When getting a kitten, a person must solve a lot of problems: prepare a place for it, toys, a tray and many other things. However, one of the first on the list is the question: what to feed your pet so that it is happy, grows and develops normally, and does not get sick.
Cat foods are divided into categories that determine their quality and, accordingly, price. Premium is not the best, as there are much better products, but it is the most common category. This is due to the fact that such products are affordable, while their quality is quite high. In this article, we will not only look at premium category food for kittens, but also talk about what classes of food are available and which type is best for a kitten, and give advice on choosing. Therefore, we recommend reading the article to the end.
Let’s say right away that among the premium line it is difficult to find food that is truly good in composition. Among the best are Animonda (wet only), 1st Choice, Probalance. Most contain quite a lot of sources of carbohydrates, such as corn, wheat, which are of no biological value for cats and can cause allergies. Therefore, when purchasing such a diet, you need to carefully monitor your pet and check if everything is okay with him. If there is an allergic reaction, then you will have to switch to more expensive food, for example, from the holistic class, or natural food.
Rating of premium kitten food: tables of release forms
Next, we will look at food from the premium segment, talk about dry and wet options, their composition and price. Interestingly, Acana food is often classified as premium, although in fact it is holistic.
1st Choice
Healthy Start kitten food contains enough protein to help your baby grow and develop well.
In the first place in the composition are natural chicken and flour from this bird, occupying 17% each. The carbohydrate component is represented by rice, barley, and oats. The food also contains grass and natural preservatives – tocopherols.
Reviews from cat owners and veterinarians are positive. The food is hypoallergenic, it does not cause digestive problems, and improves the condition of the coat and skin. Calorie content: 376.2 kcal per 100 g.
For kittens, 1st Choice only has a dry option, no wet option, and it can only be given from 2 months.
There are different packaging options, from 350 grams to 10 kg. If you buy a medium one, 5 kg, the feed will cost 630-650 rubles. per kg.
Animonda (wet only)
Only wet rations are produced. Carny and Vom Feinstein have an excellent line-up, the Rafiné spiders have a worse lineup. It is not worth feeding only such foods all the time; the first two do not contain any sources of carbohydrates, which cats still need.
| Name, tastes, description | Release form | Price |
| Animonda Carny Kitten (4 flavors: Meat cocktail; Beef and turkey heart; Chicken and rabbit; Beef, veal and chicken). Meat cocktail Beef, turkey heart Chicken, rabbit Veal, chicken These are pure canned meats, containing only meat and calcium carbonate. The manufacturer writes what exactly is added to the feed and in what percentage. For example, if it is 39% beef, then lung, heart, meat, kidneys, udder. | 200 g | 130-135 rub. |
| Vom Feinstein (3 flavors: Beef; Poultry; Lamb + pate for kittens from 4 weeks of age (Baby-Pate). Beef Poultry Lamb Pate for kittens from 4 weeks Canned food contains 63% meat and meat products; it is specified that, depending on the taste, pork, beef, chicken or poultry are always present. The pate contains 58% meat and meat products and another 5% fish. Everything else is broth and minerals. | 100 g | 95 rub. |
| Pouches for kittens Rafiné Soupé Kitten (2 flavors: Poultry and shrimp cocktail; Turkey, heart and carrot). Cocktail Turkey, heart, carrots The composition is no longer so good; it is not entirely clear what exactly is contained in the food. In the first place are meat and meat products, it is specified that in the second taste it is 10% turkey and its heart, what occupies the remaining 80% is not clear. In the cocktail it is 15% chicken, the same amount of turkey and 8% duck; it is not clear what the 62% of the remaining meat components are. Also in the turkey, heart and carrot flavor there are vegetables, of which carrots are only 4% and minerals. The cocktail contains products of plant origin, without specification, shellfish and crustaceans (shrimp account for 4%) minerals. We do not recommend this type of food. | 100 g | 100 rub. |
Pro Plan
Pro Plan food from Purina is one of the most popular in Russia. In addition to the main meat ingredients, Pro Plan contains corn and wheat gluten, which is bad. The food has a good content of microelements, and probiotics are added for better digestion.
From the editors of the portal Mister Cat . We would like to note that corn, wheat, etc. These are not the best feed components, as they are poorly digested by animals. But in almost all premium food they are present in one quantity or another. If you want to completely exclude grains from your cat’s diet (which will only benefit your pet), you will have to choose food from the more expensive category, i.e. super premium or holistic, or switch the animal to natural food, which we often recommend.
The manufacturer produces various lines of food intended for adult cats, small kittens, and animals suffering from any diseases or undergoing surgical interventions. There are wet and dry foods for kittens in a variety of flavors. Overview in the table:
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price |
| Wet | Cat Junior with turkey in gravy | 85 gr | 60 rub. |
| Cat Junior with beef in sauce | |||
| 85 g x 24 pcs | 1500 rub. | ||
| Cat Junior with chicken in jelly | |||
| Cat Junior chicken pate | 85 gr | 80 rub. | |
| 85 g x 24 pcs | 1600 rub. | ||
| Dry | Original Kitten with chicken and rice | 400 gr | 300 rub. |
| 1.5 kg | 1000 rub. | ||
| Delicate Junior for kittens with sensitive digestion with turkey | 3 kg | 1900 rub. | |
| 10 kg | 4700-5000 rub. |
Royal Canin
Royal Canin is on the list of the most popular brands in Russia. This name is familiar to almost everyone, even those who do not have pets, since the company advertises its products quite widely. In terms of composition, this food is far from the best in its category. It contains dehydrated poultry protein, hydrolyzed animal protein and plant protein isolate. Also contains animal fats and soy. Therefore, the owner should consider whether he wants to feed his pet this food. It contains potentially allergenic components, and there is no great benefit to speak of. Although, it should be noted that many people choose the products of this brand and are satisfied: both cats and owners.
Options for food from the manufacturer for kittens are presented in the table:
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price | |
| Cat milk replacer | Babycat Milk (from birth to 2 months) | 300 gr | 1100-1200 rub. | |
| Wet | Babycat Instinctive mousse (up to 4 months) | 195 gr | 90 rub. | |
| Kitten Instinctive (from 4 to 12 months) | In sauce | 85 gr | 50-80 rub. | |
| In jelly | ||||
| In pate (possibly before 4 months) | ||||
| Kitten Sterilized (6 to 12 months) | In sauce | 55-70 rub. | ||
| In jelly | ||||
| Dry | Mother and Babycat (for kittens from 1 to 4 months) | 400 gr | 260 rub. | |
| 2 kg | 1100 rub. | |||
| 4 kg | 2000 rub. | |||
| Kitten (for kittens up to 12 months) | 400 gr | 260 rub. | ||
| 2 kg | 1100 rub. | |||
| 4 kg | 1200 rub. | |||
| 10 kg | 5300 rub. | |||
| Kitten Sterilized (from the moment of surgery to 12 months) | 400 gr | 265-270 rub. | ||
| 2 kg | 1100-1150 rub. | |||
| 3.5 kg | 2050 rub. | |||
| Dry for breeds | Maine Coon (up to 15 months) | 400 gr | 300-320 rub. | |
| 2 kg | 1300 rub. | |||
| 4 kg | 2650 rub. | |||
| 10 kg | 6200 rub. | |||
| Persian (up to 12 months) | 400 gr | 320 rub. | ||
| 2 kg | 1200-1400 rub. | |||
| 10 kg | 4950-5000 rub. | |||
| British (up to 12 months) | 400 gr | 300 rub. | ||
| 2 kg | 1400-1500 rub. | |||
| 10 kg | 6000 rub. | |||
Hill's
The Hills brand also produces a line of kitten food. The product contains chicken and poultry meal, vegetable (pea) protein, tapioca starch, wheat flour, cellulose, dried whole egg, dried protein, corn starch. There are quite a few sources of carbohydrates and they are not the best. True, the fatty component in wet food is represented by fish oil, which is beneficial for cats. According to reviews from veterinarians and owners, the composition of the food is clear and balanced. Most cat babies fed Hill's products do well.
However, in some individuals, such nutrition can provoke digestive problems of varying severity, hair loss, and acne. Therefore, it is necessary to give food to a kitten for the first time with caution and then carefully monitor its condition.
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price | |
| Wet | Science Plan™ Kitten | with Chicken (32% chicken, pork) | 85 gr | 60 rub. |
| with Turkey (chicken, pork and turkey (4%) | 70 rub. | |||
| with Ocean Fish (chicken, pork, salmon (4%) | 70 rub. | |||
| Mousse with chicken and turkey | 75 rub. | |||
| Dry | Science Plan™ Kitten Healthy Development™ | Chicken (chicken 46% and turkey 65% of total poultry content) | 400 gr | 280 rub. |
| 2 kg | 1200 rub. | |||
| 5 kg | 3200 rub. | |||
| Tuna (chicken, turkey, tuna (6%) | 400 gr | 300 rub. | ||
| 2 kg | 1300 rub. | |||
| 5 kg | 3200 rub. | |||
Brit
A Czech brand of food for cats that is not very widely known in Russia. Kitten food is not the worst among premium ones, it contains 38% chicken meat, the fat component is chicken and salmon fat. The source of carbohydrates in the feed are corn and rice, potential allergens. The food also contains valerian, but the amount is so small that it can only attract the cat, but not provoke an excessive craving for food, cause overeating or inappropriate behavior - not.
Brit Care belongs to the super premium category, the composition is better than Brit Premium (instead of corn and wheat there is rice). Among the super premiums you can find better food, but the price of the Care line is affordable.
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price |
| Wet | Brit Premium Cat Pouch with Chicken Fillets in Gravy for Kitten (chicken in sauce) | 80 g | 1100 rub. – 24 pcs. |
| Brit Care Cat Kitten Chicken (45% chicken) | 77 rub. | ||
| Brit Care Cat Chicken & Cheese KITTEN Pouch (chicken breast 43%, cheese 4%) | 80 rub. | ||
| Brit Premium Cat Pouches Chicken Chunks for Kitten (meat and meat by-products 33% (4% chicken), fish and fish by-products 3%) | 100 g | 46 rub. - 1 PC. 1000 rub. – 24 pcs. | |
| Dry | Crazy I'm kitten (with chicken) | 400 g | 260 rub. |
| 2 kg | 900 rub. | ||
| 7 kg | 2650 rub. | ||
| Premium Kitten (with chicken) | 300 gr | 150 rub. | |
| 800 gr | 290 rub. | ||
| 1.5 kg | 450 rub. | ||
| 8 kg | 2200 rub. |
Bozita
This is a fairly expensive food, which is often classified as super premium. Contains 35% protein from chicken and salmon. The second item in the composition is corn flour - a product that is not only useless for kittens, but can also provoke allergic reactions and digestive disorders. However, reviews of this food are mostly positive.
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price |
| Dry | Bozita Feline Funktion™ Kitten (26% chicken, corn, bone fat, 10% Scandinavian salmon) | 400 gr | 400 rub. |
| 2 kg | 1600 rub. | ||
| 10 kg | 4500-6000 rub. | ||
| Wet | Bozita Feline Funktion™ Kitten (88% chicken, pork) | 190 gr | 16 pcs. 2400 rub. |
Eukanuba
Dutch Eukanuba products for kittens were developed taking into account all the needs of a growing organism and the manufacturer itself classifies the food as super premium. However, not so long ago, food began to be produced in Russia and, according to reviews from many veterinarians, its quality has deteriorated greatly, which forced them to downgrade the food level to premium.
From the editors of the portal Mister Cat . The composition of wet food does not make it clear the exact origin of the ingredients; it contains a lot of grains, by-products of unclear quality, and fish oil (which is healthy) comes in last place. The composition of dry food is better, but not everything is clear about it either; in the first place are proteins of animal origin (43% - poultry, a natural source of taurine), i.e. What occupies the remaining 57% of these proteins is not clear. Also among the ingredients are barley, wheat, wheat flour, rice, dried whole egg, hydrolyzed animal protein, sugar beet pulp, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, dried brewer's yeast, minerals. Barley is the best grain that is used in ready-made food, but wheat is also present among the ingredients, which can cause allergies in pets. In general, kittens do not need the amount of carbohydrates contained in this food.
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price |
| Dry | Kitten Healthy Start (animal proteins of which 43% poultry) | 400 gr | 300 rub. |
| 2 kg | 1200 rub. | ||
| 5 kg | 2700 rub. | ||
| Wet | Kitten Healthy Start (meat and by-products, 26% chicken) | 85 gr | 24 pcs. 1400 rub. |
Almo Nature
Almo Nature canned food is made from chicken meat using a unique technology. The manufacturer reports that all ingredients are placed in a jar and sealed, and only then undergo heat treatment, which helps preserve all the beneficial substances. The food contains meat, chicken broth, rice, and some fat. It contains a vitamin complex, minerals, and beneficial microelements. The manufacturer classifies its food as super premium and holistic, but not all veterinarians agree with this. Dry food contains grains, it is specified that rice is 14%, which takes up another 86% is not entirely clear.
| Type of food for kittens | Name | Release form | Price |
| Wet | Holistic Classic Cuisine – Kitten (chicken broth 42%, chicken 40%, rice 8%, cheese 3%) | 55 g | 24 pcs. 2200 rub. |
| Legend Kitten Chicken (chicken meat 75%, chicken broth 24%, rice 1%) | 70 g | 1 PC. 95 rub. 24 pcs. 2300 rub. | |
| 140 gr | 200 rub. | ||
| Dry | Kitten Chicken&Rice (meat and its derivatives (chicken 14%), cereals (rice 14%) (from 6 months) | 400 g | 400 rub. |
| 2 kg | 1200 rub. | ||
| 12 kg | 4700 rub. |
Happy Cat
German food for kittens Happy Cat. The sources of carbohydrates are rice and corn. The product contains a complex of vitamins necessary for the growth and development of the kitten. The downside, in addition to the corn in the composition, is that all the manufacturer’s food for kittens is dry.
| Name | Release form | Price |
| Junior Grainfree Ente (24.5% duck) | 1.4 kg | 1100 rub. |
| 4 kg | 2600 rub. | |
| Junior Geflugel (29% poultry) | 1.4 kg | 850 rub. |
| 4 kg | 2050 rub. | |
| Junior Sterilized Atlantik-Lachs (22% poultry, corn meal, 11% salmon) | 0.3 kg | 230 rub. |
| 1.4 kg | 1050 rub. | |
| 4 kg | 2050 rub. | |
| 10 kg | 4700 rub. | |
| Kitten Geflugel (31% poultry) | 0.3 kg | 220 rub. |
| 1.4 kg | 1000 rub. | |
| 4 kg | 2050 rub. |
Advance
For kittens, we produce food with chicken and rice. Can be given for two months. Available in packages of 400 grams (250 rubles) and 1.5 kg (800 rubles).
Petreet nature
These holistic category canned foods are included in our rating of wet food for kittens due to the manufacturer’s extremely careful and thorough approach to the composition. Here you can see only the highest quality fish and meat with the addition of healthy vegetables and grains, which are so necessary for a kitten’s growing body.
Additional ingredients can vary greatly depending on the preferences of your cat (or owner): from plant-based, like asparagus, potatoes or olives, to meat - shrimp, squid, etc. If you want to set your growing cat up for a “sporty” lifestyle, then the manufacturer’s assortment includes pates with chicken breast, where the fat content is minimal (from 0.5 to 1.2%). Despite the apparent modesty of the diet, this option contains a large amount of proteins, so the energy component is normal.
Choosing the right food for your kitten
Choosing the right foods should be done carefully, especially at an early age. There are several reasons to choose food wisely for your small pet. First of all, the diet must contain the nutritional elements the baby needs for the proper formation of organs and systems, good growth; along with food, the cat’s body must receive everything it needs. At an early age this is more important than ever as the animal grows and develops.
Also read the article about what and how to feed a kitten.
It is necessary to think about the choice of food immediately also because veterinarians categorically do not recommend switching the animal to another diet. This should only be done if absolutely necessary, and keep in mind that this is serious stress for the cat.
Every person, when getting a kitten, must immediately determine what he will feed the pet: ready-made food produced industrially, or natural food.
Many experts favor the latter option, since natural food is as close as possible to what a cat can eat in natural conditions. But today more and more people give preference to store-bought food, as it significantly saves time, and often turns out to be more profitable financially.
Ready-made food for cats is divided into categories:
- economy;
- premium;
- super premium;
- holistic.
The cheapest food is economy class. They are often chosen by cat owners. You need to understand that products in this category are made from cheap, often not very high-quality raw materials. They contain almost no meat, but a lot of grains, soy, flavorings, aromas and preservatives. This set can hardly be called useful for a cat’s body.
Premium kitten food is a good choice in terms of price-quality. Manufacturers select the composition more carefully, try to exclude harmful and useless substances, and do not save much on raw materials. Products in the super premium and holistic categories are, of course, of higher quality, but can scare the consumer with the price. Knowing this, retail chains and stores prefer to sell more affordable products. For this reason, food of the highest quality categories can be difficult to find.
When choosing food for your pet, you should also take into account its age, weight, breed, and individual characteristics. You should not feed your cat food intended for dogs. These are other animals. And even if a cat's weight is comparable to that of a small dog, nutrients and their balance vary greatly in products for different types of animals.
Industrial foods are formulated to meet your cat's needs for minerals, vitamins and nutrients. This applies to both dry and wet food of acceptable quality. Manufacturers of economy class products do not pay much attention to a balanced and rich composition. But companies that produce premium products develop pretty good food.
Experts recommend feeding your pet mostly dry food. It does not spoil and can be left in a bowl so that the cat can have a little refreshment at any time. Wet food is recommended to be given approximately once a day.
A caring owner should also take into account the preferences of the kitten itself. Everyone has individual tastes, and different cats like foods with different flavors.
We recommend reading the article-review of Holistic class food.
Summarizing
In order to answer the question of which food is best for your pet, you first need to decide for what purpose it is purchased - as a treat and addition to the diet or as the only food.
In the holistic segment, canned foods containing more than 75% meat, such as Applaws, Leonardo and Almo Nature, are more suitable as a complement or treat. For the smallest kittens who have just stopped drinking their mother cat's milk, they will also be suitable as the main food, but only for a week or two. Then you need to transfer your pet to a nutritious diet. Fiber, grains and other healthy ingredients are very important here.
When the kitten grows up a little more, you can switch to a full-fledged diet with 40 percent meat content, but rich in a variety of minerals and vitamins. In this case, you need to pay attention to canned food from Brit and Petreet.
Advantages and disadvantages of premium kitten food
First of all, the advantages of premium category feeds include their fairly low cost with quite acceptable quality. They are not much more expensive than economy class, but are made from better raw materials and have a balanced composition.
When giving preference to the premium class, you should take into account that the saturation of vitamins and minerals may be insufficient, and you will have to give your pet supplements to maintain its health.
The disadvantages also include the fact that in the production of these products quite a lot of compounds that are not beneficial for the cat’s body are used: aroma enhancers, flavoring additives, preservatives, dyes, thickeners, stabilizers and similar compounds.
Owners' opinion
Which food for kittens is best suited and provides complete nutrition depends on the financial capabilities of the owner and the characteristics of the baby. Many owners advocate premium and super-premium products. This food is enriched with essential elements and minerals for the kitten’s health.
Economy options can also have a high-quality composition, but it is not always complete.
Important! When choosing cheaper food, you need to buy vitamins separately for it.
Premium food is the most common category today. When choosing, you should rely on the composition, on which the cat’s future health depends. The fewer artificial components it contains, the better for your pet.
Approximate feed composition
When choosing food for a kitten, you need to pay attention to its composition. It often turns out that cheap premium food is of better quality than expensive food of a higher category.
The food must contain a protein component. The packaging says something like: chicken, chicken protein, corn gluten. It is necessary to understand that not only chicken meat, but also other parts of the carcass, although well processed, are included in the feed. If the protein component is represented by corn gluten or soy, then it is better to avoid such a product. Vegetable protein is less easily absorbed by the body of a predatory animal, and in addition, such components are quite allergenic.
Carbohydrates in premium foods are usually represented by wheat, rice or corn, and sometimes other cereals.
The composition also includes vitamins necessary for cats (A, D3, E, C, B), micro- and macroelements (manganese, zinc, iron, copper, selenium, iodine), taurine and other useful compounds.
When choosing food, it is necessary to study the composition. Some manufacturers make products based on vegetable protein, which is not very beneficial for cats. You should also pay attention to what substances are used as preservatives and antioxidants. Sometimes the packaging only indicates that such ingredients are contained in the composition. Manufacturers who add natural substances for this purpose that are not harmful to the health of the animal, as a rule, indicate their names (for example, tocopherols).
Also read about the composition of cat food.
Applaws
Applaws canned food, included in our list of super-premium cat foods, can be found in three varieties: cans, pate and jelly. The composition of canned food is similar to products from other manufacturers: about 75% meat, and the rest is natural additives (broths, cereals, etc.).
The main ingredients to choose from may be fish (for kittens it is better to choose boneless) and several types of meat. There are also gourmet options with shrimp, cheese and other equally attractive ingredients. Judging by the reviews of experts, no synthetic additives were noticed in the canned food.
Benefits of the food:
- only natural ingredients;
- large selection of meat ingredients;
- various flavors and types of canned food.
Flaws:
- Suitable only for small kittens, for others - as an additive to the main diet.
The estimated cost is about 80 rubles for a jar weighing 70 g.
Features of canned food
Wet food and canned food must meet the same composition criteria as dry food. Only proteins of meat origin should be used as protein. The carbohydrate composition does not imply the inclusion of wheat. The use of synthetic preservatives, stabilizers and dyes (even those allowed in food) is excluded.
They are gradually transferred to denser and thicker canned food, then a dry analogue is included.
Canned food can also be used to feed adults. However, it should be understood that cats are carnivores, and eating exclusively soft food has a negative impact on their jaw system.
Video “How to make canned cat food”
And in the video below you can see what the production of canned cat food looks like from the inside using the example of a domestic enterprise.
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