Super premium food for cats and kittens: review, composition, prices

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Not food, but a real paradise for your beloved purr. Despite the fact that cat food is super premium, the division is quite arbitrary. Different prices, not always comparable quality. Within the class there is an additional gradation of super premium holistic diets. Some brands, while classifying themselves as elite diets, do not rise above the premium class for cats in the ratings. Considering that the list is constantly changing, it is simply impossible to understand the diversity and choose quality food from a motley list of offers without help.

Features of the composition of super premium feed

The source of proteins is high quality meat and offal. Each package indicates their percentage.

Most brands do not contain corn gluten.

Sources of carbohydrates are most often rice and oats, less often potatoes and barley. These components are better absorbed and less allergenic than wheat and corn. Natural preservatives and antioxidants are used in production.

Also read the article about the composition of industrial cat food.

Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium

Arden Grange is a super-premium cat food that is little known in our country, but quite popular in Europe, and has proven itself to be very good. The key to the success of this food is the ideal combination of natural ingredients such as meat, vegetables, rice, probiotics, mineral and vitamin complexes. Only grain-free food can be considered better than Arden Grange, however, such food is much more expensive and is not always suitable for the animal. Otherwise, this is healthy and nutritious food for your pet.

Advantages:

• - there are no attractants - substances with harmful chemical impurities that help the cat quickly become accustomed to a particular type of food (in fact, drugs)
• - well-balanced composition of ingredients
• — the highest quality components are used
• - favorable combination of price and quality
• - excellent taste
• - recommended for most cats

Flaws:

• - the presence of cellulose - a substance that sometimes acts as a laxative and in rare cases causes allergies

Cost: from 412 to 5500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Positive and negative sides

Pros:

• Thanks to the balance, the cat gets full faster, while satisfying all the body’s needs.
• Special lines are produced to suit the individual needs of each individual.
• Recommended for use by sick, weakened, sterilized pets.
• The full composition is written on the packaging (including percentages).
• High quality ingredients.
• Economical consumption. Because The ingredients include natural meat, the predator gets satiated faster. The resulting energy lasts for a long time, the pet eats less often.

These foods also have their downsides:

• Considerable cost.
• Quality may vary depending on countries of production. Products made abroad are much better than Russian ones.
• They are not sold everywhere; they can be purchased at large pet stores or ordered online.

Acana (Akana), Canada - holistic

Any of the Acana cat foods contains several meats and at least three protein sources:

• fresh fish,
• whole eggs,
• meat from chickens that were raised on a “free range”.

This food is rich in essential acids such as EPA and DHA, Omega 3, vitamin B12, selenium and other beneficial substances. Acana food contains a minimum of carbohydrates.

Acana food is perfectly balanced and helps cats reach their full potential and achieve excellent health, despite their age and breed characteristics.

Advantages:

• - increased concentration of natural proteins
• – minimal content of simple sugars and “empty” calories
• - presence of a variety of herbal ingredients
• - no preservatives or dyes

Flaws:

• — lack of a line of food for specialized corrective and therapeutic nutrition (at the time of publication of this review)

Cost: from 360 to 4900 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Read more about Akana food in our article: Akana food, composition, cost, reviews from veterinarians and cat owners.

The best super premium dry food for cats

First, let's look at the best food in this class, in our opinion. We added them to this list because they contain no or very little potatoes - a typical ingredient in super premium food, and no rice at all, which is not as healthy for cats as the first, although it is undoubtedly better than wheat or corn.

We recommend reading the article TOP 10 dry food for cats and kittens.

WILDCAT

In first place we put WILDCAT food, which is produced in England and Germany. They are not cheap (from 700-750 rubles per kg), but they have the best composition among the entire super premium line. See the table for details.

* all ingredients marked with an asterisk are dehydrated, i.e. dehydrated.

Also, the food for kittens from WILDCAT has an excellent composition, we will talk about it later in this article, where we will consider the best food specifically for small pets.

Pellet size, using Karoo food as an example

Etosha - composition on packaging

Etosha feed pellets

From the author. Many reviews have people saying that these three foods are great for cats with allergies. Their stool returns to normal, their fur stops falling out, etc.

The company has several other foods that we will not recommend among the best, although they are not bad. The fact is that it contains quite a lot of sweet potatoes or even regular potatoes, clarifications in parentheses (*sweet, **regular). These are Bhadra with horse meat (min. 19% *), Rani with pheasant, duck (14.8% *), Andhra with fish (5.5% * + ** in 11th place, unspecified), Hamra with quail ( ** and * in 3rd and 4th place, without %), Serengeti with 5 types of meat (12% ** and the same amount *), Tanganika with trout (12% *, 9% **).

Feeding rates:

The food is available in packages of 0.5 and 3 kg. As we have already said, you can buy it at a price of 700 rubles. per kg. It’s better to order online, you can find it there, unlike pet stores.

Airi

The Dutch manufacturer produces only 2 lines: with chicken and salmon for adult cats, there is no option for kittens. But the composition is very worthy. An overview is presented in the table.

Feeding rates:

Feed is sold in packages of 0.8; 3 and 10 kg. Cost from 842 rubles. per kg when purchasing the smallest pack up to 560 rubles. per kg when purchasing the largest one.

Sanabelle Delicious Adult

*all ingredients marked with an asterisk are dehydrated, i.e. dehydrated.

From the author. There is another food in this line - with salmon and sweet potato. But in our opinion, it contains too many potatoes, the first four ingredients: 37.5% fresh chicken, 18% salmon, 8% dehydrated sweet potato, potatoes. Therefore, we won't recommend it here.

Feeding rates:

Two big disadvantages: food is difficult to find even in online stores, and it is expensive. There are packages of 0.4 kg (600 rubles) and 2 kg (2500 rubles).

Also read about premium food for cats and kittens.

What to rely on when choosing

Cat's Age and Health : There is a difference between kitten food and adult cat food. The physical condition of the animal is also taken into account. If your pet is prone to obesity, then food high in fat is not suitable.

If the animal has undergone a sterilization procedure, this also affects the choice of food.

Types of food : dry, wet, raw natural. These are all cat foods, but they differ in composition and digestibility. Dry food requires a lot of drinking. Wet contains 80% liquid and does not need to be washed down, but the high cost will hit the budget. Raw natural food is quite moist and high in calories, and is easily digestible. Its cost is many times higher than others.

The composition of the feed must be comprehensive and contain all the necessary substances. When choosing food, you need to ensure that the meat ingredients and vitamin-mineral complexes are approximately equal to the grains.

Good super premium dry cat food

Now let’s look at foods that you can buy, but their composition is slightly worse than those we reviewed above. For example, too many potatoes are used. Or rice acts as a carbohydrate component and there is also quite a lot of it (2-3rd place in the composition).

Applaws

This is very good British food. But still, we will not mention it among the best, and all because it contains too many potatoes or legumes. Here, for example, are the first ingredients of food for adult cats with chicken and vegetables: 67% dried chicken, 12% minced chicken, potatoes, beet pulp, etc. Yes, there is a lot of meat, but obviously potatoes too, since they come in third place. It would be better if the manufacturer specified its %, but this is not the case. As for legumes, they are a good component of the food, but there should not be too much of them, as in the Applaws ocean fish food. Again, the first ingredients: 18% fresh white fish, green peas, 12% fishmeal, dried chickpeas, lentils, etc.

There are packages of 0.35; 1.8; 6 kg or 0.4; 2 and 7.5 kg depending on taste. Costs from 420 to 550 rubles. per kg when purchasing the largest pack.

Arden Grange

Food from the UK, grain-free. For adult pets there are three options: regular, dietary and for sensitive digestion. Available in packs of 0.4; 2 and 8 kg. We are not ready to recommend this food among the best, since there are too many potatoes in it. Compositions in the table.

Landor

Spanish food. The granules contain no corn, wheat, or dyes. However, rice or sweet potatoes come in second, depending on taste, and peas come in third. The first contains no meat, poultry or fish, which does not allow us to include this food in the line of the best.

The food is sold in almost any pet store. A package weighing 10 kg will cost 3700-4500 rubles. It is also packaged in 0.4 and 2 kg.

Brit Care

The Czech manufacturer has a fairly large selection of dry food. For adult cats, including those who walk outside and stay indoors, neutered, elderly, gourmets and those with sensitive digestion, for weight control and beautiful coat.

In general, the food can be given to pets, but its composition is not the best. Because it has either rice or potatoes among the first five ingredients. The latter, by the way, is more suitable for cats. The product does not contain corn or wheat. The main meat ingredient, which depends on the taste, is 22-26%.

Available in 0.4; 2 and 7 kg. The largest package will cost approximately 2900 rubles.

Fitmin For Life

Czech food. There aren't many options. For adult cats, these are chicken and salmon; there is also a type for long-haired pets, neutered (there is a lot of pork liver) and for kittens.

The diet contains no allergenic foods: corn and wheat. It is made without the addition of artificial colors. In the first place in the composition is meat, but only some components are specified; it is not completely clear, which is a big minus. For example, here's how the salmon flavor describes the main ingredient: meat (dried poultry, 9% fresh salmon, 6% dried fish, hydrolyzed pork liver). In all types, rice comes in second place. It would be better if the manufacturer specified that it is whole grain, brown, but this is not the case.

Kitten food contains potato starch and is therefore not recommended at all.

There are packages of 0.4; 1.8 and 8 kg. If you buy the largest food it will cost about 380 rubles. per kg.

1st Choice

Several foods are available for adult cats: for domestic cats, sterilized cats, picky cats, for allergies (in the first place is 34% sweet potatoes, then 17% duck), problems with the genitourinary system, for skin and coat health, as well as weight control. There is an option for inactive and aging pets.

The composition of the food is generally good, the % of ingredients is indicated. In the first and second places there is always meat, poultry or fish (17-18% of both ingredients), except for hypoallergenic food, where, as we said, potatoes come first. In third place is Fig.

Available in packages of 0.35; 0.907; 2.72 and 10 kg. The largest one will cost 470-500 rubles. per kg.

Brooksfield

Made in Italy, the following lines have been developed:

• beef and chicken for adult cats;
• turkey for those living in an apartment;
• beef for longhairs;
• chicken for sedentary and castrated people;
• chicken for kittens.

All food contains rice, however, the manufacturer specifies that its formula is low-grain. Consider, for example, the taste for adult cats with chicken. In the first two places is chicken meat, in the first case it is dehydrated and its 31.3%, in the second case it is fresh, 20%. Next comes rice, barley, tapioca, chicken fat, beet pulp, etc. There are no allergens: wheat, corn.

Available in packs of 0.4; 2 and 7.5 kg. It is difficult to find it in pet stores; it is better to order it online. Costs 450-500 rubles. per kg. Buyers complain that the manufacturer did not provide a zip fastener, which is why it cannot be stored for a long time, just clothespins, etc. They don't protect you from dampness. Therefore, it is recommended to buy small packages, but in this case the food will, of course, cost more. From 550 rub. per kg when purchasing 2 kg.

MealFeel

Belgian production. There is food for adult cats with chicken and turkey, with the same taste for older pets and kittens, turkey with fish for sensitive digestion, two types for sterilized cats: with salmon and lamb.

All foods have a good composition except for two options for neutered cats, since corn gluten is listed among the first ingredients. In the first two or three places, depending on taste, go meat or fish, usually 15% each, followed by white rice, peas, etc. For example, the composition of food for adult pets with chicken: 15% each of fresh and dehydrated chicken meat, dehydrated turkey, peas, white and brown rice, 6% animal fat, flaxseed, dried egg products, brewer's yeast, dried carrots, same Antarctic krill, chicory (source of prebiotic and inulin), easily digestible pea protein, ammonium chloride, dried cranberries , rosemary, Macleaia cordata, Yucca Schidigera.

Available in 0.4; 1.5 and 8 kg. It costs about 750 rubles if you buy a medium-sized pack.

Sanabelle (all types except Delicious Adult)

This is a German food from the Bosch brand. The brand produces food for different ages, sensitive gastrointestinal tracts, those with a predisposition to the formation of stones, and for large breeds. The assortment also includes a specific product with ostrich meat. Among the ingredients are poultry meat, % to be specified, rice, rice flour, etc. We would like to note once again that the two versions of Sanabelle Delicious Adult food have a better composition and we recommend them among the best of the entire line, more about this was written above in the article .

Price for 2 kg - 1350 rub. Can be purchased in packs of 0.4; 2 and 10 kg.

Duke's Farm

Manufacturer from Great Britain. Although many buyers whose reviews can be found on the Internet doubt this. If you look at the composition of the food, there is nothing bad in it. On the contrary, he is even good. For example, fresh lamb, chicken meal, % is indicated. Among the first ingredients, however, is white rice, but it can be given to cats, although it is worse than vegetables and fruits. There are different tastes, types for adults, neutered, elderly cats, kittens, etc.

What is alarming is that this food is sold only in Beethoven pet stores and is overly advertised there, including by sales consultants. At the same time, Duke's Farm is not cheap at all, some types cost 1000 rubles. per kg and even more. And the minimum price is about 800 rubles. per kg. Available in packages of 0.3 and 2 kg.

Gina Elite

The manufacturer has factories in the UK and Canada. We still include this food in the line of those that you can buy for your pets, but there are types that we do not recommend, since they contain corn among the first ingredients. This food is for adult cats with chicken and rice (Adult Cat Chicken & Rice), sterilized (Adult Cat Sterilized), kittens (Kitten).

The remaining three foods of the brand, namely duck with rice (Adult Cat Duck & Rice), with sensitive digestion (Adult Cat Sensitive) and grain-free with salmon (Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon) can be purchased. The last one has the best composition of all three: 60% salmon, 20% sweet potato or sweet potato, sunflower oil, potatoes, brewer's yeast, olive oil, peas, carrots, asparagus. The other two contain 31-32% duck or turkey meat, white and brown rice.

You can buy packs of 1; 3 and 15 kg. Two foods with rice and those with corn will cost 650 rubles. per kg when purchasing a large pack. Grain-free is more expensive, it will cost 820 rubles. per kg, if you buy 15 kg.

The best dietary foods for kittens

Kittens with sensitive digestion, allergies, or other health problems require a special diet. Manufacturers offer medicated foods for babies with special needs.

GO! Skin+Coat

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

100%

buyers recommend this product

Holistic-grade dry food for kittens and adult cats is recommended as a complex therapy and prevention of skin diseases, and also adds shine to the coat and stops excessive hair loss. Feed is sold in dense bags weighing from 1.36 to 7.26 kg. The zip fastener prevents the aroma from escaping.

The protein component is represented by high-quality chicken meat without by-products. Whole grains are a source of carbohydrates. Probiotics and prebiotics support healthy intestinal microflora and promote proper digestion. Fruits and vegetables improve immunity and supply the body with natural vitamins. Flaxseed is rich in fatty acids, vegetable protein and fiber.

Pros:

• natural composition;
• improves skin and coat health;
• convenient packing and packing;
• low price for a holistic class (from 500 rubles per 1 kg).

Minuses:

• not always on sale.

The food is recommended for kittens with skin diseases or hair problems, as well as healthy pets to speed up seasonal shedding.

Natural Greatness Top Mountain

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

97%

buyers recommend this product

Grain-free monoprotein food is recommended for kittens and adult cats with sensitive digestion. Its composition is natural and belongs to the holistic class.

Rabbit meat takes up 70% of the composition. The absence of chicken reduces the likelihood of allergies in your pet. A vegetable side dish of tomatoes, spinach, pumpkin and beets ensures stable functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

The recipe is supplemented with greens, apples and blueberries. Fish oil and algae provide your pet with fatty acids to support the nervous system. Glucosamine and chondroitin are added for the harmonious development of rapidly growing kittens. Natural prebiotics support beneficial microflora.

Pros:

• grain-free meat formula;
• improves digestion;
• does not cause allergies;
• available in many pet stores.

Minuses:

• Not suitable for silver kittens.

Breeders note that after two weeks of such a diet, gray babies acquire a reddish tint.

Worst super premium dry cat food

Now that we have listed the foods that you can buy, I would like to talk about some super premium brands that, in our opinion, are not of such good quality. In this section we will try to explain our point of view. It's up to you to decide whether to buy them or not.

Guabi Natural

The Brazilian corporation offers food for adult and neutered cats, a lightweight option for those who need to lose a few kilograms, for removing hair, and kittens. There is also a separate type for the Persian breed. Some portals indicate that food is also available for other breeds. But we did not find such information on the official distributor’s website (guabinatural.ru).

From the author. The big disadvantage, in our opinion, is that the manufacturer does not specify the % of ingredients, which is not typical for other super premium food products. Wheat gluten is listed among the ingredients, and although it is not among the first, its presence is extremely undesirable. We said that wheat is not digested by cats, causes allergies, and even diabetes in some. Also in first place is chicken meat, it is not clear exactly what it is, perhaps there is skin there. In second place is chicken liver, and although it is very healthy and contains a lot of vitamin A, it is worth considering that it is fatty and it is not recommended to feed it constantly.

You can see the detailed composition of all types of food on the website of the official distributor, which we indicated above.

Weight: 0.5; 1.5; 3; 7.5 kg. The cost of the largest package is about 3,200 rubles.

Leonardo

This is not to say that the composition of the food is completely bad. There is also fresh meat or fish and good offal. However, some types list corn as well as rice among the first 5-10 ingredients. True, to be fair, the manufacturer does not call them hypoallergenic. However, there are such options, and they indicate amaranth (this is a plant; most likely, grains are used in the feed) and potato starch (if they just added sweet potatoes it would be better).

Packing depends on the type, it is 0.3; 1.8 and 7.5 kg. And also 0.4; 2; 7.5 and 15 kg. If you buy the largest package, the food will cost about 600 rubles. per kg.

Flatazor

The manufacturer from France also produces a veterinary line. The diet is available in various flavor variations, for all ages and depending on the characteristics of the body. However, it is not clear to us why this food was included in the super premium list in the first place. The first ingredients include corn, wheat, and wheat gluten. In general, nothing good and hypoallergenic. We do not recommend purchasing this food.

Available in packs of 0.4; 2 and 10 kg. The latter will cost approximately 3,700 rubles.

Blitz

From a domestic manufacturer. In second place in the composition after meat is corn, although it is whole, and therefore we do not recommend this food. In addition, it is quite difficult to find in pet stores. There's no need for that

Available in packages of 0.4; 2 and 10 kg. If you buy the largest one, the food will be very cheap, only 320 rubles. per kg.

Dr Clauder's

Line from a German company. It’s strange that this food is considered super premium. Its composition is more similar to economy. The only difference is that the incomprehensible word “cereals” comes not in first, but in second place, after meat and offal, the % is not specified. A 400 gram package costs only 90 rubles, so it’s unlikely that really good ingredients are used in production.

ProNature Original

Manufacturer from Canada. The composition is good, although not the best: chicken flour, brewer's rice, barley, etc.

But why do we then include this food in the list of the worst? Here's the thing:

From the author. Feed data varies. The official website says that there is no corn in the composition. But there are reviews that it exists and, worst of all, it is in second place. In addition, we noticed that if you look at the composition of the feed in various online stores, it also differs from the official website and it actually contains corn. As we realized after analyzing all this data, the ingredients of the new food have changed. What to do? Carefully read the ingredients on the package before purchasing.

This is what the new packages containing corn look like (usually NEW is specified on the websites):

Available in packages of 0.34; 2.27; 5 and 20 kg. If you buy the largest pack of food it will cost less than 400 rubles. per kg, but when buying a small one, 1 kg will cost more than 1000 rubles.

Bozita

The manufacturer has good wet food, but not dry food. Although meat comes first and its percentage is indicated, the feed contains both wheat and corn. Bozita costs 500-600 rubles. per kg.

Josera

Brief composition of the German brand: poultry flour, corn and its gluten, rice, poultry liver, beets, poultry fat, etc. The ingredients do not contain dyes, natural antioxidants are used. However, the presence of corn and the lack of a % ratio of ingredients does not allow us to recommend this food. In addition, it is almost impossible to buy it in Russia. 1 kg will cost from 500 rubles.

Cimiao

This is a product from the Italian company Farmina. Special lines have been created according to age and individual characteristics.

We do not recommend this food, since it contains corn (in the form for older pets it generally comes first, in others it is specified that it is 10%, etc.), corn gluten.

The approximate cost of a 2 kg package is 1300 rubles.

Schesir

The Italian manufacturer produces food with different flavors (for example, fish, lamb, chicken, beef) for adults, elderly, sterilized pets, and kittens. However, despite the wide variety of the line, we do not recommend it. Since it contains corn, its gluten or gluten, and sometimes all together.

There are packages of 0.4; 1.5 and 10 kg. If you buy the largest one, 1 kg will cost about 420 rubles.

Innova EVO (Innova EVO), USA - holistic

American-made Innova EVO cat food can be called one of the best in the world. The prefix “holistic” means that this food uses food ingredients that can also be used in human products.

Advantages:

• - excellent quality and recommendations from veterinarians
• – presence of raw dietary proteins (meat)
• - presence of probiotics that improve digestion
• - no preservatives or dyes
• - hypoallergenic
• - increasing the life expectancy of the animal
• – high energy value
• - Helps prevent urolithiasis

Flaws:

• - more expensive than most other feeds
• - difficult to purchase in a store, you need to search on the Internet (but in 2022, this food (especially dry) has become more popular in Russia)

The cost in online stores ranges from 23 to 35 dollars for a package of 12 cans. Can weight – 375 grams.

Dry food:

• 400 g - from 250 rub.
• 1.5 kg - 870 rub.
• 4 kg - 1960 rub.

Mr. Cat recommends: how to choose super premium food for kittens

Kittens have much smaller jaws and a weak digestive system. Therefore, manufacturers have developed special lines for growing pets.

About the composition

The percentage differs from drying for adults. Food for small pets is higher in calories, as they expend more energy.

Manufacturers try to keep proteins and fats as natural as possible. Vitamins and minerals are carefully selected, containing substances necessary specifically for the growing body.

Advantages and disadvantages

Ready-made food ensures normal development. The owner does not need to prepare anything specially or calculate the content of proteins, fats, etc. You just need to buy food and pour it into your pet according to the dosage on the package or as recommended by your veterinarian. The dry diet is stored for a long time after opening.

However, there are also disadvantages:

• Considerable cost and limited distribution in stores.
• The product is not suitable for all individuals. Despite the small granules, some pets cannot chew them. You have to specially soak it before giving it.

Criterias of choice

What to rely on when purchasing:

• Price. A quality product cannot be inexpensive.
• Components. Really good food always has meat in the first place.
• Age. The manufacturer writes at what age a cat can be fed the selected diet.
• Individual characteristics of the body. For example, if there is a tendency to allergies, he should be fed a hypoallergenic line.
• Dry or wet food. Both super premium options are of excellent quality, so it’s up to the kitten’s owner to decide which one to choose. However, if your pet has problems with stool and digestion, or a weak jaw, it is advisable to choose canned food, because... They are better digestible and not tough.

Also read the article about choosing premium food for kittens.

Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium

Purina Pro Plan is a line of premium wet and dry food for cats, in the development of which veterinarians and nutritionists take an active part. In all Purina products, beneficial microelements and vitamins are optimally concentrated, and there is also a balance of natural food components, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the animal’s immune and digestive systems. Your pets' coat and skin will always shine with health. The variety of flavors of Purina food will not leave your cat indifferent.

Advantages:

• — high-quality raw components
• – reduces the formation of tartar by 40%
• — the presence of special additives for the prevention of genitourinary diseases
• - a wide range of
• - optimal balance of minerals and vitamins
• — availability of medicinal feed

Flaws:

• – the content of vegetable fats is exceeded
• - Strong smell

Cost: from 260 to 4750 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

For a more detailed review of Purina Proplan food with reviews from owners and veterinarians, read our article.

Super premium dry food for kittens

Dry food designed for the body and jaws of kittens.

WILCAT Karoo Kitten

Food with rabbit, chicken and salmon meat. It is produced in Germany. It costs, as for adults, from 700 rubles. per kg. There are packages of 0.5 and 3 kg. The food has an excellent composition, 51% protein, 20% fat.

Full ingredient list: 34% rabbit meat, 24% chicken jerky, 22% dried salmon, 6% chicken fat, brewer's yeast, minerals, 2% salmon oil, 2% chicken liver, fennel, Jerusalem artichoke, catnip, tomato, prickly pear , barley grass, sea buckthorn, thyme, oregano, marjoram, sage, prebiotic MOS 525 mg/kg, prebiotic FOS 525 mg/kg, spirulina.

Applaws Kitten

A British manufacturer has food for kittens with chicken and vegetables. It is grain-free, the composition is quite good, although there are potatoes in third place. Here it is: 62% dried chicken, 17% ground chicken, potatoes, brewer's yeast, beet pulp, 1% chicken broth, salmon oil, vitamins and minerals, powdered eggs, 0.03% fiber, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, dried seaweed algae, cranberry, DL-Methionine, potassium chloride, yucca extract, citrus fruit, rosemary.

There are packages of 0.4 and 2 kg. Price about 500 rub. per kg.

1st Choice Healthy Start

Made in Canada, good for 2 months to a year. If we talk about this food as a premium class, then it is the best. But among the super premiums to which the manufacturer classifies it, it occupies the middle position. In the first two places in the composition are fresh chicken and flour from it, 17% each, but then comes rice, without any specifications, after chicken fat, pea protein, etc. The disadvantages, of course, are the presence of rice, it is not clear whether it is white or brown, no specifications, as well as pea protein, it would be better to add just green peas.

There are different packages 0.35; 0.97; 2.72; 5.44; 10 and 20 kg. If you buy the largest one, 1 kg will cost about 500 rubles.

Arden Grange chicken for kittens

In addition to the three adult foods, there is also a grain-free option for kittens with chicken. Costs about 600 rubles. per kg. Sold in packs of 0.4; 2 and 8 kg. The first ingredients include 20% chicken meal, 26% fresh chicken, 26% potatoes. Otherwise, the composition is similar to the food of the same company for adult cats, which we already discussed earlier in the article.

Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium

Now Natural Holistic is a completely grain-free super-premium food for cats, which contains boneless fresh meat, fruits and vegetables and is free of by-products and hormonal drugs. The list of ingredients in these foods is extremely wide: fresh duck, turkey, salmon, rapeseed or coconut oil, spinach, cranberries, peas, blackberries, pumpkin pulp, alfalfa, carrots, lentils, brown algae. The feeling of freshness of the product is the main distinguishing feature of these feeds.

Advantages:

• - no animal fats
• – absence of low-quality proteins
• - no BHT and BHA toxins
• — optimal content of high-quality proteins
• — presence of a balanced vitamin formula
• - great taste

Flaws:

• — lack of a line of wet food
• - higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class

Cost: from 260 to 4500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Super premium wet food for cats and kittens

They are enriched with nutrients and are considered more physiological in composition.

Leonardo

Contains the best meat, high quality by-products, the percentage composition is indicated. The exact ingredients depend on taste.

If you plan to feed your pet dry food, it is recommended to use the diet of the same brand.

Negative points:

• hard to find;
• not recommended for gastrointestinal problems;
• not the most balanced composition, vegetables are completely absent, so you should not feed your cat only these wet foods.

Spiders cost about 90 rubles. for 85 g. Also available in 200 g cans for 100 rubles. and 400 g for 150 rubles. There are two options for kittens.

Also read the article about the best wet cat foods in all four categories. There you will also find a more detailed analysis of the composition of Leonardo’s feed.

Applaws

From a UK manufacturer. Some sources classify him as holistic. There is a lot of meat and the overall composition is similar to the previous food, but there is rice. On the one hand, it’s good to have a source of carbohydrates. On the other hand, it would be better to add vegetables rather than grains (although rice is definitely better than corn and wheat). Some types do not indicate exactly how much rice is contained.

Lots of flavors. Produced in pouches (90 rub. 70 g), jars (170 rub. 156 g), lamisters (95-120 rub. 60-70 g). There are options for kittens.

Bozita

Swiss-made products undergo thorough state control, so you don’t have to worry that they contain harmful components.

Bozita wet food is of good quality, which cannot be said about dry food, which contains both wheat and corn, although this is a super premium line.

There are a lot of tastes and types. All are produced in tetra-pack packaging, thanks to which the food is better preserved, including its taste and beneficial properties. Costs 175 rubles. for 370 g and from 110 to 150 rubles. for 190 g. There are options for adult cats in jelly and sauce (370 g), as well as for kittens, active pets, those with sensitive digestion, large breeds, etc. (190 g).

Read more in the article about Bozita food.

1st Choice

Canadian food. Good composition. There are sources of carbohydrates, unlike previous foods. Often it is pineapple (4-5%), sometimes kiwi (6%). Yucca and vegetable broth are also present. The main ingredient is a source of animal protein (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc.), their % is indicated.

Advantages:

• optimal balance;
• absence of allergens in the components;
• approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

Disadvantages:

• are expensive (about 100 rubles for 85 g);
• low prevalence.

Almo Nature Alternative

This line has a very good composition. But for some others, for example, Daily Menu and Functional line, it is somehow too reminiscent of economy. Alternative has flavors with trout, beef, chicken fillet, sardines, salmon, tuna, mackerel. For example, the composition of a pouch with trout: trout 90%, trout broth 9.5%, rice 0.5%.

Costs about 90 rubles. for 55 g, which is undoubtedly expensive.

Animonda Vom Feinsten

There are Dutch and German production. Usually the food is classified as premium, but we will mention it here because the composition is very good. Ingredients include meat or fish, broth, calcium carbonate and sodium chloride. More than 50% main component. Many flavors, there are options for kittens, including pate from 4 weeks. The downside is that there are no vegetables at all, an essential source of fiber. Therefore, it is better to use this food simply as a treat.

Costs about 90 rubles. per 100 grams.

Mi-Mi

Delicious pieces of meat, fish or seafood in broth with added vitamins for cats and kittens, 1.2% thickener. The product is manufactured by a Thai company.

80 grams cost about 120 rubles.

Before feeding any cat food, regardless of whether it is dry or soft, you need to listen to the opinion of your veterinarian. He will select the most suitable food for the animal, based on the individual needs of an adult cat or kitten.
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Almo Nature (Almo Nature), Italy - super premium

Almo Nature dry and wet food contains completely natural ingredients (up to 99% fish or meat in whole pieces). During the manufacturing process, these products are checked three times for quality and undergo minimal processing. As a result, the food is harmonious in composition, nutritious, and has excellent biological value. It preserves the natural smell of products and maximum beneficial properties. The entire line of food contains no GMOs, flavors, preservatives, or antibiotics.

Advantages:

• - natural ingredients
• — no chemical impurities
• – a wide range of canned and dry food
• — convenient classification of feed is made using colored stickers
• - relatively low cost

Flaws:

• - dry food is of lower quality than “wet”

Cost: canned food (wet food):

• from 70 RUR – 0.07 kg jar
• from 150 rubles - can from 0.14 kg.

Dry food costs in 2022:

• from 860 rub. - per bag of 2 kg.
• from 4430 rub. for 12 kg.

Feed classes and the difference between them

All food is traditionally divided into 4 classes:

• economy;
• premium;
• super premium;
• holistic.

Economy is the cheapest. They are made from animal and plant waste. To ensure that the dog eats them, manufacturers generously supply the granules with flavorings and flavor enhancers. It is not recommended to constantly feed your pet such “dry” and canned food.

Holistics are expensive, balanced dry food. They have a high meat content (60% - 90%) and no grain fillers. But not every brand labeled “holistic” is so. This category includes companies that use natural, environmentally friendly raw materials grown without hormones, growth stimulants, pesticides and other additives. The cost of such feed is correspondingly higher.

One of the best holistic products presented on the Russian market is the Canadian food Acana, which is as close as possible to the natural nutrition of animals in the wild.

More information about the food can be found on the manufacturer’s website https://www.acana.ru.

Premium and super-premium segments are a cross between economy and holistic food classes. They contain meat, grains, vegetables, fruits, healthy supplements, vitamins and minerals. For owners on a limited budget, this is an ideal choice.

Premium and super-premium food are usually separated. But it is difficult to draw a line between them. The differences are relative; products are often assigned to one segment or another according to tradition. And an inexpensive premium can be superior in composition to an elite advertised super-premium.

Therefore, we included both premium and super-premium brands in the rating of the best dog food in the mid-price segment. They are often similar to each other, and it is difficult to differentiate between them.