Canadian cat food: features and manufacturer rating

A lot depends on your cat's nutrition. First of all, her health, how balanced the food will be and to what extent it will be suitable for your pet. Of course, the appearance of a cat also depends on the food it eats. The right food will keep your furry friend's coat soft and prevent it from falling out. Very often, food affects the behavior of the animal. In this article, we'll take a look at Canadian cat food.

The company began production of food in the 1990s and immediately fell in love with many cat owners. PLB International has been operating in this market area for over 50 years. The manufacturer carefully monitors that high-quality products fall on store shelves. The product undergoes a 2-step test.

All PLB International Super Premium feeds have a similar composition. That is why cats do not encounter any difficulties when switching from one food to another. The main components of the feed are as follows.

• Fresh chicken is more than 15%, and different parts of the chicken are used, because of this, the pieces from different batches may differ.
• Chicken flour is about 17%. It is obtained by grinding meat on specialized devices.
• Chicken fat, which saturates the pet's body with vitamin E.
• Pea protein is often found in feed formulations. It is added in order to increase the percentage of protein. Despite the fact that the supplement is in no way harmful to health, it will not bring much benefit either.
• Beet pulp promotes better digestion and protection of intestinal microflora.
• Barley and oats, which are previously ground to a powder, improve the palatability of the cat food.
• Flaxseed is a very useful ingredient that contains a huge amount of vitamins and nutrients.
• Rice and brown rice speed up the metabolism, so it is added in small quantities.
• Dried chicken egg containing vitamin B and animal protein.
• Dried tomatoes contain a lot of fiber, which pets need.
• The liver of the chicken is added for flavor, as this smell attracts the attention of cats.
• Salmon oil, a component that has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain and the entire nervous system.
• Yeast helps to activate the protective functions of the body, and also saturates the body with prebiotics.
• Dried herbs are needed again for flavor.
• Potassium chloride is an emulsifier that gives the feed the desired consistency and is absolutely harmless to pets.

Additives:

• Vitamin E;
• Vitamin D3;
• Vitamin A;
• Iron;
• Zinc;
• Manganese.

Pros of brand products:

• a large selection of products;
• availability of food for all ages;
• balanced composition.

Minuses:

• use of harmful additives E222;
• inaccuracies in the description;
• the similarity of many raw foods.

The premium feed category is headed by the Acana brand. The composition includes products of the highest quality and freshness. Dry food is full of vitamins: Omega 3, B12 and various essential acids. All ingredients in the food are balanced to help the cat to live an active life and feel great. Acana is divided into: Acana Grasslands, Acana Pacifica and Acana Wild Prieri.

Main cast:

• various types of meat: lamb, turkey, chicken, salmon, herring, duck and many others;
• legumes: beans, lentils and peas;
• the freshest vegetables: pumpkin, tomatoes, cabbage and spinach, etc.;
• herbs, spices, and fruits in large quantities.

Percentage composition of feed:

• protein - 37%;
• fat - 20%;
• ash - 8.5%;
• fiber - 3%;
• fatty acids - 2.5%;
• calcium - 1.8%;
• phosphorus - 1.4%.

Benefits of the brand's feed:

• numerous natural products in the composition;
• lack of harmful microelements;
• minimum sugar and calorie content.

Cons - there are no specialized feeds for treatment.

Canada-based Pronature is one of the finest animals in the world. The food belongs to the super-premium class and is divided into 2 types: Original and Holistic. We will consider the second type. The word Holistic in the name of the food indicates that the composition includes top quality products that can even be consumed by humans. In Canada, food is very strict, so these feeds are subject to more rigorous testing. Not all manufacturers can afford to produce this series, but only the best ones. The composition of the Holistic series:

• fresh meat over 50%;
• fish flour;
• chicken fat;
• cereals: oats, flax, rice and barley;
• vegetables: potatoes, carrots, broccoli, spinach, cabbage and others;
• fruits, such as an orange;
• herbs: chamomile, aloe vera, chicory anise;
• egg powder;
• seafood: seaweed, shredded crab and shrimp shells, sometimes mussels;
• spices;
• spices;
• natural flavors.

Many hosts are attracted to exotic food flavors such as chicken and sweet potatoes, Atlantic salmon and rice, or turkey and cranberries.

Advantages:

• contains quality ingredients;
• cereals that are poorly digested are not used;
• a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• inaccuracies in the description.

Now Natural Holistic is a widespread food from the Canadian manufacturer Petcurean Pet Nutrition, founded in 1999, it also belongs to the premium class. According to the popular American magazine, this food is in the top 10 around the world.

Ingredient percentage:

• proteins - 31%;
• fats - 18%;
• humidity - 10%;
• ash - 6.5%;
• fiber - 2.5%;
• phosphorus - 0.6%.

Composition:

• turkey fillet, salmon fillet or duck fillet;
• cereals;
• vegetables, from potatoes to pumpkin;
• spices and dried herbs;
• legumes;
• natural flavors;
• seaweed.

Pros:

• lack of low-quality products;
• balanced composition;
• great taste;
• no preservative BHT.

The disadvantage is that the brand does not have wet food.

Premium food with excellent taste. Balanced and composed exclusively of natural ingredients. The percentage of meat is at least 70%. The production was launched in 1985 and has been operating to this day. The main motto of the company is "Eat quality - live long".

Very often, you can read very unusual components in the composition.

Percentage composition:

• proteins - 40%;
• fats - 20%;
• humidity - 10%;
• ash - 8%;
• fiber - 3%;
• calcium - 1.5%;
• phosphorus - 1.5%.

Pros:

• high quality natural ingredients;
• high percentage of meat;
• great taste;
• balance of the composition.

The disadvantage is the high price.

For an overview of Acana Dry Cat Food, see below.