All about food for cats and cats PERFECT FIT

Perfect Fit cat food is well known for its active advertising. In addition, they can be purchased at any store at an affordable price. However, is this pet food so good and healthy? Let's analyze its composition together, dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of the diet.

When owners of mustachioed pussies buy a Snickers bar for themselves, or a ready-made Perfect Fit food for a pet, they are unlikely to realize that both products are produced by the same company. More than 100 years ago, in 1911, an entrepreneur from the United States, Frank Mars, created a company named after its founder.

At first, the company specialized in the production of sweet bars. The products were in such high demand that even during the Great Depression, the company was able to quadruple its turnover.

Years passed and the range of products was constantly expanding. The holding began to produce not only treats, but also goods for pets, including ready-made food. In Russia, the products of this brand appeared only in the 90s, but already in 2007 a workshop for the production of food for domestic cats and dogs was equipped on the territory of Ulyanovsk.

The ready-made diet of this brand belongs to the middle class. This means no preservatives, flavors or flavor enhancers. At the same time, the product does not contain meat either; this ingredient is only found in super-premium and holistic feeds. However, this does not mean that the food is bad. For the manufacture of rations, high quality products are used.

Perfect Fit products are available in dry and wet forms. Dry food contains from 20 to 24% dehydrated protein, that is, dried protein. In wet feed, the percentage of meat and by-products reaches 14%. These parameters fit into the standards for premium rations.

However, the manufacturer stipulates that not meat is used, but meat protein. This component can be obtained not only from tender and nutritious chicken breast. In most cases, the raw material is waste from the meat processing industry - skin, heads, paws, beak and claws.

Wheat is one of the main ingredients in the product. It is a cheap ingredient, but a potent allergen. If the animal is prone to food intolerances, such a diet is not suitable for him.

One more point. The composition indicates the presence of several types of grain raw materials - rice, chopped wheat and corn. But the manufacturer does not indicate in what ratio they are used. The problem is that of all the listed components, only rice is well absorbed by the pet's body, and it is also the most expensive. Given the low cost of the product, one cannot exclude the fact that this product accounts for a minimum share.

Soy concentrate, which is a pure vegetable protein, soy flour, and corn concentrate, is also used as the main protein sources. However, it should be noted that representatives of the feline family are carnivores.

The following are added as additional components to the finished product:

• Yeast is a supplier of B vitamins. They help to improve the functioning of the central nervous system and increase the activity of the brain. Dried sugar beet pulp is a supplier of fiber. Plant fibers improve intestinal motility, promote the formation of feces, and prevent constipation.
• Yucca Shidigera is a vegetable component. In the wild, it is found in the northwest of America. Contains a rich set of vitamins and minerals necessary for the full growth and development of mustachioed pussies. The product is good for the gastrointestinal tract, helps better absorption of food and eliminates the pungent odor of cat feces.
• Vitamin and mineral complex - represented by nutritious food additives that enhance the immunity of the animal. Improves the functioning of all organs and systems.
• Salt and potassium chloride - flavoring additives, thanks to which the animal quickly gets used to the new diet.

In summary, we can say that this product has both its pros and cons.

The advantages include:

• A renowned European manufacturer that makes the highest demands on the quality of finished feed.
• Product availability - you can buy food at any pet store or supermarket.
• Affordable cost - any cat owner can afford to buy Perfect Fit, even those with low incomes.
• Balanced ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
• Good vitamin composition, the presence of trace elements useful for the pet.

The disadvantages are:

• The presence of soy, corn and wheat in the composition - these products often cause a strong allergic reaction in cats.
• The prevalence of vegetable protein over animal.
• Whole raw materials are not used in the manufacture of food. For example, chicken powder obtained from meat by-products is used instead of fillet.
• The composition contains yeast - unlike brewer's yeast, this product can cause flatulence and fermentation in the intestines.
• A complete list of preservatives is not indicated on the package of the diet.
• Long-term use of Perfect Fit diets alone may worsen the condition of pets.

All Perfect Fit products are offered in several versions, which can vary according to their taste and recipe. This is due to the physiological characteristics of pets of different ages, breeds and activities. Each group of cats needs a different amount of protein, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.

That is why manufacturers offer several series of products that are recommended for inactive and active cats, domestic and unhindered walking on the street, young and old pets. Separately, there are products for castrated cats and fluffy cats with digestive pathologies.

Growing kittens need a special diet. In the period from 1 month to a year, they need an increased content of proteins, which are the main building blocks of muscle tissue. In addition, they have a need for calcium and phosphorus, which contribute to the proper formation of bones. Kitten food has a balanced composition that will benefit the growing fur. This is a very high-calorie product, the share of protein is 41%, the concentration of lipids is 18%.

For adult animals, the PERFECT FIT ACTIVE ration is offered. It is designed for active cats that are in constant motion - it can be active games at home or hunting outdoors. This product is suitable for pets from 1 to 7 years old. It completely provides the animal's body with the required amount of calories, replenishes the deficiency of valuable trace elements and useful vitamins. It is offered with the taste of juicy beef or chicken.

In urban environments, many pets live in apartments with no access to the street. These cats are sedentary. In addition, they are deprived of the opportunity to eat fresh grass. That is why they need a special diet that will keep them in good physical shape and prevent obesity. PERFECT FIT IN-HOME is presented in three flavors:

• with Chiken;
• with chicken and lamb;
• with chicken and fish.

The PERFECT FIT IN-FORM product is a product with a low concentration of proteins and fats, and has a reduced calorie content. It is indicated for all cats on a prescribed diet. A specialized line of food will prevent overeating and thereby maintain the vitality of your pet.

Cats and cats that live with people for a long time become more than pets, they are family members. In order for them to stay close as long as possible, they need gentle feeding. For animals over 7 years old, the PERFECT FIT SENIOR diet has been created. At this time, animals lose their howl activity, they often have disagreements with health, which do not manifest themselves in any way at a younger age.

For owners of long-haired and fluffy cats, the PERFECT FIT HAIR & BEAUTY diet is recommended. Regular consumption of this food improves the quality of the coat - it becomes shiny, smooth and soft to the touch. There are more meat-containing components in the product formula than in any other feed. The concentration of taurine is increased here, there is a lot of vitamin B, soy is absent.

PERFECT FIT STERILE is intended for neutered and sterilized pussies. After the operation, pets become passive, they often suffer from kidney stones and other pathologies of the urogenital area. To reduce the risk of undesirable consequences, veterinarians advise changing the feeding diet to a gentle one and purchasing exclusively specialized products. The food for these animals contains sunflower oil and fish oil. The presence of soy is completely excluded.

Wet food sold under the PERFECT FIT brand is exactly the same as dry food. They are also sold in several variants for different categories of animals, the only difference is in the form. This product is sold in the form of mouth-watering pieces in a jelly broth or sauce. Such a product contains moisture in the composition, so the pet's need for water is reduced. In wet diets, meat and by-products account for 34%. The formula includes cereals, vegetable oil, vitamins, as well as minerals and taurine. Beta-carotene is used as a natural colorant.

100 g of the product accounts for:

• 8.5 g protein;
• 3.5 g fat;
• 1.5 g of ash;
• 0.1 g fiber;
• 83 g of moisture.

Energy value is 75 kcal. The product contains at least 200 IU of vitamin A and at least 1.2 mg of vitamin E.

The following flavors are offered for neutered pets:

• with beef in sauce;
• with chicken in sauce;
• with a rabbit in sauce.

These foods contain taurine, which supports the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and allows you to control the pH of the urine. For cats with digestive problems, the manufacturer produces salmon stew. This line does not include soy or wheat, so it does not induce indigestion in furry pets. For the same group of animals, a turkey stew is produced. It includes a group of prebiotics and probiotics, thereby maintaining a healthy microflora in the pet's intestines.

The turkey stew is formulated to maintain healthy skin and the beauty of the fur of mustachioed pussies. Stew with chicken is optimal for feeding kittens from 1 to 12 months. The diet contains a set of BJU balanced for a young animal organism.

Reviews of PERFECT FIT products are extremely controversial. Users are attracted by their affordability and budgetary cost. In addition, advertising promises them to provide pets with all the nutrients they need. However, according to some of the owners of furry pets, the analysis of the composition of the product gives food for doubt. The point is that cats are carnivorous predatory creatures. Nature itself laid down in them the need for meat. This means that the proportion of protein in the diet should be the main one.

If you feed an animal with cellulose, rice, millet or corn, you should not expect that he will live a long and happy life. In addition, the manufacturer does not indicate from which part of the animal he obtains proteins. Ideally, this should be a tender chicken breast. But in fact, production wastes are most often used - skin, entrails, heads, feathers and bones.

Some consumers feel that PERFECT FIT brand products should be used with caution. The feed is of good quality and rich in vitamin and mineral composition. However, they are only suitable for healthy animals without any pathologies. In addition, it is not recommended to use it for a long time as the only option for a feed mixture - the best solution would be to combine products of this brand and natural food. Many people note that if a pet has chronic diseases, a sensitive gastrointestinal tract or a tendency to allergies, then special medicated feeds should be selected for them.