Every owner wants to buy only good, natural products for his pet. But sometimes self-cooking takes a lot of time. Therefore, ready-made feeds are becoming more and more popular. On the market by various manufacturers presented both dry and wet food, which is available in individual bags, canned food and packaging.
The most popular products among consumers are super premium premium cat food.
Features
The main difference between wet and dry food is the presence of natural ingredients. The fact is that in wet food using natural pieces of pressed soft meat. This is done to make it easier for the pet to live.
The consistency of the product can be divided into a thicker and more liquid. But basically it is a kind of jelly-like mass. Wet food is better absorbed by the digestive system of the animal.
There are several major disadvantages that often repel buyers.
- Price category. Wet food is much more expensive than dry.
- Short shelf life after opening.
- Your pet will still have tartar, because dry food will brush your cat's teeth.
Positive sides
Before you consider the most popular brands of wet food, you should find out why this particular product is better and what its positive aspects are.
One of the biggest advantages is the high moisture content in the product. The cat simply will not need to drink immediately after eating.
In the market, manufacturers presented a huge range of flavors: turkey, rabbit, chicken, pig, beef, and even fish. This not only has a positive effect on the diet of the pet, but also helps to diversify the usual food, because you can always buy some new taste.
The division into portions is sure to please cat owners. One pack is one meal. It is very convenient, unlike dry fodder, which is sold in large packs of several kilograms.
Liquid food is as close as possible to the natural food that cats would eat if they were prepared by the owner himself.
List of required components
Any good wet cat food should have a simple and clear composition, be free of impurities and various chemical additives. In the composition should not be a common word "offal". Any by-product must be decrypted. Some manufacturers sin by labeling the generic name meat and offal.
This inscription can conceal underwater stones: a producer can use a much smaller percentage of meat than offal. For example, it can be only 10–15% of meat fillet, and everything else is cartilage, skin or fat.
In addition to meat or fish, bran or vegetable fibers are part of a good product. This may be rice, wheat, oats or other cereals. The total amount of additives should not exceed 20 percent of the total product.
Pay attention to the listing of nutrients and mineral elements. Wet food should be rich in protein (in the composition should be 20-30% protein), vitamins, taurine and useful microelements (copper, iron, manganese, selenium, potassium).
Rating of the best manufacturers
In order to choose a quality product, you first need to familiarize yourself with the list of all companies and brands that sell wet cat food.This is necessary in order to be sure that this particular product is suitable for your pet. It is also important to know about the various restrictions when buying a product: take into account the age of the animal, lifestyle, allergies to one or another component.
Pro plan
Cat food from the company Purina quite famous among consumers. The food is individually packaged per serving. According to the manufacturer, the feed is balanced and does not require any additives.
The main point is that Pro Plan feed contains large amounts of protein - this is its distinguishing feature.
The composition is quite simple: meat, soy flour, minerals, corn, sugar and vegetables.
On the positive side, a small amount of fat in one pack can be attributed, up to about 16%. Prebiotics are also added to the feed.
The pieces of meat, though pressed, do not fall apart, the jelly is thick, and the amount of liquid is 70%.
The product is widely distributed, so there is no difficulty in buying, because of this it is popular. The price for a package weighing 85 grams is approximately 200 rubles.
Hill's
Hill's Pet Nutrition was founded in 1939 and has extensive experience in the development of cat food. Their main goal is to create special feeds for animals that have any problems with digestion.
They have three lines:
- Science Plan - for cats who have no diseases;
- Nature's Best - to improve immunity;
- Prescription Diet - Diet line with an emphasis on therapeutic ingredients.
Animonda
German brand, which entrenched in the market about 20 years ago.
Cat food is presented mainly in canned food and has a huge range. Main components: meat, milk, cereals, minerals.
On the market, both batch cans are rearranged and packs in two batches. Due to the hypoallergenic composition and the lack of dyes in the composition is very popular with buyers.
Due to the fact that in one serving a lot of animal protein, very attractive for those cats that drink little.
Of the minuses - this is a rarity in stores and high price.
Top Feed List
In addition to the above companies engaged in the production of cat food, there are other manufacturers. But they are distinguished by high cost per product.
- "Leonardo". Natural composition, lack of GMOs.
- Almo Nature. Natural meat, fish, has no by-products in the composition.
- Perteet nature. Does not contain artificial additives. Variety of tastes. Full pieces of meat or fish.
- Bozita. Balanced diet, a variety of tastes.
About why we need wet food, see below.
