What wet food for a kitten. The best food for a cat. Secrets of choice

Anyone who one day decides to have a cat in their home has to face the question of what food is best for a kitten.

Industrial feed or natural food

Natural food is certainly very beneficial for the baby’s health. But is it possible to independently balance the daily diet so that the animal receives the required daily intake? nutrients, microelements and vitamins? Given the modern rhythm of life, most owners are unlikely to have time to prepare food for their pet. For many, it is much more convenient to use premium kitten food. Good industrial food will cost no more than natural, balanced food. In addition, today the market and price range of these products have expanded. There has also been an increase in the number of manufacturers offering premium kitten food. Taking into account the fact that these are not yet adult cats, which means proper nutrition A special approach is required; special ones have been developed for these kids.

Benefits of dry food

Which food is better for a kitten: dry or wet? The advantages of “drying” are obvious: such food will not spoil, and therefore it can be kept in a bowl for a long time. This is very convenient if you have to leave for a long time. For such cases, you can purchase a special feeder equipped with a timer and dispenser. Dry food is universal on a long journey or while at an exhibition. Contrary to prejudice, the likelihood of an animal developing various diseases from such food is extremely small. But for this you need to follow some rules: ensure that your pet has clean water in a bowl; do not mix natural food with dry food; dose “drying” strictly according to the baby’s weight. Premium kitten food must be selected based on physiological state pet. If these conditions are violated or not met, there is a risk of your pet developing urolithiasis and digestive problems.

Features of wet food

Another possible option is canned food. However, this premium kitten food is not entirely convenient to use. Due to the fact that it tends to spoil quickly, you should not allow canned food to remain in a bowl for a long time. Selling for the same reason wet food for kittens in compact packages, which significantly increases its price.

In order to provide your pet with high-quality canned food, you need to be prepared to pay a hefty sum. In addition, if you have to leave home for a long time, you won’t be able to feed your animal canned food, so they are less convenient than dry food.

Premium kitten food: how to choose

When choosing, it is important to focus not on classification, but on composition. At present the legislative framework is not accurate enough; therefore, the division of feed into classes is arbitrary. For the most part, this applies to domestically produced feed. Premium food may be of lower quality than stated by the manufacturer. This is due to the fact that such manufacturers determine the category of their feed based on their pricing policy.

What is the best food for a kitten

Several brands of premium kitten food justifiably occupy leading positions in the market. These include:

-Hills food. The antioxidants and amino acids it contains promote good digestion and the development of immunity in kittens. This food supports bladder health to prevent urolithiasis. "Hils" is produced in packages weighing 400 grams, 2 kilograms, 5 kilograms and 10 kilograms. Prices range from 219 to 3450 rubles, depending on weight.

-Acana ("Akana"). Since the appearance of this food on sale, kittens have fallen in love with it. Thanks to a well-thought-out nutritional composition, which includes eggs, lamb, and pike perch, pets grow up healthy and strong. "Akana" is available in packages: 400 grams, 2 kilograms, 5 kilograms, 7 kilograms and 18 kilograms. The price of food is from 250 to 5890 rubles.

It is deservedly considered the most affordable premium food in the price category. Royal Canin. It contains only the most essential substances needed by a growing cat's body. It contains L-carnitine, which promotes normal formation skeletal system in an animal. Royal food for kittens is available in 400 grams, 2 kilograms, 4 kilograms and 10 kilograms. The price of this food is from 187 to 3280 rubles, depending on weight.

How to evaluate the class of feed

You can independently assess the quality of the food according to the Fredalina scale. The starting point is 100 points. Based on the composition of the feed, points are added/subtracted to the initial amount. Based on the results obtained, a conclusion is drawn using a special table.

Thus, before getting a kitten, it is worth deciding on the type of feeding it. If you have free time, you can give him natural food, carefully considering his daily diet. It will be necessary to take into account that for normal growth and development the pet needs to consume food that will contain the necessary set of microelements, vitamins, and nutrients. Otherwise, there is a risk of developmental pathologies and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

An easier and hassle-free option is ready-made premium industrial feed. Thanks to well-developed technology, they contain the right set nutrients, minerals and vitamins. By using such food to feed a kitten, you can be sure that the pet will grow up active and healthy.

The nutrition of a pet affects its well-being, mood and life expectancy.

The diet is thought out even before the pet arrives in the house. Special treatment- to cats.

One of the food options is ready-made cat food. There are too many types of food in pet stores to avoid getting lost in them all. Not everyone has the time to study every package (if only it always brought results), but it’s even worse if the cat’s owner simply cheats, taking what’s cheapest.

In supermarkets there is a whole kaleidoscope of cat food, especially specialized, “sophisticated” ones. This is not so much a special development as marketing ploy large corporations - expansion of the feed line. 99.9% of them are economy class.

What kinds of food are there, how to create an ideal cat menu from them and other exciting questions are below.

Types of Cat Foods

All animal feed prepared and packaged in factories can be divided into 4 types, quality varying in composition:

• economy;
• premium;
• super premium;
• holistic

Each one is worth talking about separately.

Economy class

In fact, the demand for them is huge. It is provided good publicity and cheapness.

Composition of economy feed- primarily cereals. As well as by-products and cellulose; The least amount of meat in them is no more than 5%. Preservatives are overpriced.

There are dyes, preservatives and thickeners that are prohibited for use in food products. Unfortunately, cat food is not such a product. There is no strict control over manufacturers by supervisory authorities. They exist only in some countries, but our market includes all goods that can be sold.

Examples of economy class feed: Darling, Felix, Cat Chow, Whiskas, Kitekat, All Cats, Our Mark, Vaska and others.

Premium class

Often the line between premium and economy quality is very thin. These foods have increased meat content: the minimum is 10%, but the maximum is unlikely to exceed 20%.

A large role is also assigned to cereals; due to the increase in meat, the component of offal will decrease.

As a result, we get more or less tolerable food. When choosing such a product, carefully read the label - it should describe the composition in detail.

Examples of premium feed: Happy Cat, ProPac, Pronature, Pro Plan, Animonda and others.

These foods also contain flavorings, dyes and preservatives.

Super premium class

Super-premium food should not contain harmful substances, only grains, small quantities of offal and meat.

If meat is indicated on the label, there must be an explanation of this component.

Examples of super premium cat food: Leonardo, Blitz, Arden Grange, Iams, Bozita, 1st Choice, Eagle Pack and others.

Holistics

This is a new generation of food designed specifically for small predators.

Included- high quality products that can be eaten even by humans. These foods do not contain plant proteins, GMO products, dyes or other harmful additives. The food is absolutely natural, the price is high.

Popular holistic brands: NOW Natural Holistic, GO Natural Holistic, 1st Choice Holistic, Farmina N&D, Grandorf and others.

Properly selected, balanced dry food is excellent nutrition for a cat throughout its life. Balanced feed is the content of all substances necessary for the animal.

Important nuances and rules for feeding cats

To provide energy, a cat needs animal protein. It is found in animal meat, poultry or fish. This component is the most important, so it should be present on the label with a note indicating what kind of meat was used in preparation.

No less important vitamins and minerals; cats really need them. First of all, these are vitamins of groups A, E, D, C, nicotinic, folic and phosphoric acids, taurine, ferrous sulfate and others.

Few words about power frequency animal. Sometimes the owners just make sure that the bowl is not empty. Sometimes you can’t do this: if the cat is neutered, this will lead to obesity in almost one hundred percent. Check the norm, they are indicated on the pack of food.

Concerning components, grains and animal fats are not essential for cats. The manufacturer adds them to increase the composition of complex carbohydrates. Although some grains (rice, corn) may well be good food.

Important rule: the quality of food does not depend on its price. There is no relationship between quality and popularity, or quality and beautiful packaging.

If the owner decides change food to better quality, you shouldn’t do this in one sitting. This will cause the pet discomfort, least. Transferring to another food, even if the composition is similar, must be done gradually, starting with small doses.

It is impossible to feed economy class pads in the morning and super premium class pads in the evening. If you give one food, give it constantly.

When feeding dry specialized food in cats no need to change it, alternate, supplement, etc. For some reason, some owners believe that the cat gets tired of eating the same thing. This is a common misconception.

How to read packaging

When you take a package of food from the shelf, do not read everything that is written on its front side (except for the name), immediately go to the back side.

Marketing specialists work on the front part of the packaging; the inscriptions on the back are the responsibility of the company’s laboratory. They are the ones who determine the exact composition, indicating it in grams or percentages. By the way, the same rule is quite suitable for food products for people. Labels like “No GMOs” are pure advertising.

• The first component worth discussing is offal. For the common man, this word is associated with something natural, but what exactly?

By-products are meat waste. And it can be anything. Bones, skin, feathers, hooves, beaks and the like. Only the cat knows what the manufacturer meant by this word, so food with a high content of animal protein of unknown quality cannot be good.

• Second component - meat. It should be contained in dry food, preferably making up the largest part of it.

We all know that in dry food the ingredients that contain water dry out. If the meat in the composition is not indicated as “dehydrated”, remember: when dried, its percentage component decreased by 4 times.

• Another mysterious component - flour from meat product . Essentially, these are the same offal, ground into flour.
• Vitamins and minerals . Many manufacturers don’t bother to write anything more than these words.

All vitamins and minerals must be specified. As important component separated by a comma you will definitely encounter taurine. This amino acid is familiar to all cat breeders.

• Some foods contain lactobacilli- An excellent component that helps digestion. Often the name is indicated in Latin.
• Sugar and caramel– another component of feed. It is usually found in economy class. Sugar is needed to cause appetite and some addiction to the product; it is very harmful for cats.

According to the norms of our legislation, the composition on the label should always begin with the ingredient that has the most percentage, and end with the one that has the least. Another question is whether these rules are followed? In any case, you can notice the catch.

10 foods that inspire confidence

It is represented by a line of three dry food of the holistic type: grain, grain-free, food for food allergies. Let's consider a grain product.

Manufacturer: Canada.

Included: chicken, turkey, duck, salmon, trout, chicken fat, peas, potatoes, eggs, pumpkin and other products. Contains lactobacilli, fish fat.

Price: 1300 rubles for 1.82 kg.

A series of dry food consisting of 6 items, 2 of which contain probiotic bacteria.

Indoor is one of them. This is a hypoallergenic product for cats from 1 year of age.

Manufacturer: Belgium.

Included: turkey, duck, rabbit, brown rice, lamb, turkey fat, flax seed, arctic krill and other products.

Price: 350 rubles for 400 g. and 1350 rubles for a 2 kg package.

Another series of dry cat food from PetCurean. There are a total of 4 items in the line.

Manufacturer: Canada.

Included: trout fillet, salmon fillet, herring fillet, peas, potatoes, chicken eggs, tomatoes, flaxseed, duck, apples, carrots, pumpkin and other products. Contains lactobacilli.

Price: 1450 rubles per package of 1.82 kg.

This is a gelled food, although this manufacturer has many types of dry food, for example the Cimiao series.

Wet food is a complete diet for a cat; it should not be mixed with dry food. The company produces 3 types of food: economy, premium and super-premium.

Manufacturer: Italy.

Included: chicken meat and offal, cereals, chicken eggs, minerals, glucose syrup 0.025%. The syrup serves as a preservative for canning.

Price: 95 rubles per 0.405 grams.

Delicious chicken and ham food for adult cats. This food is from the wet category. The manufacturer also has excellent dry food.

Manufacturer: Germany.

Included: chicken fillet, broth, ham.

Price: 101 rubles per package of 85 grams.

Holistic food in this series is of fairly high quality.

The manufacturer produces dry and wet food. The food is designed for adult cats.

Manufacturer: Italy.

Included: Meat and offal (of which 14% is chicken), wheat, barley, vegetable protein and other products.

Price: 1010 rubles per 2 kg package.

Another holistic food with a good recipe.

The manufacturer produces several types of grain and grain-free products, as well as specialized feed for dietary nutrition. Let's look at this food as an example.

Manufacturer: Canada.

Included: chicken meal, whole brown rice, whole barley, chicken fat, chicken meat, whole millet, wild salmon, flax meal, dry egg powder and other products.

Price: 3260 rubles per package of 4.5 kg.

Of course, these are not all the foods that are worth talking about, but it is on such examples that you can base your final choice. Remember: the manufacturer may change the composition of the product over time.

When deciding on food, be guided by only one thing: we are responsible for those we have tamed.

Anastasia Korableva

For good nutrition The main types of food produced for cats are dry and wet. But, unlike dry food, which contains about 10-15% moisture, wet food is more similar in composition to natural food and is considered more physiological. For convenience, the food is available in pouches or canned food and in appearance resembles jelly or pieces in sauce.

The advantages of wet food are convenient dosage, natural consistency and long shelf life when sealed. The disadvantages include the rather expensive cost, lack of protection against the formation of tartar and a short shelf life after opening the container.

To understand how wet food better to feed your pet, we have compiled a rating of popular brands by class: economy, premium, super premium and holistic.

What is the rating based on?

For ease of ranking, wet food is divided into categories - classes, the most affordable of which are economy and premium. The food is much more expensive - super premium, and the most refined - holistic.

The latter are recognized by veterinarians as the most suitable in terms of balance and nutritional value for feeding cats; food in the economy and premium categories is inferior in price and quality, but their advertising is shown daily on TV, which increases consumer demand.

Veterinarian advice! It is recommended to focus on who is indicated in the manufacturer's column on the food packaging. The fact is that many brands are manufactured in Russia, so it is not advisable to overpay for the declared “French” quality.

The significance of each of the parameters in compiling the rating in descending order (the first positions have more weight):

1. Product quality(use of raw materials - natural meat or offal, balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, presence of dyes, preservatives and flavors).
2. Line breadth(breed, dietary, medicinal feed).
3. Price(one of the most important parameters for the modern consumer).
4. Veterinarian opinions and owner reviews make the final contribution.

All brands listed below are present on Russian market feed and vary in composition and price.

Wet food rating

Table to jump to a specific food review at the end of the article.

Packaging photo and name	Taste	Price for 1 piece	Link
	Fish platter	53 RUR	To the store
	Beef	62 RUR	To the store
	Lamb	66 RUR	To the store
	Cold cuts	55 rub.	To the store
	Turkey	73 RUR	To the store
	Meat and fish platter	112 rub.	To the store
	Chicken	89 RUR	To the store
	Rabbit	146 RUR	To the store
	Tuna with squid	90 rub	To the store
	Chicken	83 RUR	To the store
	Cold cuts	No prices	–
	Chicken	No prices	–

Economy class

The greatest demand is for food of this particular class, and all thanks to their availability and hyperactive advertising. For the most part, such foods contain excessive quantity cereals, cellulose and by-products, the amount of preservatives and flavorings is also overestimated, the composition of meat does not exceed 5%. The food also contains a considerable amount of thickeners and dyes that are not allowed to be contained in food products (which are not cat food).

Attention! In Russia, supervisory authorities do not exercise strict control over economy-class food producers, which gives a free hand to some unscrupulous producers.

1. Whiskey. The most popular wet food is Whiskas, which created a sensation in the early 2000s with its appearance. At the beginning of its existence, Whiskas food was sold out at lightning speed - the pets had an excellent appetite, and the price was quite suitable for the owners. Only after a while, with the help of veterinarians, did the breeders learn the real truth about the composition of the feed and negative consequences its application.

Advantages:

• Prevalence.
• Affordable price.
• High nutritional value.

Flaws:

• Questionable origin of components
• Practically complete absence meat.
• High content of wheat (allergen).

2. Darling. Economy class food from the famous manufacturer PURINA. It has mixed reviews, the composition of the food leaves much to be desired, which is generally typical for all economy class brands.

Advantages:

• Smell attractive to cats.
• The presence of omega fatty acids, which is beneficial for the coat.
• A varied assortment (two forms of release - dry and wet in the form of canned food).

Minuses:

• Insufficient content natural meat.
• Harmful effects on the health of the animal during long-term feeding.
• Presence of flavoring additives and preservatives.
• Presence of bones and offal.
• Strong flavors.

3. Our Brand (NM). Food that can be classified as both economy and premium class.

Advantages:

• Affordable price;
• Available in almost all stores.
• The food contains taurine.
• Wide range of tastes.

Flaws:

• Quite a poor composition.
• Abundance of by-products of dubious quality (poultry meal).
• Presence of allergen products (corn, wheat)

Premium class

Often, the difference between economy and premium food classes is almost unnoticeable; only the volume of meat contained is increased (most often it varies from 10% to 20%). Due to this, the content of by-products in premium is reduced and the amount of grains is increased. The food is of more decent quality, but with a slight difference in positive side.

When choosing wet food for a cat of this class, it is recommended to carefully read the labels, because they also contain dyes, thickeners and preservatives.

1. PRO PLAN – the most common premium food produced by PURINA. Presented in sufficient variety, the brand has active adult pets, sterilized individuals and for cats with health problems. Pro Plan contains the optimal amount of fats and proteins, balanced in microelements. It has a wide range of flavors - turkey, liver, salmon, chicken and duck. Full review stern

	Pro Plan
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Fish platter
	Basic taste	Fish
	Options	1 pc, 24 pcs

Positive sides:

• Content of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
• High quality protein (eggs, chicken).
• Availability of a treatment line.
• A varied assortment (canned food, pouches, pates).

Negative sides:

• Increased content grain crops.
• Allergen content.

2. Hill's - food produced by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Medicinal feed This brand, unlike the daily nutrition series, belongs to the super premium category.

	Hill's
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Beef
	Options	1 piece, 12 piece

pros:

• High quality ingredients.
• The manufacturer provides detailed information about the composition.
• Extensive assortment (wet food: canned food and spiders).
• Hills products are available in many pet stores.
• Reasonable price.
• Medical series of higher quality.

Minuses:

• Large percentage of plant proteins.
• Pouches and canned food are inferior in quality to dry food from the same manufacturer.
• Possibility of appearance allergic reactions for some products.

3. Happy Cat – quite well-known German-made food . Sometimes food is classified as super premium.

Advantages:

• Rich in minerals and vitamins.
• Wide range of flavors (lamb, duck, sea ​​fish, beef, venison);
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• Contains products of questionable quality.
• Sometimes causes allergic reactions.

4. Royal Canin – French-made food, which began its history in 1967. Now it is especially popular among cat owners in Russia.

	Royal Canin
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Meat
	Options	1 piece, 12 piece

Advantages:

• Good alternative natural food.
• Balanced veterinary line.
• Financial inclusion.
• Available in almost any store.

Flaws:

• Everyday food from this brand is of lower quality.
• Most of the feed sold is now of Russian origin, which has led to a deterioration in quality.
• Preservative content.

5.Animonda– German food from Animonda, whose main priority is maintaining the high quality of its products. The food can be classified as premium/super premium.

	Animonda
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Turkey
	Options	1 PC

Positive sides:

• Wide range of flavors (turkey, trout, chicken, duck, salmon, shrimp, beef, rabbit, etc.).
• Fats and proteins natural origin.
• The line is designed taking into account the age division.
• The food is highly nutritious.

Negative sides:

• High carbohydrate content promotes weight gain.
• The price of the product is above average.
• Not available in all stores.
• By-products included.

Super premium

Food in this class should be considered practically the best: it contains natural meat and grains, and a low content of by-products. The content of harmful substances in food of this class should raise suspicions, so you should carefully read the entire composition indicated on the packaging.

Important! If a super premium food contains meat, there must be an explanation of this component.

1. Leonardo. It should be considered the best brand in the considered line of feeds. Its balance will be the envy of many canteens, because good meat products are used for production and high-quality meat is selected. The food is almost always based on chicken (about 70-90%), the rest consists of additives (seafood, offal, fish oil and fish). According to the recommendations of veterinarians and breeders, Leonardo wet food is best combined with dry food from its series.

	Leonardo
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Meat and fish platter
	Basic taste	Meat fish
	Options	1 PC

Pros:

• Natural composition.
• High meat content.
• Excellent price-quality ratio.
• Enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Minuses:

• A scarce product, difficult to find in regular stores.
• Due to the abundant meat content, it is not recommended for animals with gastrointestinal problems;
• Suitable only as an additional diet (treat) due to the unbalanced composition.

Important! A pet that has a mixed diet (dry + wet food) must have the same food class. When combining two different classes (for example, economy and super premium economy), the pet will give preference to the economy class due to the content of special flavors and taste enhancers, thereby worsening its well-being.

2.Applaws– made in Great Britain. Some classify this brand as holistic.

Advantages:

• High meat content.
• Lack of by-products, dyes and preservatives in increased quantities.
• Variety of tastes.

Negative:

• Quite a high price.
• Not available in all stores.
• Unbalanced composition.

3. Bozita – made in Sweden. The food undergoes state control, which can guarantee the absence of substances hazardous to the cat’s health.

Main advantages:

• Natural meat and fish in the composition, no by-products.
• Saturation with useful elements, minerals and vitamins.
• No dyes in the composition.

Minuses:

• High price.
• Insufficient decoding of antioxidants.
• Corn and wheat (possible allergens) are the main sources of carbohydrates.

4. 1st Choice- Manufacturer: Canadian company PLB International.

	1st Choice
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Fish platter
	Basic taste	Tuna
	Options	1 PC

Advantages:

• Optimal composition of fats and proteins.
• The presence of probiotics (provides the pet with excellent digestion and healthy coat).
• No products containing allergens.
• The feed is approved by the Association of Canadian veterinarians(CVMA).

Minuses:

• High price.
• Not widespread in regular stores.

Holistic

Developed specifically for small predators, Holistic is considered a new generation premium food. They include the most quality products approved for human consumption. They do not contain harmful additives, dyes or flavor enhancers, GMO products, or plant proteins. Due to its ideal “naturalness,” the price of the food is quite high.

1. Almo Nature – food produced in Europe .

	Almo Nature
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 PC

Advantages:

• High quality ingredients.
• No dyes, preservatives or flavoring additives.
• Wide range (the best lines are Rouge Label, Green Label, Legend, Classic).

TO negative the parties include:

• High price.
• Not available in all stores.

	Innova Evo
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Meat
	Options	–
	No store information

Pros:

• Used for production the best varieties meat and fish.
• Protein exclusively of animal origin.
• Free of allergens, flavors and preservatives.
• High nutritional value.
• Prevention of urolithiasis (urolithiasis).

TO negative points include:

• High price.
• It is very difficult to find for sale in pet stores; you must place an order online.

3. Grandorf– produced in Italy (MONGE & C. SpA) and Belgium (United Petfood Producers NV).

	Grandorf
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Chicken breast
	Basic taste	Meat
	Options	–
	No store information

Basic advantages:

• Using natural meat.
• A large amount of minerals and vitamins.
• No chicken protein ingredient (some cats are allergic to this)
• Free of soy and grains, hypoallergenic composition.
• Natural preservatives.

Flaws stern:

• Not widespread in stores.
• Very high cost.

Useful video

Wet food review Grandorf in the video below:

To choose the best food for your pet, it is important to understand what it will be used for: as a main diet or a treat. Wet food should not be used as a cat's main meal, despite good composition And high content meat products.

Cat owners or those wishing to have a pet are faced with such an important question as the separation of food for kittens and adult cats. The food line of many manufacturers includes a segment for cat babies. In this material, we propose to dwell in detail on the question of which food is preferable, because... proper, complete and balanced nutrition for your pet with early age determines the guarantee of his health in subsequent years.

Teaching your cat a proper balanced diet with early years- a necessity if you want to grow healthy, full of strength and a happy animal. Natural homemade food is not always healthy for a cat - this is true only if it is prepared in a special way, carefully monitoring the balance of proteins and fats. Otherwise, it is better to choose quality food

Why is it necessary to separate the food of an adult cat and her kittens?

What food is suitable for babies? The stomach of an adult animal is more adapted to digestion different foods, but you need to be especially careful with kittens. When babies feed canned food or dry food, their mothers have a dietary relief from the body. At the same time, kittens, while in the womb, begin to receive the complex they need useful components For further development. Next, we present to your attention a rating of food for small pets.

What should you look for when choosing food?

Depending on the age of the pet, food is suitable either dry or canned. For convenience and rational use, the manufacturer can offer soft portion packaging.

The main thing when choosing is to pay attention to the ingredients in the food and individual physical characteristics animal. Sometimes food has to be combined with homemade complementary foods with natural products. This must be done very carefully, using verified veterinary information.

Our review will help determine which food is better.

The leader in the rating is 1ST CHOICE, a high-quality super-premium dry food, suitable for babies from 2 to 12 months. This food has a number of undeniable advantages:

• contains an excellent balanced nutritional composition;
• the emphasis is on meat ingredients to the maximum and plant ingredients to a minimum;
• does not cause allergic reactions;
• has a particularly beneficial effect on brain development and nervous system your little pet;
• contains fish oil (salmon);
• introducing your baby to dry food from an early age will eliminate picky eating habits in adulthood.

The main disadvantage is that it cannot always be purchased at a regular pet store, and the lack of packaging into smaller portions. Although at the moment for many it is better that it is possible to order a large package at once via the Internet, determine the supply for several months and it will cost much less.

Super premium food, supplied in the form of dry granules and liquid canned food, suitable for babies up to one year old. This manufacturer has long established itself in the market; it puts the health of the animal first. The quality of the food for babies is much better than other products of this brand, and also has a dedicated veterinary line, which, if necessary, will help you choose special food for your pet. When switching to food, preference should first be given to canned liquids. The food is not addictive and there will be no problems when switching to another type of food.

The main disadvantages, perhaps, can be called a shift in the balance of feed ingredients in favor of plant proteins and carbohydrates. Opening a brand representative office in Russia, due to prejudice, does not guarantee its high quality.

Based on reviews from regular users, we can conclude that pets quickly get used to the soft and delicious-smelling HILLS SCIENCE PLAN mousse. They eat it with pleasure the first time; just put a little food on your hand and invite the kitten to smell it.

"ROYAL CANIN"

Super-premium food, it ranks first among “baby” foods in terms of the uniqueness of its assortment. Among the products from this company you can choose canned mousse for kittens up to 4 months, dry food for babies up to one year, and a milk replacer for newborns.

"ROYAL CANIN" has a balanced composition of vitamins and microelements. Any pet products department will offer a wide selection of brand foods. The clear advantage of these super-premium foods is their price. It is not much different from economy class cat food. The choice of food is varied in taste characteristics.

The opening of the ROYAL CANIN plant in Russia influenced quality characteristics food for cats, since the standards for products in this category differ from European ones. Veterinarians note that the super-premium canned food of this brand is of better quality than similar premium food. In addition, milk substitutes cannot be purchased in pet stores; you need to place an order for them on the company’s regional websites.

Pet owners note that the ability to purchase this food by weight is an advantage because you can buy the right amount of food at a lower price.
ROYAL CANIN food is perfect for kittens - this manufacturer has focused specifically on developing the ideal menu for babies. Interestingly, in the product line you can even find canned mousse for a mother cat and a kitten at the same time

"PURINA PROPLAN"

This food is of super premium quality and is widely available. The range of “baby” food is represented by one type of solid food for babies from 1.5 months. up to 12 months and two options of canned food for babies up to one year old. You can buy PURINA PROPLAN food in every pet supply department, and price policy The company is very loyal. To save money, these super-premium feeds can be purchased by weight. They contain vitamins and microelements in the amount necessary for the full development of young animals.

It is worth noting that wet food for kittens is rich in plant ingredients, which may not have the best effect on the animal’s mood. In this regard, veterinarians tend to classify this food as an economy class food. The presence of preservatives in the composition can cause allergies in small pets, so you need to more often pay attention to the appearance of the kitten, the condition of the coat and teeth.

Many owners choose Purina PloPlan because canned food can be purchased at any pet store. Pets always eat with appetite, but you need to control so that the animal does not overeat.

"JOSERA"

This super-premium class food, which appeared relatively recently on the domestic cat food market, closes the ranking. The company produces one type of dry food for pets in their first year of life. Its cost is relatively low for food of this quality; in addition, JOSERA food is available in many pet stores. JOSERA is a large German company. Produces food of truly “German” quality for all types of animals: from small domestic animals to large ones cattle. Cat food is maximally balanced in vitamins. Many, having tried to introduce this food into the diet of their pets, were satisfied and became regular fans of the brand.

Among the significant disadvantages is the lack of soft canned food for the little ones. The main ingredient is “meat flour”, but it cannot be called a good component of “baby” food. Comparing “PURINA PROPLAN” and “ROYAL CANIN”, “JOSERA” does not yet have such a number of reviews, so draw objective conclusions about practical application feed is difficult. However, pet owners note that some pets eat dry food with pleasure, while some refuse after several feedings. In this case, no cases of allergic reactions were noted.

How to evaluate this rating?

The rating is based on the characteristics of the products of the listed companies in comparison with each other. In compiling the rating “which food is better?” All existing foods of one class or another did not participate. For example, food for cats at the “holistic” level was not considered in principle when compiling the rating. The cost of food of this class is extremely high and it is difficult to purchase them on the territory of our state; you need to place special orders for the purchase of cat food only on foreign websites. The rating was compiled to compare products for cats present on the Russian market, which can be freely purchased in pet stores and about which there is a large number of real reviews from our compatriots.

Which food for small pets should you choose?

What food is better to choose? When choosing the best food for babies, do not forget that it is also suitable and liked by the mother cat. It largely depends on the mother how quickly the cubs switch to “adult” food. When buying your first food, we advise you to pay attention to our rating, realistically assess the affordability of the food and think about the places where you can purchase it in the future. By abruptly changing the type of diet, you can cause the development food allergies in pets, since cats have a sensitive digestive system. The main thing is to treat such people with love and attention. important point, like choosing and purchasing food for small pets.

Caring owners try to include in the diet of their beloved pets not only tasty, but also healthy food, especially when it comes to kittens. A growing body needs vitamins and microelements to a greater extent than adults. That is why you need to carefully select food for small representatives of the cat family.

Why is it important to choose quality food for kittens?

Breeders give purebred kittens to customers at the age of 2.5-3 months. By this time, they should already be switched to dry or wet food, receive several vaccinations and complete paperwork. In this case, you should ask what kind of food was included in the ward’s diet. As a rule, professional breeders choose high-quality food for them from trusted producers. Then you shouldn’t experiment and switch your ward to a different diet. Just continue to give him the same food, and as the pet grows, change the bait within the production line.

Important! You cannot give regular food and dry or soft food at the same time. This can significantly harm the digestive tract of your little ward.

If theoretically everything is clear with a pet purchased at a nursery, then what to do when you purchased it at the market, were given a gift, or found a baby on the street? In this case, you need to figure out what good food for kittens is offered on the market today. It is very important that the diet includes vitamins and microelements that are necessary for the development of internal organs, bone tissue and muscle mass, as well as to improve the quality of the coat.

What microelements do kittens need?

Vitamin deficiency is dangerous for a young individual because an insufficient amount of vitamins and microelements can provoke the development of pathogenic diseases. What they absolutely need:

• Vitamin A (retinol) - improves vision and promotes bone growth.
• B vitamins – essential for normal development muscles and bone structures, improve metabolism, digestive processes, strengthen blood vessels, normalize hemoglobin levels.
• Vitamin D – improves blood circulation.
• Vitamin E - has a positive effect on reproductive functions, allowing organs to form correctly.
• Vitamin C is indispensable for the normalization of cellular respiration, the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, for digestive tract and strengthening the immune system.

We must not forget about fiber, fats, proteins, carbohydrates and microelements, without which the full growth and development of the entire organism is impossible:

• taurine;
• L-carnitine;
• iodine, zinc, copper, iron and others.

So, let’s get to the question of what food to choose for a kitten so that it is as balanced and beneficial as possible for the growing body. World-famous brands took care of this problem and created a special line for young individuals.

The best food for kittens

Many experts argue about which food for kittens is better: dry or soft? You can choose depending on the breed of your pet, its age, your personal preferences and financial capabilities.

These include trademarks: Whiskas, Diamond, ProviPet, Friskies, Vaska, Doctor Zoo, Trapeza and several others.

It is better to spend a little more money, but be sure that your ward will receive the required amount of nutrients.

Dry food for kittens

• Eagle Pack Holistic Select is the ultimate nutritional source for young animals, containing probiotics and easily digestible enzymes, vitamin and mineral supplements and other selected nutrients.
• Canidae – the base includes meat that does not contain antibiotics and preservatives.
• Royal Canin (France) is a balanced and high-quality bait, based on meat and not containing poorly digestible substances.
• ProPlan – belongs to the super premium class. No preservatives or dyes.
• Nutro nuggets is an optimized premium food with additives.
• Happy Cat – the bait contains only easily digestible components.

Soft food for kittens

• Felidae - the product contains only natural ingredients, which are not treated with chemicals, as well as a huge amount of microelements and vitamins recommended by veterinarians.
• Bosh (kitty series) - contains vitamins and microelements that help develop bone structures and muscles.
• Eukanuba – contains no dyes or flavors.
• Нills – contains natural meat, protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, as well as a large amount of vitamins.
• Doctor Alders – consists of natural ingredients, Not causing allergies in young individuals. Very wide range.
• Flatazor – contains dietary meat, natural supplements, phytoactive components and other beneficial substances.

When choosing a food method and brand, it is better to consult a veterinarian, and also be sure to read the composition and information about the country of origin. There are many fakes on the market that can harm your pet's health.

What is the best food for kittens according to customer reviews?

Oksana, Smolensk

“The Briton was given to us for our anniversary. life together. Initially, he was accustomed to wet food from Hills. Very pleased. Sometimes, of course, we buy him dry food from this brand, but we are not going to switch to something else, since we see that our fluffy ball feels great, plays actively and grows healthy.”

Mikhail, Moscow

“We bought a three-month-old cat from a nursery because we had wanted an Abyssinian for a long time. And such happiness cannot be bought on the market. The breeder recommended a balanced diet from the ProPlan brand for our “king”. He eats with pleasure and also purrs. The veterinarian said there were no health problems. The cost of this complementary food is high, but it is the best dry food for kittens.”

Svetlana, Volgograd

“If you don’t know how to choose cat food, then I’m ready to help. I have tried a huge number of different companies for my pets and I think that the best option- Royal Canin. My cats did not experience any allergies, indigestion or other gastrointestinal problems after using it.”

Remember that only high-quality premium or super premium, which in their composition are as close as possible to natural nutrition.

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