Super premium cat food: description, brands, tips for choosing

According to their composition, and hence quality, all feeds are divided into economy, premium and super-premium class. There is also a class of holistic feeds. In this article, we will understand what super-premium feeds are, consider the criteria for their selection, as well as the most optimal options for such a zoo.

Super premium dry food uses mostly animal protein as a protein source. Vegetable protein (primarily corn gluten) is absent, sometimes traces of potato and pea protein can be found in the composition.

Carbohydrates in such a product are represented by oats, rice, in cheaper versions - barley and potatoes. Super Premium does not use allergy-causing corn or wheat. Tocopherol (vitamin E) and rosemary act as preservatives and antioxidants.

These can also be synthetic options, so such feeds (without specifying a specific name) are no longer considered a super-premium category.

In general, the composition of the super-premium feed is much richer than the premium version. As a rule, manufacturers use several types of meat, put more vegetables, and also enrich the composition with a vitamin and mineral complex.

Thus, we can say that the main characteristics of this product are the naturalness and balance of the composition. They also include medicinal feed. Typically, the manufacturer labels them using the prefix "super".Although, of course, the inscription itself cannot guarantee quality. You need to read the composition.

Wet food and canned food must meet the same composition criteria as dry food. Only proteins of meat origin should be used as protein in them. The carbohydrate composition does not include wheat. The use of synthetic preservatives, stabilizers and dyes (even those allowed in food) is excluded.

Gradually they are transferred to denser and thicker canned food, then a dry analogue is included.

Canned food can also be used for feeding adults. However, it should be understood that cats are predators, and eating exceptionally soft food negatively affects their jaw system.

Before starting our review of the top rated super premium foods, it's worth noting that What are the criteria for building this rating:

1. balance of the composition, compliance with existing standards;
2. richness of the product line - options for individuals of different sexes, products for animals with certain health features;
3. balance of feed quality and its cost (in other words, does the composition correspond to the specified cost of the product);
4. reviews of the owners of tailed gourmets and experts.

Among the leading manufacturers of the domestic market, it is necessary to highlight the company "Four-legged gourmet" (the product has the same name). It should be noted right away that not all of its products belong to the super-premium class, you need to look at the composition of a particular line.

The meat component is represented mainly by chicken and veal. The manufacturer indicates the source of fatty acids is chicken fat (its content is not more than 10%). Carbohydrates - Fermented Rice. In addition, the composition is rich in taurine (an essential amino acid for cats), vitamins and minerals, contains seaweed, fish oil. The food helps to reduce the unpleasant odor of animal excrement by adding yucca shediger to the composition. To obtain the desired feed consistency, water and gelling additives are used. Of the minuses, the presence of brewer's yeast in the composition can be noted.

For kittens, the manufacturer offers a separate line based on beef. True, there is only 30% of it, while the rest is offal and chicken. Rice is used as carbohydrates. In addition, the food includes blood plasma (a source of protein), fiber, vitamins.

Another super-premium product from domestic manufacturers - "Paphnutiy Kotletich". It does not contain corn, synthetic preservatives or flavor enhancers. There is no soy or GMO in it. The main source of protein in the product is turkey or chicken, in addition, by-products, chicken necks, hearts, quail eggs are added. To improve digestion, as well as sources of useful elements, carrots and flax seeds are added. The disadvantage is the difficulty in finding these products in the store. Basically, it is ordered on the manufacturer's website.

Porcelan Estrudo is the next premium food from a domestic brand... The source of protein is chicken meat, but there is one "but" - it has a dehydrated form. This means that the protein in such meat is only 80%. Considering that dehydrated meat is 50% of the composition of the feed, we can say that in fact the amount of protein in it is lower than when using whole meat.

The composition contains rye bran, there are traces of corn, egg powder, linseed oil.Porcelan Estrudo is enriched with flax seeds (a source of fatty acids), chondroitin and glucochamin (good for joints and cartilage), yucca shidigera extract (reduces the unpleasant odor of urine and animal feces), probiotics (improves digestion), vitamins, herbs and cranberries (antioxidant action) , taurine.

It is worth noting that the quality of the product composition is somewhat lower than the quality of the previously reviewed feeds. Estrudo, of course, belongs to the super-premium class, but with a big "advance"... This is due to dehydrated meat, offal, bone meal and corn in the composition.

Among the companies leading this rating, it is worth mentioning the Canadian brand 1st choice. It is often referred to as holistic (high-quality elite food), but since there is no official definition of the latter, in this article we consider it possible to consider this food as a super-premium. The food is characterized by a rich product line - there are products for 2-month-old kittens and pregnant (lactating) cats, products for adults, as well as food for elderly (over 7 years old) animals.

The manufacturer offers options for neutered and neutered cats, cats with allergies, as well as individuals that require increased attention to the condition of the skin and coat.

The 1st choice is based on meat or fish and rice, the latter being one of the best carbohydrate options. In addition, the composition contains pre- and probiotics that allow you to strengthen the intestines, improve digestion. Due to the balanced antioxidant and vitamin-mineral components, it is possible to reduce the smell of cat urine with regular use of this food.

The following feed, despite the peculiarities of the name (the manufacturer uses the term "holistic" in it), is still rightly classified as a premium class. It's about the feed Now Natural Holistic. As for the composition, it is grain-free. Meat for feed is used only boneless, presented in pieces. The product is rich in fruits and vegetables, minerals and vitamins, does not contain antibiotics and GMOs.

The advantage is the variety of tastes - salmon, turkey, duck, chicken. Meat components are complemented by blackberries, cranberries, peas, pumpkin pulp, carrots, kelp, lentils. The manufacturer produces food only in dry form, which may be a disadvantage for some breeders.

The product should also be classified as a grain-free super-premium with a balanced composition. Frank's Pro Gold. Many buyers note the high quality of the feed at a relatively low (for this class of feed) price. Contains no GMOs, synthetic ingredients, soy or antibiotics. Protein is represented by meat of lamb, rabbit, turkey, fish, chicken.

The manufacturer, releasing his product, took care of animals of different age categories and characteristics of their lifestyle. The product line also includes dietary food for urolithiasis, heart, kidney and liver diseases in cats.

Another super-premium of the highest quality produced by Brit Care (Czech Republic)... Again, the manufacturer captivates with the composition (it is hypoallergenic) and a wide product line. In general, it is similar to that offered by the manufacturer discussed above. With a variety of tastes, this food can compete with the restaurant menu.

It is important not to confuse Brit and Brit Care, as only the latter can boast a meat content of over 40% (more precisely, it depends on the taste - if it is fish, then its content is 45%, if the meat is 40-42%), which means that it is rightfully considered a super-premium food. The manufacturer uses rice as carbohydrates. The food cannot be called super nutritious, because it contains only 1% fat.But it is great for cats that are prone to obesity or have sensitive intestines.

The basis of the English feed Arden grange are meat (up to 70% of the composition) and rice, the product is considered hypoallergenic. Enriched with a vitamin-mineral complex and probiotics, it is well absorbed, strengthens the immune system of the animal and is suitable for individuals with sensitive digestion.

In the composition there are no attractants - the so-called feline "drugs". Attractants mean substances that have harmful chemical impurities and addictive individuals to a particular food. Grain-free and low-fat, this food is perfect for overweight, neutered, neutered, and seals looking to lose weight.

The German manufacturer of super-premium feed can boast of consistently high quality. Bosch Sanabelle. The product line starts with food for the smallest kittens and ends with food for adults and neutered, sedentary animals.

These manufacturers produce food in 2 versions - dry and canned. Continuing the rating, it is worth noting Swedish food Bozita... The line also includes food for animals of different ages and lifestyles. The richness of tastes will surprise and delight even the most fastidious fuzzies - hunting delicacies, fish compositions, meat menu.

American company Hill's produces food for daily and medicinal use. According to the manufacturer, the composition is selected by the country's leading nutritionists, is balanced and natural. for this reason, food is often seen on holistic lists.

Italian food is also of the highest quality Almo Nature, 99% of the composition of which is whole cuts of meat or fish. According to the manufacturer, it undergoes a gentle heat treatment - it is done after the product is sealed in a can. In addition, the feed goes through a three-stage testing system, which allows us to speak of its high quality, high biological value.

Breeders are pleased not only by the variety of tastes (turkey, beef, lamb, duck, chicken, fish delicacies), but also by the many forms of production (dry food, juicy wet pieces, delicate pate, soufflé).

The composition does not contain stabilizers, synthetic preservatives and GMOs... However, experts point to a certain disadvantage of the product - dry food is inferior in nutritional value to wet food.

Another super-premium food has a similar name - Cat Natural from the Italian brand Monge... The main taste is fishy (fish fillets and Thai seafood). These ingredients are combined with rice, dried vegetables and herbs. An important point - the feed cannot act as the main one, the manufacturer himself indicates that it is a delicacy or an addition to the main feed.

Another super premium food that deserves to be ranked among the best is Nero Gold. The product is produced in the form of dry and wet food for cats of various ages. The meat of turkey, chicken, lamb, venison, as well as cold cuts are used as animal protein. The role of carbohydrates can be barley kernels, rice, sweet potatoes, beet pulp. The product is enriched with a vitamin and mineral complex, probiotics.

Legendary food Animonda Vom Feinsten (Germany) is also consistently in the top. The varied flavor profile is something worth noting. Pork, rabbit, chicken, salmon, as well as their various combinations - this is an incomplete line of tastes. For cats prone to allergies, you should choose products based on rabbit, turkey. The advantage of this brand can be called the care of kittens - a special series of food is produced that are suitable for kittens from 4 months. This is a special grain-free series, which is also used for feeding pregnant and lactating cats, as well as elderly individuals.

Appeared relatively recently, but won the trust of consumers, feed Mi-Mi (Thailand) also deserves to be in this rating. Given the country in which the product is produced, it is easy to guess that the main taste is fish and seafood. Salmon, crabs, lobsters, shrimps, etc. are real delicacies, and they are also so rich in essential fatty acids.

Canned food can be called fish (seafood) in its own juice, since the composition contains only the main ingredient, broth, a little egg powder and vitamin E (tocopherol) as a preservative.

When choosing a feed, you should carefully study the packaging. The criteria for a good super premium food should be as follows.

• The package should indicate the weight of the product, the percentage of its ingredients is indicated.
• The meat content should be at least 40%, ideally it should not include offal, bone meal, fat, skin, beak and other useless "substitutes" for meat, which are often used in cheaper feed.
• It should be deciphered what vitamin and mineral supplements are present in the feed, the ratio of BZHU is indicated and the calorie content is calculated per 100 g of the product.
• Proteins must be of animal origin. They can be mono- or polyprotein and obtained from meat, eggs, fish. The presence of offal is allowed. However, if the manufacturer indicates in the composition "meat products" without further decoding, this indicates the use of low-quality proteins. This fact will be verified by the ash content - if it is higher than 6-7%, this means that bone meal is used in large quantities. Such a product cannot be called safe for the health of a cat.
• Corn and corn gluten should be kept to a minimum, ideally none at all. Corn gluten is commonly used in lower grade feeds to increase nutritional value and reduce production costs. However, for cats, this component is not only completely useless, but also dangerous.
• Synthetic colorants, flavorings and stabilizers must not be used in super-premium feed. Taste enhancers are also banned.
• Detailing of the composition - that is, the percentage indication of the content of key ingredients. In addition, the ingredients in the composition are arranged in descending order. In the first place in a quality product, the meat ingredient should be indicated. Please note that the mentioned corn gluten should be at the end of the feed ingredients list. If this is not the case, it is better to refuse the purchase.
• A manufacturer respecting himself and the buyer must indicate on the label the daily rate and its calculation depending on the weight and age of the pet.

Of course, it is important to pay attention to the brand and country of origin. For example, the same Royal Canin is produced in France and in Russia. But in terms of composition, these are qualitatively different products, the foreign option is, unambiguously, super-premium food.

Some people think that medicated feed is a priori healthier, but this is not the case.It is not only useless, but also dangerous to feed your pet with them without indications for this and with the prescriptions of a veterinarian.

Castrated and spayed, as well as naturally lazy individuals should not be fed overly nutritious and high-calorie foods, this can lead to obesity, heart and liver problems. As a rule, almost every manufacturer produces a special series of products for such a group of cats. It is recommended to purchase it.

There are products that can be given to a "baby" from 1.5-2 months. First, the pet is offered wet food, then they switch to analogs and only after that they are treated with a dry product. At first, it is recommended to soak the latter in water (in no case in milk). Do not give kittens dry food intended for an adult animal. Firstly, their digestive system may not be ready for this, and secondly, the pellets may be too large for the kitten.

If you need to purchase food for a kitten, you should consider the products of the following brands.

• Hills Science Plan - the feed has a high protein content (in addition to animal proteins, it also includes vegetable proteins), as well as a pleasant soft texture and taste.
• Josera - a novelty that has managed, however, to establish itself as a quality feed. In addition to the meat ingredient, it contains by-products.
• Choice - balanced diet for kittens based on meat and fish oil.
• Royal canin - food that can be given to babies from 2 months of age. In addition to the mandatory components, the composition includes a special complex for the formation and strengthening of the animal's digestive system.

Bozita dry food received good reviews. On the Internet, you can find several reviews that the owners switched to it when the quality of one of the well-known manufacturers of another super-premium feed deteriorated. When using Bozita, the condition of the intestines and the quality of the pet's coat improved. This is confirmed not only by cat owners, but also by large breeders of purebred cats. For a change, experts recommend combining dry food with canned food from the same manufacturer.

It should be understood that the selection of feed is always a very individual process. The same luxury product can work for one cat and cause severe stomach upset and poor health in another. So, according to the recall, it happened with the feed Bosch Sanabelle. The breeder says he took it for a trial. The animal simply refused to eat the first portion, the next caused stool disturbance and deterioration of the wool quality. The breeder switched to another super premium 1st choice product, after which the cat's condition returned to normal.

The feed has positive reviews Arden grange... According to the breeders, it can be safely given to animals prone to allergies, as well as to show cats. Experts confirm that it eliminates the risk of developing allergies, significantly improves the condition of the skin and fur of the animal. Despite the low calorie content, the food gives a feeling of satiety and meets all the body's needs for micro- and macroelements.

A lot of reviews on the Internet can be found about canned fish. Despite the peculiarities of the composition and the exquisite names that the manufacturer gives to his products, some breeders note that not every cat tolerates such a delicacy well. Fish and seafood-based canned foods often cause vomiting and changes in the stool of the animal. Therefore, they should not be considered as the main food.

Owners of purebred cats with snow-white, blue or silver fur should be more careful with products that contain eggs.The fact is that with its regular use, the shade of the pet's fur coat may change - reddish spots appear on it.

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