Variety of 1st CHOICE food
For proper growth and development, pets need quality food. Today, quite a few companies produce such food. One of them is 1st CHOICE. The features of the products of this brand deserve detailed consideration.
Peculiarities
1st CHOICE Canadian food first saw the world in 1990. Until that time, the manufacturer specialized in feeding cattle and other animals on the farm. The retraining brought the company huge income: the brand became known in many countries of the world, its products are bought and loved by pet owners. Each package of feed bears a corporate logo of the company.
1st CHOICE food is super premium... This is practically the highest level, only holistics will be better than them. A whole team of scientists, veterinarians, nutritionists is working on the creation of products intended for animal nutrition.
All brand products go through many stages of control, have the necessary quality certificates and veterinarian approval.
The composition of food products is particularly balanced:
- the basis of products is fresh natural meat, fish;
- feed may contain animal and fish oils;
- there are dried eggs, extracts of various oils;
- rice, oats, barley, peas are useful carbohydrates;
- additional elements will be various herbs and plants - beets, flaxseeds, green tea, mint, ginger, Shidigera yucca, rosemary, alfalfa and much more;
- in addition, absolutely all products contain the necessary amount of vitamins and other elements necessary for the health of pets.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any food, even widely advertised, always has its pros and cons. The same can be said for 1st CHOICE. It would be appropriate to start the review with the positive qualities of the product.
- The composition of the feed is excellent for daily use. It has everything that an animal's body may need.
- There are preservatives in the content of any feed, there is no getting away from this if you want to keep the product fresh. Here the preservatives are of natural origin.
- The product line is quite extensive. There is food for different breeds of dogs and cats, as well as food for babies.
- The food meets all the requirements of veterinarians, there is a medical line. Nutrition for adult animals ensures the prevention of urolithiasis.
- 1st CHOICE products are relatively inexpensive, and the packaging is easy to use.
There are many pluses, and this is good, but before buying, it is advisable to pay attention to the opposite side of the issue.
- The composition contains about 30% of plant components. In addition, there are small quantities of by-products. Often meat flour is found instead of meat. You need to pay attention to this.
- There is no wide variety of flavors. Most feed tastes like chicken.
- Food is not often found even in large pet stores. In most cases, you have to order it online.
Cat food review
The range of food for cats is quite varied. Here, owners of kittens, adult and old animals, pets with problems and special needs will be able to find everything they need. Let's take a closer look at the ruler.
For kittens
It's no secret that in the first year of their life, kittens most of all need good nutrition. The assortment includes both dry and wet food. First of all, let's focus on the wet ones.
- "Tuna Premium". Almost half of the composition of this feed is tuna fillet. And also there is broth, vegetable oil, yucca.
- "Tuna Premium with chicken"... Chicken makes up 7% here, tuna - 31%. The rest of the ingredients are identical to the previous composition.
- Healthy Start with Chicken... Fresh chicken meat occupies about 45% of the composition. There is also tuna oil and other additives.
Absolutely all wet food contains a large amount of liquid. Kittens should not be given only them, otherwise there will be no saturation. It is best to offer this feed as a supplement. The main share should be dry foods. For kittens, only one type of food is offered - "Healthy Start Dry". There is chicken and flour from it, rice, eggs, beet pulp, peas, flax, tomato pulp.
The food is high in calcium and high in calories. Therefore, it can be given not only to kittens, but also to weakened or pregnant cats. And also in the composition there are prebiotics. And still there is no consensus about the feed, everything is spoiled by meat flour, which is not very useful.
For adult cats
Cats over one year old should receive both wet and dry food. Among the wet, the following products deserve special love from both owners and pets.
- With pineapple. These include Tuna & Pineapple, Tilapia & Pineapple, Shrimp & Pineapple, and chicken and sea bass. All foods contain large amounts of fish. The percentage of pineapple is 4. And there are also many beneficial fatty acids.
- With papaya... This feed "Tuna with papaya" and "Tuna with chicken and papaya". The composition is the same as in the previous versions, only the fruit elements change. The same goes for kiwi-infused food.
Additionally, we note the following canned food:
- Indoor vitality - for cats living only at home;
- Sterilized - for sterilized and neutered animals;
- Urinary - for the prevention of ICD.
There is even more dry food in the assortment.
- 1st CHOICE Senior suitable for feeding older animals that do not move much. There is a lot of calcium and chondroitin, which strengthen bones. There are a lot of antioxidants.
- Urinary Health - it is a food with low acidity. It is intended for cats suffering from diseases of the urinary system. The composition contains substances that prevent the formation of stones.
- Sterilized... Neutered and neutered pets will need this food. Differs in low calorie content and lack of cereals. Helps keep cats in good shape.
- Weight Control. Compositionally similar to the previous version, it is highly recommended for cats after surgery. The fat percentage is extremely low here.
- Hypoallergenic... Designed for cats with weak stomachs, as well as animals prone to allergies. Contains hypoallergenic meat and many beneficial additives.
- Finicky... Suitable for feeding fastidious cats. The composition contains herring and chicken meat, acidity is within normal limits.
Veterinarians recommend Adult Vitality and Healthy Skin and Coat for cats that are in good health and do not require special care. They will keep the pet's body in order.
Assortment for dogs
The 1st CHOICE brand produces food not only for cats, but also for dogs. In the assortment, you can always choose something for a four-legged pet.
All breeds
These are versatile products that will work for any breed of dog.
- Puppy Sensitive Skin and Coat. The food is intended for puppies with skin sensitivity. The composition contains fish fillets and lamb, as well as fatty acids.
- Adult Sensitive Skin and Coat... The purpose of the food is the same, but the food will be eaten by adult dogs. The main ingredient is lamb and herring flour.
- Sterilized... Contains a reduced amount of fat, helping to keep the pet's weight within the normal range. The main component is chicken.
- Dental Health. The food has large granules that can keep the oral cavity healthy. The increased density cleans the teeth by removing tartar. Chicken flour is the main ingredient in the feed.
- Performance... Food intended for dogs with high physical activity. Contains a lot of calories and everything you need to gain and maintain muscle mass.
- Weight Control. This food can be consumed by obese dogs. Light chicken and an abundance of vitamins will keep your weight normal.
For decorative and small
This line is represented by several types of products.
- Puppy toy and small breeds... The main components are fish or lamb fillets. Small granules are great for undeveloped puppy teeth. There is also a meal with chicken, brown rice and potatoes.
- Adult Toy and Small Breeds. Good Canadian food for small adult dogs. The composition contains rice, barley, oatmeal. The meat ingredient is chicken.
- Senior with chicken... Suitable for animals over 8 years old. Contains everything necessary for the overall health of the body.
- Grain Free. Grain-free food for dogs with grain allergies. Suitable for fastidious pets.
- "Everyday". It is a dog food with no special needs. The composition contains green tea extract, chicken, prebiotics, chicory, fiber.
For medium and large
Finally, consider the range of food for large and medium-sized dogs.
- Puppy Medium and Large Breeds. The food is intended for puppies from 1 to 12 months. Contains a large amount of vitamins, no chemistry. The main component is chicken flour.
- Adult Medium and Large Breeds. The composition is similar to the previous food, but the components that are needed to strengthen the muscles and bones of adult dogs have already been added. Food contains a lot of vitamin C.
- Weight Control. The food is intended for obese animals. It contains 30% less fat than other products.
- Senior... Food for dogs from 6 years old. Contains additives that prevent aging and rejuvenate the dog's body. There are prebiotics and ginger extract.
Grain-free food options can also be provided for large dogs.