10 best dry cat food

Owners of cats always have a difficult choice - what to feed a pet with, natural food or ready-made feeds. And in fact, and in another case, it must be done correctly. With natural feeding - to make a balanced diet, when choosing ready-made feeds to give preference to quality brands recommended by veterinarians. In regular stores, the range of feed is very poor, so it’s better to go to specialized veterinary shops right away.

There are several kinds of food - economy, premium, super premium and holistic. According to veterinarians, the best of them are holistic - this is a fully balanced, high-quality food for your pets. Each company offers several varieties of dry food - for kittens, adult, sterilized, old cats and cats. Sometimes you can find division by breeds - British, Scottish, Maine Coons. All this must be considered when selecting the best dry food. To determine the best option will help you our rating based on the opinions of veterinarians and user reviews.

Best economy class feed

The product of low quality, unfortunately, is quite common among owners of purebred cats who do not think about the quality of food of their pets. These are the well-known brands Kitecat, Whiskas, Friskas, which are sold at any grocery store. Buy them for two reasons. The most common is an advertising-imposed opinion about the good quality and benefits of these feeds. The second reason is financial difficulties, forcing to switch to cheap brands.

As a rule, they are made on the basis of by-products, are cheap, contain a lot of cereal fillers, additional flavors and flavor additives. Poor quality food not only does not benefit, but can also cause a number of diseases in the pet - hair loss, the formation of stones, digestive problems. If you, due to material difficulties, are forced to transfer the cat to feed with cheap feeds, choose the best of them, which are sold mainly in veterinary shops. Taking into account reviews of different brands, we included three inexpensive, but relatively high-quality, economy class feeds in the rating.

3 Purina one

Under the brand name Purina ONE, there is a fairly wide selection of food sold - for kittens, adult and old, sterilized cats. There are specially balanced foods to prevent the formation of hairballs in the intestines of long-haired breeds, as well as for pets with a weak digestive system.

At first glance, the composition seems to be quite good. It can be considered on the example of feed with salmon. In the first place is salmon - 15%, which is rare in the feed of this class. Although it is unknown what parts of the fish were used in the manufacture. Also present in the composition of dry protein in fish and poultry. The need for carbohydrates fills wheat, vegetable proteins - corn, wheat gluten.Animal fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, yeast and antioxidants supplement the nutritional value of food. It is bad that the origin of the flavor and antioxidants is not indicated. Of the advantages of veterinarians and pet owners indicate the content in the feed of meat ingredients, and not only by-products and relatively low cost. Of the minuses we can assume not the best quality of raw materials - most likely, processed products are used. But still Purina ONE feed is considered one of the best in this class.

2 Perfect fit

The feed is produced by the German company Mars, but is produced mostly in Russia. The manufacturer offers a wide range of feed for kittens, adult pets, sterilized cats and cats. If we consider the composition of the feed on the example of the In-home line for domestic cats, then we can see that animal protein, poultry and salmon, comes first. But the exact origin of these proteins is not indicated - it is more likely that it is made from by-products. Next are vegetable proteins from cereals. Also in the composition is a dried liver containing vitamins of group B. Dry beet is indicated as a source of fiber. Which preservative is used is not indicated, which is not very good.

As advantages, users in the reviews call low cost, the presence of a large number of animal proteins, the ability to purchase food in most stores. Veterinarians note that there is no real meat in the composition, the origin, the quality of animal proteins and the safety of the preservative are not known, therefore the feed is acceptable, but undesirable for constant feeding of breeds with a weak digestive system.

1 Cat chow

Inexpensive, but perhaps the best in its class food. It is made quite famous company Purina. It has a good composition, close to premium products. But in the first place in the list of ingredients are still cereals. What specifically, the manufacturer does not indicate. Cereals are predominantly a source of carbohydrates with low protein content. Meat and its products are in second place, that is, animal protein is quite a lot (20%), but its origin and quality are unknown. It also contains vegetables, vegetable and animal fats, unspecified antioxidants and preservatives.

You can't call a good feed composition - they definitely shouldn't feed British, Scottish and other pedigreed cats with a sensitive digestive system. Real meat in the manufacturing process is hardly used - the meat is based on offal. But some users emphasize such feed advantages as low cost, rather high content of minerals and vitamins. But veterinarians recommend that you consider the best quality feed, and economy class labels should be used in extreme cases and not for continuous feeding.

The best premium feed

Speaking of premium class feed, many cat owners mistakenly believe that they offer their pets the best quality and balanced nutrition. In fact, this category of food is only one step higher than low-grade feed economy. The composition does not even indicate the percentage of proteins of plant and animal origin. Most feeds in this category are very similar in composition, but there are a few brands that are slightly higher in quality.

2 Treatment balance

The domestic manufacturer offers a fairly wide range of feed. For example, for breeds with a problem digestive system. The main component is a good source of protein - 30% of dehydrated poultry meat (mainly chicken). Other sources of protein are egg powder and animal protein. As a source of carbohydrates used valuable cereals - rice and barley. Also included is chicken fat, beet pulp, sunflower oil, vitamin supplements and natural antioxidants. Lack of feed - not specified the origin of flavoring additives.

Food is relatively high quality and balanced. The reviews about him are mostly positive, the owners of the cats did not notice the deterioration of health, the state of wool, gums with constant feeding. From the positive sides can be distinguished content of this meat, and not just by-products, a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. At the same time, it is quite inexpensive even in comparison with other premium brands.

1 Brit Premium

Quite a popular brand, which leave good reviews, even veterinarians. The choice is big enough - there is a dietary feed for sterilized, allergy prone cats. Tastes are also different - fish, poultry, several types of meat. Cat owners write that their pets eat this food quite willingly. For premium class, the feed contains a very good amount of protein. For example, chicken feed contains 40% of poultry - 20% from chicken and dried chicken flour. Plant proteins are almost not contained, but this is not a minus, as they are worse absorbed by the body of animals. The need for carbohydrates fills rice. It is much better than wheat. Also in the composition you can see chicken and fish oil, brewer's yeast, chicken liver, dried beet pulp.

According to veterinarians, this is the best premium class food, as it contains the highest percentage of meat components, a lot of vitamins, minerals. Vitamin E derivatives - tocopherols are used as a preservative. At the same time, compared with many other feeds of the same category, the price is significantly lower. With all this in mind, food can be safely recommended for feeding even capricious pedigreed cats.

The best super premium feed

Another step higher are super-premium feed. They are considered quality, but not the best. As a source of protein, they use meat and meat ingredients, on the packaging must indicate their percentage. No corn gluten is used. Such products as oats, rice, barley, potatoes are included as a source of carbohydrates - they are much more valuable in comparison with corn and wheat. Only natural preservatives and antioxidants. In premium class feed, there are much more vegetables, vitamins, minerals, and other healthy supplements.We included two best feeds of this category in the rating.

2 Blitz

The manufacturer offers dry food for pregnant women, sterilized cats, kittens, as well as universal options for adult animals. The composition of all types of feed is good - dehydrated meat, hydrolyzed protein, chicken liver and eggs are used, that is, the protein content is high. In addition to rice, corn is used as a source of carbohydrates, which is considered not the best option. Cellulose - dried apples, beets, corn stigmas. Also included is chicken and fish oil.

Veterinarians note a good set of additional supplements - probiotics to normalize digestion, Yucca Schideger to reduce the odor of excrement, algae rich in amino acids, vitamin E and rosemary as an antioxidant. Breeders and owners of cats simply note that when they are transferred to continuous feeding with Blitz feeds, the condition of their pets improves markedly - the wool stops falling, activity increases, and there are no problems with digestion.

1 Summit

Premium quality food that meets AAFCO standards. This means that real meat ingredients are included. For example, chicken flour can only be made from meat, leather and bones - no offal is used. The manufacturer offers feed from birds, fish, meat, for different ages, breeds and individual characteristics. The source of carbohydrates is very useful - brown rice, peas, oatmeal. Added chicken and salmon fat. Preservatives are used natural. To enrich the feed, minerals, vitamins and Yucca Schideeger were added to reduce the odor of excrement.

Veterinarians are pretty good about this dry food. It is well balanced, enriched with useful substances, only natural ingredients are used for production, as a part there is no corn and wheat gluten. However, it is cheaper than many analogues. The cat owners are also satisfied with this feed. According to them, with constant feeding, their pets look good, are active, there are no problems with the chair.

Top Holistics

A special category of dry food is holistic. This is the best that you can offer your pet of any breed. The production technology of this feed allows the use of only pure meat and fish fillets - there can be no by-products in the composition. Do not use vegetable protein, wheat, wheat flour and corn. Pet gets better carbohydrates from rice, lentils, peas or potatoes. Only natural substances are used as preservatives — usually a mixture of tocopherols (derivatives of vitamin E). Cellulose in holistics - fruits, berries and vegetables. Supplement - a very high quality vitamin and mineral supplement. The only drawback of holists is the high price, but if financial opportunities allow, then it is better to choose these foods as a regular diet for your pet. Three brands are considered especially high-quality.

3 Grandorf

Good quality holistic feed. Among the options offered are grainless rations. Usually the grain is replaced with yam. Where it is present, rice is used as a source of carbohydrates. The main ingredient of the composition is meat or fish fillets, depending on taste. You can find food without common allergens. For example, chicken meat. Corn, soybean and wheat are not used in any of the formulas.

Also in the composition contains many beneficial additives - probiotics, natural antioxidants, Antarctic krill. You can choose a balanced diet for any pet - sterilized, with a tendency to allergies, a kitten or an adult cat. Breeders leave only positive reviews about him, indicating the only drawback - the food is not sold in all pet stores.

 

2 Carnilove

One of the best holists. The manufacturer offers many options - for kittens, adult cats, neutered pets, for the removal of wool from the intestines, for active cats. The content of meat ingredients reaches 65%. The remaining components are legumes (cereals are not used), chicken and fish oil, tocopherols, tapioca starch, vegetables and fruits, rosemary and vitamin-mineral supplement. That is, the composition is balanced and completely natural.

Veterinarians and breeders speak well of this feed and recommend it as the basis of the diet of pets of any breed. The owners say that the food has a positive effect on digestion, the cats look completely healthy, beautiful, active. The only drawback, like that of other holists, is a rather high cost, but it is an order of magnitude lower than similar feeds from other manufacturers.

1 Acana

The brand of dry food is very popular among breeders, but some owners complain that their pets are reluctant to eat it. This is explained by the absence in the composition of additional flavoring additives with which cheaper feeds are generously seasoned. In the first place in terms of their content is meat, poultry or fish, depending on taste. Only fillets are used. In some cases, the composition may include high-quality offal - liver, heart, kidneys (this is necessarily indicated on the package). The lack of carbohydrates fills green peas, chickpeas, lentils.

The advantages of the feed include an exceptionally high-quality and balanced composition, the absence of grain crops, the saturation with vitamins and minerals. All meat and other components are shown as a percentage. Food is sold exclusively in pet shops and veterinary shops. Veterinarians often recommend it as a basic ration for both kittens and adult cats.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of dry cat food
We vote!

Cat chow

Perfect fit

Purina

Brit

Treatment balance

Summit

Blitz

Acana

Carnilove

Grandorf

Royal canin

Hill's

1st choice

Sanabelle

Happy cat

Pronature

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