15 Best Cat Foods

The most inexpensive of the budget feeds. It costs less than the advertised Whiskas and Kitekat, but the quality is much better. The domestic brand produces dry and wet food based on natural ingredients. The harm is minimal, but the benefits too - it will not satisfy the daily biological needs of the cat. Granules of various shapes contribute to high-quality cleaning of the teeth.

The manufacturer produces food only for adult cats. There are many tastes - quail, lamb and rabbit liver, turkey, veal, salmon. There is no unpleasant, pungent smell from the product - the meat aroma is felt, despite the absence of artificial flavors. Only completely healthy cats can be fed at all times, provided additional nutritional supplements are introduced into the diet. Veterinarians do not recommend giving it to cats with urolithiasis and kidney problems. Lack of food - not sold in all pet stores.

One of the most popular domestic wet food of economy class. It is not found in supermarkets, it is sold only in pet stores. The feed manufacturer itself is positioned as premium, but in terms of composition they do not reach them. According to experts, only wet foods are of good quality - they are made from high-quality offal, they look like selected stew. They can be regularly given to cats without fear for the health of pets.

But veterinarians recommend avoiding dry food brands, even if you need an inexpensive option. Most of the composition is corn, it is very far from the biological needs of cats.The only plus of dry food "Our Mark" – no artificial flavors, flavor enhancers and other harmful additives are used. But there is no benefit from it either, so it is not recommended to use it as a permanent diet.

One of the best budget food. It belongs to the economy class, but the composition is closer to premium brands. It features a wide range of diets for cats with different needs - active, domestic, kittens, elderly, fluffy, sterilized pets. The composition is opaque, but simple - there are a minimum of harmful additives, but also useful ones. It is desirable to give additional vitamins and protein supplements to cats with continuous feeding of Purina One. Fiber and prebiotics are in sufficient quantities to promote normal digestion and help avoid diarrhea or constipation.

Some cats develop food dependence on food, but this quickly resolves when switching to other brands. The protein content is quite high, but most of them are of plant origin. According to experts, Purina One dry food can be made the basis of the diet in extreme cases, when it is not financially possible to keep a pet on more complete brands. Many veterinarians believe that the manufacturer pays more attention to the advertising of the product than the quality of the ingredients.

Formulated to dissolve bladder stones in cats and is suitable for treating both struvite and oxalate stones. The manufacturer allocates 5 weeks for their dissolution, but the course of treatment for the prevention of relapse should be at least 6 months. Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating cats, with renal and heart failure, hypertension. Increases the volume of urine, which allows you to reduce the concentration of salts in it and dissolve stones. Enriched with vitamins and microelements, added a source of glycosaminoglycans, which create a lining of the bladder mucosa and protect it from inflammation. Among the shortcomings, it can be noted that in the first place in the composition of cereals, however, this is allowed for medicinal feeds.

There are other medicinal foods. Regular diets are also quite balanced, despite the fact that not all ingredients are ideal for cats. In our country, ROYAL CANIN is considered a good premium food, by European standards it falls a little short of this class. When buying, it is better to look at the manufacturer, purchase foreign-made feed.An interesting feature - in the assortment of the brand there is an analogue of breast milk for feeding kittens.

The composition of the feed speaks for itself: 90% chicken meat, 10% chicken hearts. Added vitamins of groups B, A, D and E. From trace elements: calcium, phosphorus, zinc and manganese. According to the reviews of the owners who bought this food for their pets, there is not much jelly in the jar, most of the volume is filled with meat, which looks like stew for a person. There are no dyes, flavors and preservatives in the feed. There are 400 grams in a can, which is enough to feed a cat weighing 3-5 kg ​​during the day without using other foods, so in general the option is quite economical, despite being a premium one. Takes a place in the ranking for the best composition without any additives.

The manufacturer's line includes canned food with other flavors - poultry, salmon, game. Good dry food is also offered. Their feature is 90% digestibility due to carefully selected and balanced composition. Animals are saturated with a small portion, the output of excrement is significantly reduced. There are completely grain-free diets, all feeds contain many useful additives. This is an excellent brand for constant feeding of pets of all breeds and ages.

Combines a hypocaloric diet for weight loss with the ability to dissolve bladder stones. In addition, the manufacturer promises to reduce the pet's weight by 10% in two months. At first glance, this is not much, but in fact it meets veterinary standards: too rapid weight loss is not good for animals. At the same time, it has a very good composition - 26% chicken, flaxseed, fish oil, carrots. Added vitamins, trace elements and beta-carotene. The daily norm for a cat of 4 kg is 45 g, which makes the food quite economical (1.5 kg package). Not recommended for pregnant and lactating cats, growing kittens.

The rest of HILL'S food is also of high quality - the usual varieties can be made the basis of a pet's diet. They have a very wide range of flavors. There are other therapeutic diets in the line. All of them are balanced strictly for a specific problem, so healthy cats cannot be fed with them - they are prescribed by a veterinarian. The only drawback is the low nutritional value. Even three feedings a day may not be enough - the pet will still feel hungry. The price for all the brand's diets is quite high - comparable to full-fledged super premium food. So this brand makes sense to use only medicinal varieties. For regular feeding at the same cost, you can choose more worthy options.

PRO PLAN is one of the most famous premium food.The quality is average, but quite acceptable if you combine dry and wet diets. There are no explicitly harmful substances in the composition. According to experts, the advantage of this brand is a wide range of medicinal feeds. For example, pate for cats with sensitive digestion. It contains 20% turkey, enriched with vitamins A, D, iron, zinc, selenium. A mixture of oils (sunflower and fish oil) are sources of vitamin E. Taurine is also added. It also contains vegetables as a source of fiber.

According to the manufacturer, all components of the food are easily digested, without irritating the delicate gastrointestinal tract of a cat with sensitive digestion. For a day, a cat weighing 4 kg needs 2-3 cans of this food. But you can’t constantly feed your pets with wet food - this will lead to problems with the teeth. Of the minuses, a rather high price for such a composition can be noted, especially in terms of the daily requirement.

Another wet food with a concise, but therefore better composition. 40% tuna meat, 4% salmon, rice. Proteins in the composition - 11%, also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins.Fats in the composition of only 0.3%, and 1% fiber, necessary for normal digestion. The product is completely natural. Judging by the reviews of the owners and photos of open jars, there really are pieces of fish inside. Despite the relative high cost (an adult cat needs 2-3 cans per day), this hypoallergenic food without dyes, flavors and preservatives has rightfully earned a place in the ranking of the best.

Wet and dry food of this brand are in good standing with veterinarians. The composition of diets was initially aimed at the prevention of the most common diseases. Dry food contains 50% meat ingredients. The composition does not contain strong allergens and components that are poorly absorbed by the animal's body. The range is wide - you can choose food in accordance with the age, lifestyle and physiological state of the pet.

Big cats don't just need more food. Their musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems are under great stress. Often their jaws are not adapted to capture and gnaw small pieces. With these features in mind, Bosch Sanabel Grand was created. Mussel meat flour is a valuable source of chondroitin and glucosamine necessary for joints, flaxseed and fish oil supply the cardiovascular system with polyunsaturated fatty acids. Cranberries, blueberries, calendula are sources of vitamins and antioxidants. Thus, this food takes its place in the ranking as the best diet for cats of large breeds.

The manufacturer has other quality feeds.The main advantage of the brand is that the production is located only in Germany, so the quality is consistently high. The composition of all diets is fully balanced, no additional additives are required. But veterinarians recommend giving this food with caution to pets that have experienced allergies, since maize and cellulose are added as binding elements.

The main source of protein is chicken. In order for the composition of amino acids to be more balanced, methionine, lysine and carnitine are added additionally. Natural vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties, acts as a preservative. Sources of carbohydrates and fiber - peas, brown rice, beet pulp and tomato. Also contains flax seed, salmon fat, vitamins, dried mint. Trace elements (iron and copper) are added in the form of proteinates - they are better absorbed as part of protein complexes. The daily norm for a cat weighing 4 kg is 60 g.

The manufacturer offers a wide range of dry and wet food for cats of all ages. There are specialized diets for allergies, for sterilized pets. All feeds have a fairly balanced composition. The only drawback veterinarians consider is the addition of sodium bisulfate. Despite the fact that this food additive is allowed in all countries, it is often found in human food, its effect on the body of animals has not been studied enough.

Contains 70% protein ingredients of animal origin: lamb meat, Canadian duck, perch fillet, herring, pollock, chicken eggs, lamb liver and duck - sounds like the menu of one of the best restaurants, right? The source of carbohydrates is legumes: green and red lentils, green and yellow peas; as well as vegetables and fruits: pumpkin, carrots, apples. Algae and herbs - a source of trace elements and antioxidants, normalize digestion. Added vitamins A, D; iron, iodine; probiotic for the normalization of intestinal microflora, which together makes this food one of the best.

The assortment contains only dry food of super premium and holistic classes. There is a diet that is 100% meat, but before introducing it into the daily menu of a cat, you should definitely consult a veterinarian. Many diets provide prevention of urolithiasis due to the addition of cranberries.

Veterinarians consider Orijen one of the best holistics.The composition of the feed can be called unique - its each component has a special marking, which indicates that it is suitable for human consumption. The diet is as close as possible to the natural nutrition of the cat. Specifically, in this feed, 85% is chicken, the remaining 15% is distributed among various useful additives - vegetables, fruits, herbs. There are no cereals in the composition.

The assortment is dominated by feed made from several components at once. For example, ducks, trout, pork and venison. The garnish is fruits and berries. The manufacturer does not produce any specialized feeds, since all diets are balanced so well that even sterilized cats do not get better from them. The only drawback, according to cat owners, the transition to this food is difficult. Due to the unexpressed smell, the lack of additional flavoring additives, pets are reluctant to eat it at first. Therefore, it is imperative to adhere to a smooth transition.

Inexpensive, but surprisingly high-quality holistic class food. Veterinarians speak very well of him. No grains or gluten are used in any diet. The range is very wide - there are canned food, dry food with different tastes. Rations are provided for all age groups.

The composition is optimally balanced, it contains everything that is necessary for the health of a cat - high-quality animal proteins, good carbohydrates, fiber, various useful supplements. A nice feature of dry food is that they can lie in a bowl for a long time without losing their smell, without becoming damp.This is handy if you have to leave your cat alone all day.

A real holistic with 70% animal protein content. Produced without the use of harmful components - in the composition you will not find soy, corn, cereals, artificial additives. In addition to the Lamb with Rice flavor, many other diets are offered. According to experts, special attention should be paid to food for pregnant cats. It has a perfectly balanced composition - the animal is completely saturated, but does not gain excess weight, the intrauterine development of kittens proceeds correctly - they are always born healthy.

In addition to dry food, the manufacturer offers high-quality canned food - in appearance they resemble ordinary stew, but are enriched with additional useful additives. The only option in the range, which is not worth taking, – universal diet for kittens and adult animals. The granules in it are very small, so cats simply swallow them. This can lead to dental problems over time.

The food of the Canadian brand has been at the peak of popularity for quite a long time due to its high quality and relatively low cost for the holistic class. The composition of all feeds is balanced, the protein content is high. The line is represented by a wide selection of flavors, there are wet and dry rations.You can choose the best option, taking into account the age and physiological characteristics of the pet.

Veterinarians consider pet food GO! real holistic people often recommend them as the basis of a permanent pet menu. But some of the experts point to a bad trend - recently the quality has been gradually declining, and the price has been rising. If this continues, you will have to consider holistics from other brands.