Whiskas cat food: reviews and composition analysis

Brand history

The Whiskas brand has been on the market since 1958. Now every developed country has a representative office of this brand, and you can buy finished products in almost any store. The same cannot be said about some other brands for cats, which are sold only in specialized pet stores.

Note! Cat owners began to call food from other manufacturers “Whiskas.” The name has become a common noun.

Whiskas feed composition

Cats are carnivores, so their diet should always include meat. The best brands are those with the highest percentage of meat. The manufacturer claims that Whiskas are complete and balanced. Whiskas cat food is formulated in collaboration with the Waltham Research Centre.

There are several classes of food for cats:

It is the quantity and quality of meat in the composition that determines whether a species belongs to one of the classes. What class does Whiskas dry cat food belong to? It's worth looking into in detail.

The holistic class option is the most expensive. These foods contain no dyes or flavors, and contain at least 80% meat. Many people may not be able to afford such food, and you can only buy it in specialized stores.

The super premium class contains less meat than holistic products. The composition may contain preservatives, flavors and various additives. This food is a little cheaper than holistic food.

Premium class is a budget segment. Low meat content (no more than 35%), moreover, it is of low quality. The composition contains flavorings and an impressive list of additives. It is to this class that Whiskas manufacturers classify their products.

For reference! Many veterinarians believe that this is just a marketing gimmick and that Whiskas does not actually stand up to the premium requirements.

The name "Economy" speaks for itself - this is the cheapest food for cats. The composition will consist mainly of plant ingredients and animal flour. To ensure that the pet does not refuse such food at all, manufacturers add more flavors and dyes. Preservatives are used for long-term storage of food, and some ingredients are simply not indicated so as not to alienate the buyer.

Composition of dry Whiskas for kittens

In order for a kitten to grow up healthy, its diet must be complete. He must receive all the necessary vitamins and microelements. Kittens are very active by nature and spend the entire day on the move, so the energy value of the food will be an important indicator.

Whiskas cat food for babies consists of pads with a soft filling, the first place in the composition (which means the most of these ingredients in the food) are vegetable and animal flour. It is quite difficult to determine what exactly animal meal was made from. The ideal option would be if it was made from dried meat. But for this price segment, the most you can count on is ground bones.

Whiskas wet food for kittens

There are many more types of Whiskas wet food for kittens. The composition of such mixtures is much more diverse and includes meat.

Variety of Whiskas line

The line is available in various flavors and consistencies:

Manufacturers made sure that the kitten menu was varied. In the future, the kitten can gradually be switched to dry food for adult cats.

Whiskas cat food: reviews and composition analysis

Firstly, when buying dry food you only pay for 1 pack for a long time, when buying wet food you pay per pack each time, that is, 1-3 packs per day. I recently watched a video (if you need a link, I’ll give you a link), there a company representative said what the price of food consists of, even 1 beautiful inscription on a pack is worth something. This is the first thing. Secondly, as a rule, there is still very little vegetable component in canned food, and it is cheap. This is about prices. Now let's talk about the quality of whiskey itself. I'm glad your cat lived to this age, no, really. But you cannot compare an individual cat and translate this to all cats. There are many human centenarians who smoked, drank a lot, ate a lot of fried bacon, etc... The problem is that no one has canceled genetics, and there are a few genetic unique people who will eat a lot of saturated fats, trans fats and other things, but they have a cholesterol level will be low and they will not suffer from CVD, but there are few of them. Therefore, 1 cat is not an indicator, but considering that so many people feed them whiskey and very few cats are long-lived... I’ll give you examples. In the first years, I fed my cat Whiskas for sterilization (there were such little blue bags, I don’t know if they exist now), on the bag it was written that prevention of urolithiasis, maintenance of urinary tract, etc.... And no matter how much I fed this food, there were ALWAYS exacerbations The ICD and always the urinary pH shifted to the alkaline side. If you feed a cat with meat, animal protein, where there are a lot of sulfur-containing amino acids, then the cats’ urine will be acidic, so they put meat ingredients in whiskey, I don’t know, probably soy, or do you believe that the food is for such a price (if compared with wet feed) contains quality meat products? Then we simply abandoned whiskey in favor of gourmet gold canned food and there was not a single exacerbation of ICD on them. Then, on the advice of the vet (his mother...) they switched to dry RK for strails. and again, exacerbation after exacerbation. When they changed the dry one to Carnilav from the fresh series for sterile. and Akan - again, not a single exacerbation. My father loves British cats very much and gave one to his mother. That cat was fed whiskey, and the cat died at the age of 8 from ascites (there were problems with either the liver or the heart), I took her to the veterinarian, they pumped out fluid from the abdomen, etc., a painful death. At the very least, it is not worth saying that whiskey is a good food; this is far from the case. Recently I spoke with my father about feeding cats and he told me an interesting thing. The first British cat he had lived for 9 years and died of kidney failure, they fed him dry RK. Now he has a relative of this cat living with him, they castrated him since childhood and fed him only RK wet food and gave him to prof. Phytocat once every 3 months, and the cat is now 14 years old and pah pah pah pah no health problems, urine analysis is good, although slightly overweight. I read that cats originated from Africa, they have almost no feeling of thirst, they got all their moisture from their victims. Therefore, dry food may not be suitable for many, as it contains 10% moisture, unlike their natural prey where the moisture is 80%. Analyzing all this, I decided to switch my 13 year old cat to wet food. Of course, I didn’t buy things like Whiskas Kitiket and other things, especially seeing the sad consequences of these “foods” on cats. Too expensive and wet... Well, it’s also a bit expensive. We've been eating Animonda from the Vom Feinsten series for 2 weeks now; in terms of composition-price-quality ratio, I haven't found a better one. The first few days the cat got used to it, but now it’s a pleasure to eat. The changes are as follows: there is more volume of urine, the urine is lighter, the coat remains as good as it was (we fed him good dry food before), and has become more active. There are as many calories from the wet as before from the dry. In short, what I want to say... I really now believe that castrated/neutered cats, cats prone to urolithiasis and kidney problems, benefit from GOOD wet food. In general, probably wet ones are better. But if you compare good dry and wet ones, especially if the cat does not suffer from urolithiasis, chronic renal failure, etc., then this is a very controversial issue.

Which is better: wet food or jelly?

Veterinarians recommend not giving kittens jelly until they are 10 months old. The gelled form may contain components that are not recommended for small kittens. Of course, the manufacturer does not use natural meat broth to make the jelly, which means the composition may be questionable. Therefore, doctors recommend using wet food.

Stew or pate can be an excellent option for a growing body. Whiskas has chicken and lamb stew and chicken pate. It is important to note that not all kittens respond well to ready-made food.

Important! If your pet refuses to eat such food for some reason, then it is best to give him only natural food.

How can you give Whiskas to kittens?

To understand your pet’s taste preferences, it is recommended to buy one small bag at a time. It is worth starting with a small amount if we are talking about a small kitten that is only a few months old. It is best to give one teaspoon of wet food 4-5 times a day, gradually increasing the portion.

Kittens have small stomachs, so they don’t need large amounts of food. It is not advisable to overfeed them, because for normal development the kitten must be playful and active.

Whiskas for the playful and active

You can understand whether the diet offered to him is suitable for a kitten only based on his health and behavior. A normal pet that eats properly and feels well has a healthy and well-groomed coat, is active and playful, and has no bad breath. At the same time, the kitten goes to the toilet normally.

Pros and cons of Whiskas food

Whiskas for cats causes a lot of controversy among pet owners. Some are convinced that this is an excellent food and it is perfect for their pet, while others categorically urge you to refuse any product from this manufacturer, considering it harmful. But Whiskas is still in huge demand, so those considering this brand for their pet should know exactly all its advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages: favorite food at a low price

Advantages of Whiskas products:

• Affordable price. This is one of the most budget brands that everyone can afford. Feeding cats food from another manufacturer can cost several times more.
• Availability. Whiskas products are sold almost everywhere: from pet stores to regular supermarkets. If the food suddenly runs out, it will not be difficult for the owner of any breed to purchase it.
• Huge assortment. A variety of flavors will help you choose food for even the most picky cat. In addition, the brand has a line of special foods for sterilized and aged cats.
• Favorite pet food. Whiskas food always has an attractive appearance and smell. Cats really like it and they eat it with great appetite.

Food for a good appetite

Disadvantages: save on health

The disadvantages of Whiskas food include:

• Artificial additives. In the composition you can see preservatives, flavorings and many more different “E”. And the more additives there are in the recipe, the more harm they can cause to the health of the animal.
• Hidden composition. The manufacturer is either completely silent about many components or uses veiled concepts so as not to scare away the buyer. No one wants to buy food for their pet, the composition of which takes up a good half of the package and is replete with “chemicals”.
• Addiction. The additives contained in the composition are addictive to the animal. Because of this, the pet eats more than normal and may refuse other food altogether. Many owners have encountered this problem when they decide to replace Whiskas with another brand.
• Low quality. Offal and flour are not exactly what the animal’s body needs. Of course, even on this diet, many animals live a long time, without any health problems. But there is also a risk of disease. The ideal option would be holistic food, but not everyone can afford it.

Benefits and harms of Whiskas food for cats

Economy class feeds cause a lot of controversy regarding their quality. However, the demand for such products (especially if we are talking about widely advertised products) is not decreasing. Cat owners still buy Whiskas, although this food has plenty of analogues. Those cat owners who have been feeding their pets Whiskas for many years, and people who are just about to make their choice, should objectively evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this product. After all, store-bought food should be ideal for your cat.

Situations often occur when the owner carefully studies the packaging before purchasing food, chooses the best option, making sure that the chosen food meets all the pet’s requirements. And after some time it becomes clear that something has gone wrong - either the cat is not feeling well, or diarrhea has begun, or even completely - the animal has developed an allergy.

There is such a thing as individual intolerance. The food may be the best in the world, but it was not suitable for this particular animal. It’s like, for example, someone drinks milk and it’s normal, but someone has a complete intolerance, but you must agree that milk, in fact, does not make it bad.

KLEO-One, forum visitor

https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tem=803227&tid=35

Before purchasing cat food, weigh its pros and cons.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Whiskas food include the following factors:

• affordable price;
• satiety (you can choose a food option that is higher in calories);
• wide range (you can choose cat food taking into account taste preferences);
• availability of special food (for sterilized, long-haired cats, etc.);
• Whiskas is aromatic, so cats eat it with great appetite.

However, in addition to the advantages, Whiskas also has disadvantages:

• presence of artificial additives;
• cats may become “addicted”;
• unclear wording of the ingredients in the composition;
• Some components are not listed at all.

It turns out that this food has approximately the same number of pros and cons. Veterinarians believe that chemical additives provoke the formation of cancer, have a bad effect on the kidneys, etc. But this can also be looked at from the other side: preservatives do not allow the product to spoil as long as possible, dyes and flavors increase appetite, etc. Therefore whether to choose such food or not is a purely personal matter for each cat owner.

“Your pussy would buy whiskey” - this slogan is the basis of food advertising, but owners and veterinarians sometimes disagree with this

In our family, we treat this issue leniently. After all, it also happens that the most expensive food causes, for example, allergies. And some cats eat cheap food all their lives and live a long time. If a husband goes to the store, he can call and ask, “Should the cat take glutamate?” Of course, all this is a joke. It's just that Whiskas really enjoys controversial fame. Its name alone is almost synonymous with all feeds. For example, when making a shopping list, my sister writes “whiskey,” although her cat only eats Pro Plan.

At first glance, the composition of Whiskas food is bad only because it contains low protein and high fat content. But Whiskas added a lot of taurine and even glucosamine and chondroitin - an important component for maintaining joints and connective tissue. True, this is relevant for humans, but a cat does not need such supplements. But it's not the pussy that buys Whiskas!

braу, forum visitor

https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tem=803227&tid=35

Reviews from veterinarians

Not all veterinarians say that food is disgusting. I am a veterinary DOCTOR (not a veterinarian). Whiskas is disgusting. But there are high-quality dry food that can provide your pet with everything he needs. I have 6 cats and 2 dogs. Proper feeding from the table is difficult - many nuances must be taken into account and the animal’s needs for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals must be known.

anna spiridonova, forum user

https://otzovik.com/review_1220448.html

Video: veterinarian’s opinion on Whiskas food

There are also veterinarians who have nothing against Whiskas. True, there are very few such veterinarians.

Some people live happily ever after on Whiskas. In general, besides Whiskas and Friskas (which are economy class), there are a lot of more worthy and healthy foods, try giving the kitten something else to choose from.

Chirota, active forum participant, veterinarian

https://www.veterinarka.ru/forum/t173.html

Possible alternative

When choosing cat food, the principle works: “More expensive is better.” If cat food is more expensive, it means that higher quality products were used to make it.

Of course, switching from economy-class food straight to holistic will greatly affect the budget, so you can consider more economical options: Kitekat, Sheba, Pro Plan, Hills, Monge, 1st Choice, sold in kg.

Whiskas for kittens - finding a budget alternative is not too easy

There are situations when food, even of high quality, is not suitable for an animal. This does not mean that the food is “bad”, it just did not suit a particular animal.

Important! You should always “listen” to your pet; you should not hope that the first option purchased in the store will be ideal for him.

It may also happen that the food will have to be changed 2-4 times, you need to be prepared for this. Therefore, it is recommended to buy new food in small packages; if the cat willingly consumes it, then you can buy a large pack of this brand. In any case, only the owner decides which Whiskas for kittens or an adult cat to buy.

Feed to replace Whiskas

If you believe most veterinarians, you can replace Whiskas with almost any food. Moreover, you can choose a new food in any class (economy, premium, super premium and even holistic). Naturally, after economy class it is very difficult to switch to holistic food financially, so let’s consider more economical food:

• economy class: Kitekat, Sheba, etc.;
• premium class: Royal canin, Iams, Pro Plan, etc.;
• super premium: Hills, Monge, 1st Choice, etc.

Photo gallery: feed to replace Whiskas

Expensive foods contain more useful ingredients, but such products are difficult to find in a regular store

Hills has a line that is close to holistic people, and also has a series of products for the prevention of various diseases

“Kitekat” is one of the cheapest and most popular feeds, although its composition does not have a high content of animal proteins

Veterinarians often recommend Pro Plan to their clients.

Royal Canin is one of the most common foods among cat breeders

Table: comparison of feeds of different classes

Is it worth exchanging Whiskas for another economy class food?

Having heard negative reviews about their usual food, owners often rush to replace it with another food, albeit in the same price category.

From the point of view of economy, of course, it is not easy to immediately switch to more expensive food. After all, the owners made their choice in favor of Whiskas for a reason. But on the other hand, if you feel that you no longer trust purple bags, then you can choose the cheapest food in the class, for example, premium. If you buy large packages (from 1 kg), then in the end the difference in price will not be so big.

Nowadays there are plenty of offers of seemingly expensive food (Royal Canin, First Choice, Advance, Hills and others) in large packages from 3 to 10 kg. In terms of daily expenses for feeding, it will be cheaper than Whiskas and the like, but the quality is much higher.

Vetathome, forum user

https://ipc.kiev.ua/kormlenie-kotov/2180-zamena-viskasu-i-kitiketu-predlojeniya.html

And if you listen only to the opinion of veterinarians, then they are the ones who do not recommend “jumping” from one food to another. No matter how questionable the composition of the feed may be, it is in any case already balanced. In addition, all food undergoes many checks before entering the market, including compliance with international standards. Therefore, whether to replace Whiskas with another cheap food or not is up to you to decide.

Feed reviews from cat owners

The cat is 1.5 years old. Well, we accustomed her to Whiskas food. The cat didn’t want to eat anything other than this food (like a drug addict). She ate until she became severely poisoned and almost died.

Alissa111, forum visitor

https://spasibovsem.ru/responses/etot-korm-chut-ne-ubil-mou-lubimuu-koshechku.html

Video: cat eats Whiskas

What’s good about it for me personally is that you don’t have to wash dishes, like with other foods. In general, if the cat likes it, what should I wish for? If only the pussy ate Whiskas. And Filya eats.

Eliza Dulitl, forum user

https://otzovik.com/review_1527451.html

Features of Whiskas cat food

Many owners prefer to buy ready-made food for their cats. Now in almost every supermarket you can choose food with any taste. Prices for these foods are usually low. But for some reason, some cat owners choose only expensive food that cannot be found in a regular store. There are a number of reasons for this. To understand why this happens, you need to study the features of the “budget” options. One of them is Whiskas.

Whiskas cat food

Whiskas is one of the most popular brands of cat food. The trademark is owned by Mars, and the brand representative is Masterfoods. The manufacturer claims that the food formulation was developed based on numerous studies by the Waltham Research Center and approved by the Russian Association of Veterinarians.

Whiskas is one of the leaders in the economy class cat food market

Historical note: Frank S. Mars (Minnesota) was born in 1882. He suffered from polio, so as a child he was educated at home. His mother taught him how to make chocolate, and he spent all his time in the kitchen. In 1902, he married and started his own small business selling molasses chips. After 9 years, he began making and selling chocolate bars. In 1923, Mars began to be considered a successful businessman, as his product, Milky Way chocolate, gained popularity from the first days. After this, other products began to appear, which are now still selling successfully.

In 1934, Mars died, and his eldest son, Forest, had to take over the business. It was he who decided to add pet food to the company's treasury. True, this was only possible after the war. In 1960, Forest and the company merged. The first Russian enterprise from Mars appeared in 1995 (Moscow region). This is how the organization entered the world market. After 3 years, Forest Mars passed away, but once founded, it continued to gain momentum. The products of this manufacturer are in great demand all over the world. Currently, the company has representative offices in every progressive country in the world.

General characteristics of the feed

Whiskas products are varied. Includes dry and wet diets, treats for animals. The brand was the first to introduce products with different tastes, they appeared in 1958 and quickly gained popularity among UK breeders.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer, the Mars company, is developing and opening new factories that prepare diets for pets, including in Russia. Today, products are produced in the Moscow region and Rostov-on-Don; the existence of 5 more representative offices is known.

Feed class

Despite active advertising, most pet owners know that Whiskas belongs to the category of economy class food and prefer to pamper their pets with higher quality diets. The composition shows that it is difficult to call the product balanced. The high content of by-products and a minimum of natural ingredients is supplemented with preservatives. Even if we assume that the components used are harmless to pets, their benefits are questionable.

Advantages and disadvantages

Having studied the official website of Whiskas in Russia, we see the following positive aspects of the product:

• Convenient division of diets by age groups.
• Distributed everywhere, you can buy it at your neighborhood supermarket.
• Wide selection of products with different taste characteristics.
• Feeding recommendations for each diet.

The site contains a lot of useful information for pet owners.

Read the article about the four classes of cat food.

Negative emotions are caused by:

• The composition is veiled, the ingredients are listed, but there is no percentage of the components; it is not clear what is more in the feed, meat or corn.
• Undisguised advertising raises doubts about the quality. Really good food does not need such intrusive promotion.

It is impossible not to note the company’s charitable activities aimed at protecting homeless animals, as well as the desire to instill in children a love for pets. This is an indisputable advantage of the organization, but it is unlikely to affect the quality of their products.

Assortment and features of feed

Whiskas has a truly wide range. Cat food can be presented in several versions:

1. Dry food (pads, etc.).
2. Wet food (canned food and pouches in the form of jellies, pates and stews).
3. Treats and special products.

And also all Whiskas products can be classified as follows:

• food for kittens;
• food for adult cats;
• food for older cats.

Each of these products is produced in several series, and the food in each series can be dry or wet. For example, kitten food from Whiskas is available in two versions:

• pate with chicken or veal;
• jelly with veal, turkey or beef and lamb;
• stew with salmon, lamb or chicken;
• pads with milk, turkey and carrots.

Whiskas feed range

The diets are distributed by age; there is also a line for sterile pets and treats:

• Foods for kittens (1-12 months) include stews, pates, jellies and dry pads.
• Diets for adult cats are mostly wet foods, but dry food is also available in three different flavors.
• Products for older animals are not very diverse; they also include 3 types of wet and crunchy granules.
• Neutered cats are offered only dry food; wet diets are excluded.
• The delicacies are not very diverse, they include 4 types, supplemented with cheese, and made in the form of crispy pillows.

We recommend reading the article about the composition of industrial food for cats and kittens.

Dry food

The diets are divided by age categories and do not have a treatment line. Complete with treats. Packaged in 0.35; 1.9; 5 kg.

The manufacturer recommends a combined diet, including dry and wet foods. In the morning it is better to feed the animal pates, jellies or stews, and in the evening offer dry food. Although most experienced breeders do not consider this correct.

Composition of dry food

The components of the diets are described in sufficient detail. Protein and carbohydrate components are included, in particular animal by-products, vegetable fats, and a vitamin and mineral complex. The pads are made in different shapes and painted in different colors. There is no information on the packaging about the dyes and preservatives used.

Full composition and nutritional value of dry food:

Wet cat food

What do veterinarians say about Whiskas? Feed reviews +Video

Whiskas food has been widely distributed for a long time, but there are always a lot of negative reviews about its composition, high costs of advertising rather than quality, and other negative aspects. Apparently, no one is indifferent. Is Whiskas cat food good - reviews from veterinarians and ordinary buyers?

Industrial feed significantly helps owners who do not have the opportunity to prepare natural food from meat, cereals and vegetables, adding vitamins and minerals for a balanced diet. The line of products for animals is the most popular, enjoying the trust of customers from all over the world.

Cost and replacement feed

Prices for Whiskas products are more than fair. On average, a kilogram of dry food costs 130-140 rubles. Spiders cost about 20 rubles. per package. Veterinarians do not recommend changing the diet unless there is an indication for it. If the need arises, it makes no sense to take economy class products, especially since among the premium ones there are rations of similar prices.

Read this review article about the best wet cat food.

Foods that are often chosen as a replacement

Composition analysis

If you read the composition of the food indicated on its packaging, there are no attractants listed. This is what is described in “Whiskas for Kittens”: wheat flour, bone flour, poultry meat ground into flour - 4%, animal fats, plant extracts, vegetables - carrots, milk powder, vitamins and minerals. The manufacturer puts a seal - “recommended by the Association of Practicing Veterinarians.” The packaging also contains information about the absence of artificial additives that enhance the taste and flavor of the food.

Composition of the dry type of Whiskas in question: animal fat, ground wheat, poultry by-products, corn gluten, corn, choline chloride, flavoring additives (turkey and chicken) of natural origin, salt, rice, taurine, brewer's yeast, Vitamins A, B6 and B12 ,E, D and D3, potassium iodide, zinc sulfate, folic acid, magnesium sulfate, calcium carbonate.

In other words, the use of various discarded offal (beaks, fat, heads, kidneys, hooves, intestines, lungs, spleen, tendons, horns, blood) is always practiced in the production of food for mass demand. These ingredients contain concentrations of hormonal substances, carcinogens, antibiotics and tumor formations, including malignant ones.

Whiskas dry cat food - reviews

Olga

I’ve always read bad reviews about Whiskas. But my cat switched to dry food on her own, eating the dog’s food. We decided to give her cat food, first Kitiket, then switched to Whiskas. Probably they really add something there, because over the years she stopped even eating fish. But she lived for almost 18 years, for the last couple of years she was diagnosed with urolithiasis. I tried to give her medicinal food, it was expensive

Cutie

https://otzyvkorm.ru/viskas-dlya-koshek/

My cat is already 15 years old. Believe it or not, she has been eating Whiskas food all these years. Of course, in addition to dry food, she also receives homemade natural food and catches mice. In general, until recently I led an active life position.

We buy whiskey in different flavors - our cat likes all the options. He eats very well and has never had any digestive problems. Now, due to her age, the cat’s fur is less pleasant to the touch, but overall her health is not bad.

Jelly beans of any kind are not acceptable, including those from Whiskas. There was an unpleasant incident: I bought a spider bag, opened it, and there was mold inside. Either the temperature conditions during storage were not observed, or there was some kind of manufacturing error. This case is isolated, but the fact remains a fact.

In general, I can’t say anything bad about this brand. I understand that this is economy class, but even despite the not very good composition, this did not prevent the cat from leading a healthy, real life of a predator.

If you are going to buy Whiskas, then additionally provide your cat with a sufficient amount of fresh food (fish, meat, chicken and their processed products), and also do not forget to leave a bowl of drinking water.

damka

https://otzyvkorm.ru/viskas-dlya-koshek/

My cat is an omnivore. She eats everything I offer her. And I offer a wide variety of dishes - natural food from our table, fish, spiders, dry food, including Whiskas. The food is inexpensive and quite normal. Kitty eats it quickly, with appetite. The animal did not have any adverse reactions to the food. The gastrointestinal tract works like a clock. The cat looks healthy and has a playful character.

I like that the food is not too smelly. It’s also good that all the granules are the same color, which means that there are no dyes in them. I haven’t studied the composition in depth, but I know for sure that the pads consist of 80% meat flour and cereals.

Overall, good food for cats. I buy packs of 400 g and pouches of 90 g. There were no complaints)))

averg

Advantages:

cats eat it well.

Flaws:

may be harmful if consumed in excess

I started buying this food several years ago. And not only for my indoor cats, but also for the street cats that I feed. The cats like the food, they eat it well, but it is not very healthy for their health and I gradually switched mine to a higher quality food. Although I have never poured as much as they show in the advertisement. Whiskas should not be mixed with regular, natural food. I do not recommend giving it to sterilized cats and especially males. But if it is not possible to purchase expensive food, you need to soak the pads in water, after which

give to the cat. If your cat likes it, give Whiskas in small portions without mixing it with other food.

Anastasia Polyakova

https://flap.rf/manufacturers/whiskas.ru/Reviews/4375620

Average**

In general, food is simple and affordable for everyone. Although I read an article somewhere that it is very harmful to animals, supposedly it is made from the animals themselves.

I don’t know whether to believe it or not, but I used to buy dry food for my cat in bags. Then, however, she stopped eating it, and I switched to other foods.

But I buy whiskey to feed cats on the street. I do good deeds)

Julia-teddy

https://irecommend.ru/content/sukhoi-znachit-plokhoi

when I wondered about the health of my cat...

The fact is that in nature, cats are used to getting all their water from their food! and they drink little water itself.

therefore, everything is fine if your pet eats natural food or canned food (I think you noticed that on canned food they write “moisture content is at least 74-83g”)

but if an animal eats dry food, then it does not receive water. All that remains is to drink - but even here the animal, out of habit, consumes little water. - because cats have a decreased sense of thirst. Ideally, he should drink 3 times more water than a serving of dry food. but hardly any cat can cope with this. -they take a couple of sips and leave.

We used to feed our cat dry food until he was 4 years old. but after 5 they decided that it was still harmful.

I still buy him dry food, but it’s only for variety.

First he eats a portion of canned food, and then he can gnaw on about 10 of these crackers. The bowl of dry food is always full and he is not willing to eat it.

BUT:

If we discuss food as such, then it has positive features:

- no soy

-artificial flavors

- taste enhancers.

The snack mixer is not bad. but I feel sorry for those pets who are deprived of at least some meat, and are forced to eat only flour.

as an option for dry food: I give it a weak 4!!

but for harmfulness I reduce it to 3. (and even if it is food for the prevention of urolithiasis, it does nothing! Because the only problem is that the food is DRY!

I would not recommend feeding him dry food, only as a supplement. As a supplement it's really okay.

Topolina

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Advantages:

Hearty food, cats love it

Flaws:

Not natural food, makes animals thirsty

Sometimes, for variety, we buy Whiskas cat food.

Our cat loves it, and why not sometimes pamper her with dry food, because we also take chocolates for children, and we ourselves don’t eat cabbage leaves alone.

Probably, the kitty has already tried all types of food, but her favorite is the pillows with pate.

If you read the ingredients, it’s okay: dried and ground meat, flavored with artificial minerals and vitamins.

The dyes seem to be natural, but of course, cats need fresh meat and fish, and this food is for when there is no meat at home (this happens before payday).

Our cat crunches these pads with pleasure, and after this food she really has a colossal thirst.

It happens that we feed her in the morning and leave, just leave plenty of water, so even by the evening the cat is not hungry.

The manufacturer, of course, advises feeding cats only his own food, and for this purpose he is expanding the range, but that’s why he is a manufacturer, to take care of revenue.

My opinion is that natural food should also be given, a cat is not an astronaut that needs to survive on dry rations for the rest of its life.

It happens that a cat only requires Whiskas, because the manufacturer is interested in getting pets accustomed to the food. But we give on average once a week, as a reward or when there is nothing “catty” in the refrigerator.

General impression:

Helps out when you don’t have time to cook for your pets.

What does the manufacturer put in economical varieties of food (Whiskas, Friskis, Kitekat and the like)?

Dry food with Whiskas chicken: to preserve nutrients in the diet, manufacturers often add special components. For example, the preservative ethoxykin has the task of increasing the shelf life and preserving micronutrients. This component has not been found to have any harmful effects on animals, which is why it is not prohibited by the FDA (USA).

Sodium nitrite (trade name E250) is a food preservative for adding to industrial products for indoor animals. The concentrate does not affect the body, but its pure form in large dosages can cause poisoning. Absorbed into the blood from the stomach, nitrites do not allow oxygen to move and bind hemoglobin. But this reaction is possible only with the absorption of a concentrated dose of the preservative.

Reviews from veterinarians describe diseases caused in cats by immune weakening, which occurs due to improperly selected food for the pet.

There is more information on the American Whiskas packaging (this is established at the legislative level). Let's get acquainted with the composition of Meaty Selections (Whiskas meat selection): protein - up to 36%, animal fat - 14%, fiber - up to 5%, moisture - 13%, phosphorus - 1%, calcium - about 2%, zinc -160 mg per 1 kg, chondroitin sulfate – 310 mg per 1 kg, linoleic acid – 1.5%. Responsible for the nervous state, vision and function of the heart and blood vessels, immunity taurine -0.2%. Vitamins A - 12000 units per 1 kg, E - 160 units. per 1 kg. Glucose (410 mg per 1 kg), like chondroitin, is needed to prevent diseases of cartilage surfaces and bones, to strengthen ligaments and joints. First of all, such components are recommended for representatives of the British breed for development and growth.

About the negative aspects of using Whiskas, they also note the lack of specific indications and numerical quantities of meat components, preservatives and organic dyes. Commonly found additives in cat foods are butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene, which are not used in human foods. Their use is necessary for quality and shelf life extension.

Pros: low price, wide distribution in all stores (retail chains and very small stores), availability of a vitamin-mineral complex, rich assortment - wet food, pate, dry food and treats.

Is it possible to feed whiskey to a cat? The benefits and harms of food

This is perhaps the question most often asked by cat owners. And although the forums are filled with a variety of reviews, from positive experiences to strong negativity, cat owners and breeders do not lose interest in these products. What is the reason?

1. This is cat food that is affordable.
2. Cats love him.

At the same time, all owners love to pamper their pets with treats. Kittens, they are like children, who will not fail to give their furry pet something tasty. So the cat owners look at the display cases with Whiskas. But in order to correctly understand whether it is possible to feed whiskey, it is necessary to find out what benefit it gives to the cat and what harm it does. You can read about what products a cat needs from special literature.

A cat's diet must be balanced and close to the food they eat in natural conditions. Thus, cats require fat and protein, which are found in meat, as well as a certain amount of carbohydrates. It is very easy to find out whether Whiskas meets these indicators if you get acquainted with the composition of this food.

Composition of economy class cat food

The manufacturer of the most popular brands of budget cat food Whiskas, Kitekat and dog food Pedigree, Chappie is the Mars Corporation , which operates in almost all countries of the former Soviet Union. This “monster” of the industry has good advertising of its products in the media, a huge selection of different tastes, so ordinary cat breeders trust this manufacturer, feeding their pets with products from such a large brand. At the same time, the manufacturer offers a huge range of diets for dry and wet Whiskas food:

• for cats over 7 years old;
• for adult cats;
• for kittens up to one year;
• for treats;
• for sterilized cats.

Attractive advertising and a beautiful package, beautiful names of the food. What is behind all this? Let's look at what is included in the dry composition of Whiskas and read the reviews.

In America, the manufacturer must publish the composition of the food on the packaging. In our country, this obligation is not legally established, therefore complete information about the composition can only be found on the website of the manufacturer Whiskas in the USA . Let's look at the example of a food such as Whiskas Meaty Selections.

Fat minimum 14.0%, protein minimum 36.0%, moisture maximum 13.0%, fiber maximum 5.0%, chondroitin sulfate minimum 310 mg/kg, calcium minimum 2.0%, linoleic acid minimum 1.5%, zinc minimum 160 mg/kg, phosphorus minimum 0.9% , vitamin E at least 160 U/kg, vitamin A at least 12,000 U/kg, glucose at least 410 mg/kg, taurine at least 0.2%.

X good composition that contains:

• chondroitin and glucose to prevent diseases of bones, cartilage surfaces, as well as strengthen joints and ligaments. These elements are especially required by British cats during their growth.
• taurine, this element is responsible for vision, cardiovascular function of the body, normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems.
• vitamins, their benefits probably don’t need to be reminded.

Main components of dry food WHISKAS

Corn gluten and corn, poultry by-products, ground wheat, animal fat, wheat flour, natural turkey and chicken flavors, brewer's yeast, rice, salt, potassium chloride, taurine, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, DL-methionine, potassium iodide, zinc sulfate, DL-alphatocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin, Yucca schidigera extract, Vitamin A, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12, magnesium sulfate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), D-calcium pantothenate, folic acid, biotin, vitamin D 3.

In other words, during the production of economy-class feed, various by-products are added: such as:

horns, heads, beaks, hooves, esophaguses, intestines, spleen, kidneys, blood, lungs, parts of carcasses, tendons and fat. That is, products that are rejected during the production of food for people (they may contain tumors, including malignant ones, these may be places where antibiotics and hormones accumulate, etc.).

Overall, Whiskas is a quality food and worth the money. Its composition is 13% protein, obtained from meat, offal and bone meal. People who don't understand the basics of proper pet nutrition may say that offal is bad. But if you read the recommendations for feeding cats natural food, it will say that feeding offal is MANDATORY. Since it is the liver or rumen that contains the largest amount of useful and nutrients.

What does the manufacturer add to economy class food (Kiticat, Whiskas, etc.)?

To preserve nutrients in feed, manufacturers often use special additives. A substance such as ethoxykin is added to feed to increase shelf life and preserve nutrients in the feed. This preservative was not banned in America by the FDA in the manufacture of animal feed, since there was no evidence of its harmful effects on health.

Butylated hydroxytoluene and butylated hydroxyanisole are food additives used in the manufacture of cat food. They are rarely used in humans, but are often found in animal feed. Their task is to extend the shelf life and quality of feed.

Food concentrate E250 or sodium nitrite is used as a preservative in the manufacture of cat food and other animal feed. The additive does not have a harmful effect on the body, but with an overdose of nitrites in their pure form, poisoning is possible. They are able to be quickly absorbed from the stomach into the blood

and, binding hemoglobin, and do not allow oxygen to pass through. For such a reaction, a concentrated dose of the substance is required.

As veterinarians say in reviews, many diseases that are associated with weakened immunity of cats occur due to improperly selected nutrition for the pet.

Reviews from veterinarians and Whiskas buyers

• “My cat and I’s choice is Whiskas canned food from MARS. We compared it with Proplan and Royal Canin, looked at the appetite of a non-pedigreed pet (before him, we had a Cornish Rex, who was fed premium and super class, but did not eat everything). So it is with the current one - he turns his nose up or ate without pleasure. We need to select. From a conversation with one friend, we learned that he was at the factory where Whiskas is produced, and so, all the components are of natural origin. I consider the downside of the food to be the percentage of protein ratio, which is lower in comparison with other types, the same for the rest. Royal Canin also makes MARS. The difference is in the mass and premium segments, and so does the price.”
• “Whiskas feed justifies its cost, it is of high quality. Consists of 13% meat protein obtained from bone meal, offal and meat. Owners who are not aware of the rules for healthy feeding of pets claim that it is bad to use offal. However, after reading the instructions on how to feed cats natural food, you can find instructions on the mandatory feeding of offal. Tripe and liver are rich in nutrients and beneficial elements that provide a balanced diet.”

Important author's addition

My outbred cat is eight years old, seven of which she eats Whiskas economy food, during which time she went to the vet only once - when she developed a severe allergy that caused her pet to go bald. The analysis showed that the allergic reaction was caused by a change in diet (I will not indicate which diet, but of a different type). The rest of the blood parameters were within normal limits, so everything is individual.

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