent of cats can't stand canned food.

Food should contain at least dehydrated meat, notconcentrated flour. It is worth remembering that potatoes and beans are absorbed in the body of cats worse than other cereals and even corn. On the other hand, chickpeas and lentils practically do not cause allergies in animals, which cannot be said about millet or buckwheat.

For cats with a light color, it is better to choose dry food without colored vegetables, like beets, carrots, tomatoes. The presence of algae in the composition of the product is also not recommended. Cheap feeds may contain various flavorings and preservatives that are harmful to the animal. In addition, it is not recommended to purchase herbal supplements, as they have a detrimental effect on the urinary and intestinal systems. When choosing food, it is important to pay attention to age restrictions (for kittens, for adults 1-5 years old, 5-10 years old etc.). It is worth introducing a new concentrate only mixed with the old one. Gradually increase the dose to a full serving.

Best dry food

Today, there are several types of top-class complementary foods that are recommended for the permanent menu of pets by the world's leading veterinarians. Among them, 1st Choice clearly stands out. According to international experts, this is currently the best food for cats. The super-premium rating clearly demonstrates the fact that 1st Choice optimally combines both price and quality.

This food is made in Canada and undergoes rigorous multi-stage testing. 1st Choice tops the cat food list for a reason. It contains a huge amount of carbohydrates and animal proteinsorigin. It should be noted that the meat products presented in the feed are strictly dietary without the presence of fat. This also applies to chicken, duck, and fish. The main advantage of the feed is the high content of natural products such as brown rice, linseed, eggs. All these ingredients are not found in cheap concentrates, as well as purified fish oil.

Best Wet Food

Canned menu is very good for the stomach of pets. But how do you choose the best cat food? The ranking of the most useful and popular wet concentrates is confidently headed by Natureda. This is a natural, balanced food for cats of all ages and breeds. The main advantage of this food over other representatives of the super-premium class is the content of only purified fresh meat products, such as beef flesh and heart, chicken heads, necks and breast. The composition is also enriched with a multivitamin complex, folic and nicotinic acids, calcium pantothenate, serine, cystine, threonine, leucine, methionine and many other useful trace elements.

All of this has placed Natureda at the top of the cat food list for the past three years. The product is sold as frozen minced meat packed in food containers.

TOP 5 dry food

Tops the list of the best product called 1st Choice. However, the rating of dry cat food is not limited to it. One of the brightest and most widespreadits representatives is a product from Orijen. This food in Russia is far from known to everyone due to its high cost, but the quality is always estimated at a high price. The next in line is the Canadian product Acana. It is prepared without any preservatives and second-rate raw materials, like ground bones or gluten. It is worth noting that it practically does not include harmful cereals, and potatoes are subjected to special heat treatment. Akane also contains up to 20% fruit.

Further in terms of quality, the rating of dry cat food is represented by the Eukanuba line of food. It has a high percentage of natural proteins and meat. Experts say that it is Eukanuba that is the best food in terms of digestibility. Used to prevent obesity and urolithiasis. Products from Pro Plan and Bozita close the rating.

TOP 5 wet foods

In addition to Natureda, the list of the best semi- and canned food for animals includes Innova Evo. The food includes not only raw dietary meat products, but also vital probiotics, which contribute to the normalization of digestion even in older cats. In addition, Innova Evo is hypoallergenic and rich in purified proteins, making it highly nutritious and economical. Moist cat food also features products from Hill's and Gourmet. The first is made in the USA, and the second - in France. Both lines of feed are considered medicinal and are widely distributed throughout the world. Their composition is enriched with magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. One ofadvantage is relatively low cost.

Coming up the bottom of the rating of wet cat food are Felix and Brit. The first is notable for its high content of minerals and fresh meat products. The second captivates with the presence of purified fish oil and rice bran.

Budget food

Many pet owners can't afford to constantly buy premium products. That is why it will not be superfluous to make an economy rating of cat food. 2014 showed that the best options are Bosch, Sheba and Royal Canin.

It should be understood that budget food for 95% consists of bone and skin powder, as well as dyes and flavors. Nevertheless, some of them are very useful. Thus, Cat chow, Chicopee, Puffins and Pettine were included in the rating of cat food in 2014 (budget criterion). The most famous in Russia are Friskies, Whiskas and, of course, Kitekat. In addition, the products of the All cats and Terra Kot line were included in the extended rating of cat food in terms of budgetary price-quality ratio.