Do you want your pets to be healthy and active? Approach the selection of their diet with special responsibility. Preparing a balanced diet for cats is quite problematic. Save time with the help of ready food.
The basis of proper nutrition of cats is protein of beef, fish or poultry. This component is involved in the formation and growth of the body. Taurine is an indispensable amino acid for the normal functioning of the heart, reproductive system, vision. For normal health, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins are required.
What kind of food to choose for a cat?
Special canned food is very popular. Even the most spoiled individuals will not give up such delicacies. With what canned foods to feed the cat? CatNatura, Brit, Berkely, Gina will have about 70% of meat, while Darling, Allcats, Tomi average about 15%.
An alternative to this diet is wet food. Pieces are in sauce, their humidity is about 40%, in canned food this figure is 70%. High-quality is considered Purina, Evo Cat, Diamond.
Dry food is useful for the mouth of the pet: when the cushions and pellets are cracked, the teeth will be cleaned of plaque. The food is stored in sealed packages, otherwise its taste and nutritional value is significantly reduced.
When buying food for an animal, pay attention to her class. The cheapest and cheapest is the economy class. The principle of action is simple: the feeling of hunger is dulled, the stomach is stuffed, the presence of nutrients is practically at zero, soy protein is the main component of the feed. The so-called commercial class is identical to the economy-variant, the difference is only in the presentability of the package and the availability of more flavors. "Spirited" Darling, Kitekat, Friskies, Whiskas can harm an animal, so it is to the economy class and they are.
A premium and super premium class is useful. High quality raw materials are used, soy and cereals are absent or their presence is minimal. In the feed there are no harmful preservatives and coloring agents. Nutritional value is much higher than cheap analogues, which means that in order to be satisfied, the animal has enough small portions. This type of feed belongs to Acana, Bosch, Royal Canin, Purina ProPlan. This is an excellent choice for a pet.
Feeds like holistic - this is the food that is used for pedigree pets in nurseries. There are no flavors and flavor enhancers, all components are natural. Pet definitely will not give up GO !, Grandorf, Miamor, HolisticBlend, but your wallet will definitely feel this kind of costs.
General principles of feeding a cat
Rules for feeding pets are fairly simple. First of all, the animal must always have water. It is better if it is a large capacity, where it varies, at least 1-2 times a day. Do not overfeed cats, including dry food. Carefully read the recommendations on the packaging. It indicates the daily rate, and not the norm for one meal. Feed the animal twice or thrice a day. If you do not want to wake up from the hungry cries of a pet in the early morning, the last meal should be postponed to later hours. It is not necessary to change the brand of feed too often, the stomach can perceive the changes "enemy", the more cats in the language have much less taste buds, the animals do not require a huge variety of flavors.
What food should I give to a cat? When choosing a brand, pay attention to the packaging. There you should attract:
- presence of inscriptions such as "balanced nutrition, nutritious, optimal diet";
- must indicate the type of meat, the percentage of its content (at least 25%);
- several "protein carriers" are preferred, among which are meat, fish and liver. Vitamins C and E are necessary;
- The smaller the recommended portion of food, the higher the digestibility index. Pay attention to the expiration date.
What is the best food not to feed the cat? To alert should mention of by-products and bone meal, chemical preservatives, high feeding rate per day. Try different brands of food, the animal will tell you what exactly he likes. Take care of your pets and do not forget to please them with excellent treats!