Felix cat food: reviews from veterinarians, composition, product line

Today, many cat owners believe that feeding their pets industrial products is much easier and cheaper than homemade food. In this case, you just need to choose the appropriate food option from a huge range of offers. Representatives of the PURINA brand claim that Felix is of higher quality compared to its economy class counterparts. The first step is to study the composition and reviews of veterinarians about Felix cat food.

Feed classification

Cat food is divided into several types - dry and wet. However, this is not the only criterion. They differ by class:

Economy - includes the cheapest food, which contains practically no meat. Processed products are often added as meat ingredients. Such products are advertised everywhere and sold in almost any retail outlet where there is a display case with food for animals. Representatives are Friskis, Whiskas, Kitekat.
Premium - implies a higher content of animal protein. During the production process, a minimum of flavor enhancers, dyes and other less useful ingredients are added. This class includes Royal Canin, Hills, Proplan.
Super Premium. Such products contain a lot of meat, and natural meat. However, you can only buy it at specialized retail outlets (pet stores, veterinary pharmacies). The cost is almost 2 times higher than economy class analogues.
Holistic is the highest quality product, which can consist of 100% meat. This is the most expensive cat food; it contains no synthetic additives. However, it is quite difficult to find. Often it can only be purchased in online stores.

Felix belongs to economy class products. But this does not mean that he is bad. Veterinarians in reviews of Felix cat food note that its composition is of higher quality compared to analogues. The cost of one pouch is 20 rubles.

A few words about the manufacturer

The production of Felix ready-made food is carried out by the Nestlé Purina PetCare company, which every pet owner knows about.
This manufacturer is one of the leaders in the world market in the production of ready-made food for four-legged pets. The company's products are sold throughout the world, and its sales volumes account for 18 percent of the market. In Russia, dry food “Felix” for cats, the reviews of which are very varied, went on sale back in 1997. In our country there are Nestlé Purina PetCare factories, which produce animal food for domestic consumers. Its popularity is due to its relatively low price and good quality.

Composition and energy value

Today, one of the most popular types of industrial cat food is Felix. According to experts, it has high nutritional value and is well balanced. This is due to the components included in the composition. Some of them:

meat or fish ingredients - at least 4%;
vegetable protein;
vitamin A, as well as D3;
minerals - iron, manganese, iodine, zinc, copper;
sugar.

By consuming these products, the cat receives the vitamins and minerals necessary for full functioning. Energy value of 1 kg of product:

proteins - 13%;
fiber - 0.5%;
fats - 3%;
raw ash - 2.2%.

This high-calorie food keeps your pet full for a long time. At the same time (according to the manufacturer), natural ingredients are used in the production process, which makes the products safe for animals. The only aspect that certainly confuses me is the low meat content. The share of the latter in more expensive products reaches 40%.

Felix products

Felix food is represented by the following lines:

non-complete dry food Party Mix, which is positioned as a treat;
delicious pieces in jelly;
Sensations in sauce and jelly.

Delicacy

These products have a similar composition and differ only in the meat component. Otherwise they are identical. They do not have any preventive or therapeutic function. The purpose of this line is to be a tasty addition to your pet's daily diet, which can also be used to reward good behavior.

If we talk about what Felix dry cat food consists of, then judging by what is written on the packaging, its composition is quite good:

Meat is first on the list, and its percentage is quite high - 35%;
Next come cereals;
oils and fats;
vegetable protein;
fish, as well as products of its processing;
minerals;
Sahara;
yeast;
preservatives;
dyes;
vitamins;
antioxidants.

Dyes and preservatives are the ingredients that cause the most negative emotions, since they are not the most beneficial for the animal. And grains are the main cause of allergies. But at the same time, what is the price of the product, so is its quality.

What kind of food is presented in this product category:

“Ocean Mix” sea mix - with the taste of salmon, trout and cod;
“Grill Mix” grill mix – with salmon, beef and chicken flavors;
“Cheese Mix” cheese mix – with the flavors of Edam, Cheddar and Gouda cheeses;
“Original Mix” original mix – with turkey, chicken and liver flavors.

If there is a dry treat on the animal's menu, make sure that fresh drinking water is always freely available.
Regarding feeding, it should be noted that the Felix treat for cats is intended only for adult animals. For a pet weighing about 4 kg, the daily dose is no more than 15 g - this is approximately 40 dry granules. Moreover, if you have introduced this delicacy into your daily diet, then the amount of main food must be adjusted.

Delicious pieces Felix Fantastic

Felix Fantastic wet food is a complete menu for adult cats. For an animal weighing 4 kg, the recommended daily intake is 3 packs, and it is advisable to divide the contents of one pack into two feedings. Make sure that the portion in the bowl does not sit out for a long time; the remaining portion should be stored in the refrigerator.

Now let's look at the composition of Felix wet cat food. It must be said right away that it looks much sadder than the dry treat. So, the ingredients:

meat and meat by-products - despite the fact that they top this list, their share is very small and amounts to only 4%;
vegetable protein;
fish and products of its processing;
vitamins;
minerals;
Sahara.

What can you offer your cat:

chicken menu - with chicken, with chicken and tomatoes, with turkey meat;
meat menu - with lamb, with rabbit, with liver, with beef, with beef and carrots;
fish menu - with trout meat, with trout meat and green beans, with salmon meat, with salmon meat and zucchini.

"Felix Fantastic" is a single-serving product

"Felix Sensations"

This cat food from Felix has the same composition as the products from the previous line. The only difference is that some products are presented not in jelly, but in sauce.

The range of these feeds will be as follows:

beef in tomato sauce;
cod in tomato sauce;
turkey in bacon gravy;
duck in sauce with carrots;
beef with tomatoes in jelly;
chicken with carrots in jelly;
duck with spinach in jelly;
salmon in jelly with cod flavor.

Felix Sensations food can be used as the main products in an animal’s diet

Advantages and disadvantages

According to the owners, Felix cat food has a number of undeniable advantages. Some of them:

affordable price;
the presence of fish or meat in the composition;
line of products for kittens;
popularity of the brand - you can buy Felix in almost any supermarket;
wide range: dry and wet products, delicacies;
variety of tastes.

Felix, like any other cat food, has some disadvantages. Among them:

Most series contain allergens (brewer's yeast, etc.);
lack of veterinary line;
the food is addictive (according to the owners);
some foods contain flavoring agents and taste enhancers;
the composition is described superficially.

Product line

The Purina brand under the Felix trademark today produces several types of cat food. The features of each of them should be considered in detail.

Dry Felix and treats

The dry food line is represented by only one product called “Double Yummy.” It consists of soft and crispy pieces that are harmoniously combined in one package. “Drying” is produced in plastic bags weighing 300 and 750 g.

“Double Yummy” is produced with the taste of meat, chicken and fish. The average price for a small package is 90 rubles. Compound:

meat ingredient;
animal fat;
sugar;
antioxidants;
cereals;
vegetable protein;
minerals (iodine, zinc, manganese, iron, copper, selenium);
dyes and flavors;
preservatives;
vitamins;
glycerol;
Brewer's yeast.

The brand produces a treat from a series called Party Mix. It is important to understand that this is not a complete food; it can only be used as a food supplement. One package combines 3 types of crickets. The volume of the pack is 20 or 60 g. There are several types of products:

cheese;
grill;
nautical;
original.

Contains at least 35% meat components, cereals, plant ingredients, dyes, antioxidants, fats and oils, sugar, vitamins, minerals.

Canned food for cats

Today, Felix wet cat food is available in 5 different versions. Some of them:

Appetizing kibbles (regular wet food).
Sensations with crunchy topping.
Sensations with sauce (meat pieces in sauce).
Appetizing pieces of two types of meat “Double Yummy”.
"Sensations" with jelly.

One of the most unusual series is Sensations. This can be either regular canned food or with the addition of topping (small crispy crickets, which are included in a separate bag).

The price of such products varies within 100 rubles . for a pack of three standard pouches and topping. Sensation with topping is the latest development of the Felix brand, so today there are 2 possible options:

Fish platter of trout, cod and salmon.
Delicious assortment, which includes liver, chicken and duck.

Appetizing pieces - classic canned food with the taste of fish, chicken and meat. The same line includes spiders designed for one serving for kittens. The latter is almost identical in composition to the regular version, but it contains more fiber and vitamins.

“Double Yummy” is a classic canned food with double flavor. The volume of the sachet is 85 g, the cost varies within 20 rubles. for a spider Available in the following flavor variations:

beef/poultry;
turkey/liver;
lamb/chicken.

The meat ingredients in wet food are mainly chicken and beef by-products, lamb, and rabbit. Manufacturers add vegetable protein, dyes, microelements, vitamins, amino acids, etc.

Sensations series food can be in sauce or jelly. Both options are available in standard pouches.

The only difference is the aroma. It can be jelly or liquid sauce. The latter is available in various versions:

turkey with bacon;
beef or cod with tomatoes;
duck with carrots.

Often the name on the package is nothing more than an advertising ploy. Sensation food “Cod in sauce with tomatoes” is a classic version of Felix food, which contains no more than 4% fish ingredients. Vegetables and herbs are not visible in the sauce, since it has a uniform consistency.

Range

The Felix range of ready-made food is very diverse.
The products are produced in the form of canned food, bagged packaging and trays. The food can be either wet or dry. All products are divided into three basic principles:

canned meat - includes beef or rabbit meat cooked with various vegetables;
poultry-based food - stewed chicken, duck or turkey with tomatoes, spinach and other ingredients of plant origin;
canned fish - various types of fish combined with vegetables.

It is worth noting that among the assortment there are many flavor options, so you will certainly be able to choose one that your pet will like.

Feeding recommendations

Due to the fact that veterinarian reviews about F elix food are more positive than negative, many owners prefer to buy it for their cats. However, it is important to understand that these products can be fed to pets who are not prone to allergic reactions. The manufacturer provides the following feeding tips:

It is highly undesirable to give cats excessively large portions, because overeating can cause serious health problems. The ideal option is a package (85 g) for one feeding.
It is very important to monitor the condition of your cat’s drinking water and replace it regularly. This is due to the fact that for normal absorption of Felix products, the animal must drink a lot.
When feeding dry or canned food, it is not advisable to give animals other foods.

The weight of an average adult cat is approximately 3-4 kg. Because of this, she will need 3-4 pouches per day for adequate nutrition. Of course, this volume should be divided into several servings. However, it is necessary to take into account some characteristics of animals:

Active felines expend much more energy than pets, who require much fewer calories.
Kittens need more protein. The latter is a building material that is required for full growth and development.
Sick and pregnant individuals need an increased dose of vitamins.

Consumers

Due to natural ingredients, the lack of information about the allergic reaction of animals and a fairly balanced composition, most veterinarians recommend choosing Felix cat products among products in an inexpensive price range. Food for kittens should have a harmless and natural composition.

Therefore, the products of this company are suitable for feeding both adult cats and kittens, as well as babies who have grown up and no longer receive breast milk. The manufacturer does not indicate any restrictions on use during the period of kitten gestation and lactation, so food from this company can be given to pregnant and lactating furry mothers.

Reviews from experts

I think, if possible, it is better to buy higher quality food for your pet. However, it should be noted that there is no evidence regarding Felix’s harm to animals. But a high content of unnatural ingredients can negatively affect a cat’s health, especially when it comes to regular consumption. Today Felix is the best option for economy class products.

Maxim Semenovich

In my opinion, Felix is the best option from the budget line of food, but it should not be abused. Many owners feed their four-legged friends only Felix, but this is not the best option. It seems to me that it is optimal to give it as a treat to natural food, and only if the animal is absolutely healthy.

Veronika Sergeevna

Lately, Felix cat food has been regularly and obsessively advertised on TV.
Because of this, many visitors are interested in the safety of products of this brand. Owners must be careful. It is quite suitable for householders who are not spoiled by delicacies. However, for purebred or sick animals, it is better to choose a higher class food. In addition, 4% of meat ingredients is not enough for normal development. Anna Viktorovna