From the moment a cat appears in the house, its owners are responsible for the proper maintenance of their beloved pet. And nutrition is one of the main points, because if the animal receives the necessary microelements and nutrients along with food, it will be able to please its owners with health and activity for a long time. But it is important to understand that food from the human table will not do. The cat must eat special food that already contains everything necessary to maintain its health at a good level. Such food is produced by different manufacturers, but this article will review Sirius cat food, clarify its composition, pros and cons and assortment.
Sirius Cat Food Review
This is a complete dry food that is suitable for daily feeding of kittens, adult cats and female cats, as well as sterilized animals. Thanks to the correct ratio of vitamins, nutrients and minerals in the food, pets will be provided every day with everything they need for their growth, development and energy. Due to the content of a special complex of probiotics in the food, the cat's body is provided with bioprotection. And stimulation of immune and metabolic processes improves the quality of life of animals.
Manufacturer
The production of Sirius cat food is carried out by the Russian company, which is an actively developing modern enterprise. The plant, located in the Belgorod region, has been operating since 2016. And from the end of summer 2022, production of a new line of Sirius standard and premium food began. The manufacturer strives to create high quality products so that they are in no way inferior to imported ones. Thanks to this, any cat owner will be able to choose the right food for their pet to keep him alert and energetic.
Owner reviews
Victor A.
“Sirius food was recommended to me at a pet store. I don’t regret this choice, the dog eats pellets well, the price is economical. I haven’t identified any problems after 2 years of feeding.”
Anna Z.
“It took us a long time to select food for our picky dog. Sirius for adult dogs with duck and vegetables suited our pet perfectly. There are no digestive problems or allergies; the dog cannot be taken away from the bowl while eating. I recommend this food to other owners."
Product range
The range of Sirius food, compared to other manufacturers, is not as wide, but it is intended for cats of different age categories.
You should immediately talk about the special probiotic complex that was mentioned above. It is contained in all foods in the line and helps improve immunity. This complex takes an active part in the restoration of intestinal microflora, enveloping the intestinal walls and providing protection against the penetration of pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, it improves nutrient absorption and absorbs toxins.
The food makes up a complete daily diet for small and adult pets. It can be served dry or pre-soaked in warm water. Food is introduced into the cat’s diet gradually, over a period of 5 to 10 days. Over the same number of days, it is recommended to switch the animal from another food to Sirius, gradually adding it to the usual food until the entire volume of food has been replaced.
The range of feed from this manufacturer is presented below.
Complete dry food for kittens
It can be given to kittens starting a month or two after birth.
It is extremely important that during growth the kitten’s health is excellent and its immunity is high. Sirius for kittens copes with this task perfectly, and all thanks to the special probiotic complex it contains, which was described above.
The food does not contain meat and bone meal, but contains dehydrated poultry meat.
Methionine, which is included in the composition, is a very important amino acid that has a good effect on the baby’s life, and also helps with the synthesis of immune cells.
Yucca Schidigera - binds ammonia in the large intestine, thereby making the smell of feces less pronounced. In addition, this component has an antiparasitic effect, activates the functioning of the liver and digestion.
The vitamins included in kitten food are also selected in such a way as to support the body:
- Vitamin A supports the health of your kitten's skin, coat and eyes;
- vitamin E promotes the regeneration of skin cells, hair and normalization of sexual functions;
- vitamin D3 keeps bones healthy;
- Selenium affects hormonal levels and is also needed for the functioning of the thyroid and pancreas.
What is important is that Sirius food for kittens does not contain any flavors or artificial colors.
Complete dry food for adult cats (with salmon and rice)
Speaking about the composition of the feed, it must be said that it does not contain wheat, but contains:
- poultry (18%) and salmon (14%) dehydrated;
- chicken fat;
- salmon oil;
- rice;
- corn;
- hydrolyzed meat proteins;
- dry yeast;
- dried spinach;
- dried pumpkin;
- dried cranberries;
- rosemary extract;
- Yucca Schidigera;
- taurine
Vitamins and minerals include A, E, D3, B1-B6, B9 and B 12, zinc, iron, biotin, copper, manganese, selenium and iodine.
Complete dry food for adult cats (meat diet)
It has a composition similar to the previous food, but unlike it, it also contains wheat, dietary fiber, methionine and lysine, beef and trout.
Complete dry food for sterilized cats and female cats
As you know, such animals become prone to gaining excess weight. And Sirius food for sterilized cats contains less fat, which is why it is a good preventive measure against obesity. In all other respects, it has a similar composition to other foods in the line.
Compound
If you look at the composition of the feed from a given manufacturer, you can see that there are many of the same ingredients.
The first ingredient is dehydrated poultry, salmon and beef, which is the main source of protein. Other protein sources include salmon and beef meal, as well as hydrolyzed meat proteins.
Next come the sources of carbohydrates - wheat, corn. It has also been written about the source of fiber - dietary fiber, but it is not known exactly where they were obtained from.
Sources of fats and fatty acids in the feed include chicken and salmon fats.
Amino acids include taurine, methionine and lysine.
The food also contains natural antioxidants – dried spinach and cranberries.
To reduce the smell of feces, Yucca Schidigera is added to the feed.
And of course, the food contains a probiotic complex that is useful for digestion, which has already been described in detail above.
Advantages and disadvantages
Sirius food, like food from other manufacturers, has both pros and cons.
The advantages, of course, are:
- the presence of meat and fish components - the main sources of protein;
- the presence of vitamins and minerals in large quantities;
- low prices (this food costs less than other foods with a similar composition).
The disadvantages include:
- lack of information about antioxidants and preservatives that were used in the manufacture of food;
- presence of wheat and corn, although they are often added to premium foods);
- low prevalence.
Price and where to buy
As for the cost of Sirius dry food for cats, it is quite acceptable. So:
- Dry food for kittens will cost 118 rubles (400 g), 420 rubles (1.5 kg) and 2250 rubles (10 kg).
- Dry food for adult cats (with salmon and rice) - 126 rubles (400 g), 447 rubles (1.5 kg) and 2610 (10 kg).
- Dry food for adult cats (meat diet) - 108 rubles (400 g), 390 rubles (1.5 kg) and 2180 rubles (10 kg).
- Dry food for sterilized cats and kittens - 102 rubles (400 g), 366 rubles (1.5 kg) and 2110 rubles (10 kg).
You can purchase Sirius food in online stores that specialize in selling various products for our little brothers. True, the cost of delivery will also be added to the cost of the feed, which will have to be paid. Finding stores is not difficult; just enter the name of the food into a search engine, and it will provide information about online stores selling this product.
Description and feeding recommendations
If the owner of a pet has decided to feed it not with natural food, but with industrial balanced formulations or a combination, then it is necessary to familiarize yourself with a set of simple but extremely important rules. A well-designed diet will preserve youth and prolong the life of your four-legged friend.
Basic feeding recommendations:
- if the dog eats only canned food, then in order to avoid the development of problems with teeth, gums and oral mucosa, the pet must additionally purchase a mineralized or delicacy bone;
- the delicacy industrial composition should make up no more than 10% of the daily diet, due to the high concentration of saturated fats in its composition;
- wet food + dry food should be in a ratio of 25% to 75%, respectively;
- wet food + homemade food should be in a ratio of 25% to 75%, respectively;
- If there is no direct indication for health reasons, then you cannot limit the diet to dry food. This is due to the fact that with prolonged use, problems develop in the functioning of the digestive system;
- If your pet eats both dry and wet food with great pleasure, then you can alternate them. It cannot be given in one dose.
The right balance of different types of foods will help maintain a good appetite and good health for your pet for many years.
A serving of dry food for a medium-sized dog
Every dog breeder should understand that cheap industrial food has a composition of questionable quality, and therefore does not provide any benefit to the animal’s body. If financial capabilities do not allow you to purchase premium and super premium food and canned food, then it is better to give preference to natural food with the regular introduction of vitamin and mineral supplements into the diet.
Reviews of Sirius cat food
Since the food from this manufacturer went on sale not so long ago, it has not yet received sufficient distribution and not all cat owners have been able to appreciate it. But still, people have already left several reviews.
Reviews from veterinarians
Ivan Olegovich
Dry cat food from the manufacturer Sirius belongs to the premium class. Of course, I can’t say that these foods are the best in their class, but they have quite a lot of advantages. The manufacturer states that the food is made only from natural ingredients. After studying the information on the ingredients, I was convinced that the feed contained all the useful additives. Echinacea promotes the formation of strong immunity, and cranberry is an excellent preventative against the development of urolithiasis. What I didn't like was the lack of percentages of main ingredients and information about what the dietary fiber is made from. I certainly have nothing against giving cats Sirius food, but I do not recommend using it every day.
Feedback from cat owners
Dear readers, your opinion is very important to us - therefore, we will be glad to receive reviews about Sirius dry food for cats in the comments, they will be useful to other users!
Varvara
I am the owner of a middle-aged cat and I always buy dry food for her, although I don’t feed her only that. Separately, I give eggs, cottage cheese, meat and other foods that are healthy for my pet. In one of the online stores I saw an unfamiliar food from the Russian manufacturer Sirius. The price is low but premium. I studied the composition, it turned out to be quite good. The only thing that confused me was the presence of wheat and corn in it. I ordered a meat ration. Having opened the package, I realized that the food did not smell much. I gave the cat food in small quantities for several days to understand whether it would suit her or not. Came up. My pet became more cheerful, her fur shone. I will definitely buy this food again.
Oksana
I began my acquaintance with Sirius food by studying the composition. It seems that there is nothing superfluous in it, but there is not enough information about what preservatives were used in the manufacture of the food. Although my cat was not allergic to anything, suddenly there was something dangerous in the food. I decided to order. My pet ate the first portion with gusto, but then he developed slight diarrhea, which went away on its own. After a while I noticed the fur. Although she has not lost her shine, she has begun to shed more. This alarmed me and I changed the food. After that everything returned to normal. This food is not suitable for daily feeding. I won’t buy it anymore, because it’s inconvenient to order from another city every time, and it’s suspiciously cheap.
Natalia
We also tried giving Sirius food to our cats, but I also noticed that the composition was not disclosed enough. I also didn’t like the fact that the food contained too much wheat and corn, which were difficult to digest. Cats, having eaten a portion of food, very quickly feel hungry again. And since my cats are not very active, they risk gaining extra pounds from this food (it contains an increased amount of fat). The undoubted advantage, in my opinion, of this food is that thanks to the yucca in the composition, the feces do not smell so strong. I also liked the selection of mineral and vitamin supplements. My cats liked the food, but more in the soaked form. I give it to them, but not every day, I alternate it with other foods.
Reviews from veterinarians
Alina G.
“I’ve never heard of Sirius food. Judging by the composition, it can be classified as a premium class, but there is a drawback - the percentage of the main components is not disclosed.”
Yuri K.
“I recommend this food for dogs without diagnosed chronic diseases. It can be used for regular feeding of pets, even if they have constant physical activity.”
