15 Best Dry Cat Foods

The food is produced by the German company Mars, but is produced mostly in Russia. The manufacturer offers a wide range of feed. If we consider the composition of the food using the example of the In-home line for domestic cats, we can see that animal protein - poultry and salmon - is in the first place. But its exact origin is not indicated - it can be assumed that it is made from offal. Next come vegetable proteins from cereals. Also in the composition there is a dried liver containing vitamins of group B. Dry beets are indicated as a source of fiber. What preservative is used is not written, which is not very good. As advantages, users in the reviews call low cost, the presence of a large amount of animal proteins, and availability in stores. Veterinarians are not happy with the composition, so the food is acceptable, but undesirable for the constant feeding of breeds with a weak digestive system.

A rare food that is not sold in all pet stores. It is quite inexpensive, but against the background of other economy-class feeds, it looks quite tolerable.On the example of the "Chicken and Rice" diet, you can see that the composition begins with meat chicken meal, which contains a lot of protein. There is also meat and fish meal. Rice and corn were used as carbohydrate sources. The absence of wheat in the composition is already pleasing. Supplements of minerals, vitamins, fiber, fats are also present. But it is bad that the percentage of components is not indicated and the origin of some products is not specified. This food can hardly be recommended as the main diet, but temporary feeding will not hurt the pet.

A relatively new Russian brand that positions its products as premium food. In fact, in terms of composition, they do not reach this category, but for a budget brand they are very good, they can easily compete with more well-known manufacturers. Consider the example of dry food "Meat stew".Surprisingly, the composition starts with protein components, namely 24% dehydrated poultry meat. Also used beef meal and hydrolyzed liver. The presence of chicken, salmon fat, yeast, dried carrots, a probiotic complex also characterizes the feed from the good side. But second on the list are wheat and corn, which are commonly used in economy brands.

Under the Purina ONE brand, a wide range of food is sold - for kittens, adult and old, sterilized cats. There are balanced foods for pets with special needs. At first glance, the composition seems to be quite good. On the example of feed with salmon: in the first place is salmon - 15%, which is rare in feeds of this class. Also in the composition there is a dry protein of fish and poultry. Wheat fills the need for carbohydrates, vegetable proteins - corn, wheat gluten. Complementing the nutritional value of the feed are animal fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, yeast and antioxidants. It's bad that the origin of the flavor additive and antioxidants is not indicated. Of the advantages, veterinarians and pet owners indicate the content of meat ingredients in the feed, and not just offal, and a relatively low cost. Of the minuses, one can assume not the best quality of raw materials.

Inexpensive, but arguably the best in class Purina food. It has a good composition, close to premium products. But in the first place in the list of ingredients are still cereals. Meat and its products are in second place, that is, there is a lot of animal protein (20%), but its origin and quality are unknown. Also contains vegetables, vegetable and animal fats, unspecified antioxidants and preservatives. You can’t call a good composition of food - they definitely should not be fed to British, Scottish and other thoroughbred cats with a sensitive digestive system. The meat base is most likely offal. But some users emphasize such advantages of the feed as low cost, a fairly high content of minerals and vitamins. But veterinarians recommend considering better quality feeds, and using economy-class brands in extreme cases and not for long-term feeding.

A popular brand that even veterinarians leave good reviews about. The choice is large - there are dietary foods for sterilized cats prone to allergies. The owners write that their pets eat this food willingly. For a premium grade, it contains a good amount of protein. For example, chicken feed contains 40% poultry - 20% chicken flour and dried chicken. There are almost no vegetable proteins, but this is not a minus. The need for carbohydrates is replenished by rice. Also in the composition you can see chicken and fish oil, brewer's yeast, chicken liver, dried beet pulp. According to veterinarians, this is the best premium food, as it contains the highest percentage of meat components, a lot of vitamins and minerals.Vitamin E derivatives are used as a preservative. At the same time, compared to many other feeds of the same category, the price is significantly lower. With all that said, the food can be safely recommended for feeding even capricious thoroughbred cats.

The domestic manufacturer offers a fairly wide selection of feed. For example, for breeds with a problematic digestive system. The main component is a good source of protein - 30% dehydrated poultry meat (mainly chicken). Other sources of protein are egg powder and animal proteins. To fill the need for carbohydrates, valuable cereals are used - rice and barley. The composition also includes chicken fat, beet pulp, sunflower oil, vitamin supplements and natural antioxidants. The food is of good quality and balanced. Reviews about him are mostly positive, cat owners did not notice a deterioration in well-being, condition of wool, gums with constant feeding.Of the positive aspects, one can single out the content of real meat, and not just offal, a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. At the same time, it is quite inexpensive even compared to other premium brands.

One of the most popular, actively advertised premium feeds. It is not cheap, but it captivates cat owners with good reviews and the widest range of diets. In fact, you can’t call him either bad or good. The composition is based on 40% poultry flour, the protein content here is not bad, but it is clear that not only meat, but also offal could be used in production. Next come corn and rice. The first component is even useful in a small amount, but here it acts as the main source of carbohydrates, in fact, being a cheap filler. The deficiency is compensated by a well-balanced content of vitamins, minerals, natural preservatives and antioxidants.

Another little-known Spanish brand offers really high-quality feed, perfectly balanced in composition. If we look at the example of one of the main diets for adult cats, you can see that the source of protein here is dehydrated duck meat. Rice and dried vegetables are indicated as a source of carbohydrates and vitamins.Vegetable protein is also present in the composition, but it is obtained from peas - not the worst source. In general, the food contains all the substances necessary for cats, there is nothing harmful, so it can be safely recommended as the main diet. But some owners noticed an undesirable reaction - loose stools.

Super premium quality food that meets AAFCO standards. This means that real meat ingredients are included in the composition. For example, chicken meal can only be made from meat, skin, and bones - no by-products are used. Sources of carbohydrates are very healthy - brown rice, peas, oatmeal. Added chicken and salmon fat. The preservatives used are natural. To enrich the feed, minerals, vitamins, and Yucca Schidegera have been added to reduce the smell of excrement. Veterinarians speak quite well about this dry food. It is balanced, enriched with useful substances, while it is cheaper than many analogues.Cat owners are also happy with this food. According to them, with constant feeding, their pets look good, are active, and there are no problems with stools.

The manufacturer offers dry food for pregnant, sterilized cats, kittens, as well as universal options. The composition is good - dehydrated meat, hydrolyzed protein, chicken liver and eggs, that is, the protein content is high. In addition to rice, corn is used as a source of carbohydrates, which is considered not the best option. Fiber - dried apples, beets, corn stigmas. It also contains chicken and fish oil. Veterinarians note a good set of additional supplements - probiotics, Yucca Schidegera to reduce the smell of excrement, seaweed, vitamin E. Breeders and just owners of cats note that when switching to permanent nutrition with Blitz feed, the condition of pets improves markedly - the hair stops falling out, activity increases, there are problems with digestion.

One of the best holists. The manufacturer offers many options - for kittens, adult cats, neutered pets, for removing hair from the intestines, for active cats. The content of meat ingredients reaches 65%.The remaining components are legumes (cereals are not used), chicken and fish oils, tocopherols, tapioca starch, vegetables and fruits, rosemary and a vitamin and mineral supplement. That is, the composition is balanced and absolutely natural. Veterinarians and breeders speak well of this food and recommend it as the basis for the diet of pets of any breed. The owners note that the food has a positive effect on digestion, the cats look completely healthy, beautiful, active. The only drawback, like other holistics, is the rather high cost.

High quality holistic food. Among the proposed options, grain-free diets predominate. Usually grain is replaced by sweet potato. Where present, rice is used as the carbohydrate source. The main ingredient of the composition is meat or fish fillet, depending on taste. You can find foods that are free of common allergens. For example, chicken meat. Corn, soy and wheat are not used in any of the formulas.The composition also contains many useful additives - probiotics, natural antioxidants, Antarctic krill. You can choose a balanced diet for any pet - sterilized, with a tendency to allergies, a kitten or an adult cat. Breeders leave only positive reviews about him, pointing out the only drawback - the food is not sold in all pet stores.

A very popular brand of dry food among breeders, but some owners complain that their pets are reluctant to eat it. This is explained by the absence of additional flavoring additives in the composition. In the first place in terms of content in them is meat, poultry or fish, depending on taste. In this case, only the fillet is used. In some cases, the composition may also include high-quality offal - liver, heart, kidneys. The lack of carbohydrates makes up for green peas, chickpeas, lentils.The advantages of the feed include an exceptionally high-quality and balanced composition, the absence of cereals in it, saturation with vitamins and minerals. All meat and other components are indicated as a percentage. Veterinarians often recommend it as the main diet for both kittens and adult cats.

The Italian brand, not yet very well known in Russia, offers really high-quality holistics with a high protein content. All diets are exclusively natural and balanced. For example, adult cat food with lamb and venison contains 82% of the correct animal protein. It is obtained from fresh lamb, dehydrated venison and lamb. Potato starch and sweet potato are added to fill the carbohydrate needs. All this is supplemented with fiber, prebiotics, various plant components, vitamins, minerals. Pets eat it with pleasure and feel great about it.