All about Leonardo food

Leonardo cat food is produced by the German company Bewital Petfood. The manufacturer positions its product as a super-premium diet, its quality is highly appreciated by both veterinarians and pet breeders. The product has been entering the domestic market for a long time, nevertheless, it was not included in the list of the most popular.

Today, pet shops offer dozens of different ready-to-eat foods for cat and cat owners. People who are poorly versed in all the nuances of their pet's nutrition can find it difficult to make the best choice. Therefore, many are focused on advertising.

This holistic product is suitable for animals of different breeds and ages. It is manufactured by the same company that produces Belcando dog food. All products are manufactured only in Germany.

The history of the company began back in 1963, when its founder Bernhard Wigger decided to develop a formula for the best food for four-legged pets. This man spent his entire childhood on the farm, he was always surrounded by animals and treated them with exceptional care and great love. Therefore, it is not surprising that, as an adult, he decided to create a useful product for our smaller brothers. This idea resulted in the development of a balanced diet that fully provides the animal's body with the necessary proteins, fats, carbohydrates and useful microelements.

In the production process, only the highest quality natural raw materials are used. According to the manufacturer, all the ingredients for creating a feline diet are edible and suitable for humans. At the same time, fish and meat products are processed into feed within 24 hours after catch or slaughter. This is an exceptionally high figure that guarantees the safety and freshness of the finished product.

The assortment list of the Leonardo brand includes dry food in the form of croquettes, canned food and pouches. They are presented in several versions.

• Start - a diet with a special composition designed for the smallest kittens.

• Kitten - products for cats from 3 months to 1 year old.

• Adult - a line for adult pets, includes 8 different flavors, as well as products for neutered and sterilized pussies. A separate area is represented by diets for pets prone to allergies and overweight.

• Senior - optimal for animals over 8-10 years old. The main share of feed falls on raw meat and fish with a small addition of cereals. Additionally, the complex contains herbal extracts, as well as a complex of valuable micro- and macroelements.

On sale are rations with chicken, duck, as well as salmon and lamb. The Leonardo product range has a total of over 25 types of products for cats and cats. This means that each breeder can always choose an individual diet for his four-legged friend, taking into account his physiological needs. Is this so? Let us analyze the example of a diet for adult animals with lamb and rice.

As described on the packaging, the product contains:

• lamb, liver and lungs - 30%;

• dried lamb protein - 14%;

• dry protein from poultry meat with low ash content - 14%;

• rice, cornmeal and poultry fat.

These components make up the majority of the feed. All other ingredients are common additives:

• hydrolyzate of chicken liver;

• rye;

• malt;

• egg powder;

• marine and oceanic zooplankton;

• Brewer's yeast;

• herring flour;

• grape seed flour;

• chia seeds;

• table salt.

The list of the main components is completed by inulin, potassium chloride, as well as dry herbs (fennel, chamomile, gentian, caraway seeds), as well as a mineral complex. The guaranteed concentration is:

• proteins - 32%, 85% of which are of animal origin;

• fats - 20%;

• fiber - 2.5%;

• ash - 8.4%.

Let's take a closer look at what is hidden behind each of the working ingredients of the feed.

Proteins. The main supplier of proteins in the composition is fresh lamb, as well as the lungs and liver of the animal. These are useful components that are easily absorbed by the pet's body. They are fully processed in the gastrointestinal tract and give up all their useful substances.

The ingredients list includes lamb protein. It is a processed meat product containing 100% protein. It is a rich source of protein. At the same time, the manufacturers do not indicate from which part of the animal's carcass it was obtained.

As for poultry protein, most likely chicken is used. It also does not indicate the raw materials for obtaining the product - it can be either pure meat or a whole carcass. The ingredient is used exclusively to increase the protein content to the target level.

Liver hydrolyzate is an additional source of protein. In addition, it acts as an attractant of natural origin. It is introduced into the composition as a flavoring agent, which makes the animal a good appetite. This is a good component for cat food, reviews of veterinarians about it are generally positive.

Dried egg is another protein supplier., it is well absorbed by the pet's body. Good for the pet and zooplankton.In addition to protein, the diet contains a large amount of essential acids Omega-6 and Omega-3, which has a beneficial effect on animal health.

And finally, herring flour. The product is especially useful for cats permanently living at home without the possibility of walking. However, in production for the manufacture of fishmeal, a whole carcass is used, and this largely reduces the quality of the finished product. However, herring meal is a useful ingredient in cat food.

Fats. The main source of fat is poultry lipids. However, there is no information from which bird it comes from, and what qualities it has. Most likely, a chicken or duck product is used. Both one and the second are good sources of fat for furry pets, their presence in the diet supplies the animal's body with linoleic acid, helps to improve the quality and appearance of the coat.

Carbohydrates. Grains are responsible for the supply of carbohydrates in Leonardo's diets - rice, rye, as well as malt and corn. However, the feline body is not adapted to the processing of cereals. And if the digestive tract of a pet can still cope with rice, then corn and rye will remain ballast. They are practically not processed, do not carry any benefits for the animal, and in some cases they can cause allergic reactions.

The rest of the components are of undoubted benefit.

Brewer's yeast - supply the animal's body with vegetable protein, as well as minerals and vitamins B. The use of the product activates the brain and improves digestion. This component is considered a good prevention of dysbiosis and intestinal obstruction, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and coat of a pet.

Grape seed flour - a natural antioxidant that prevents pathologies of the heart and blood vessels. The product is good for cats, but its content is negligible, which minimizes the impact on the animal.

Chia seeds - vitamin supplement, includes polyunsaturated acids and a large dose of calcium.

Constantinople pod - contains proteins, fiber, vitamins and nutritional minerals. This nutrient is extremely beneficial for the animal's body.

Potassium chloride - an emulsifier that ensures the uniformity of the finished product.

Salt - used to induce profuse thirst. It is important for the dry food animal to consume a lot of water.

Inulin - high-quality prebiotic of plant origin. Helps improve digestion.

In general, the analysis of the composition shows that the feed has a balanced qualitative composition. Therefore, it can be classified as holistic. The product is recommended as an everyday product for home pussies.

Of the disadvantages of such a feed, only an increased price is distinguished in comparison with similar rations. Another disadvantage is low availability. The food is not sold in every store or even in every city. You have to purchase it via the Internet, so it can take a week or even more from the moment of ordering to receiving it.

The line of dry food of the Leonardo brand is very wide. It offers rations for kittens, adults, old cats, as well as a special series of rations for long-haired cats. A separate group of products is designed for pussies with reduced activity, overweight and allergies. Special diets are intended for cats of large breeds and pets with digestive disorders.

Product based on elk and cereal components.Grain raw materials have been replaced by amaranth, which includes fatty acids Omega-3, Omega-6 and immunostimulants. The feed mixture contains potato starch, poultry fat, dry egg powder, pea flour, and liver hydrolyzate. An additional component is grape seeds with antioxidants and chia seeds, which form mucus on the intestinal walls. The composition contains antiseptics that suppress pathogenic microflora.

This food is for adult animals prone to allergies or severe food addictions. A large proportion of the product is poultry, corn, rice cuts and herring flour. ProImmun nutritional supplement with pronounced anti-allergenic and immunostimulating properties is introduced into the feed mixture.

The product is optimal for sterilized animals, as well as cats living in multi-storey buildings without outdoor walking. These animals are deficient in movement, so they often develop obesity. To avoid excessive weight gain, low-calorie diets are recommended for cats.

The Leonardo product line offers them a ration based on poultry meat, herring flour, rye malt with the addition of rice and corn. Additionally, apples are introduced to improve digestion and slow down the absorption of nutrients from the intestines. To provide the body with fiber, oat flakes are used, they form the feeling of satiety in the animal.

Older animals often suffer from chronic diseases, so they need a sparing diet. Low-protein and low-calorie feeds with a low phosphorus content have been specially developed for them.

The diet for Maine Coons and other large breed cats contains all the main ingredients, but in a different percentage. Such pets have a high need for useful macronutrients, so dicalcium phosphate is introduced into the diet. The food recipe assumes the dominance of hypoallergenic products.

Besides, for large pets, cardiac stimulants are important. For this, the product uses an increased concentration of lecithin and taurine. And so that plaque was removed from the teeth, the shape and size of the granules were changed.

For kittens, the manufacturer offers canned food with poultry meat. They are suitable for daily use as a complete diet. The diet consists of:

• meat, heart and liver of chicken - 70%;

• chicken broth - 30%;

• salmon oil;

• carbonate.

The product contains 11.5% protein, 5.7% lipids, 2.2% ash and 0.3% vegetable fiber. The proportion of water is 80%. Vitamins, zinc, selenium, iodine and taurine are additionally introduced.

Canned food for adult cats is offered in a wide range.

• Rich in beef - contains meat, offal and concentrated broth. Enriched with vitamins, minerals and taurine.
• Rich in duck - made from duck meat and broth. Provides a high saturation of the animal with nutrients. Optimal for cats that are fastidious in food.
• Rich in liver - made from meat liver and meat broth. It is also used for fastidious animals.
• Rich in ocean fish - includes meat and fish products. Enriched with valuable fatty acids.
• Rich in rabbit - consists of rabbit meat. This is a low fat diet food. Has an appetizing taste for cats and is fully absorbed by the animal's body.

The ration maker Leonardo also offers treats. They are a supplier of beneficial minerals for cats. Sold in the form of gelled minced meat, sold in packs of 85 g. This series offers the following products:

• poultry meat for kittens;

• veal with vegetables;

• fish and shrimp;

• cold cuts;

• lamb with cranberries;

• rabbit with cranberries;

• duck with cheese;

• turkey with eggs;

• beef;

• hen;

• kangaroo with catnip;

• trout with catnip.

The Leonardo diet is little known among Russian cat breeders, and completely in vain. The basis of the product is chicken and herring flour, and there are practically no offal. However, the unique recipe made it possible to make a feed with an average composition of a high quality product. Its absorption by the animal's body reaches 90%, while small portions are enough for saturation.

The manufacturer offers gluten-free and grain-free foods. Only natural preservatives are used in the production. The diets contain many beneficial additives, including mineral formulas for the cat.

Veterinarians note that the vitamins, prebiotics, immunostimulants and antioxidants present in the product have a beneficial effect on the health of the pet.

Another important advantage is the wide range of products. The line includes specialized options for leather and wool, for small kittens and older cats, for large breeds, homebody cats and many others. Moreover, each category offers several fundamentally different tastes.

That is why professional veterinarians recommend it for use in pets. Reviews of the breeders about the product are extremely high. However, this product is practically unavailable in stores, and it is not advertised in any way. Therefore, for all its obvious usefulness in our country, too few animal owners know about it.