Review of 1st CHOICE food for cats and cats

1st CHOICE super premium dry and wet food for cats has won the trust of many professional breeders and pet lovers around the world. The brand has specialized offers for spayed and neutered pets, kittens and older animals. A review of reviews, assortment and composition of cat food will help you better understand how good 1st CHOICE food really is.

North American manufacturers are regarded as some of the best pet food brands in the world. 1st CHOICE cat food is produced by the Canadian brand of the same name, owned by PLB International. The obvious advantages of this product include such moments.

1. Possibility of individual selection. Food is classified not only by age categories, but also by such an indicator as the health status of the pet. The company has special food for pregnant and lactating cats, allergy sufferers, animals with a sensitive digestive system.
2. Careful selection of ingredients... Grain components and vegetable proteins based on soy are excluded, natural preservatives and antioxidants are used. Sources of protein in feed are rice and peas.
3. The presence of components that reduce the intensity of the odor of urine and feces. The contents of the tray no longer irritate the sense of smell, and the concentration of ammonia in the urine decreases. Yucca extract makes feces less odorous, normalizes the intestinal microflora.
4. High protein content. Cats are predators by nature. They need meat to be physically active and to grow and develop properly.
5. Balanced fatty acids in the composition... They are presented in an easily digestible form, in the form of flaxseed, fish components. Chicken fat is also used.
6. The fiber content is within 5%. In such an amount, it does not harm the animal's body, promotes normal intestinal motility, and prolongs the preservation of the feeling of satiety.
7. Natural color of granules and canned food. The brand does not use additional artificial ingredients to enhance the attractiveness of the cat's diet.
8. Preventing problems with the formation of a hairball in the stomach... With constant high-quality nutrition, the animal does not experience such unpleasant symptoms.
9. Balanced pH values. By normalizing acidity, you can reduce the risks of developing urolithiasis.
10. Optimal calorie content. The food does not contribute to excessive weight gain, it helps to maintain healthy physical activity of the animal.

The products of this company have many advantages. The disadvantage is the rather high cost even for super premium class feed, as well as the difficulty in purchasing a full range. It is not easy to acquire them in Russia; they are sold mainly through large online stores.

The 1st CHOICE brand line of food takes into account the needs of different cats. Among the variety of product flavors, there is not only chicken, but also gourmet options with duck, salmon and other ingredients. Separate types of rations are offered for adult cats and kittens. The composition of the food for neutered and neutered animals or for overweight pets takes into account the general recommendations for their nutrition. Each line deserves a more detailed study.

The basic diet of a cat, according to 1st CHOICE experts, should consist of quality products. The brand's dry food successfully solves the problem of getting a sufficient amount of nutrients into the pet's body, helping to keep the coat shiny and healthy skin. The manufacturer has developed several product options at once, each of which solves its own problems.

• "Healthy skin and coat"... Food for cats from 1 to 10 years old with salmon pulp and fish oil in the composition. Such a diet is optimal for improving the condition and quality of wool, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. Vitamin and mineral complex, natural plant extracts, flax seeds and vegetables as a source of fiber help to make the feed as balanced as possible.

• Senior 10+. Special food for inactive or elderly cats with additional inclusion of glucosamine and chondroitin, antioxidants in the formula helps to slow down the aging process, improves the condition of the joints. The product is based on fresh chicken meat, fat, brown rice. The complex of vitamins and minerals improves the condition of the animal, yucca extract helps to fight the strong and pungent odor of urine.

• Healthy start. Complete product for kittens under one year old. The balanced formula makes it a good choice for cats during pregnancy or lactation. The composition contains a calcium complex, natural fatty acids and prebiotics.

• "Weight control"... Specialized diet for adult animals in need of calorie regulation. Suitable for feeding animals after sterilization. The reduced calorie content is compensated by a large number of useful ingredients, from chicken meat to flaxseed, lycetin, dried tomato pulp. Chicory extract reduces fecal odor and vitamin complex helps to maintain healthy cat activity.

• "Sterilized". Adult and neutered cats need food that takes into account the peculiarities of their metabolism. This high-protein, organic chicken product helps maintain a healthy animal weight without losing muscle mass.Special additives for the prevention of urolithiasis help to reduce the risks of developing inflammatory processes, improve the quality of life of the animal.

• "Urinari"... Special food for pets with an increased risk of developing urolithiasis. The formula with optimal acidity and a low content of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus helps prevent the appearance of oxalates. Cranberry in the composition acts as a natural immunostimulant, helps to normalize urine output. The basis of the feed is dietary chicken meat.

• "Hypoallergenic". Cats with disorders in the digestive tract need specialized nutrition. For animals that are not suitable for chicken protein, 1st CHOICE is ready to offer a grain-free feed based on duck meat and fat; A pH neutral composition helps to prevent urolithiasis, and a complex of natural prebiotics is used to improve digestion.

• "For the fastidious." It can be difficult for adult cats from 1 year old to choose food due to special taste preferences. Such fastidious pets should be offered a feed with a special formula based on chicken meat and fat, pea protein, and brown rice. The original composition, rich in protein, gives the necessary supply of energy to cats and cats, and special flavors will delight fluffy gourmets.

• Vitality. Basic feed based on chicken meat with an optimal balance of proteins and fats. Cats love the grain-free composition and optimal pellet size. The special formula prevents excess weight gain, natural prebiotics help to normalize digestion.

• "Dental - Dental Health". Oral hygiene in cats is particularly challenging. A special feed developed with the participation of veterinarians helps to correct the situation. The special shape of the granules provides a light abrasive effect on the enamel surface. Green tea, parsley and mint in the composition freshen the breath, and special antibacterial additives help to achieve the desired level of hygiene.

• Derma... A special diet for cats with particularly sensitive skin. The product contains a significant amount of fresh salmon, the high-protein formula has a beneficial effect on the condition of the coat, reduces the risk of inflammation, and prevents the appearance of rashes and itching. The food replenishes the energy supply well in Sphynx, Savannah or Maine Coon cats. A fish-based formula developed by veterinarians, zinc helps to soothe irritated skin, reduce dandruff, and relieve itching.

The correct selection of the basic diet is the key to the well-being of a cat at any age. 1st CHOICE is a veterinarian-recommended food for a variety of breeds. The food has proven itself equally well when used by professional nursery owners and private breeders.

The 1st CHOICE wet food line includes exclusively canned varieties in cans with a key. Such packaging provides much more possibilities for long-term storage, better preserves taste and aroma. The company produces the following types of canned cat food.

• Mature & Less Active... Product for senior cats over 10 years old. Its balanced formula, based on shredded chicken, tuna oil, apples, joint health supplements and oligosaccharides, helps keep your pet active at the highest levels even into adulthood.

• Hipoallergenic... For adult animals of all breeds over 1 year old, a special hypoallergenic formula of canned cat food has been developed. Duck pate with pumpkin, potatoes, yeast extract has an optimal consistency and balanced taste.

• Urinary... Food for adult cats not older than 10 years. The formula with ingredients for the prevention of urolithiasis will be useful for animals with a predisposition to such problems.

• Sterilized... For cats no older than 10 years old that have undergone sterilization or neutering, the dietary wet food with antioxidants and pieces of minced chicken is intended. Additionally, the composition contains tricalcium phosphate, tuna and sunflower oil, as well as sardines.

• Indoor Vitality. All-breed food for animals from 1 to 10 years old will be a good addition to a dry complete product. The main ingredient here is chopped chicken meat - up to 45%, as well as apples. Fruit acids help to successfully remove hairballs from the stomach, normalize digestion.

• Health Skin & Coat... For all breeds of cats, this food is intended for adult animals with salmon slices and tuna oil. This addition to the main diet will provide the cat with the essential fatty acids and moisture for well-being.

• Healthy start... For kittens from 2 to 12 months, 1st CHOICE offers canned food based on chopped chicken fillets. Its content is more than 45%, the rest is tuna oil and water. A product like this is great for introducing the kitten to new food textures.

The Skin & Coat line deserves special attention. It offers a wide range of wet food for animals of different ages. For kittens from 2 to 12 months, there is "Tuna Premium" with a high content of Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids, as well as DHA, which is necessary for the successful development of the organs of vision and the nervous system. The share of tuna reaches 44.5%, there is also a vegetable broth that is useful for kittens, yucca, sunflower oil and a complex of vitamins.

Skin & Coat food for adult cats is aimed at the most discerning furry gourmets. Other ingredients are added to the tuna base - kiwi and chicken, papaya, pineapple. There are also additions in the form of sea bass, squid, shrimp and tilapia.

1st CHOICE cat food can be attributed to one of the most beloved pedigree animals by Russian breeders... The product is suitable for sterilized animals and producers, helping to maintain the quality of pet hair at the proper level. Reviews often note the low consumption of the product, its high quality and excellent natural composition without soy protein and grain components. Canned food is praised for its consistency - meat fibers are visible in them, but the pieces themselves are not too large. In general, the brand's products evoke a rather positive reaction from buyers, they are recommended by most cat owners.

Negative reviews about brand foods are very rare.... The main complaints began to appear after the packaging of the product began to be carried out in Russia. Otherwise, the owners complain about the deterioration in the quality of the product, the change in the smell and color of the granules.