Mealfeel cat food is a line of dry and wet food designed for cats of a certain age and health status. The line does not include medicinal food or nutrition for pregnant kittens or nursing cats. The food has appeared on the market recently, but has already gained the interest and trust of many cat owners. Products of this brand are produced to order for the Four Paws chain of stores and are sold only from them. Food can only be found in Russia.
Review of Mealfeel cat food
The Milfil food line for cats consists of 6 types of dry food and 14 types of canned food. In the line of dry food, for easy orientation, the packages have a capital letter of different colors, which indicates the peculiarity of the recipe:
- S (Sterilized ), with purple paper. The food is intended for feeding sterilized and neutered male cats. The main food ingredient is chicken, salmon or lamb (15%). The composition is enriched with corn gluten and peas. The food contains L-carnitine to burn excess fat.
- (Indoor ) The food is designed for adult cats living indoors. The composition of the food is based on chicken, turkey, peas and rice.
- K (Kitten) . The food is designed for feeding kittens older than one month and younger than one year. The food contains chicken and turkey meat combined with legumes and rice.
- S (Senior), with blue piece of paper . The diet is designed for animals over 7 years old. The food contains chicken and turkey meat, white rice, peas and dried potatoes. Chondroitin, glucosamine and MSM complex are added as additional components to the food, the action of which is aimed at supporting joint health. Fat and proteins in this form are present in moderate quantities.
- D (Digest Sensitive). The food is intended for cats with sensitive digestion. The product contains dietary meat products such as turkey and salmon in combination with peas and rice.
The line of canned food represents a balanced diet and includes wet food in pouches (pieces in sauce) and canned food in lamister (pates).
Wet food represents different types of canned food intended for cats of different ages and with different physiological characteristics, in particular for sterilized animals, for different age categories of cats, for pets with digestive problems.
The wet food comes in poultry, lamb, salmon and shrimp, chicken chunks, beef, lamb and chicken, and turkey flavors.
The Milfil brand offers 4 types of canned food in lamister:
- turkey with carrots;
- white fish;
- beef with liver;
- Domestic bird.
The total amount of meat and meat by-products in the products of this brand is about 50%.
Manufacturer
Milfil food is produced by the Petexpert brand (Russia), which is located abroad.
Milfil wet food is produced in France at the La Normandise production plant. Dry food is produced in Belgium by United Petfood.
Both companies have 20 years of history and experience in the pet food industry. The enterprises are equipped with the latest technologies, thanks to which the products of this brand have certificates confirming quality and compliance with international standards.
Milfil food for cats
Mealfeel is a new brand of pet food. The products of this brand are manufactured by large European companies. Mealfeel dry food is produced in (Belgium), and wet food is produced in (France) and New Pet Food (Italy).
Mealfeel manufacturers are certified according to European food industry standards and provide high quality products, and these products periodically participate in international exhibitions
What class of feed does Milfil feed belong to?
Cat food is divided into economy, premium, superpremium and holistic classes. Economy is the cheapest food, in which the basis of the composition is cereals. Among the components of animal origin, budget foods may contain meat and bone meal or processed products (by-products). In addition, economy class products are characterized by a poor vitamin and mineral composition and an abundance of undesirable components: dyes, flavors, etc. This class includes foods such as Whiskas, Felix, Friskies, Gourmet, etc. Economy class wet food may cost from 10 rubles (for a pouch weighing 85 g).
Premium and super premium class feeds have a more “meaty” composition. They contain fewer questionable components and can contain up to 65% meat. Premium foods include Brit, Probalance, Hills, etc. These also include Mealfeel. The cost of dry food in this class reaches 480 rubles per 1 kg; they are advertised less often than economy class food. Super premium products include Leonardo, Summit, Blitz, etc. They are more expensive than premium products and cannot be bought in a regular store.
Holistic feeds are considered the highest quality. These include Acana, Farmina, Grandorf, etc. Humans can also eat these foods, since they can contain up to 100% meat. Holistics do not contain synthetic additives, they do not require advertising, and they can only be purchased from official representatives. Of course, the food is of the highest quality and costs accordingly (up to 1000 rubles per 400 g of dry food).
“Milfil” occupies a position on a par with “Hills”, “Proplan”, “Sheba”, etc.
Advantages and disadvantages of Milfil food
The main advantages of Mealfeel food:
- the composition contains protein of animal origin (meat component);
- the food is rich in minerals and vitamins;
- manufacturers use only natural preservatives;
- assortment (several types of food in various packaging options, several flavors);
- There is food for cats of different ages and a veterinary line.
Disadvantages of the product:
- Milfil food is not sold in every pet store;
- insufficiently clear formulation of the composition (for example, “plant components” can be cereals, herbs, soy, etc.);
- overpriced (pouch can cost up to 60 rubles).
Despite belonging to the premium class, Milfil food can only be purchased in a specialized store, from veterinarians or on online sites
Product range
The Milfil brand offers products for cats of almost all ages. The product line also includes food for spayed and neutered animals, for cats with digestive problems, for pets over 7 years old, as well as food for a beautiful coat, healthy skin and for dietary diversity. The choice is large, the food is all of excellent quality, meeting international standards. The kitten food category is intended for feeding pets from 1 to 12 months.
- Dry food for kittens.
The food contains more than 40% meat ingredients in the form of fresh chicken and turkey meat. Meat products are processed in a special way for better absorption by the kitten’s body. The grain content in the food is low, which reduces the risk of allergies; the food contains taurine, which is important for strengthening the pet’s immune and nervous systems, the visual system, and protecting the lungs. The food contains vitamins A, E, D3, micro- and macroelements, L-carnitine, Omega-3, Omega-6.
- Wet food for kittens.
The food is specially designed for kittens. The product contains 40% meat components, of which 14% is poultry. Thanks to its rich composition, the presence of taurine, vitamins E, D3, the food promotes the proper development and growth of the pet. Food should be served at room temperature.
- Veal meat mousse.
The composition is quite rich, it includes meat and meat by-products (60%), mineral supplements, dextrose, vitamins A, E, D3, taurine, copper sulfate.
- Chicken meat mousse.
The composition is identical to that of canned veal, but the main ingredient is chicken.
- Canned food (lamister) for cats (Beef and liver).
This type of product is intended for feeding cats from 1 year to 7 years. The composition includes meat and meat by-products 55% (beef 14%, liver 4%), minerals, sugar. The composition is enriched with micro- and macroelements, vitamins B1, E, D3, taurine. The company offers canned food in a lamister with an identical composition, where the main components are: turkey and carrots, poultry, white fish.
- Dry food for adult domestic cats (Chicken with Turkey).
The food is intended for feeding adult cats living indoors. The composition of the product includes 50% meat components, of which 15% is chicken meat. The percentage of cereal ingredients is quite low, which helps prevent the development of allergies. The presence of natural antioxidants in the composition activates the digestive process. The unique formula of the food helps remove hair and prevent the development of urolithiasis. The food has a composition rich in vitamins and microelements.
- Wet food for sterilized and neutered cats (Beef in sauce).
The food is a functional food for spayed/neutered animals and is specially designed to prevent the onset of obesity. Due to its unique nutritional formula, the food promotes fat burning and supports the health of the genitourinary system. Contains more than 27% meat ingredients, of which 14% is beef. The composition also includes vitamins E, D3, taurine, micro- and macroelements.
- Canned food for adult cats Duck with rabbit.
Meat pate. The product contains meat and meat by-products (60%), mineral additives, dextrose, vitamins, mineral components, fiber, moisture.
- Canned food with a high meat content for adult cats.
Chicken's meat. Meat pieces with fillet. The product contains meat and meat by-products (60%, including chicken meat - 15%), mineral supplements, dextrose.
- Wet food for adult cats with sensitive digestion (Poultry in sauce).
The food is a balanced diet for pets prone to food allergies and digestive problems. The composition contains easily digestible ingredients and substances that maintain the stability of the intestinal microflora. The formula is also designed for normal bowel cleansing. Important components of the product are vitamin B1, inulin, and clay. Meat products in the feed make up more than 40%, of which 4% is poultry.
- Dry food for cats over 7 years old.
The diet contains more than 40% meat products, of which 15% is fresh salmon, which makes the taste of the food attractive to cats. The low content of cereal components in the feed reduces the risk of allergies. Natural antioxidants promote optimal digestion. The food has a preventive purpose, prevents diseases of the genitourinary system and joints, promotes hair removal, and controls weight. The composition of the food is very rich, including vitamins B6, B12, niacin, biotin, folic acid, vitamins A, E, D3, L-carnitine, DL-methionine, Omega-3, Omega-6, taurine, micro- and macroelements.
- Wet food for cats over 7 years old (Poultry in sauce).
The food composition includes meat and meat products (about 37%, of which poultry 14%), fish and fish derivatives (2%), vegetable protein extract (1.4%), plant derivatives (1.3%), minerals , sucrose, vitamins E, D3, taurine.
- Wet food for beautiful skin and coat (Turkey in sauce).
The food has excellent taste and will please even the most picky cat. Contains meat and meat derivatives (about 41%, of which turkey 4%), fish and fish derivatives (5%), plant derivatives (1.4%), minerals, oils and fats (0.32%: fish oil and sunflower oil), sucrose, vitamins B1, E, D3, taurine, micro- and macroelements.
Starting from 3 months, after consulting with a veterinarian, kittens can be given pouches (sauces with pieces of meat), canned food in lamister (pates) intended for feeding adult cats from 1 year to 7 years. This will diversify the menu and strengthen the baby’s immunity.
Cat food Mealfeel
Reviews from customers who have used the food for pet cats say that the composition of the food differs from economy class food only in the higher content of protein ingredients. The packaging states that the food contains lamb, but after reading the composition, the buyer learns that the declared meat contains only 4% , the rest of the meat is listed as meat and meat derivatives of unknown origin in the amount of 36%. The composition also includes vegetable protein, which contains about 2%, fish by-products in the amount of 1.5%. There are few complete proteins in the diet, and ordinary by-products are called meat derivatives.
According to veterinarians, it is easy to change economy class to Hills food; you just need to follow some simple rules. Over the course of a week, for constant adaptation, the owner mixes the new food with the old one in small quantities; by the end of the period, the advantage remains on the side of the Hills food. Some animals are hostile to the transition, and it takes a month to get used to it.
Larisa Ivanovna, veterinarian
Many cat owners, when bringing them to the veterinarian for intestinal upset, begin their story by buying random food from an unknown manufacturer in a supermarket. The goal is to feed the pet to its fullest. Under no circumstances should you do this, otherwise you can get into serious trouble. The cat's stomach does not quickly switch to other foods and an imbalance is observed. Other owners simply use human food if they have not stocked up on the usual food, which also does not lead to anything good.
Arnold Petrovich
Cheap economy class varieties contain many flavor enhancers and baits to attract furry pets.
Switching cats to more advanced food is difficult; improved food has a natural taste that they are not used to. The owner is persistent and gradually the pets begin to eat healthy food. Alexander, veterinary clinic specialist
Feed composition
The composition of the feed and the quality of the ingredients determine the usefulness and nutritional value of the product. All super premium food must meet the requirements of a balanced diet and meet the needs of the animal’s body.
The main components of Milfil feed are:
- fresh salmon;
- dehydrated turkey;
- chicken fat;
- peas;
- split peas;
- rice;
- pea protein.
As additional components, the Milfil brand food line includes flaxseeds, which are a source of Omega-3, salmon oil, which supplies the body with EPA and DHA (essential elements of fatty acids in Omega-3. The product also contains chicory, which is rich in inulin , cellulose, which acts as fiber and is obtained from by-products of vegetable processing.
Cat food Gurmet
According to consumer reviews, cats eat wet food from this brand with pleasure and appetite.
Taste qualities are acceptable for animals. But once you read the nutrition label, it becomes clear that the cat product is not good for their body. The food contains sugar, which is harmful to cats. The composition on the label, which is written in small letters on a sparkling golden background, indicates that 85 g of the product contains 8% meat, of which half chicken and half liver . This is not enough for a balanced diet for a domestic cat and will not bring him significant benefit. Hence the conclusion is that Gurmet food is an economical option and is not suitable for long-term daily feeding of cats.
Which food to choose?
When choosing food, a special place is occupied by the age and individual health characteristics of the cat. The Milfil line offers food for cats living indoors, for spayed or neutered animals, for cats over 7 years old and for small kittens. A special place in the product line is occupied by food for cats prone to food allergies, as well as food to prevent urolithiasis and normalize weight.
By choosing any of the offered Milfil brand food, the cat owner can be calm about the health and proper development of his pet, since the product fully complies with the standards of super premium food and can only positively affect the health of the pet.
For kittens
Milfil produces a fairly large range of products for kittens, the formula of which was specially developed taking into account the characteristics of the delicate and growing organism of small pets. These foods are intended for feeding kittens from 1 month to 1 year. The composition of such feeds is rich in vitamins and useful components. It is possible to feed your furry baby both dry and wet food (pates, sauces, meat mousses, with the addition of vegetables).
For adult cats and kittens
The company also cares about the health of adult cats, sterilized animals and elderly pets. The line includes mousses, pates from poultry, lamb and veal, and canned food in lamisters. The composition of food for adult cats is balanced, supporting normal digestion, metabolism and intestinal microflora of animals.
Feed price
- The cost of dry cat food is the same, regardless of the type of food:
- 400 grams – 319 rubles;
- 1.5 kg. – 1079 rubles;
- 8 kg. – 4179 rub.
- Wet food (pouches) and tender pates in a lamister cost from 60 rubles .
- The price for meat mousse and pate is 50 rubles .
- The price of canned food with fillet pieces is 60 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of this product are:
- contains only natural ingredients that are beneficial to the cat’s health;
- a varied assortment that gives you the opportunity to choose the right food for your pet;
- functional, complete, balanced composition;
- functions of normalizing digestion and stabilizing intestinal microflora.
Another advantage is that the products do not contain cereal components, which significantly reduces the risk of allergies and provides safe nutrition for the cat.
Milfil brand products are super premium class and the only disadvantage of these feeds is that they can only be bought in a specialized store and only in the Russian Federation.
Manufacturer
Mealfeel dry food is super-premium in composition , manufactured at the United Petfood plant (Belgium). Factories producing cat food have been certified by the highest European standards in the food industry, which provides a guarantee of quality.
Wet food and canned food are more premium in composition , manufactured by La Normandise (France) and New Pet Food (Italy) personally for the “Four Paws” chain of pet stores.
Official website of the manufacturer – https://mealfeel.ru/
Price and where to buy?
The price of Mealfeel food depends on the type and taste of the food.
Pouches 100g have a price of about 70 rubles, canned food in 100g lamisters costs 70 rubles, dry food in a 0.4 kg package costs approximately 310 rubles, 1.5 kg - 1000 rubles, 8 kg - 3900 rubles.
You can buy Milfil brand food only in Russia, in online stores and also in pet stores.
Milfil food is one of the most popular and useful among super-premium products. Thanks to its natural composition and carefully developed formula, the food of this brand is recognized as an excellent product that meets the requirements of the four-legged body.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's start with a common drawback for all Milfil brands - the food is sold only in one chain of stores (Four Paws) and in some online stores of pet products. Producing countries do not sell it. There is another minus - the cost is quite high. For this price you can buy some cheap holistic products.
Now let's talk about the advantages, there are more of them:
- European production is a guarantee of quality.
- The line contains dry and wet food for different ages and conditions of cats.
- The food does not contain artificial preservatives, colors or flavor enhancers.
- The line includes spiders and canned goods.
- The food is enriched with vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
- Meat ingredients are used as the main source of protein.
Despite the undeniable advantages, the composition of the food corresponds only to the “premium” class; it does not reach the characteristics of the “super-premium” and “holistic” classes.
Reviews of Mealfeel cat food
Milfil food meets European standards, as evidenced by international certificates. The composition of the food contains natural ingredients, the nutritional recipe is developed taking into account all the characteristics of the cat’s body.
The manufacturer did not forget about small kittens or older cats, and also had in mind the need to take care of healthy skin and beautiful fur.
The main components of this brand of food are meat products and their derivatives, as well as legumes (peas), which contribute to the normal growth of the cat and the prevention of health problems after castration or against the background of age-related changes.
Milfil food provides balanced nutrition for pets; regular use of this food helps the cat maintain activity and good health.
Reviews from veterinarians
The Mealfeel line of products for cats belongs to the super premium class and, despite some flaws, corresponds to this category. The disadvantages of this product can be considered a large amount of vegetable proteins in the form of rice and legumes, which does not meet the needs of the cat’s body. However, this brand of food also has good quality characteristics. This is the presence of high-quality sources of animal protein and fats in the diet and a variety of assortments.
General information about the manufacturer
The Mealfeel food recipe was developed by Russian specialists, but the products are manufactured abroad. Granulated diets are produced in Belgium, and canned food and pouches are produced in France by order of the Four Paws pet store. Since the chain sells feed only in Russia, purchasing Mealfeel in other countries is problematic.
You can recognize Mealfeel products by their logo
Foreign production strengthens confidence in the product, since they are stricter about the quality of animal diets, but several factors must be taken into account. Firstly, the cost of such feed is initially a little high due to transportation costs. Secondly, for some reason, the manufacturer saves a lot on the composition of spider and canned food: while granulated diets can be classified as super-premium, then wet ones barely reach the premium level. Thirdly, unscrupulous suppliers, in order to reduce the volume of packaging and reduce the cost of transportation, may puncture bags to remove excess air. Personally, I had to deal with exactly this in the case of Russian feeds, including Savarra. Due to punctures, ventilation appears, and the granules begin to oxidize, which is fraught with premature spoilage and poisoning.
