Canadian cat food: features and manufacturers rating

Very much depends on the nutrition of your cat. First of all, her health, how much food will be balanced and to what extent your pet will be suitable. Of course, the appearance of the cat also depends on the food it consumes. Properly selected feed will make your furry friend's hair soft and does not allow you to fall out. Very often, food also affects the behavior of the animal. In this article we will look at Canadian cat food.

The company began producing food from the 1990s and immediately fell in love with many cat owners. PLB International has been working in this market for over 50 years. The manufacturer carefully ensures that quality products come to the store shelves. The product passes a 2-step test.

All varieties of food from the super-premium class, produced by PLB International, have a similar composition. That is why the transition from one food to another cats do not encounter any difficulties. The main components of the feed are.

• Fresh chicken is more than 15%, and different parts of the chicken are involved, because of this, the pieces from different batches may differ.
• Chicken flour is about 17%. Receive it by grinding meat on specialized devices.
• Chicken fat that nourishes the body with pet vitamin E.
• Pea protein can often be seen in the composition of the feed. It is added to increase the percentage of protein. Despite the fact that the additive does not harm the health in any way, it will not bring much benefit either.
• Beet pulp promotes better digestion and protection of intestinal microflora.
• Barley and oats, which are previously subjected to grinding to a powder, improve the taste of cat food.
• Flax seed is a very useful ingredient that contains a huge amount of vitamins and nutrients.
• Rice and brown rice accelerate metabolism, so it is added in small quantities.
• Dried chicken eggs containing vitamin B and animal protein.
• Dried tomatoes contain a large amount of fiber, so necessary for pets.
• Chicken liver is added for flavor, as this smell attracts the attention of cats.
• Salmon fat, a component that has a beneficial effect on the brain and the entire nervous system.
• Yeast helps to activate the protective functions of the body, as well as saturate the body with prebiotics.
• Dried herbs are needed again for flavor.
• Potassium chloride is an emulsifier that gives the stern the desired consistency and is completely harmless to pets.

Additives:

• Vitamin E;
• Vitamin D3;
• Vitamin A;
• Iron;
• Zinc;
• Manganese.

Advantages of brand products:

• large selection of products;
• availability of feed for all ages;
• balanced composition.

Minuses:

• the use of harmful additives E222;
• inaccuracies in the description;
• the similarity of many raw foods.

The rating from the premium class section is headed by the Acana brand. The composition includes products of the highest quality and freshness. Dry foods are full of vitamins: Omega 3, B12 and various essential acids. In the feed, all the ingredients are balanced and help the cat to maintain an active lifestyle and feel great. Acana is divided into: Acana Grasslands, Acana Pacifica and Acana Wild Prieri.

Main cast:

• various types of meat: lamb, turkey, chicken, salmon, herring, duck and many more;
• Representative legumes: beans, lentils and peas;
• the freshest vegetables: pumpkin, tomatoes, cabbage and spinach, etc .;
• greens, spices, and fruits in large quantities.

The percentage of feed:

• protein - 37%;
• fat - 20%;
• ash - 8.5%;
• fiber - 3%;
• fatty acids - 2.5%;
• calcium - 1.8%;
• phosphorus - 1.4%.

Advantages of feed brand:

• numerous natural products in the composition;
• the absence of harmful trace elements;
• minimum sugar content and calories.

Cons - no specialized feed for treatment.

Products of Pronature, located in Canada, can be called one of the best animals in the world. The food belongs to the super premium class and is divided into 2 types: Original and Holistic. We will look at the second view. The word Holistic in the name of the food says that the composition includes top quality products that can even be used by people. In Canada, foodstuffs are very strict, therefore such feeds are subject to more thorough inspection. Not all manufacturers can afford to produce this series, but only the best. Composition Holistic Series:

• fresh meat more than 50%;
• fish flour;
• chicken fat;
• cereals: oats, flax, rice and barley;
• vegetables: potatoes, carrots, broccoli, spinach, cabbage and others;
• fruit, such as orange;
• herbs: chamomile, aloe vera, chicory anise;
• egg powder;
• seafood: algae, crushed shells of crabs and shrimp, sometimes mussels;
• spices;
• spice;
• natural flavors.

Many owners are attracted to exotic tastes of feed, such as: chicken with sweet potatoes, feed with Atlantic salmon and rice, or turkey with cranberries.

Advantages:

• includes high-quality ingredients;
• cereals that are poorly digested are not used;
• large amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• inaccuracies in the description.

Now Natural Holistic is a widely distributed feed by Canadian manufacturer Petcurean Pet Nutrition, formed in 1999, it also belongs to the premium class. According to the popular American magazine, this feed is in the top 10 around the world.

The percentage of ingredients:

• proteins - 31%;
• fats - 18%;
• humidity - 10%;
• ash - 6.5%;
• fiber - 2.5%;
• phosphorus - 0.6%.

Composition:

• turkey fillet, salmon fillet or duck fillet;
• cereals;
• vegetables, from potatoes to pumpkins;
• spices and dried herbs;
• legumes;
• natural flavors;
• seaweed.

Pros:

• lack of low-quality products;
• balanced composition;
• great taste;
• no preservative BHT.

The disadvantage is that the brand has no wet food.

Premium class food with excellent taste. Balanced and composed entirely of natural ingredients. The percentage of meat is at least 70%. The production was launched in 1985 and still works. The main motto of the company is "Eat well - live long."

Very often in the composition can be read very unusual components.

Percentage composition:

• proteins - 40%;
• fats - 20%;
• humidity - 10%;
• ash - 8%;
• fiber - 3%;
• calcium - 1.5%;
• phosphorus - 1.5%.

Pros:

• high quality natural ingredients;
• high percentage of meat;
• great taste;
• balance of composition.

The disadvantage is the high price.

For a review of Acana dry cat food, see below.