Dry feed is the salvation for the modern owner. No need to think about how to make a diet. What products to choose, and how to combine them together? With ready-made food, everything is simpler, the necessary ingredients are already combined. It is not for nothing that veterinarians approve Yams cat food.
Is he as good as they say? Information about this is given in the material.
Manufacturer
American food. The USA has long and firmly supplied not only Iams products to our market. We know another brand manufactured in the USA. This is Eukanuba. It all began in 1946. A special diet for cats was developed by Paul Ames, a veterinary nutritionist. Initially, all feed was produced under the Eukanuba brand. Over time, manufacturers decided: Yams cat food is a premium class. And "Eukanaba" is a super premium level. They vary in quality and composition. So, for a premium brand, you need a different name.
So Iams was born. Before going on sale, Yams for cats undergoes several checks. More precisely, more than a hundred examinations, to be exact.
Composition
One of the most significant issues that concern the owners so much is the composition of the feed. Of course, this is important, because loving owners do not care what to feed a pet.
So, yams cat food consists of the following components:
- offal;
- corn flour;
- animal fat;
- bone flour;
- egg powder;
- sorghum;
- dry brewer's yeast;
- vitamins and minerals.
Now let's see what is what.
As we see, in the first place are offal - chicken, rabbit, beef and lamb. Sometimes the manufacturer writes that there are several types of offal. Indicates which ones, but does not specify the proportions. It also does not explain what exactly is meant by offal. Meanwhile, in addition to the usual liver, there can be skin, heads, bones, and skin.
Cornmeal and corn. Another cheap filler that does not bring any benefit to the pet. Gives a feeling of fullness, but not for long.
Animal fat. Which one? How many? These are rhetorical questions that remain unanswered.
Bone flour. Short and not clear. What bones are obtained from, and what is its content in the feed?
Egg powder. A good ingredient, unlike sorghum. Absolutely stupid thing: there is no saturation, and the animal is harmful.
As for brewer's yeast, there is a double opinion. On the one hand, they have a good effect on wool. She becomes beautiful and shiny. On the other hand, it can cause allergies.
About vitamins and minerals is a separate issue. The packaging details where they came from and in what quantities. For this we put a bold plus.
Advantages
Yams cat food has the following advantages:
- Low price.
- Availability.
- High content of vitamins and minerals.
Negative sides
Minus cat food "Yams" one. But what a! The composition is very lame, which means that the quality does not reach the premium class. It can be called an economy level, but not higher.
Ruler
A wide selection of manufacturers boasts:
Iams ProActive Health Kitten & Junior - food "Yams" for kittens from one month. Suitable for pregnant and lactating cats.
Iams ProActive Health Adult. And again, the chicken. This time, the food was developed for pets aged one to seven years. It is good because it cleans the teeth of an animal from plaque and stone.
Iams ProActive Health Adult - with fish. An ideal treat for fastidious pets aged from one to seven years.
Iams ProActive Health Adult comprising a lamb. It’s not only delicious for cats, this food helps take care of the animal’s hair.
Iams ProActive Health Adult for neutered pets.
Iams ProActive Health Senior & Mature. Tastes are different, ranging from chicken to fish. From the name it’s clear that this food is suitable for older cats. From seven years and older. Here, not only taste plays a role, food is preventive for problems with the stomach, as well as with the bladder.
The feed described above is dry. And food for cats "Yams" is also in spiders, that is, wet. It differs somewhat in variety of tastes and composition. Most spiders of this brand include pork. Let a little, but it is. By the way, pork is not good for cats. It is harmful to any animals.
Owner reviews
What are the reviews for feed cats "Yams"? Pretty controversial. One owner likes the feed, satisfied with its quality and price. Others are not thrilled. Let's give feedback to a common denominator:
- Cats improve their coat from eating it.
- Low feed consumption, and the pet eats up.
- Particularly finicky tailed people refuse to even try food.
- Other cats have allergies.
- Owners strongly advise against buying food by weight. Cats make him sick.
The owners note that the granules look disgusting. Small and some pale. But this is a private opinion, not all cat owners agree with him.
Vets say
What is the food for cats "Yams" according to veterinarians? Most of them recognize: products of inadequate quality. There was a time when the producer of this food was attacked with complaints and discontent, complained about the quality of the products. After that, regular checks began, and the quality improved significantly.
Veterinary experts say that the composition is very "poor." It does more harm than good for pets.
Where is it sold and how much is it?
In specialized pet stores you can buy cat food "Yam". The price of the issue is relative: the largest package, weighing 10 kilograms, will cost about 2,500 thousand rubles. For food of this quality is expensive. You can find much more decent options for this amount.
How to feed a pet?
Most important: the cat must have clean water. Always, at any time of the day, whenever the animal wants to drink. This is the lack of dry food. Cats drink a lot from them, which means they have to change the filler often. With spiders in this regard is easier. Pets do not have such thirst from them.
Never exceed the required rate. It is indicated on the packaging. As a rule, the daily norm is given. If you feed your pet twice a day, then divide it in half.
And how to feed a cat? How many times a day? It depends on the age of the pet. A small kitten is fed more often, but in small portions. It is enough to feed an adult animal twice a day. Patients and pregnant women - three or four times a day.
The number of feeds for kittens also depends on their age:
- From a month to two - six times a day.
- From two to three, five times.
- Three to six four times.
- From six to ten, three times.
- From ten and for life (exceptions indicated above) - two times.
Conclusion
So we figured out the Yams cat food. Although it is produced in the United States, it is far enough to the premium class. Manufacturers, as usual, without a twinge of conscience deceive naive consumers.
Cats cannot complain about food that they don’t like. Is it worth giving the yams to a pet? Of course, veterinarians advise feeding animals with better feeds. In the absence of financial ability, it is better to transfer your pet to natural food. It will turn out cheaper, but much better than feed of economy class.