Those who decide to have a kitten will have to decide what kind of food they will feed the animal. You can choose natural food or ready-made food. It's easy to get lost in the huge assortment of crackers and canned foods.
Instructions
Step 1
A budget option is the widely advertised dry and canned food such as Whiskas, Kitekat, Darling, Perfect Fit, Katty, Friskies, Happy cat and others. Despite the attractive names, high-quality TV commercials and banners on the Internet, such feeds are made from low quality raw materials and waste. The balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins, as a rule, is not observed. Laboratory studies carried out by specialists prove that the inscriptions on the packaging of such feeds should not be trusted. Almost all cheap food contains food additives that prevent certain nutrients from being absorbed and negatively affect the health of four-legged pets. Regular feeding "Whiskas" or "Kiteket" at best will lead to urolithiasis of the cat and shorten its life.
Step 2
Medium class feed of average quality. Typically, manufacturers of such food produce various lines: for neutered cats / neutered cats, for kittens, for elderly animals, for pregnant and lactating cats, and so on. These feeds differ in the composition of the components. At different periods of life, the need for certain vitamins and minerals increases. Typically, medium-sized feeds contain protein powders and supplements.
Step 3
Commercials for premium cat food cannot be seen on TV. Such products are expensive, but they contain selected high-quality raw materials. These feeds have quality certificates, and the composition always corresponds to what is indicated on the package. Hills, Nutro Choice, Eukanuba, Iams, Pro Plan hold a confident leadership in the rating of high-quality cat food. Slightly cheaper than them are Royal Canin, Nutra Gold, Leonardo, Pro Pac, Gourmet. They do not contain dyes or flavors, which makes it difficult for cats accustomed to economy-class food to get used to the almost natural taste of good crackers and canned food. There are practically no vegetable proteins in the composition of expensive high-quality feed, but the balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, macro- and microelements is close to ideal. Such feeds are sold only in specialized pet stores and veterinary clinics.
Step 4
There is another class of ready-made cat food, which is called "holistic". Manufacturers never spend money on advertising, because the highest quality of this product line speaks for itself. In many respects, holistic feeds resemble premium ones. The main difference is in the feedstock. Fish and meat are specially grown without the use of antibiotics and hormones, and plants are not treated with pesticides or other chemicals. These foods fully meet the nutritional needs of your cat. Holistic feeds include Eagle Pack Holistic, Evo, Innova, Chicken Sou, Origen, Felidae. They can be bought, as a rule, only directly in the manufacturers' online stores.
Step 5
A domestic cat can also be fed with natural food. It is unlikely that the animal will refuse a portion of meat or fish. However, it is worth remembering that the diet of a four-legged friend must be balanced. If you are not sure that you can compose the right menu yourself, it is better to trust professional producers and purchase quality feed.
