Super premium cat food rating. Review Top 15 best foods for 2022

The beauty, health and good mood of our four-legged friends are the best reward for us, their owners. After all, it’s not in vain that we spend so much time, effort and love so that our pets delight us with their spontaneity and magnetism. Beautiful toys, comfortable clothes, fashionable leashes... all this, too, is important and interesting. However, the main thing is nutrition!

A modern domestic cat should always be fed and happy!

How to choose what's right for your pet? And how much does it cost?

We bring you an updated review of the best cat foods for 2022 from the world's most famous and most trusted brands.

Innova EVO (Innova EVO), USA - holistic
Acana (Akana), Canada - holistic
Almo Nature (Almo Nature), Italy - super premium
Eagle Pack (Eagle Pack), USA - holistic
1st Choice Indoor (Fest Choice), Canada - super premium
Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium
Orijen Cat, Canada - holistic
Frank´s Pro Gold (Franks Pro Gold), Holland - super-premium
Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium
NERO GOLD (Nero Gold), Holland - super-premium
Eukanuba (Eukanuba), Canada - premium
Hills (Hills), USA, Netherlands - premium
Bozita (Bozita), Sweden - premium
Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium
Royal Canin (Royal Canin), France - premium

Innova EVO (Innova EVO), USA - holistic

American-made Innova EVO cat food can be called one of the best in the world. The prefix “holistic” means that this food uses food ingredients that can also be used in human products.

Advantages:

- excellent quality and recommendations from veterinarians
– presence of raw dietary proteins (meat)
- presence of probiotics that improve digestion
- no preservatives or dyes
- hypoallergenic
- increasing the life expectancy of the animal
– high energy value
- Helps prevent urolithiasis

Flaws:

- more expensive than most other feeds
- difficult to purchase in a store, you need to search on the Internet (but in 2022, this food (especially dry) has become more popular in Russia)

The cost in online stores ranges from 23 to 35 dollars for a package of 12 cans. Can weight – 375 grams.

Dry food:

400 g - from 250 rub.
1.5 kg - 870 rub.
4 kg - 1960 rub.

What is the rating based on?

For ease of ranking, wet food is divided into categories - classes, the most affordable of which are economy and premium. The food is much more expensive - super-premium, and the most refined - holistic.

The latter are recognized by veterinarians as the most suitable in terms of balance and nutritional value for feeding cats; food in the economy and premium categories is inferior in price and quality, but their advertising is shown daily on TV, which increases consumer demand.

Veterinarian advice! It is recommended to focus on who is indicated in the manufacturer's column on the food packaging. The fact is that many brands are manufactured in Russia, so it is not always worth believing in the declared “French” quality.

The basis for the rating of wet cat food is the following parameters: quality characteristics of the product, balanced composition and purchasing activity.

The significance of each of the parameters in compiling the rating in descending order (the first positions have more weight):

Product quality: what raw materials the manufacturer uses - freshly prepared meat and offal or meat and bone meal; balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, the presence of dyes, preservatives and flavors.
Breadth of the line: does the brand have breed, dietary, medicinal food, food for kittens.
Cost: a significant parameter when purchasing food. Does the price of the feed correspond to its composition?
The opinions of veterinarians and reviews of owners make the final contribution.

All of the following brands are present on the Russian feed market and can be purchased in pet stores or online stores.

Acana (Akana), Canada - holistic

Any of the Acana cat foods contains several meats and at least three protein sources:

fresh fish,
whole eggs,
meat from chickens that were raised on a “free range”.

This food is rich in essential acids such as EPA and DHA, Omega 3, vitamin B12, selenium and other beneficial substances. Acana food contains a minimum of carbohydrates.

Acana food is perfectly balanced and helps cats reach their full potential and achieve excellent health, despite their age and breed characteristics.

Advantages:

- increased concentration of natural proteins
– minimal content of simple sugars and “empty” calories
- presence of a variety of herbal ingredients
- no preservatives or dyes

Flaws:

— lack of a line of food for specialized corrective and therapeutic nutrition (at the time of publication of this review)

Cost: from 360 to 4900 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Read more about Akana food in our article: Akana food, composition, cost, reviews from veterinarians and cat owners.

Holistics

Developed specifically for small predators, holistic foods are considered a new generation of food. They contain the highest quality products approved for human consumption. They do not contain harmful additives, dyes or flavor enhancers, GMO products, or plant proteins.

6th place. Applaws - made in Great Britain. Some classify this brand as holistic.

	Applaws (supplemental ration)
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	8, 16, 32 pcs
	Go to the store

Ingredients: chicken breast 75%, chicken broth 24%, rice 1%.

pros

High meat content.
No by-products, dyes or preservatives.
Monoprotein formula suitable for cats with gastrointestinal problems.
Variety of tastes.

Minuses:

Since this is not a complete food, we recommend giving your cat vitamins along with this meal.
Not suitable for allergy sufferers with reactions to rice.
High price.
Not available in all stores.

5th place. Grandorf - produced in Italy (MONGE & C. SpA) and Belgium (United Petfood Producers NV).

	Grandorf (additional ration)
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Chicken breast
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 piece, 6 piece
	Go to the store

Ingredients: 75% chicken breast, 25% own juice.

Advantages:

Using natural meat.
There are flavors without the addition of chicken protein (some cats are allergic to it).
Hypoallergenic grain-free composition: does not contain soy, rice, corn and other grains.
Natural preservatives.

Flaws:

Not suitable for mono nutrition or complementary feeding of kittens due to the lack of minerals and vitamins.
Grandorf wet food is considered a complementary diet to the dry food base.
It is best to supplement the food with vitamins and taurine.
High price.

4th place. Berkley - German canned food.

	Berkley
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Rabbit
	Options	1 piece, 6 piece
	Go to the store

Ingredients: beef 51%, rabbit 15%, broth 29%, zucchini 4%, minerals 1%, taurine 0.15%.

Pros:

Good meat content – 66%.
Contains no grains.
Dense texture of the food, reminiscent of stew. The cat will chew the food rather than swallow it in chunks.
Large list of vitamin and mineral supplements included.

Minuses:

Low prevalence in stores.

3rd place. Almo Nature is an Italian-made food made from meat and fish intended for human nutrition.

	Almo Nature
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 PC
	Go to the store

Ingredients: chicken 55%, shrimp 20%, chicken broth 24%, rice 1%

Pros:

High content of animal protein in the composition.
Quality ingredients.
No dyes, preservatives or flavor enhancers.
Wide range (the best lines are Rouge Label, Green Label, Legend, Classic).

Minuses:

Not all lines contain vitamins and minerals; for example, the Almo Nature Alternative line with 95% meat content is more likely to be an additional diet.

2nd place. GO! -holistic food from a Canadian manufacturer. An excellent combination for dry food of the same brand. The meat is grown without the use of growth hormone, and the feed does not contain by-products.

	GO!
	Type	Canned food
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 pc, 24 pcs
	Go to the store

Ingredients: chicken 70%, vegetable broth, sunflower oil, Yucca schidigera extract.

Advantages:

High quality ingredients.
No dyes, preservatives or flavoring additives.
Canned food does not contain corn, rice or peas.

Flaws:

High price.
Not available in all stores.

1 place. AATU (AATU) - wet food made in Great Britain. They completely cover the cat's need for animal protein and do not contain preservatives or dyes.

	AATU
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 PC
	Go to the store

Ingredients: 97% chicken and quail (includes 57% chicken, 30% chicken broth, 10% quail), minerals, sweet potato, carrots, peas, apple, alfalfa, chickpeas, tomato, tapioca, pear, cranberry, blueberry, mulberry , orange, blueberry, lingonberry, glucosamine, chondroitin, parsley, peppermint, spirulina, seaweed, oregano, sage, marjoram, thyme, chamomile, rose hips, yucca, chicory, aniseed, nettle, calendula, fenugreek, cinnamon.

Pros:

The best varieties of meat and fish are used for production.
Protein exclusively of animal origin.
No allergens, flavors or preservatives.
High nutritional value.
Natural sources of minerals, vitamins and trace elements. Their total weight in the feed does not exceed 3%, so there is no need to worry about the nutritional value of the feed.

Minuses:

High price.
Most likely not suitable for cats with allergies due to the large number of different additives.
Order only through online pet stores.

Almo Nature (Almo Nature), Italy - super premium

Almo Nature dry and wet food contains completely natural ingredients (up to 99% fish or meat in whole pieces). During the manufacturing process, these products are checked three times for quality and undergo minimal processing. As a result, the food is harmonious in composition, nutritious, and has excellent biological value. It preserves the natural smell of products and maximum beneficial properties. The entire line of food contains no GMOs, flavors, preservatives, or antibiotics.

Advantages:

- natural ingredients
— no chemical impurities
– a wide range of canned and dry food
— convenient classification of feed is made using colored stickers
- relatively low cost

Flaws:

- dry food is of lower quality than “wet”

Cost: canned food (wet food):

from 70 RUR – 0.07 kg jar
from 150 rubles - can from 0.14 kg.

Dry food costs in 2022:

from 860 rub. - per bag of 2 kg.
from 4430 rub. for 12 kg.

The best super premium cat foods

Includes a large percentage of meat components. Vegetable protein is minimal, but it is allowed. The content of cereals is also acceptable, but in small quantities. Based on the reviews, the VyborExpert team selected three nominees.

Royal Canin 37, prevention of excess weight

Manufacturer: Royal Canin. Dry food is developed taking into account the needs of castrated and sterilized animals. Age – from one to six years. Available in packs of 0.4, 1.2, 2, 4 or 10 kilograms. Cat-friendly kibble size.

Neutered pets do not need excessively high-calorie nutrition, as they quickly gain excess weight. Royal Canin food helps reduce it due to its reduced fat content. Properly selected BJU will not allow the development of obesity, but will preserve the required amount of muscle mass and support the health of the urinary system.

The manufacturer has increased the content of protein components in the product, which helps maintain muscle tone. The optimal mineral composition improves kidney function, reducing the likelihood of stone formation. Due to the L-carnitine included in it, the animal’s body actively processes fat reserves.

If a mixed diet is practiced, then feeding standards must be strictly taken into account.

Advantages:

Appetizing smell;
Does not cause allergies;
Prevents the formation of kidney stones;
Easily digestible;
High-quality mineral composition.

Flaws:

There is no zipper on the bag.

According to customer feedback, animals like the product and eat it with pleasure. Improves the condition of the coat, removes the symptoms of urolithiasis.

Hill's Science Plan, with chicken

Manufacturer: Hill's. Food for sterilized cats is designed taking into account the characteristics of the body. Available in packages weighing 0.3, 1.5, 3 and 10 kilograms. Designed for feeding pets aged one to six years.

It's part of the Science Plan line, which means it contains tasty, easy-to-digest ingredients and high-quality protein. The formula maintains healthy skin, improves coat condition and normalizes stool. It also contains natural antioxidants that enhance the animal’s immune defense.

Hill's Science Plan helps keep your pet's weight under control due to the presence of L-carnitine, and thanks to its balanced vitamin and mineral formula, supports the health of the genitourinary system. Reduced fat content and increased L-lysine content make the pet more active.

Advantages:

Easy to digest ingredients;
Contains L-carnitine, L-lysine;
Maintaining ideal weight;
Balanced set of minerals;
Low fat content;
Normalizes digestion;
Convenient snake clasp.

Flaws:

Low calorie content.

Berkley grain-free, with poultry, with wild berries

The rating of dry and wet cat food includes the manufacturer - Berkley. The products of this brand belong to the super-premium group, so they contain only high-quality natural ingredients. Canned food is intended for kittens under one year of age and fully satisfies the needs of a growing organism. Available in 200 gram cans.

The food consists of 70% poultry meat and is enriched with vitamins and minerals. Cereal and vegetable proteins are absent. A special feature of the product is the presence of forest berries: cranberries and blueberries.

The canned food contains no soy, artificial flavors, chemical preservatives or dyes. The nutrition is characterized by a thoughtful, balanced formula, which was developed by a team of professional nutritionists and veterinarians.

The product belongs to the grain-free group, so it can be recommended for pets intolerant to grains.

Advantages:

High quality ingredients;
Natural composition, does not contain grains;
Fragrant;
70% meat composition.

Flaws:

A bit expensive;
Big expense.

Golden Eagle or Eagle Pack (Eagle Pack), USA - holistic

Eagle Pack (or Golden Eagle) cat food is a premium product available on the market in three varieties: Kitten Formula (for nursing cats and kittens), Adult Cat (with salmon and chicken for feeding regular cats), and Sensitive (hypoallergenic). . These types of food are excellent for feeding your cat, as they are perfectly balanced in terms of the level of beneficial microorganisms and natural bacteria found in them.

Advantages:

— optimal composition of ingredients that does not require adjustment with vitamin supplements
- presence of natural animal proteins
– balanced amount of digestive probiotics
— content of branded vitamins Lactohealth™, MicroHealth™, BioHealth™

Flaws:

- higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class
— narrow assortment (in 2022 the assortment will remain unchanged)
— produced only in dry form (at the time of publication of this feed review)

Price:

0.4 kg - 447 rub.
2 kg - 1326 rub.
4 kg - 2570 rub.

1st Choice Indoor (Fest Choice), Canada - super premium

1st Choice Indoor is a dry cat food produced by the Canadian company PLB International. A wide range of these products is designed for animals with different needs: regular domestic, sterilized, picky, overactive, etc.

The company's specialists have developed a balanced composition of ingredients included in this food, which is ideal for cats at different stages of their life and corresponds to their current physical condition.

Advantages:

- wide range of products
- excellent nutritional value and great taste
– high content of animal proteins
- presence of rice - one of the best sources of carbohydrates
- presence of probiotics and prebiotics
- optimal concentration of vitamins
- balanced antioxidant formula
- ability to reduce odors of urine and feces

Flaws:

— lack of a line of wet food (at the time of publication of the review)

Cost: from 280 to 5300 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

The best holistic cat foods

High quality food. Veterinarians take part in the development. The product does not contain artificially obtained additives, dyes, or flavors. Vegetables, meat and other ingredients are exclusively of organic origin. Three brands meet these requirements.

Grandorf hypoallergenic, 4 meats with brown rice

The top is opened by the manufacturer - the company Grandorf (Belgium). Designed for cats that have undergone sterilization. It is a dry low-grain food for animals older than one year. A special feature of the product is the presence of live probiotics: 109 units per kilogram.

The main component of the product is meat. It accounts for 70%. Among the features one can also highlight a reduced content of fat components against the background of an increased amount of protein. L-carnitine is also present. The substance is responsible for maintaining the pet’s optimal weight.

Does not contain grains, by-products, chicken meat and fat, eggs, salt, as well as artificial flavors, colors, fillers, genetically modified products and soy.

The food is enriched with carob flour. The latter is a digestive regulator of natural origin, so your pet will definitely not have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. The composition also contains a complex of natural antioxidants SYNOX 3D and Antarctic krill - a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 bioelements.

The manufacturer used natural preservatives - tocopherol and ascorbic acid - as well as careful production. The components were dried at temperatures up to +80°C.

Advantages:

Well absorbed;
Normalizes the microflora of the intestinal tract;
Strengthens immune defense;
Reduces the likelihood of developing food allergies;
Prevents pathologies of the urinary tract;
Improves the condition of the skin and coat.

Flaws:

Small granules.

Animals like it. Buyers note the convenient wide Velcro fastener on the bag. The packaging lasts a long time due to the low daily requirement.

Summit Three Meats with Salmon, Chicken and Turkey

Manufacturer: Petcurean Pet Nutrition, Canada. To manufacture the product, high-quality raw materials from our own farms are used. Available in 1.8 and 6.8 kilogram packages. Allowed for feeding young animals (up to one year), as well as adults (from one year old) and aging cats (from seven years old) - this is indicated by the mark “All Life Stages”.

It is a complete nutrition in dry granule format. There is a choice of taste. The composition, according to customer reviews, is excellent. Dried rosemary is used as a preservative.

The source of the protein component is dehydrated chicken, salmon and turkey. Several ingredients are responsible for the carbohydrate component: brown rice, peas, potatoes and oatmeal. The manufacturer used high-quality ingredients of animal origin - chicken and salmon fat. These are sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6.

The food is enriched with additives necessary for the health of the animal. Dried chicory rhizome improves the condition of the gastrointestinal microflora. The manufacturer chose extracted dried yeast to play the role of a prebiotic that strengthens immune defense. Yucca Schidigera extract reduces the unpleasant odor of stool.

Advantages:

Absence of corn and wheat, which cause allergies;
Balanced vitamin and mineral composition;
Use of natural preservatives;
Nice smell.

Flaws:

The packaging does not close;
Large packaging - no possibility to sample.

GO! Carnivore, grain-free, chicken, turkey, duck

Manufacturer: GO brand. The product is part of the Carnivore line, represented by high-protein foods consisting of 70–89% animal protein and optimal fat content. Available in 1.36, 3.63 or 7.26 kilogram bags. Designed for all periods of a pet's life.

The product is completely grain-free, i.e. does not contain grains. This type of food is recommended for animals with individual food intolerance.

The composition is represented by dehydrated meat of chicken, turkey, trout, salmon and duck. The vegetables and fruits included in it contain a large amount of natural antioxidants, which are responsible for the quality of the immune system.

Taurine helps preserve the animal's vision and also improves heart function. Pro- and prebiotics included in the diet improve intestinal health and normalize digestive processes. A small percentage of carbohydrates prevents your pet from gaining weight.

The manufacturer maintains the “holistic” status, so the product does not contain by-products, growth hormones, artificial preservatives, as well as corn, soy, wheat, and gluten.

Advantages:

Minimum carbohydrate components;
Improves the functioning of the digestive system and brain;
Prevents obesity;
Does not contain hormones, grains;
Strengthens immune defense.

Flaws:

The granules are small in size, which is inconvenient for adult cats;
A specific smell that your pet may not like.

Buyers in reviews indicate that cats like the taste. The condition of the skin and coat improves. Animals become more active and cheerful.

Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium

Now Natural Holistic is a completely grain-free super-premium food for cats, which contains boneless fresh meat, fruits and vegetables and is free of by-products and hormonal drugs. The list of ingredients in these foods is extremely wide: fresh duck, turkey, salmon, rapeseed or coconut oil, spinach, cranberries, peas, blackberries, pumpkin pulp, alfalfa, carrots, lentils, brown algae. The feeling of freshness of the product is the main distinguishing feature of these feeds.

Advantages:

- no animal fats
– absence of low-quality proteins
- no BHT and BHA toxins
— optimal content of high-quality proteins
— presence of a balanced vitamin formula
- great taste

Flaws:

— lack of a line of wet food
- higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class

Cost: from 260 to 4500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

The best dog foods

Dog owners have long known that buying food is much more profitable than preparing it yourself. Dry formulas and wet canned food include all the microelements necessary for a dog of a particular breed. However, you need to remember that economy-class food requires additional vitamin therapy at least 2 times a year. But the premium, super-premium and holistic diets are absolutely complete.

Grandorf “Lamb with rice” – for puppies

5,0

★★★★★

editorial assessment

95%

buyers recommend this product

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Low grain dry food designed for puppies 4 months of age and older. The mixture is popular among dog breeders due to its natural composition, 60% of which is pure meat without by-products.

There is no wheat, no corn, or other heavy and useless ingredients in the food. Chicken meat, eggs, and chicken fat are also excluded as allergenic products. And fruit and plant extracts serve as natural antioxidants and a source of vitamins necessary for the puppy’s active growth.

Grandorf is produced in packs of 1, 3 or 12 kg.

Pros:

high-quality balanced composition;
hypoallergenic formula;
contains no dyes or aromatic additives;
affordable price compared to holistic class analogues;
high level of absorption of ingredients;
Suitable for puppies of all breeds.

Minuses:

no zip fastener on the package;
Not sold in all stores.

Grandorf can be given as a main dish to puppies up to one year old. However, due to the lack of flavoring additives, not every dog will eat it with appetite. First, it is better to buy a small pack to see if your pet likes this mixture.

Acana Grass-Fed Lamb – Grain-Free Formula

4.8

★★★★★

editorial assessment

88%

buyers recommend this product

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Dry grain-free kibble is suitable for adult dogs of all breeds. Half of the composition is organic lamb; the rest is fruits, vegetables and plant extracts. The granules have a pleasant taste that even a picky dog will like.

The feeding rate indicated on the package is a recommendation and depends on the activity of the animal. But even with heavy physical activity, a pet weighing 20 kg will need only 300 g per day - this food is so high in calories and economical.

The centimeter round granules are easily eaten by all dogs, regardless of size. You can buy Grass-Fed Lamb in bags ranging from 340 grams to 17 kg.

Pros:

natural composition without grain;
convenient packaging;
small daily portion;
no pungent odor;
does not cause allergic reactions;
high nutritional value.

Minuses:

bags without clamp;
high price.

Acana offers conveniently sized granules with a natural hypoallergenic composition. Pets eat them with pleasure. The only drawback is the high cost, which especially hits the pockets of owners of large breed dogs.

Brit Premium Adult - premium dry food

4.7

★★★★★

editorial assessment

83%

buyers recommend this product

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The line of dog food includes 4 types of products: S, M, L and XL - for pets of different breeds. The composition of the mixture remains unchanged, only the size of the granules increases.

Brit Premium is based on chicken and rice. The protein percentage is 41%, which is a good indicator for a premium food. It is nutritious, has a beneficial effect on the animal's digestion and contains fatty acids derived from fish and chicken oil, which are necessary for a healthy coat.

Also included are fruit and herbal extracts. The manufacturer does not specify their list, as well as their origin, so it is difficult to judge the degree of usefulness of these additives.

Pros:

no preservatives or GMOs;
presence of vitamins and microelements;
affordable price;
Available at most pet stores.

Minuses:

contains corn and wheat;
vague information about the composition on the packaging.

Brit has the best price-quality ratio for its product. It is especially worth noting the naturalness of its composition. However, the food is not hypoallergenic, and when introducing it, you need to carefully monitor the reaction of the dog’s body.

Farmina Vet Life Diabetic - the best diet for excess weight

4.6

★★★★★

editorial assessment

94%

buyers recommend this product

Vet Life Diabetic is a special diet for dogs suffering from obesity or type 1 or 2 diabetes. Food is part of a complex therapy and cannot be considered a therapeutic agent in itself. The course lasts up to 6 months.

The formula is based on high-quality protein (dehydrated chicken meat), insoluble fiber fractions for satiety, fatty acids and antioxidants of natural origin. The amount of starch and glucose is strictly limited.

The food contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements that support the animal’s body during the diet. Sold in packs of 2 or 12 kg.

Pros:

effective treatment of diabetes and obesity;
contains no corn or wheat;
natural composition;
many vitamins and microelements.

Minuses:

rarely found on the open market - you need to order in advance;
Chicken meat in the composition can cause allergies.

Unfortunately, the most common problem in pets is obesity. Veterinarians prescribe Farmina Diabetic to their four-legged patients for weight loss or diabetes. But remember: we are talking about medicinal food, and the doctor, not the dog owner, should decide whether to take it.

Royal Canine Gastro Intestinal – for gastrointestinal diseases

4.5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

78%

buyers recommend this product

Another dietary food that is prescribed by veterinarians for indigestion and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of dogs of any breed. It is available in the form of wet canned food of 200 and 400 g.

It contains several types of meat: lean parts of pork, poultry, salmon, plant fiber, fish oil, minerals and many vitamins. Gastro Intestinal maintains the integrity of the intestinal mucosa and accelerates the restoration of its epithelium.

Pros:

suitable for all breeds;
effectively copes with gastrointestinal problems;
convenient release form;
easy to digest.

Minuses:

Expensive.

Royal Canine Gastro Intestinal has a number of indications and contraindications, so it can only be prescribed by the animal’s attending physician. It also determines the duration of the diet.

Orijen Cat, Canada – holistic

Orijen Cat is a premium freeze-dried food for cats, consisting entirely of natural ingredients, there are no preservatives in its composition, and its taste and natural value are at the highest level. The meat content in these feeds is at least 70%, and the remaining ingredients are herbs, fruits and vegetables. The optimal combination of all useful substances makes this food one of the best in the world.

Advantages:

- made exclusively from high quality natural products
— maximum permissible meat content
- balanced herbal vitamin formula
— presence of Omega-3 – acids of marine origin, beneficial for coat and skin
- antioxidant properties
- excellent taste
- prevalence in retail chains

Flaws:

- relatively high cost compared to other feeds of this level

Cost: from 320 to 12,000 rubles, depending on the weight of the packaging.

How to choose cat food

Studying reviews when choosing the best feed manufacturer, experts identified several characteristics that were most often mentioned by customers. They are the ones who act as leaders when purchasing a product. This is the class and type of food, the age of the cat, composition, and the special needs of the animal.

Feed class

Classes of cat food differ in the percentage of meat or fish components.

The product classification is as follows:

Economy The basis is by-products, cereals, soybeans. Low-calorie food. The percentage of meat components is up to 4%.
Premium It has a close to optimal ratio of macro- and microelements. Minimum vegetable protein.
Super premium. Balanced product. Contains only ingredients of natural origin - meat fillet, vegetables, eggs, rice.
Holistic. Completely natural composition, including substances necessary for full growth and development. The share of meat components accounts for more than 50%.

Type of feed

Depending on the consistency of the feed, they are divided into three groups. This:

Canned. It has a long shelf life and a large selection of flavors. Contains less carbohydrates and almost 70% water. Recommended for convalescent and aging pets.
Dry. Allows you to feed your cat on a flexible schedule. Prevents the formation of dental plaque. Sold in bags and boxes of various sizes. Provided the packaging is sealed, it can be stored for several months. Contains a large amount of sugar and only 10% water.
Semi-dry. Available in the form of multi-colored pieces of soft consistency. The smell is less pronounced compared to canned ones. Contains more sugars than all other foods.

Animal age

When choosing food, it is necessary to take into account the age of the pet. The recommendations are as follows:

For kittens, it is necessary to choose food whose formula takes into account the needs of a growing organism.
Inactive cats that are prone to gaining excess weight are given foods with a light composition.
Pregnant and lactating women need to buy food that takes into account the characteristics of their current condition.
Aging cats need senior food.

Compound

Before purchasing, study the composition of the product. The components are listed in descending order. The food may include meat - natural or dehydrated - by-products, and also have a mixed composition.

In holistic and premium foods, only natural meat or fish is allowed. A prerequisite is to indicate the percentage of the product on the packaging.

The first to be listed in the food composition is the base product – meat or fish. Natural meat can be replaced with dehydrated meat, i.e. devoid of liquid. Added to feed in ground form. The quality is not inferior to natural.

The composition may contain by-products. The specific type of the latter must be indicated. You should refuse to purchase if the composition does not contain specific ingredients.

Economy class food has the poorest composition. It does not contain pure meat, so the animal will need to be supplemented.

Special Needs

When choosing food, you need to take into account not only the period of your pet’s life, but also the individual characteristics of the body. Depending on this, food can be of the following varieties:

lightweight;
everyday;
medicinal;
for pregnant / lactating women;
for sterilized ones.

Frank´s Pro Gold (Franks Pro Gold), Holland - super-premium

Frank´s Pro Gold is a perfectly balanced premium cat food that does not contain grains, GMOs or soy additives. A distinctive feature of these feeds is reasonable price and excellent quality. A wide range of these products allows you to choose the optimal diet for your pets, regardless of their age, physical condition and breed. Among the rich variety of tastes there are: fresh meat of lamb, rabbit, chicken, turkey, fish.

Advantages:

- affordable price level and high quality
— availability of a line of special dietary foods for diseases of the liver and heart, digestive system, kidney diseases, and urinary system
- no gluten component
— availability of preventive feeds to strengthen teeth and bones
— special food for kittens and cats over 11 years old

Flaws:

— average level of quality among premium feeds

Cost: from 1110 to 3400 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Availability of cereals

Premium cat food will definitely contain grains. And this is an obvious drawback, since grains are an unnecessary element in a cat’s diet. First of all, because they (especially wheat and corn - and these are the ones that are usually present in premium and lower-class feeds) contain a lot of carbohydrates (up to 70%). And carbohydrates sharply increase blood sugar levels. The cat's body is not adapted to such sudden jumps in glucose levels, so foods high in carbohydrates can lead to the development of diabetes mellitus and even kidney and liver failure in the pet.

Read more about diabetes: All about diabetes in cats

Another reason why grains are not advisable is that cats often have an allergic reaction to corn or wheat gluten.

Read about food allergies: Food allergies in cats

But cereals are especially harmful if manufacturers use them as the main source of protein. Animal and plant proteins have different compositions of amino acids (basic nutrients used by the body), so cats that receive predominantly plant proteins inevitably face a deficiency of the nutrients they need. Fortunately, in premium foods the percentage of grains is not as significant as in cheaper foods, so the proteins are mainly of animal origin.

Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium

Arden Grange is a super-premium cat food that is little known in our country, but quite popular in Europe, and has proven itself to be very good. The key to the success of this food is the ideal combination of natural ingredients such as meat, vegetables, rice, probiotics, mineral and vitamin complexes. Only grain-free food can be considered better than Arden Grange, however, such food is much more expensive and is not always suitable for the animal. Otherwise, this is healthy and nutritious food for your pet.

Advantages:

- there are no attractants - substances with harmful chemical impurities that help the cat quickly become accustomed to a particular type of food (in fact, drugs)
- well-balanced composition of ingredients
— the highest quality components are used
- favorable combination of price and quality
- excellent taste
- recommended for most cats

Flaws:

- the presence of cellulose - a substance that sometimes acts as a laxative and in rare cases causes allergies

Cost: from 412 to 5500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Wet food rating

Table to jump to a specific food review at the end of the article.

Feed class	Name and photo of packaging	Price for 1 piece/gram
Holistics	AATU ↓	116 RUR / 85 g To the store →
	Go! ↓	139 RUR / 100 g To the store →
	Almo Nature Legend ↓	91 RUR / 55 g Go to store →
	Berkley ↓	115 RUR / 100 g To the store →
	Additional diet Grandorf ↓	150 rub / 70 g To the store →
	Applaws Supplemental Diet	115 rub / 70 g To the store →
Super premium	Grandin ↓	86 RUR / 85 g Go to store →
	Schesir ↓	150 rub / 100 g To the store →
	Bozita ↓	330 rub / 370 g To the store →
	1st Choice ↓	167 RUR / 85 g Go to store →
	Leonardo ↓	164 RUR / 200 g To the store →
	Animonda ↓	103 RUR / 100 g To the store →
Premium	Royal Canin ↓	55 RUR / 85 g Go to store →
	Happy Cat ↓	67 RUR / 100 g To the store →
	Hill's ↓	75 RUR / 85 g To the store →
	Our Brand ↓	53 RUR / 100 g To the store →

NERO GOLD (Nero Gold), Holland - super-premium

NERO GOLD is a complex of high-quality dry and wet super-premium food for cats, which has a wide range of flavors: fish, turkey, chicken, lamb, cocktail meat and even venison. The NERO GOLD range of food is designed for both regular adult cats and nursing cats, kittens and elderly animals. It may contain rice, barley kernels, sweet potatoes, beet pulp, brewer's yeast, and other components rich in natural vitamins and beneficial for your pet.

Advantages:

- hypoallergenic
- only natural meat is used
— balanced vitamin formula, the presence of all useful minerals
- affordable price compared to other foods of the same class

Flaws:

— the packaging does not indicate the percentage of meat
- hard to find in stores (available online)

Cost: from 91 to 3500 rubles, depending on the type and weight of the package.

Rating of premium and super-premium food classes

Go cat food: dry natural holistic composition

Veterinarians and pet food manufacturers compile a professional rating of the best cat foods. It, of course, includes elite premium cat food. The list is constantly updated and expanded.

The top 10 best brands today looks something like this:

1st Choice;
airi;
Arden Grange;
Bozita;
Brit Care;
Brooksfield;
Dr Clauder's;
Dukes Farm;
Fitmin For Life;
Guabi Natural.

The super-premium class includes brands such as Acana, Almo Nature, Golden Eagle (Eagle Pack), Now Natural Holistic, Orijen Cat, Frank's Pro Gold, Eukanuba, GRANDORF Natural & Healthy, Go Natural holistic, Hills, Happy Cat, N&D Natural and Delicious, Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin.

A brief overview of super-premium foods with their comparative characteristics will help cat owners choose the best diet for their furry pet.

The cat should have several bowls of dry and wet food and a cup of water

Acana

Canadian premium Acana food contains 75% meat or fish. The composition includes kidneys, heart, liver, vegetables. The level of artificial components has been reduced to zero. The assortment includes three types, depending on the inclusion of meat or fish:

Wild Prarie - chicken, turkey;
Grasslands - lamb, duck, turkey;
Pacifica - perch, herring, flounder, hake and sardine.

Acana does not contain grains, potatoes or other plant protein sources.

Acana

Brit Care

Excellent Czech-made food Brit Care and Brit Premium for cats contain about 40% meat. It is supplemented with rice, corn, beets, and brewer's yeast. These components are rich in B vitamins, fiber, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Vitamin E serves as a preservative. Brit Premium cat food is cheaper than many other super-foods. The lines include food for cats of different ages, as well as for active or lazy cats, for animals prone to obesity, for sterilized ones. There are dry and wet foods, and they are all hypoallergenic.

Brit Care

Almo Nature (Almo Nature), Italy - super premium

Italian holistic Almo Nature contains about 14% meat and offal. In addition to these ingredients, the composition includes cereals, rice, and an extensive vitamin and mineral supplement.

However, the composition is not indicated in too much detail on the packaging. The brand is quite common in pet stores, so it is easy to find.

Almo Nature

Golden Eagle or Eagle Pack (Eagle Pack), USA - holistic

American holistic Golden Eagle or Eagle Pack includes three lines:

for kittens;
for adults;
for cats prone to allergies and digestive disorders.

There is little meat here, so the vegetable protein content is high. The composition includes meat flour, rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, dried herbs and even spices.

For reference! The advantage of Golden Eagle is its high fiber content, but the disadvantage is its low meat content.

Golden Eagle or Eagle Pack

1st Choice Indoor (Fest Choice), Canada - super premium

The Canadian brand 1st Choice is famous for its quality and excellent taste. Meat and offal occupy a significant proportion of the composition. It also includes cereals, grains, and vegetables. Vitamin E plays the role of a preservative.

1st Choice food is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, essential for cats. It can be found on the shelves of pet stores.

1st Choice Indoor

Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium

Another Canadian holistic product, Now Natural Holistic, consists of 100% meat, fish, vegetables, berries, and fruits. It contains no grains, cereals, or offal at all. The level of fats, proteins, carbohydrates is carefully balanced.

Now Natural Holistic

Orijen Cat, Canada - holistic

First-class holistic Orijen Cat consists of one third of whole pieces of meat, fish, and contains a lot of protein. In addition, it contains fruits and vegetables, so the food is rich in all vitamins and minerals.

Orijen Cat

Frank's Pro Gold (Franks Pro Gold), Holland - super-premium

Frank's Pro Gold is a complete meal with a high meat content. The composition also includes cereals and by-products.

There are food lines for small, adult and older cats. There is a selection of food with different meat and fish flavours.

Frank's Pro Gold

Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium

British Arden Grange can confidently be classified not only as a super-premium class, but also as a holistic one. It is made from natural meat or fish, supplemented with fruits and vegetables. This is a complete meal for your beloved pet.

Arden Grange

Eukanuba (Eukanuba), Canada - premium

Eukanuba produces dry food and canned food. Due to the high meat content, cats are easily satisfied and receive vital energy directly from their diet.

Eukanuba

GRANDORF Natural & Healthy

GRANDORF Natural & Healthy consists of almost 70% meat. It contains no allergens, so cats tolerate this food well and eat it with pleasure.

GRANDORF Natural & Healthy

Go Natural holistic

Go Natural holistic dry and wet food is made from whole pieces of natural meat, fish, and vegetables. Nutrition will provide cats with energy and improve their health.

Go Natural holistic

Hills (Hills), USA, Netherlands - premium

Hills is a famous brand that has proven itself well. There are dry, wet food and canned food. The composition includes natural meat enriched with vitamins and minerals.

This food is recommended by many veterinarians.

Hills

Happy Cat

Happy Cat offers a wide selection of different flavors. The spiders contain pieces of real meat. Thanks to variety, your cat's diet becomes complete and nutritious.

Happy Cat

Bozita (Bozita), Sweden - premium

Bozita premium Swedish food consists of meat, fish, and fish oil. It is rich in B vitamins, calcium, potassium, fiber, and fatty acids.

For reference! The company produces not only canned food, wet and dry food, but also liquid nutritional drinks that cats really like.

Bozita

N&D Natural and Delicious

N&D Natural and Delicious is made exclusively from natural ingredients: meat, fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables (carrots, pomegranates, beets). In the composition you can see greens and medicinal herbs.

N&D Natural and Delicious

Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium

A wide range of food products includes canned food, dry and liquid food. Many medicinal foods have been developed for various severe chronic diseases of cats.

Proplan is very popular among Russian cat owners. It contains natural meat, vegetables, and grains. Kitten food includes colostrum, which is good for babies.

Additional Information! Any therapeutic food belongs to the super-premium class, but it cannot be given to healthy cats.

Purina Pro Plan

Royal Canin (Royal Canin), France - premium

Royal Canin is very popular in Russia. Its product lines are diverse and include food for cats of all ages, for pets with different hair types, etc. An important place is occupied by therapeutic diets for sick and weakened animals.

Many owners believe that Royal Canin is the best food for kittens. This is the most common and relatively inexpensive food among the super-premium class.

Royal Canin

Eukanuba (Eukanuba), Canada - premium

Eukanuba is a premium dry food for cats, divided into two large groups: for daily feeding and medicinal (veterinary).

The presence of all the minerals and vitamins the animal needs, as well as their perfect balance, is a guarantee that your pet will be healthy and happy. The medicinal line of these foods implies the presence of special ingredients that are indicated for specific diseases.

Advantages:

— high quality of used components
- optimal granule size
- high energy value allows the cat to eat a relatively small amount, which helps save
- has a positive effect on the coat, which is important for animals participating in exhibitions

Flaws:

- relatively high cost
— low content of natural meat in food for adult cats (only 20%)
- presence of vegetable fats

Cost: from 410 to 5700 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Premium class

Often the difference between economy and premium class food is almost invisible, only the volume of meat has been increased (most often it varies from 10% to 20%). Due to this, the content of cereals in premium is reduced and animal protein is increased, but only slightly.

The basis of premium feed is still cereal crops, such as wheat, rice, corn. Meat in premium feeds usually still has unclear quality.

“Fresh boneless chicken meat” and “chicken” are not identical to each other. Just “chicken” can include skin, bones, heads and necks, and all the offal.

When choosing wet food for a cat of this class, it is recommended to carefully read the labels, because they also contain dyes, thickeners and preservatives. Premium feed should contain vitamins and taurine.

16th place. Our Brand (NM). Food from domestic producers.

	Our Brand
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Meat and vegetable platter
	Basic taste	Chicken and beef
	Options	1 pc, 24 pcs
	Go to the store

Ingredients: meat and animal products (chicken 10%, beef 4% and liver 4%), plant components (vegetable protein extract and natural fiber), vegetables (carrots 4%), mineral supplements, probiotic (whey protein), thickeners and vitamins (taurine).

Advantages:

Affordable price.
The content of meat products is slightly higher than in other economy feeds.
The food contains taurine.
There are probiotics that will reduce the risk of digestive disorders.
Wide range of tastes.

Flaws:

The food as a whole has an opaque composition.
The first ingredient in the composition consists of meat and meat products combined together. This means that the basis of such food may not be high-quality sirloin, but skin, beaks, meat trimmings and other animal derivatives.
It is unclear whether the food contains corn, wheat or other grains.
Partial list of mineral and vitamin supplements.

15th place. Hill's is a food produced by Hill's Pet Nutrition. The medicinal food of this brand, in contrast to the daily nutrition series, belongs to the super premium category.

	Hill's
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Turkey
	Options	1 piece, 12 piece
	Go to the store

Ingredients: meat and animal derivatives, plant derivatives, vegetables, various sugars, egg and its derivatives, cereals, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, oils and fats.

pros:

Extensive assortment: canned food and pouches.
Hills products are available in many pet stores.
Reasonable price.
Medical series of higher quality.
Meat components come first in the composition.

Minuses:

Opaque composition of the feed.
Large percentage of plant proteins.
Pouches and canned food are inferior in quality to dry food from the same manufacturer.
The manufacturer added sugar to the food to enhance the taste and give the food a rich color.

14th place. Happy Cat is a fairly well-known German-made food . Sometimes food is classified as super-premium.

	Happy Cat
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Meat and vegetable platter
	Basic taste	Veal and lamb
	Options	1 pc, 22 pcs
	Go to the store

Ingredients: Meat and meat products (lamb – 4.0%, veal – 4.0%), vegetables (green beans – 4.0%), minerals, inulin (0.1%). Vitamins: D3, E, biotin. Microelements: copper, manganese, zinc. Antioxidants: taurine.

Advantages:

Rich in minerals and vitamins.
Wide range of flavors: lamb, duck, sea fish, beef, venison.
Affordable price.

Minuses:

Insufficient percentage of meat – only 8%.
Unpopular brand.

13th place. Royal Canin is a French-made food that began its history in 1967. Five to six years ago it was especially popular among cat owners in Russia.

	Royal Canin
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Meat
	Options	1 piece, 12 piece, 24 piece
	Go to the store

Ingredients: meat and meat by-products, cereals, vegetable by-products, vegetable protein extracts, minerals, sources of carbohydrates. Additives: vitamin D3, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, zinc.

Advantages:

Meat and meat by-products are in first place in the composition.
Balanced veterinary line.
Financial inclusion.
Available in almost any store.
There are vitamins and microelements.

Flaws:

There are no percentages for any product.
Everyday food from this brand is of lower quality.
Most of the feed sold is now of Russian origin, which has led to a deterioration in quality.
The composition does not contain taurine.

Hills (Hills), USA, Netherlands - premium

Hills is a high-quality premium daily and medicinal food for cats, which has proven itself in many countries as a healthy and wholesome food for pets. It is important to note that regular Hills food is significantly inferior in quality to medicinal food, and therefore, after one or two weeks of feeding the animal with daily food, you should be tested and find out how well this food is absorbed by its body. But in general, the food meets all the quality requirements and the cats really like it.

Advantages:

- relatively low cost
- correct balance of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium
- detailed indication of all ingredients on the packaging
— a wide range of medicinal feeds

Flaws:

- increased content of plant proteins
- excessive concentration of carbohydrates
- may cause allergies
- sometimes enhances the smell of excrement

Cost: from 250 to 6000 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

What does feed class mean?

There is a concept of “class” of food - this indicates how healthy the composition of a particular food is, natural, enriched with vitamins and minerals, in other words, how much it corresponds to the ideal diet for a cat (as an example, you can take the diet of the wild ancestors of domestic cats in natural conditions). Usually there are 4 classes:

— economy — premium — superpremium — holistic

Sometimes another class is distinguished - medium, which occupies an intermediate place between economy and premium. It must be said that the classes themselves and their boundaries are quite arbitrary (this is partly why there are different numbers of classes). Manufacturers themselves do not always position their products as belonging to a specific class (although such cases also occur, especially when it comes to the super-premium class and holistic products); more often, the division into classes reflects the opinion of veterinarians, felinologists, and various experts. Often, different experts classify the same food into different “neighboring” classes (for example, some consider it premium, while others consider it superpremium). It also happens that a particular brand has many different lines, not always of equal quality, which is also reflected in the division into classes. Finally, even within the same class you can find food of higher and lower quality (according to the opinion of most experts). However, while such boundaries are arbitrary, the class of food can give potential buyers a general idea of the quality of the product.

Bozita (Bozita), Sweden - premium

Bozita is premium wet (pouch) and dry food for cats, which is ideal for daily feeding of the animal, supplies its body with the necessary energy, and also contains a maximum of vitamins and minerals for good health. You should know that Bozita food is recommended exclusively for healthy cats and is contraindicated for animals with chronic diseases.

Advantages:

— all components are subject to state control, which guarantees the absence of harmful substances
— in addition to fresh meat and fish, there is taurine, proteins, and natural minerals
- no dyes
- excellent taste and pleasant smell
- wide range of products
- affordable price

Flaws:

– the presence of corn flour, which can sometimes cause diarrhea
- insufficient number of preventive supplements
- lack of medicinal feed

Cost: from 113 to 6100 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Economy class

Economy class food is not included in our rating!

The greatest demand is for food of this particular class, and all thanks to their availability and hyperactive advertising. Such foods contain excessive amounts of grains, cellulose, bone meal, they also contain too much preservatives and flavorings, and the meat content does not exceed 5%. The food also contains a considerable amount of thickeners and dyes that are not allowed to be contained in food products (which cat food is not).

Attention! In Russia, supervisory authorities do not exercise strict control over economy-class food producers, which gives a free hand to some unscrupulous producers.

1. Whiskas . The most popular wet food is Whiskas, which created a sensation in the early 2000s with its appearance. At the beginning of its existence, Whiskas food was sold out at lightning speed - the pets had an excellent appetite, and the price was quite suitable for the owners. Only after a while, with the help of veterinarians, did the breeders learn the real truth about the composition of the feed and the negative consequences of its use.

	Whiskas
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 pc, 24 pcs
	Go to the store

Ingredients: meat and offal (including chicken at least 4%), cereals, taurine, vitamins, minerals.

Advantages:

Prevalence.
Product recognition, which is successfully supported by advertising.
Affordable price.
High nutritional value.

Flaws:

The origin of the components is questionable.
Almost complete absence of meat.
High wheat content (allergen).

2. Wellkiss. Economy class food

	Wellkiss
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Cold cuts
	Basic taste	Chicken
	Options	1 PC
	Go to the store

Ingredients: meat and meat by-products 37% (chicken 4%), vegetable protein extract, minerals, sugar.

Advantages:

The smell and taste are attractive to cats due to the addition of sugar.
The presence of vital taurine, as well as zinc, vitamins B, E and D.

Minuses:

Insufficient content of natural meat.
Unspecified quality of meat and its origin: 4% is chicken, but what then is in the remaining 33%?
High content of vegetable protein.
Presence of flavoring additives and preservatives.

3. PRO PLAN is the most common food produced by PURINA. Presented in sufficient variety, the brand has a line for kittens, active adult pets, sterilized individuals and for cats with health problems. It has a wide range of flavors - turkey, liver, salmon, chicken and duck. Previously, this food was classified in the premium segment, but in terms of composition it is objectively an economy class food.

	Pro Plan
	Type	Pauchi
	Type of taste	Fish platter
	Basic taste	Meat
	Options	1 pc, 24 pcs
	Go to the store

Ingredients: Meat and meat products, vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish products (including ocean fish 4%), plant products, minerals, vegetable oils and animal fats, various sugars, cellulose, dyes, vitamins.

Positive sides:

Content of vitamins and minerals.
Availability of a treatment line.
A varied assortment (canned food, pouches, pates).
The amino acids in the composition most likely mean taurine.

Negative sides:

Increased content of grain crops.
Cellulose included. An absolutely useless additive that allows you to increase the volume of the product.
Thickeners, dyes and sugars in the composition.
Allergen content.

Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium

Purina Pro Plan is a line of premium wet and dry food for cats, in the development of which veterinarians and nutritionists take an active part. In all Purina products, beneficial microelements and vitamins are optimally concentrated, and there is also a balance of natural food components, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the animal’s immune and digestive systems. Your pets' coat and skin will always shine with health. The variety of flavors of Purina food will not leave your cat indifferent.

Advantages:

— high-quality raw components
– reduces the formation of tartar by 40%
— the presence of special additives for the prevention of genitourinary diseases
- a wide range of
- optimal balance of minerals and vitamins
— availability of medicinal feed

Flaws:

– the content of vegetable fats is exceeded
- Strong smell

Cost: from 260 to 4750 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

For a more detailed review of Purina Proplan food with reviews from owners and veterinarians, read our article.

The best food for ornamental rodents and rabbits

The basis of rodent nutrition is grain crops. And fruit and vegetable supplements are responsible for supplying the animal’s body with vitamins and minerals.

Vitakraft Party Rollis – fortified food for rodents

4.8

★★★★★

editorial assessment

87%

buyers recommend this product

This mixture is suitable for feeding mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other rodents. The food is made in the form of granulated rings and is positioned as a fortifying additive to the main diet.

The product is based on cereals, vegetables, minerals and a number of substances of plant origin. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not provide more accurate information about the ingredients.

However, it is known that Party Rollis contains vitamins A, C, E and D3. And the rings themselves consist of 10% fiber for the proper functioning of the digestive system.

Pros:

composition rich in vitamins;
pleasant taste for pets;
makes rodent fur shiny;
affordable price;
convenient cardboard packaging.

Minuses:

incomplete information about the composition.

Party Rollis is an additional food that has a positive effect on the appearance and digestion of the rodent. Pet owners note its economical consumption and bright appearance that attracts the attention of their pets.

Beaphar XtraVital Rabbit – mixture for decorative rabbits

4.6

★★★★★

editorial assessment

85%

buyers recommend this product

Premium grain mixture can become the basis of the diet of adult decorative rabbits. It contains vegetables and grains, and the fat content does not exceed 3.5%.

This is enough to restore shine to the coat and healthy skin, but not to provoke excessive weight gain in inactive rodents. Coarse fiber (11%) improves the digestion process, and specially shaped granules cleanse teeth of plaque.

Pros:

convenient packaging with a zip lock;
caring for your rabbit's teeth;
balanced composition;
available at most pet stores;
convenient packaging of 1 and 2.5 kg.

Minuses:

price.

A balanced complex for daily feeding of rabbits will not require the introduction of additional vitamin complexes.

Native food “Grain stick” is the best treat for small rodents

4.5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

82%

buyers recommend this product

The Russian grain stick is suitable for supplementary feeding of small rodents. The box contains two such sticks of 45 grams each - each is packed in its own package with a gaseous environment to extend shelf life.

The stick is based on red and yellow millet, peanuts, barley, sunflower seeds, oats, wheat and corn. Depending on the type of treat chosen, the composition can be supplemented with various vegetables, fruits, herbs or a vitamin complex.

Pros:

low price;
several types of sticks with different additives to choose from;
high-quality individual packaging;
rich natural composition.

Minuses:

Inside there is an inedible plastic base.

When adding Native Food sticks to the diet, you should not leave the rodent unattended, since in the middle there is a plastic element that must be taken away from the pet as soon as it gnaws on the treats.