Features and rating of super-premium feed for kittens

When a new four-legged friend appears in the house, he immediately falls in love with all the tenants of the apartment, from the smallest to the adults. And everyone wants the kitten to be playful, fun and healthy, so a lot of time and money is spent on organizing his leisure time. However, the most important aspect in the good development of a pet is proper and healthy food, which is completely dependent on the owners.

Already from the name it becomes clear that the products of super-premium class is the best in the line of ready-made feeds for kittens. Consider its features.

• Such feeds contain the necessary amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, which are so necessary for the growing body. Carefully read the composition - there must be indicated meat or fish. Be careful: if the label says “meat products”, it means that low-quality meat or its substitute was used.
• Unlike premium feed, they do not contain preservatives that can adversely affect the health of the pet.
• On the packaging of such feed is always indicated the full composition, and all the ingredients are listed in a clear weight or as a percentage. If the meat or fish in the feed is less than 7 percent, then this means that bone meal was used, and this may adversely affect the health of the cat.
• The price is higher than that of other classes of food, also because super-premium food uses the same ingredients that people eat.

There are several types of classification.

Here feed is distinguished:

• for adult cats;
• for kittens.

What is the difference between food for older cats from food for small kittens? The fact is that the composition of feed for mature cats differs in a set of vitamins and minerals: there is a completely different amount of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, the feed has a different processing technology. Also, the difference is that adult food does not meet the biological needs of the kitten, which means that it can harm the baby. The need of a growing organism for energy is much greater, therefore the food for little furry friends is more nutritious. The size of the granules of food for kittens is several times smaller, and they are softer.

Dry food or they are also called "drying". The structure includes all the necessary components needed by the growing body. Many owners give preference to this food, because it does not deteriorate and, leaving for work, pour it into a bowl and not worry that in a day the kitten will not eat anything. Also, when eating, the area around the plate is not contaminated, and the animal itself remains clean.

At first it is worth to soften the food in warm water, but not only in milk - this can cause a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.

When feeding a kitten it is necessary to follow certain rules.

• There should always be enough water in the bowl so that the pet can wash down the food if desired.
• Do not mix "drying" and "naturalka".If you decide to feed your pet with natural food, whether it is porridge or fish, in no case do not mix it all in one plate! This can lead to the fact that when eating a four-legged pet does not notice the pellet, does not survive and chokes. Therefore it is better to use different bowls for different types of feed.
• Make sure the baby does not overeat. The kitten can not control the process of saturation, so it is the responsibility of the owner - to calculate the weight of the animal and pour food in portions.
• Food should be introduced into the diet gradually. It is impossible to give a full portion to a small kitten on the move - it can badly affect his stomach.

Wet food - intermediate view. It consists of pieces of meat or fish, filled with jelly or liquid sauce. Such food is like even the most picky kittens. But this type of food also has its own specific feeding rules.

• To enter into a diet costs not earlier than in one and a half month.
• Most often, such food is packed in a can or in a pouch, where the weight is calculated for 1 portion, which makes it very convenient to use. But if for some reason your kitten does not eat up the entire batch at once, then it is necessary to pour the required amount and put the rest in the refrigerator. This is a product that quickly deteriorates, so you need to monitor the cat's bowl and, if possible, wash it immediately after a meal. In this regard, wet food is less in demand, because it can not be poured into the trough and leave for a long time.
• A positive feature of this feed can be considered the fact that its moisture content is one third of the whole mass of feed. This type of food is perfect for those kittens who drink little.

Canned food. The advantage of this feed is a long shelf life without a refrigerator, but only as long as it is hermetically packed in a can. After opening, the shelf life in the refrigerator is not more than two days. And it is best to pour canned food in a glass jar or plastic container. It is better to feed the kitten in small portions so that the feed does not spoil in the open air.

The market now has a very large selection of super-premium feeds from different manufacturers - how can you tell which of them makes the most useful and high-quality food for small four-legged friends?

Especially for you, we have created a rating of manufacturers of premium and super-premium class of different types and described the advantages of each of them.

We chose manufacturers according to the following criteria:

• quality of food, availability of all necessary ingredients for proper and healthy development of a kitten;
• what is included in the assortment of this company, whether they have in stock feeds for dietetic food, the availability of therapeutic food series;
• the price of products was taken into account in the ratio "price - quality";
• analyzed customer reviews and their opinions about the product.

Dry food.

• Pro Balance. The advantages of this feed are that it is domestically produced and the price for it is lower than for an imported product. The manufacturer includes the required amount of protein, the source of which is veal, as well as a complex of herbal herbs for kitten immunity.
• Royal Canin. The brand has a wide range of sales. There are both dry and wet food, as well as medicinal and dietary. Products are designed for different age. The advantage is that the plant was opened in Russia (in general, the French brand), but the quality did not suffer at all, but the price became affordable.
• Hills The production specializes in the production of two types of “drying”: the first is for feeding healthy kittens, the second is the medical line.

Wet food.

• Animonda Rafine Soupe Kitten. The composition has all the necessary substances for the development of a kitten. Adequate amounts of BJU and vitamins. Enter into the diet can be from two months of age. As part of a lot of meat component - a turkey cocktail or from the meat of different birds. From cereals used rice, rolled oats and barley.
• Probalance Kitten 1st Diet. Protein is taken from high-quality meat - veal.The structure includes an extensive complex of phytocomponents that help improve the kitten's immunity.
• Royal Canin Kitten Instinctive. Its advantage over other feeds - the price is lower than its counterparts. There is a choice of food in jelly or in sauce. There are specialized rulers for the Persian, British Shorthair and Maine Coon breeds.

Canned food.

• Royal Canin Babycat Instinctive. Calculated on the age of kittens from one to four months. Texture - sauce, which is ideal for the first kittens lure, thanks to its delicate texture.
• Hills Science Plan Kitten. Contains a large percentage of protein, meat, cereals and vegetables with a high content of fiber.
• Pro Plan Junior. For kittens from one month to one year. Great for sensitive digestive system.

Manufacturers of super premium feed almost always specialize in the production of all three types of food for kittens (dry, wet, canned). Here is the rating of the producers who, together with you, set a goal to help the kitten grow healthy.

• 1st choice. Excellent mix for starting dry food. The composition includes 30% protein, which is taken from fresh chicken meat. Of the cereals, rice and oats are a part of the feed. And, of course, its composition contains all the necessary phytocomponents, vitamins and minerals that contribute to the proper development of the kitten and strengthen its health.
• Brit Care. This feed in the line for kittens is perfect for pregnant women and nursing moms-cats. The volume of protein is at least 37%.
• Innova EVO. Feed, which is considered one of the best feeds in the world. The country of origin is the USA. The composition contains only natural ingredients that can be eaten even by humans. The disadvantages include the price, which is higher than that of similar products by about 40%.
• Acana. The advantage of this feed is that it contains at least 3 sources of protein - fish, meat, eggs. The composition contains the amino acids PGE and DHA, vitamin B12 and medicinal herbs. Food with almost no carbohydrates.
• Almo Nature. A huge plus of the product is that 99% of the composition is meat and fish. This makes the food completely harmless to the young body and gives the pet a maximum of carbohydrates, fat and protein.
• Orijen Cat. Produced in Canada. In this feed there are no preservatives at all, and the quality of the products used in the composition is top notch. Meat contains at least 70%, the rest is fiber and cereals.

As mentioned earlier, the feed rating was based on several criteria, one of which was based on the opinions of the owners of kittens. In order not to be unfounded, we provide some feedback on products listed as best for kittens.

At veterinary forums, the largest number of positive reviews scored the product line of the company 1st Choice and Brit Care, from the positive sides were allocated: affordability, suitable for different breeds, fluffy friends liked the taste, problems with dietary reception did not arise. Of the minuses: before starting feeding, they advised you to contact a veterinarian if a kitten already had problems with digestion.

As for food for kittens of the Acana and Innova EVO series, they are discussed much less because of the high price., but from the reviews of the owners who buy this food for their pets, it is clear that this food contains all the necessary vitamins and does not cause allergies and disorders. Nine out of 10 respondents would recommend this feed. Of the minuses emit: the cost is very high, one and a half - two times higher than the previous lines, and you can only buy in specialized stores.

On this depends the health of your four-legged friend.

You can learn more about super-premium feed for kittens from the following video.