Wet food for neutered cats: characteristics, brands, choice and diet

Cats, being one of the most common and beloved pets, live in many families. After the cat reaches puberty, the question arises of her sterilization as the most humane way of regulating the fertility of unwanted offspring. And since a number of hormonal changes occur in the body of a sterilized animal, this must be taken into account when compiling a diet for a pet.

After sterilization, the cat's body is rebuilt due to a decrease in the concentration of sex hormones, and this is reflected in the metabolism - neutered animals gain weight very quickly. They become lazy, move less, and eat more. A sedentary lifestyle makes them prone to crystalluria, which often transforms into urolithiasis. To prevent this disease, your pet needs proper nutrition.

It differs from conventional prepared feeds. Special soft food does not contain salt, which makes it possible to avoid the above-mentioned problems with the urinary system of the animal. Such a product has a low calorie content due to the low fat content, but at the same time the volume of intake of nutrients remains at the required level. Feeds of this type are consumed much more economically due to the fact that the sterilized animal requires less food due to decreased activity.

It must also be said about the differences, which to some extent can be interpreted as certain shortcomings, although these are rather peculiarities.

The composition of various conventional foods like Kitekat or Whiskas is not only far from ideal, but far from desirable. They contain a high proportion of various substitutes, dyes and carcinogens. They are not only useless for the cat's health, but in large quantities can, in general, cause significant harm to her health. Manufacturers use various substances that are added exclusively to satisfy hunger. This allows you to reduce the cost of production.

There are no such moments in a special food, or there are significantly fewer of them, because the health of a sterilized cat must be monitored quite carefully.

Regular food contains salt, which should not be eaten by spayed cats.

The only, probably, serious drawback of such a wet food will be that its cost will be slightly higher than that of the usual one. After all, a significantly greater balance is needed here due to the health characteristics of the sterilized animal.

In some cases, wet food is somewhat preferable to dry food - they do not need to be washed down, and they are better absorbed without causing a fluid deficiency in the animal's body. The main selection criterion should be a large number of natural components, balanced composition and high mineral value.

We offer a rating of the highest quality wet feeds that can be found on the domestic market today, according to consumers.

Almo Nature comes first for the respective category of cats. It is sold with the taste of spotted tuna. This liquid feed is made with rice, ocean tuna and meat based broth. Fish is not the most natural food, but tuna is quickly absorbed. This food is considered one of the best super premium class food on the market and is perfect for cats after sterilization. It is well balanced in terms of carbohydrates, proteins, fats. The advantages of this feed are:

• the presence of tuna, rich in trace elements;
• verified and natural composition;
• the food is very fond of cats.

Disadvantages include:

• lack of information on the pack in Russian;
• high cost if you use 2-3 packages per day.

Another food that should be paid attention to is Royal Canin called "Perfect coat and leather (1-7 years)". This version is made from meat, as well as proteins, by-products, cereals and mineral-based components. The composition is absolutely balanced, allows you to regulate the nutritional process, correctly control the release of hormones and energy balance. The presence of various proteins and minerals allows you to reduce the sensitivity of the skin and slows down the evaporation of water by the cover.

The composition contains components that prevent hair loss. The use of this feed improves the muscle tone of the animal.

The disadvantage is the fact that it must be strictly dosed so that the cat eats it completely, because this wet food dries very quickly.

The next turkey and cheese feed is from Animonda. Produced in canned food and made from cheese, broth and turkey meat. Cheese allows you to give this product a certain level of fat and nutritional value. The ingredients are perfectly combined with each other in taste and mineral composition. Users note that cats willingly eat food from Animonda.

The advantages of this option are:

• the presence of all the necessary nutrients;
• more than half of all feed is meat;
• bowl-shaped packaging from which it is convenient to eat.

The disadvantage of this feed is not a very high level of protein.

Another food that is produced under the Royal Canin brand is "Chunks in sauce for castrated cats 1-7 years old".It is almost similar to another option for the considered category of animals, but it does not contain any substances to improve the skin and wool cover.

The finished meal consists of meat, proteins and various offal. All this contributes to normal growth, which is especially important in the context of the sterilization performed and the hormonal change that follows. Such food allows you to normalize the functioning of the genitourinary mechanism, the digestive system and makes it possible to maintain a normal energy balance.

The advantages of this feed are the following nuances:

• suitable for cats of various ages;
• good mineral composition;
• the presence of natural components.

Of the shortcomings, users name very small pieces that are not always eaten by animals.

The next specialty food that users distinguish is Purina Pro Plan with ocean fish. It is presented in the form of small dry meats in fish sauce. This wet food is made for animals that have been sterilized. It stabilizes the normal state of the digestive and genitourinary systems, eliminates the risk of obesity. The presence of antioxidants helps maintain immunity. Cat owners note that their pets love this food because of the combination of spicy sauce and fish.

The benefits of this Purina wet food include:

• natural composition;
• the presence of a considerable amount of antioxidants;
• the ability to maintain the health of the genitourinary system and gastrointestinal tract.

Its only drawback is that fish are only 5%, and the rest is meat. That is, the products do not contain as much fish as we would like.

As you can see, there are a lot of wet special feeds on the market, which makes it possible to find the best solution for your pet that has survived sterilization.

When it comes to the question of how to choose wet food for neutered cats, there are several fairly clear criteria by which this should be done.

Substances such as nitrogen and phosphorus should be no more than 7 percent in the feed. Too much can cause kidney stones.

The feed must be labeled Sterilized and Light, which suggests that it is suitable for the category of cats in question.

It is good if there are various useful substances. The manufacturer must be well known in the market.

Based on these criteria, it is easy to find really suitable food for your pet.

Feeding your spayed cat will differ from what you normally do due to changes in the body. You need to monitor nutrition more carefully, immediately defining new feeding norms. Do not overfeed your cat. And also it is necessary to choose a low-calorie diet and feed her in small portions.

If we talk about the feeding schedule, then it will be optimal to feed her twice a day, strictly at a certain time, which will allow the cat to develop a certain habit, and then the animal will gorge itself.

Why do you need wet food? You can find the answer in the video below.