Fitmin cat food - review, reviews from owners and veterinarians

Cat food review

Fitmin dry cat food is produced in the Czech Republic by Dibaq as. The company was founded in 1998. In the development of animal food, a special line for cats stands out. Leading experts, biologists, veterinarians and nutritionists worked on the creation of the line. The food belongs to the super premium class. The company also produces dog food, Purity Holistic food, Fitmin Solution, and Fitmin food supplements.

Fitmin Adult, Solution

The line represents 5 types of balanced nutrition:

Kitten. The food is intended for kittens and cats during pregnancy and lactation.
Adult Chicken . The food contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats and other components beneficial to the body that contribute to the normal development of the animal.
Adult Salmon . The food is intended for adult cats. The main ingredient is salmon. The diet is complete and balanced.
Solution Hairball. The food is intended for long-haired pets. Contains all the necessary components for the full functioning of a pet, including unsaturated fatty acids.
Solution Weight Control . The food is specially developed for sterilized and neutered cats, and is also suitable for animals prone to obesity.

Fitmin cat For Life

The line represents hypoallergenic food for daily use. The nutritional formula is designed for animals with sensitive digestion and prone to food allergies. The composition of the feed is enriched with vitamins, minerals, proteins and other useful components, due to which the body is provided with a complete and balanced diet.

Salmon. Food for adult cats with salmon flavor.
Chicken. Chicken flavored food is intended for adult cats.
Castrate. Food for sterilized and neutered cats, as well as for animals prone to obesity.
Hairball. The nutritional formula is designed for long-haired cat breeds.
Kitten. Food for kittens from 1 month to 1 year.

Fitmin cat Purity

The line represents grain-free food. The company has been producing this range of products relatively recently. A special feature of the line is the balanced composition of the feed, the absence of corn gluten, wheat gluten and other components of grain origin. The source of carbohydrates in the food of this line are peas and potatoes. Reviews of Fitmin grain-free food are good. Many cat owners prefer this food.

Hariball. The food is designed for feeding long-haired cat breeds. Fiber in the diet helps remove hair from the stomach.
Senior. The diet is intended for older cats and helps prevent pathological conditions due to age-related changes.
Kitten. This food option is specifically for small pets. Nutrition components are selected taking into account the needs of the growing pet's body. The food is also suitable for feeding cats during pregnancy and lactation.
Indoor. The food is intended for cats living indoors.
Dental. The food has a positive effect on the condition of teeth and gums. The product contains specially selected mineral components and other beneficial substances that promote oral health.
Urinary. The food is used as a prophylactic agent to prevent urolithiasis.
Castrate. After castration or sterilization, changes occur in the pet's body. The food helps normalize metabolism, activates the digestive process, and controls the animal’s weight.
Delicious. The food is suitable for cats prone to weight gain. Due to its excellent taste, it is suitable for feeding picky pets.

The company also produces Fitmin food in pauchi (beef and chicken / salmon and trout). The food can serve as an additive to dry food.

Fat and prebiotics

As for the fat components in the Fitmin For Life Adult Mini diet, there are a lot of them. The first five ingredients include bird fat - this product’s characteristics are not the best: it is unknown what species of birds it was obtained from. However, it also contains 1% salmon oil, an ingredient we have nothing bad to say about this source of fat.

Chicory root added to the food formula is a source of the prebiotic inulin, which maintains the balance of beneficial and harmful microflora in the intestines of animals. The food also contains several other additives, including sources of vitamins and minerals required by regulations.

Product range

The range of Fitmin brand products is quite wide. The needs of age groups, long-haired breeds, cats after sterilization and pets prone to excess weight are taken into account.

The company produces several lines of food for cats, each of which represents high-quality and balanced food that allows you to fully satisfy the needs of the animal’s body, as well as prevent the development of pathological conditions against the background of age-related changes and changes in hormonal balance (after castration or sterilization).

Fitmin cat Life Castrat.

The main ingredients of the food are dried fish and poultry meat, fresh pig liver, and rice. The composition is enriched with natural amino acids, salmon oil, yeast, apple pulp, poultry fat, vitamins, and minerals.

Fitmin For Life Chicken.

The food is intended for adult cats. Contains dried poultry meat, fresh pork liver, dried fish, hydrolyzed pork liver, rice, beet pulp, poultry fat, apple pulp, yeast, chicory, vitamins, mineral components.

Fitmin cat For Life Hariball.

The food is suitable for long-haired cat breeds. It has a composition rich in plant fiber, due to which accumulated hair is removed from the stomach. Contains dried poultry, pork liver, fish meal, hydrolyzed pork liver.

Fitmin cat For Life Kitten.

The food is intended for feeding kittens from 1 month to 1 year. The nutritional composition is balanced, specially designed for the growing pet’s body. A special feature of the composition is the presence of Yucca Schidigera, chicken eggs and a variety of meat composition.

Fitmin cat For Life Salmon.

The main components are fresh salmon meat, dried fish meat, dried chicken meat. The presence of plant ingredients and vegetable oil, yeast, vitamins, and minerals makes the food complete and healthy for cats.

Popular Fitmin brand foods also include grain-free foods from the Fitmin Cat Purity Castrate, Fitmin Cat Purty Delicious, Fitmin Cat Purty Hairball, Fitmin Cat Purty Dental, Fitmin Cat Purty Indoor, Fitmin Cat Purity Kitten, Fitmin Cat Purty Senior, Fitmin Cat Purity Urinary ( food for prophylactic purposes to prevent urolithiasis).

general description

Fitmin cat food belongs to the holistic class. They are of very high quality, well balanced and are perfectly absorbed by the body of pets. The product contains the following components.

Squirrels. The food from this brand contains natural meat. This is the main advantage of such products. After all, high-quality animal protein is perfectly absorbed by the animal body. Pets immediately use it to develop and gain muscle mass. It is worth noting that only environmentally friendly products are used to create Czech food.
Carbohydrates. Only high-quality sources of carbohydrates are used in the production of Fitmin products. There is a special grain-free line on sale. In the process of creating such products, wheat and corn, as well as their derivatives, are not used. Grains in such diets usually replace legumes, as well as potatoes. Eating food with good carbohydrates does not lead to digestive problems or weight gain. At the same time, the animals always remain fed and active.
Fats. Their presence has a positive effect on the condition of the baby’s coat and skin. Sources of fatty acids in the products include flax seeds, salmon oil, and poultry fat. All these components are perfectly absorbed by the body of pets.
Cellulose. Most foods from this brand contain plant fiber. Its source is not only beets, but also apple pulp. These products help improve the digestion of pets.
Vitamins. Fitmin food also contains many useful vitamins and minerals. Therefore, animals that eat this food do not need various additives.
Healing herbs. The presence of such additives in the composition helps strengthen the immunity of both small kittens and elderly pets. In addition, the products help remove toxins from the body. Therefore, pets are less likely to feel lethargic and weak.

The company's product range includes food for both adult pets and small kittens. The compositions of such products vary, because when they are created, all the needs of pets, as well as the problems they face, are taken into account. On sale you can find both dry food and delicate canned food. They are sold in packages of different sizes. Therefore, choosing the right packaging for your pet is quite simple.

Such products also have disadvantages. First of all, it is worth noting that the manufacturer does not indicate which antioxidants were used to create the feed. This worries some veterinarians and breeders.

Feed composition

The main part of the composition is animal proteins (about 30% of the total mass). The source of protein in feed is poultry, pork and beef, pork liver, chicken liver, chicken meat, fish meat (cod, sardines).

The food includes both dried and fresh meat, which undergoes special heat treatment, as a result of which all the beneficial qualities of the product are preserved. Eggs and fishmeal are also sources of protein in the diet.

Salmon and flax seed oils supply the pet's body with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The components activate regeneration and improve wool.

The required amount of carbohydrates is provided by potatoes, rice and green peas.

Enrich the composition of feed:

apple pulp and beet pulp. The components supply the body with plant fiber, helping to normalize digestion and intestinal microflora;
Brewer's yeast. They are a source of amino acids, vitamins, minerals;
prebiotics. Promote the restoration of intestinal microflora, activate the absorption of nutrients;
complex of vitamins (vitamins A, C, group B);
micro- and macroelements, mineral components. The main part of the minerals in the food is contained in the form of chelates, so they are well absorbed by the cat’s body;
extracts of medicinal herbs and plants, antioxidants. They help improve immunity, remove toxins from the body, stabilize the functioning of the kidneys, liver and other internal organs.

Peculiarities

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Fitmin brand dog food is usually made with a large number of meat ingredients necessary to maintain the health of pets. They are presented in various lines, each of them is intended for certain animals (for puppies, for adults, large dogs).

Meat components are the main source of protein in the formulations. Their total content in each diet is approximately 30%, which is quite high. As a rule, fresh meat is combined with dried meat and special hydrolyzed chicken liver (it also improves the taste of the product), which makes the food as healthy and nutritious as possible.

The main elements for saturation with carbohydrates in feed are cereals: rice and wheat grains. Moreover, their derivatives are more often used, including wheat flour and bran. They can be mixed directly with grain. Bran can also act as a source of fiber, and flour can also act as a source of protein.

The element for saturation with fats is poultry fat. Sometimes a small amount of salmon oil is added.

The manufacturer's products are manufactured using modern equipment in compliance with all basic quality standards. All formulations are completely safe and hypoallergenic.

Almost every composition contains various additional components. Thus, the addition of chicory root ensures the restoration of intestinal microflora and improves the functioning of the digestive system. Yucca extract has an anti-inflammatory effect. Rosemary supports digestive health and regulates the balance of bacteria in the intestines. Calcium hydrogen phosphate plays an important role in building bones and teeth, making them as strong as possible.

Cellulose can also be used in the production of food; it is not beneficial, but it acts as a filler, which, when it enters the stomach, will begin to swell, causing a feeling of fullness, so the dog will not experience hunger for a long time.

Apple pulp and beet pulp are intended to saturate the body with fiber. It is necessary primarily to stabilize the intestinal microflora and digestive processes.

What food to choose

The ratio of components and the exact composition in different lines are completely different, which determines their specific purpose. Before purchasing, it is important to carefully read the composition indicated on the packaging.

The food must correspond to the age and physiological state of the pet. It is important to purchase food taking into account the cat’s breed and digestive sensitivity. The Fitmin brand gives a wide choice, which allows you to choose the right food for your favorite animal.

Advantages and disadvantages

Fitmin cat food is a super-premium product and has certain advantages:

contains fresh meat, natural and environmentally friendly products;
has a balanced composition, enriched with vitamins and mineral components;
contains a large amount of protein;
produced in packages of different volumes - from 400g to 10kg;
does not contain soy protein, GMOs, chemicals, flavors, dyes and other harmful substances;
hypoallergenic.

The product has virtually no disadvantages. The disadvantages of the product can be considered the low popularity of the product, the lack of indication of which preservative is used in the diet, as well as the high cost of the food, which is significantly more expensive than other super-premium food.

Owner reviews

Ksenia, owner of a 6-year-old cat:

“Not all foods are suitable for my handsome cat. In most cases, he simply doesn’t get enough of the daily dose, and you also don’t want to overfeed him to avoid obesity. At one time I bought Happy Cat Light, but when I moved I had to find new food. On the advice of a saleswoman in a pet store located next to my house, I turned my attention to Fitmin cat Castrate. The cat liked the taste of the round granules; he eats everything with great pleasure, but most importantly, he gets enough of it. And it’s cheaper than Royal and similar products.”

Valentina, Persian cat:

“When Snowflake appeared in our house, we first fed her like the previous owners. We prepared our own porridge and meat, and included dairy products in our diet. But after mating with the cat, they decided to switch to dry food and canned food so that the body would receive a sufficient amount of vitamins. I liked Fitmin for the price. The cat liked it too. All kittens were born healthy. None of the new owners complained.”

Price and where to buy

The cost of food varies depending on the type and volume of packaging:

Fitman cat Life Castrate 0.4-8 kg costs about 280-3000 rubles;
Fitman cat Kitten 0.4-10kg can be bought for 280-4200 rubles;
Fitman cat Adult Chicken 0.4-10 kg costs approximately 230-4000 rubles;
Fitman cat Purity Urinary 0.4-10 kg costs 340-4800 rubles.

The food is not sold in all pet stores. You can purchase products from this company online by ordering them from an online pet store.

Czech-made food Fitmin stands out among other super-premium cat foods with its wide range and lines specially processed for certain groups of animals, taking into account physiological and individual characteristics.

Fitmin Purity Castrate Chicken-Breast Grain Free: conclusions

A few thoughts about this food. When studying the packaging, several marketing moves were identified - the combination of all sources of animal protein into a single component at the beginning of the list, and “improved” translations of the names of ingredients using the word “meat”, and an indication of chicken breasts in the name of the food.

All this seems unnecessary, since the composition of the “Fitmin Purity Castrate” food is already very good: it contains 68% of high-quality sources of animal protein, no grain, and practically no ingredients named in general terms.

Thanks to this, the Fitmin Purity Castrate Chicken-Breast Grain Free rating is above average, and we think this is quite fair.

Reviews of Fitmin food for cats

The food has a fairly high cost, despite the fact that not all components included in the food meet the requirements of the holistic class.

The Fitmin brand offers the opportunity to choose food for long-haired breeds, which often have the problem of accumulation of hairballs in the stomach. Special food is also available for older cats. Kittens and pregnant cats, as well as nursing mothers, are also not deprived of the company's attention. A special line of food is produced for them with a carefully selected composition, enriched with vitamins and mineral components.

There are good reviews about the grain-free line of food of this brand. The source of carbohydrates in such feeds is rice and potatoes. Gluten, corn, soy and wheat are completely absent from these nutritional diets.

Reviews from veterinarians

Fitmin cat food from a European manufacturer has appeared on the market relatively recently and claims a leading position among other super-premium foods. However, the composition of the feed has not been fully analyzed; specification of some components and their origin is required.

Meat products in the nutritious diet are mainly presented in dehydrated form; the diet also includes pork liver in hydrolyzed form. Another source of protein in cat food is a chicken egg. Plant proteins are not included in this brand of food. As you know, animal proteins are more easily absorbed by the cat’s body, and therefore the presence of about 34% animal protein in the product is a big plus for the company and its product.

Rice and potatoes provide the norm of carbohydrates in the feed; the composition is enriched with fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals in the form of chelates. Plant fiber in the food helps normalize cat digestion and eliminate hair from the stomach, and the specially added Juka shidigera system reduces the smell of animal excrement, which is especially important for cats living indoors.

In this regard, we can say that the composition fully satisfies the needs of the animal’s body, thanks to which the cat develops correctly and remains active even after 7 years.

However, there are inconsistencies related to magnesium content. According to FEDIAF recommendations, the permitted level of the substance should not exceed 0.04% per 100g of feed. And on the packaging of grain-free food it is indicated that 100 g of the product contains 11% magnesium. The food also contains sodium dihydrogen phosphate, which negatively affects the cat's digestive tract.

The reviews from cat owners are mostly positive and the food is a fairly popular product.

Advantages and disadvantages of Fitmin feed

Evaluating these foods, we can say that they are the best of many on the market.
Most foods contain meat first. Although the manufacturer indicates that this is fresh meat, it is actually meat and bone meal. However, this is a good part

Those foods that contain not only chicken, but also other species are more balanced; The food has a high level of protein, which is important for dogs. The percentage of meat to grain is better than many other, even branded foods; The feed is enriched with complexes of vitamins and microelements.

It is difficult to talk about food deficiencies without laboratory testing. Experience shows that no food has a specified percentage of components and cannot be an independent unit in feeding a dog.