Comparison of dry cat food

Sooner or later, every cat owner is faced with the question of what to feed the pet. This is really important, because the health of a pet directly depends on nutrition.

There are several types of food: natural, dry food and mixed.

All people want their pets to stay healthy and active, as well as live a long and fulfilling life. It may sound improbable, but correctly selected food is the key to the health of your pet.

Going into a supermarket or pet store, eyes run up from a variety of cat food. In this case, it is important to remember that should not be fooled by bright packaging and advertising, as appearances are often deceiving.

You cannot rely on advertising - more often than not, the advertised brand is not of good quality. A good product, on the other hand, remains undeservedly unknown. The division of dry food by age and health status also speaks of good quality of feed. There is also a special food for pregnant cats.

Below are a few negative factors to look out for when buying.

• Cellulose. While fiber is good for you in some amount, it can be harmful if overused. It is also important what kind of origin it is. Sugar, caramel, as well as E127 dye - this is what provokes cancer in cats that eat such food. No less harmful additive is Propylene glycol dye.
• Preservatives, flavors, flavorings.
• Antioxidants - especially E324, E320 or BHA, E321-BHT. These preservatives are dangerous because they have a detrimental effect on the liver, destroying it over time.
• If the buyer saw the word "meat" in the composition without explanation, then do not rush to purchase such food, because this word includes various concepts... On the packaging of quality food, it should be indicated what kind of meat it is.
• It is important to keep in mind the serving size indicated on the package. The larger the feed volume, the lower the energy value of the product. And this, in turn, leads to an overload of the kidneys and to their possible diseases.
• You also need to pay attention to the percentage of offal in the product.... If the ratio is large enough, then it is better to set the food aside, since by-products can mean beak, feathers, bones, skin and other waste.
• The word "tasteful" should raise suspicion among the buyer, since it indicates the presence of artificial additives.
• Meat 100%... This product is definitely not worth buying, since such a percentage of meat in dry food is simply impossible. And, therefore, this manufacturer is dangerous to trust.

It is equally important to know what must be in a quality pet food.

This will be discussed below.

• Meat. It can be chicken, beef, rabbit, as well as turkey or fish. This component should be in the first place and make up at least 35% of the total mass.
• Taurine... It is also an important component. The amino acid ensures good heart function and excellent vision.
• The presence of B vitamins and minerals in the composition - this, of course, is a plus.
• The second place in the composition should be taken by protein (egg or milk). Its concentration is usually around 20%.
• Cellulose must be present in the composition. Its amount is no more than 20% of the total mass. It is also important to pay attention to the type of raw materials used. Cereals, grains and vegetables - high quality fiber.
• Meat quality offal should be contained in an amount of no more than 10%. By-products are meant kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and other components.

See the table below for a comparison of dry cat foods. Perhaps not everyone knows that this product is divided into several classes: economy, premium, super premium, holistic..

Based on the table, we can conclude that the advertised dry food most often turns out to be hazardous to the health of the pet. To provide your pet with healthy and proper nutrition, you need a fairly large cash outlay.

For a detailed overview of popular cat food, see the next video.