March 16, 2018
Today a cat can only conditionally be called a pet, because for the vast majority of owners it is unconditionally a member of the family. And, of course, everyone’s favorite deserves to eat good food. Can Perfect Fit be considered such food? Let's take a closer look at it and get acquainted with reviews from customers.
In most cases, caring for your pet’s health begins with providing him with a healthy diet, for example, Perfect Fit food for cats. Its distinctive feature is that it takes into account not only the cat’s preferences, the state of the cat’s body, its needs for saturation with microelements and vitamins, but also the energy value of the food, and a certain number of individual factors that are general and individual in nature. This and much more is confirmed by expert reviews of this brand of food.
Perfect Fit cat food is designed to provide nutrition for your pet, taking into account its individual characteristics, including age and lifestyle. Especially for this, the manufacturer has released a series of specialized foods that are designed specifically for kittens, adult pets, elderly cats, and pets that have various health problems.
The Perfect Fit cat food series includes the following items:
- junior (designed for feeding kittens. A distinctive feature of the food is the increased content of vitamins and microelements);
- active (designed to feed an active adult cat);
- sensitive (for an adult cat, dietary);
- in-home (for pets leading a passive lifestyle, rarely or not walking outside at all, prone to obesity);
- senior (intended for an adult cat over 8 years old);
- sterile (for sterilized and neutered animals).
Each type of Perfect Fit cat food (dry and wet) contains a list of natural substances in strict dosages necessary for a pet to lead a full life. Its quantity is scientifically proven and corresponds to the intended group of animals, according to the name of the series.
According to official information, each type of food includes :
- Proteins;
- Fats;
- Cellulose;
- Ash;
- Calcium;
- Phosphorus;
- Magnesium;
- Zinc;
- Copper;
- Vitamins A, D, E, C;
- Water.
The advertisement says that thanks to an optimally balanced complex of minerals, the kidneys and excretory system of even the most sensitive cat will be fine. The antioxidants included in the composition perform the function of reliable immune support.
According to various studies, cats prefer to eat protein foods more than carbohydrates. The manufacturer tried to take this into account when composing Perfect Fit food. A pet will get 40% of its energy from protein, 35% from fat and only 25% from carbohydrates.
Who produces Perfect Fit food?
The food is produced by the world famous Mars company, named after its founder Frank S. Mars. The company was founded in 1911 and initially specialized in the production of chocolate and confectionery products from it (the Snickers bar was created at its factory in 1930). The company has been producing products for pets since 1935, and the first Whiskas food was produced in 1958. The company entered the Russian market in 1991, and since 1995, a cat food factory began operating in the village of Luzhniki, Stupinsky district. and dogs. For pets, the company produces not only food, but also vitamin preparations, tasty pillows with different flavors and cat litter.
Mars brands are:
- WHISKAS;
- PEDIGREE;
- SHEBA;
- CESAR;
- PERFECT FIT;
- CHAPPI;
- KITEKAT;
- DREAMIES;
- EUKANUBA;
- NATURE'STABLE;
- ROYAL CANIN.
Mars' Dreamies cat treats are not only delicious in taste, but also fortified with vitamins and minerals, including taurine.
Reviews of Perfect Fit food
Alexey Yu. Should you feed your pet this poison? Of course not! I was stupid, I wanted to save money and bought this food cheaper. I fed them for a whole month. Poor cat. I have never seen him in such a lousy state. The tray began to smell so bad it stung my eyes. A day later the cat began to suffer from diarrhea. I stopped feeding Perfect Fit - and here is the effect, the smell disappeared. Think about what they add there, since it is so lousy to digest. Don't make my mistakes!
Bakhchisaraeva Angela Recently acquired a kitten. I didn't know what to feed him. The seller offered Perfect Fit for kittens. Sweetie eats, likes everything, gains weight, and behaves actively. I'm happy with the food. And its composition seems to be natural.
Dmitry K. Choosing between perfik and whiskey, I, of course, chose the first. Although, the strange smell of the food is alarming. But the cat eats it on both cheeks. I like the fact that the food is sold in every store and is not expensive. Only the packaging is too small and runs out quickly.
Olesya Zharikova My husband bought the food, but the cat didn’t even eat it. I just dug with my paw next to the plate and that’s it. Well, yes, the smell is still the same. I read reviews on the Internet, and on the advice of one of them, I tried mixing it with food from another manufacturer. So what do you think? Rose CHOOSE another food, but Perfect Fit remained on the plate. Once again I was convinced that you can’t believe advertising.
Daily feeding recommendations
Cats are carnivores and in nature they eat literally everything. The diet of pets often consists of food of industrial origin. However, nutrition should be as close to natural as possible.
Brit: food for cats and kittens, dry and wet
Industrial feeds often differ only in the degree of advertising. Functional properties and qualities can be determined by reading the label. The objective criterion for choosing one species or another is the condition of the animal. The pet's body must be in excellent shape. A happy and healthy animal is the best sign of quality food.
Experts recommend using food that takes into account age characteristics. For example, kitten food takes into account the needs of a growing organism. Dry and wet food must be alternated. It is better to divide food into several meals.
An adult cat consumes fewer calories, so it is better to change the diet of a one-year-old cat. The ideal weight for most breeds is 4 kg. To prevent obesity, it is recommended to use toys to encourage your pet to move more.
Important! Your cat will benefit from both dry and wet food. 200-220 kcal per day is enough.
Older pets often lose their appetite, so experts recommend wet food. It is worth paying attention to special nutrition that meets the basic needs of older pets.
An elderly pet needs special care
It is important to consider the following:
- If your cat eats food, you should not supplement it with chicken or minced meat. This is important, since the pet’s digestion will not adapt to the new type, and problems will eventually arise. Ready meals are officially quite balanced. Additives create an imbalance. For example, when adding meat, the balance of amino acids is disrupted.
- If ready-made food is chosen as a daily diet, it is advisable that both wet and dry mixtures be of the same brand. It is important to pay attention to the unity of the line, and not to interfere with premium and economy feed.
Reviews from veterinarians
Karnaukhov Igor Petrovich, work experience 16 years. Good day, dear readers! When considering Perfect Fit food, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that not all ingredients are listed in the composition. Quite often, visitors come to me with complaints about stomach upsets of the animal due to the use of this brand of food. This product is not suitable for cats prone to allergies. And in general, if possible, I recommend choosing higher quality food for your pet, for example Arden Grange.
Olkhina Svetlana Eduardovna, work experience 6 years. My opinion regarding Perfect Fit food is ambiguous. Some of my clients have been feeding their animals this brand for more than one year and have not had any special health problems. For others, the food is not suitable immediately or categorically. The only thing I can say for sure is that you should not feed your animal exclusively dry food. Even the Perfect Fit line has wet food. Even the most balanced food cannot make up 100% of a cat's diet.
Types of feed
Perfect Fit ready-made food is available in two types:
- Dry – in the form of granules.
- Wet - pieces in a jelly-like mass. For convenience, it is packaged in foil bags (pouches).
Dry granules are higher in calories and nutritional value. When using it, your pet should always have clean water in a bowl. A wet diet does not cause the same need for fluid.
There is no fundamental difference between the two types of product. But veterinarians agree that they should not be combined. However, breeders successfully alternate diets.
There is a misconception that dry food causes urolithiasis. But this applies only to a quality product. In this regard, fish causes more damage to the body if fed in unlimited quantities. It contains a lot of phosphorus and magnesium, which affects the formation of stones.
Conclusions about Perfect Fit
You can find the most conflicting reviews about Perfect Fit cat food, both good and bad. However, given its rather dubious composition, it would be unwise to recommend it as a staple diet. Whatever product the cat owner decides to feed his pet, do not forget about the rules for storing dry and wet food.
Tags: feeding, Feed reviews, Nutrition
Analysis of the composition and comparative characteristics of the “Perfect Fit” feed
Perfect Fit is a good economy class food. This conclusion can be drawn by analyzing its components. The balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates is well selected and takes into account the age characteristics of pets.
However, it is impossible to understand from the composition what percentage is animal protein and from what quality products it is obtained. For an assortment of economy-class feeds, such a description of the composition is the norm. Therefore, when we see in the first place in the composition the line: “flour of animal origin (including beef - 14%)”, this already indicates good quality of feed for this class of product.
Advantages and disadvantages
Perfect Fit products can be purchased in most stores and even in stationary grocery stores at an affordable price. The range of diets for cats after sterilization and Perfect for neutered cats includes both dry (packaged in 190, 650, 1200, 3000 g) and wet (85 g bags) food, which is convenient for combined nutrition.
Disadvantages include the lack of natural meat ingredients, the presence of yeast and salt.
There are not many advantages of food belonging to the middle class.
Is it worth purchasing?
Most domestic cats, incl. purebred, does not refuse natural food. You can easily accustom a pet to it, but not everyone is ready to study the habits and preferences of a pet for a long time. In addition, advertisements that beautifully describe the benefits of canned food also have an influence.
Each pet owner must decide for himself whether it is worth spending money on Perfect products or on natural fish, meat, and chicken.
The manufacturer uses dehydrated poultry meat and offal, the origin of which is unknown, so the quality of the protein is difficult to determine. The flavoring component in the diet is hydrolyzed animal origin, but the manufacturer also does not say what raw materials it is obtained from. Perhaps the animal will immediately refuse the herbal composition of Perfect Fit, and then it will be necessary to select a premium food that contains meat ingredients, and not salt, corn, and beets that are dangerous to the health of the animals.
