Many novice cat owners, having learned that their pet is contraindicated from eating from the master’s table, rush to the nearest pet store. And here they are confused by the huge number of jars and bags of food displayed on the shelves. Questions arise: “Which food is better? Which one is healthier? What composition is right for their animal?”
Of course, it would be more correct to ask all these questions to the veterinarian or breeder from whom the animal was purchased. It's never too late to do this. But so that you can better navigate the assortment during your next visit to the store, we will present you an excellent product from German manufacturers - Happy Cat cat food.
Features of the food
These high-quality products, belonging to the “premium class” category, are well known to most breeders in our country. Pet owners also appreciated the Happy Cat food (for cats). Reviews of these products suggest that these are truly high-quality compounds. Industrial production of assorted feeds began in 2002. All Happy Cat products are manufactured in Germany, at a plant in Wehringen (Bavaria).
Company specialists claim that all formulations produced by the brand are made from high-quality natural ingredients of plant and animal origin. The Happy Cat product range consists of canned food and dry food. The main feature of this product is its unique recipe, which has been improved from year to year for many years. It allows you to stabilize the metabolism in the animal’s body.
With regular use of this food, the manufacturer guarantees your pet:
- excellent health;
- thick, fluffy fur;
- prevention of urolithiasis;
- strong and healthy teeth and gums;
- strengthening the immune system.
Conclusions about Happy Cat food
There are both positive and not so positive reviews about Happy Cat food for cats. Its composition is quite consistent with the premium class (although some options do not reach it), and this food can already be fed to pets. However, the price is too high; there are many price analogues with a better composition.
For example, Brit Care dry food (super-premium class, produced in the Czech Republic) with a better composition costs only 1,195 rubles per 2 kg package.
Verdict: not desirable (?)
- Premium food for cats
- German cat food
Compound
Happy Cat food does not contain plant-based protein substitutes. They contain no flavors, preservatives or artificial colors. A variety of natural ingredients are used that support metabolism in your pet’s body.
All products contain medicinal herbs that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach and ensure normal blood circulation. Microelements, fermented cereals compensate for the lack of essential nutrients. Flaxseed, which is part of the food, is rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which make the cat's coat thick, smooth, and healthy.
Some types of food contain apples, which are rich in pectin, which regulates digestion. In addition, the Happy Cat food contains poultry and lamb, veal, dried egg powder and bone meal, and dried seaweed.
Happy Cat cat food - reviews
Since Happy Cat dry food for cats has been sold in Russia for a long time, a lot of reviews have been collected on the Internet. We have shared a few of them below.
Reviews from veterinarians
In advertising for most foods, you can hear that it is supposedly “recommended by veterinarians,” and Happy Cat is no exception. Usually this is just a marketing ploy that has nothing to do with reality. In the case of Happy Cat, we were unable to find reviews from veterinarians about this food; we only have reviews from customers.
Customer Reviews
Ekaterina writes:
Although Happy Cat is a well-known German brand, these foods did not inspire much confidence due to their composition. But the manufacturer does not stand still and has released a new line of grain-free food, with any flavors (venison, fish, rabbit, duck). I was interested in the new formulations without corn and wheat, so I bought a package of rabbit food. The price then was about a thousand rubles for 1.4 kg, such a package lasts about a month for a cat weighing 4 kg.
The first thing I want to note is the convenient packaging with a zip fastener; there is no need to pour the food into the container. The second is a special QR code on the packaging, which allows you to check the originality of the food using a smartphone.
The food itself is made of rather large granules, the cat has to chew them and cannot swallow them whole (which is good). The cat liked it and ate well. There were no problems with digestion, although sometimes there was bad breath. During the month of feeding, the weight did not increase or decrease.
In principle, you can completely switch your cat to this food, for now the only thing stopping you is that you have to order online and take a large 4 kg package so that delivery is free.
Svetlana writes:
Hello to all four-legged furry owners! I have a neutered cat, and I know firsthand about the problem of excess weight after castration. Therefore, the review will be about food for castrated and sterilized cats Happy cat Adult Sterilized. I chose this brand on the recommendation of the seller, and I don’t regret it. The composition of the food is natural, even different herbs are added. The price is not small, 250 rubles for 300 grams. Produced in Germany.
A plastic bag with a zip fastener, foil-lined on the inside. The food granules are round, flattened, with a pleasant smell. The cat eats willingly but in moderation, is always full, cheerful and playful. After the meal, there are almost no crumbs left in the bowl, as happened after most other foods. In general, I am satisfied with Happy cat food for neutered cats, I recommend purchasing it!
Larisa writes:
I bought this food when the pet store didn’t have the usual one, the seller pointed to Happy Cat as an alternative, and said that they sell well. I took it with lamb, it has greenish-brown granules and not the most pleasant smell. The cat ate it for a whole month and everything was fine. And then problems began in the form of bloody diarrhea. I had to visit the vet and get treated!
Later I read on the Internet that this food was tested in the growth control and the results did not meet the standards. I don’t know what it was made of that caused such a reaction in the cat, but it’s obvious that the ingredients are not of the highest quality! I highly do not recommend Happy Cat dry food.
Types of feed
The range of food from this German brand is quite diverse:
- canned food - this category includes not only sauces, but also pates and other types of meat delicacies;
- dry food – containing levels of fats, proteins and vitamins no less than canned food, but their consistency is ideal for massaging the gums and cleaning the animal’s teeth.
Manufacturers recommend combining two types of food to ensure that your pet receives adequate nutrition. In addition, the company began producing food for animals with health problems. You can choose a composition that is suitable for the following diseases:
- kidney inflammation;
- heart and liver diseases;
- urolithiasis disease;
- digestive problems.
Let us present to you some of the food that can be purchased on the Russian market today.
Which food should I choose?
When choosing food, you need to pay attention to the cat’s age, the presence of pathologies, digestive problems and a tendency to allergies. Happy Cat gives cat owners the opportunity to choose specially formulated foods for neutered cats, older cats, and even very small furbabies.
The Happy Cat product line contains dry food and spiders that need to be combined. Dry food helps strengthen your cat's teeth and gums, while canned food with a significant percentage of moisture helps replenish the lack of fluid in the body.
The manufacturing company also produces treats for cute pets in the form of cookies and stuffed pillows that cats are fed between meals.
The assortment offered by Happy Cat is very large; you can choose food for any breed and for any age of cats. When choosing, it is important to pay attention to the composition of the food, consult a veterinarian and only then start feeding.
For kittens
The Happy Cat product line produces special food for kittens from one month to a year. These foods include easily digestible ingredients, vitamins and minerals, which ensure rapid and proper growth of babies and help strengthen teeth and joints. Food intended for kittens has a positive effect on the animal’s fur and skin and prevents developmental abnormalities.
Popular foods for small pets include Dry food Happy Cat Junior Sterilized Atlantik Lachs for sterilized kittens, Dry food Happy Cat Junior Grainfree Ente grain-free for kittens, Happy Cat Pouches tender pieces in sauce for kittens with chicken and carrots 100g, Dry food Happy Cat Supreme Junior for kittens.
For adult cats and kittens
When choosing food for an adult cat, you need to pay special attention to the age and gender of the pet. For cats after 10 years of age, special foods are produced with a composition that is gentle on the digestive tract, heart, liver and kidneys.
Sterilized food is intended for castrated and sterilized cats. The formula of the composition prevents the occurrence of genitourinary diseases, which often develop during surgical intervention.
They produce food for cats with allergies and for overweight animals. Each type of food contains carefully selected ingredients, the action of which is aimed at eliminating the cause of the pathological condition.
All food for adult animals meets the body's requirements and supplies it with the necessary components.
Popular foods for adult cats include Happy Cat Minkas dry food for cats, Happy Cat Adult Sensitive dry food with duck for cats, Happy Cat Vet Diеt Struvit dry food for cats with urolithiasis, Happy Cat Vet Diеt Skin dry food for cats with sensitive skin.
Veterinarians' opinion
Along with the well-known and undoubtedly useful components, Happy Cat food contains some controversial substances, which primarily include beef and poultry fat. Veterinarians believe that this is a harmful additive that, if consumed regularly, can cause obesity in the animal.
In addition, some types of feed contain liver. Experts are alarmed that for some reason the label does not indicate which animal this liver belongs to.
Price and where to buy
You can buy this food at a good price in online pet stores:
- “UniZoo” (reference): Dry food, 0.3 kg packaging - from 214 rubles;
- Dry food, packaging 1.4 kg - from 973 rubles;
- Dry food, 4 kg packaging - from 2060 rub.
- Pack of Happy Cat 1.4 kg - from 972 rubles;
The above prices are current as of May 2022 and may change over time. See the pet store at the link above for the exact cost.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of Happy Cat food include:
- natural composition and carefully selected ingredients of the highest quality;
- the presence of microelements and vitamins in almost all types of feed;
- positive impact of food on the health of cats. Pets who consume this food grow normally, are cheerful, energetic, rarely get sick, and have healthy fur and skin;
- a wide range and the ability to choose food for all ages and breeds of cats;
- low price of products, despite premium quality.
The disadvantages of the product include the fact that Happy Cat food is difficult to get in pet stores. Another disadvantage is the presence of harmful components in the feed, in particular animal fats (poultry and beef fat).
