Summit Holistic Original Cat Indoor Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Salmon Meal (“3 Meat”)

Manufacturer

Enough is known about Summit ready-made food to understand: yes, this is really high-quality food worthy of attention.
Two bosom friends decided to band together and open their own feed production business. Initially, they did not make far-reaching plans: they only wanted to produce high-quality food for dogs and cats, to help the latter with all their heart and soul.

This is how a small Petcurean enterprise appeared in 1999 in the Fraser Valley (in the British province of Canada).

According to the owners, the product is made from carefully selected ingredients that meet all quality standards. In addition: they are environmentally friendly. Purchases are made from trusted farms (and the closest ones), only fresh meat and eggs are used.

Feed formulas are calculated by experienced nutritionists, and veterinarians are also involved in the work.

Origin

Let's start our investigation with information about where food for cats is produced. Do you think “Kitekat” is an overseas food? No matter how it is. A balanced diet, tasty and healthy, as the developers present it, is produced in the Moscow region. To be more precise, in the village of Stupino. The manufacturing company is proudly named Mars.

There are reviews about the quality of Kitekat food. And not the best, actually. If we take the place where food for cats is produced as a starting point, it is already confusing. No, no one is saying that all products in Russia are bad. But in the case of cheap pet food, it is unlikely that it will be made from high-quality products.

Range

Consider the food Summit Original 3 Meat, which contains 3 types of meat. This includes turkey, salmon, and chicken.

Fiber (peas) is added to remove hairballs, Omega oils are added for good appearance, and antioxidants are added for immunity.

Summit's Tri-Meat Indoor Cat Food recipe is formulated with carefully selected premium ingredients for superior taste and exceptional health benefits, including hairball prevention. Packaged in packages of 1.8 and 6.8 kilograms.

Protein - 34%, fat - 11%, fiber - 5%, taurine - 0.15%.

The amount of food that should be given depends on the age and activity level of the cat. The animal should be fed 2 times a day: morning and evening. Also, do not forget about water: clean and fresh moisture should be constantly present in the cat's bowl.

What is Nasha Marka food for cats?

is CJSC Gatchina Feed Mill. This company has been operating for over 75 years, but began producing cat food in 2006. The plant complies with international quality standards of the ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22000 series (including HACCP). This suggests that the products of this company can be purchased for your pet without fear.

“Our Mark” belongs to the premium class of food, but, according to many veterinarians, this rating is overestimated, and their place is in the economy class. In fact, the boundary between economy and premium classes is quite blurred, which allows the manufacturer to position its products in a more advantageous perspective. In veterinary terminology, there is generally no clear and absolutely precise definition of the boundaries of classes of animal feed. But for the cat’s owner, and especially for the cat herself, it doesn’t matter at all what niche the product occupies. After all, the main thing is nutritional value, taste and vitamin and mineral composition.

Pros and cons of food

The undoubted positive aspects of this food include its low cost. The average price of dry food will be 160–200 rubles/kg. This is 2–3 times cheaper than analogues. Spiders cost about 23–25 rubles/piece. At the same time, the composition of the feed meets the needs of healthy animals. It contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, as well as vitamins and minerals.

On the other hand, the exact ratio of these ingredients is not indicated on the packaging, which makes it possible to suspect a low content of expensive animal proteins necessary for the saturation and growth of the cat. This is definitely a minus for the product: after all, the manufacturer is obliged to provide more accurate information about the composition.

Negative points include a limited selection of food types:

• There are several flavors of dry food for adult cats;
• one for kittens;
• one for sterilized animals;
• one - for cats over 7 years old;
• one is hypoallergenic for adult cats;
• There is no wet food or pate for sterilized cats at all;
• There are no treats for cats, medicinal or dietary food in the assortment.

Research by Roskachestvo added a few more points to the disadvantages of this food:

• the percentage of fat content does not correspond to the declared one;
• There is not enough arachidonic acid, which is essential for cats, in products;
• By the end of the shelf life, the taste deteriorates.

Buyers also note the positive features of Nasha Marka feed. It lies in the perception of it by cats: most of them eat it willingly, without showing stool disorders or other reactions. If we talk specifically about the composition, we can note the following advantages of the food:

• safe for the cat's health;
• rich in vitamins and amino acids;
• Fresh raw materials are used for production;
• No impurities or pests were found in the feed.

On my own behalf, I can add that, on the advice of a pet store seller, I purchased dry food for neutered cats a year ago and did not regret it. For 100 rubles I got a decent-sized bag, and the cat ate this food with pleasure. I did not notice any digestive disorders or allergic reactions in the animal. But you have to purchase other brands of food, since Nasha Marka produces only one type for sterilized cats. In addition, I add vitamin complexes, fresh herbs and raw poultry or beef to the cat’s diet, since the composition of the Nasha Marka dry food, in my opinion, is rather poor. I found another plus for myself in this food: after it the cat does not have a strong stool smell. And many foods are guilty of this!

Cats generally enjoy wet food, but veterinarians advise giving it as a treat rather than as a main food.

Compound

1. Meat: chicken (shredded), salmon (dried pieces), turkey (dried pieces).
2. Chicken fat, salmon oil (flavoring).
3. Rice (unpeeled), potatoes, oatmeal.
4. Vegetables, fruits, berries and healthy plants: dried rosemary, Yucca Schidigera extract, dried chicory root.
5. Vitamins and other components: yeast extract, L-carnitine, taurine, DL-methionine, sodium selenite, ferrous sulfate, manganese oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, zinc proteinate, food additive vitamins E, A, D, B12, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium D-pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, phosphoric acid, sodium chloride, choline chloride, potassium chloride) .
6. A mixture of tocopherols is added as preservatives.

Farmina N&D cat food review

The N&D (Natural & Delicious) brand also produces dog food. Farmina also produces food under the brands CIBAU, Vet Life (veterinary food), Fun Dog, Fun Cat, Ecopet Natural, MATISSE, and Vet-Active vitamins.

Farmina N&D feed composition

Let's get acquainted with the composition of Farmina N&D food using the example of the CHICKEN & POMEGRANATE NEUTERED option (low grain for adult cats, chicken and pomegranate). You can see it in the image below, click on it to enlarge for easier reading:

On the left is a photo of the composition from the packaging, on the right is data from the official website.

The first two ingredients, fresh chicken fillet 24% and dehydrated chicken meat 24%, are good sources of protein. Further in the composition there are also ingredients rich in animal proteins - dehydrated whole eggs, fresh herring, dehydrated herring. Hydrolyzed animal protein - it is more of a flavoring agent.

There are no ingredients rich in vegetable protein; you can be sure that the bulk of the 38% of proteins indicated in the analysis are of animal origin. It should also be noted that grain-free options do not contain spelled or oats.

Sources of carbohydrates are spelled 10% (essentially a type of wheat) and oats 10%. Note that in grain-free formulas the source of carbohydrates is potatoes, not spelled and oats. The main source of fiber is sugar beet pulp, but it is also rich in ingredients such as dried carrots, pea fiber, and dried apples.

Sources of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids are chicken fat and fish oil, respectively. The remaining ingredients are also rich in certain beneficial substances. Natural preservatives and antioxidants - rosemary extract and tocopherols (vitamin E).

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of this food:

• source of proteins - meat ingredients;
• rich in vitamins and minerals;
• There are grain-free formulas;
• natural preservative and antioxidants;
• common, sold in many pet stores.

Among the disadvantages:

relatively high price (comparable to many analogues).

Advantages and disadvantages

• Steam cooking technology (the temperature remains quite low: only 90 degrees), the food retains a maximum of useful ingredients.
• The meat is nutritious but light on the stomach.
• The composition of Summit is as balanced as possible.
• There is no wheat, corn or soy in it.
• There are no growth hormones, by-products, artificial antioxidants, preservatives or medications either.
• The food is rich in minerals and vitamins.
• It is cheaper than many analogues.

• Rarely sold at retail.
• Only one food in the line.

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General information

History of the brand

Dry food and canned yams became known in the last century. Paul Yams, the founder of the company, was one of the first to recognize the need for a complete diet for cats.

He developed a special composition of his food, which as closely as possible replicated the usual food of cats in natural conditions.

The recipe was constantly improved, and over time, prebiotics were introduced into the feed formula to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. And not so long ago, a set of fiber was developed that reduces the risk of liver and kidney disease in an animal.

Variety of food Yams

The food is designed taking into account the characteristics of cats. The animal’s age, breed, and even lifestyle are taken into account.

The dry menu includes 6 types of food:

1. -ProActive Health Kitten & Junior is food for kittens from 1 to 12 months, as well as for lactating or pregnant cats, with chicken flavor.
2. -ProActive Health Adult - suitable age for this food is 1-7 years. The line contains many different flavors: salmon, lamb, chicken, ocean fish.
3. -ProActive Health Adult Hairball - suitable for feeding long-haired cats, ensures gentle removal of hair from the body.
4. -ProActive Health Adult Multi-Cat - this food is designed to feed several animals of different ages at the same time.
5. -ProActive Health Adult - contains a special formula for feeding spayed or neutered animals, as well as for cats that do not lead an active lifestyle.
6. -ProActive Health Senior & Mature - for adult cats from 7 years old.

Which food to choose for your pet

When choosing food for your pet, you should pay attention to the kitten’s preferences. From the tastes and health status of the cat

Anyone who is active, positive, with good digestion, any food will do. Vitamins can be taken for strengthening. A cat that hibernates, does not like to walk, has lost its appetite, is losing weight before our eyes, urgently needs a number of vitamins, amino acids, useful components that will save the body from exhaustion and poor functioning.

So that your cat is attractive, beautiful, beautiful, cheerful, active, pleasant, loving

If you're a good bully, you should choose the right food, with active ingredients and additives!

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