Many furry pet owners prefer to feed their cats, cats and kittens with prepared foods. Today on the Russian market there are many products from different manufacturers, and one of them is Felix cat food. Cat food, the use of which is very diverse, is undoubtedly a convenient option, especially for busy owners.
It is not necessary to cook a variety of balanced dishes that are suitable in composition for the animal. But still, before giving this food to a pet, it is necessary to understand its useful and harmful qualities.
Manufacturer
Many owners of furry pets know firsthand that Nestlé Purina PetCare manufactures Felix products - cat food. Reviews about it can be heard from almost every owner of furry pets. This means that it is quite popular among consumers.
The company "Purina" since 1984 specializes in the development and production of animal feed. Initially, it was founded in the USA, and in 2001 was acquired by Nestle. Today this company is called Nestlé Purina PetCare. It produces products for furry pets sold in countries such as Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Greece, the UK, Slovenia, Ireland, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. In Russia, the feed sales of this company make up 18% of the total market. The popularity among Russian owners of cats prompted the owners of the company in 1997 to open their production facilities in Russia. They produce such popular cat food as Friskies, Pro Plan and Felix.
Cat food manufactured by Nestlé Purina PetCare has relatively low prices compared to similar products from other companies. Pets really like it.
Range
Today, the cat food market is replete with a wide selection of Felix products. The feed is available in such packages: tin cans, bags and trays. The manufacturer offers both wet ready-made feeds and dry snacks in the form of different figures.
He created three basic principles on the basis of which various combinations of tastes are made:
- canned meat and snacks made from rabbit, beef, lamb and veal, have a meat or meat and vegetable composition: lamb in jelly, beef with tomatoes and other species;
- poultry-based products (chicken, turkey, duck) and its combination with vegetables, for example chicken jelly with tomatoes or duck with spinach;
- fish-based products (salmon, trout, flounder, cod and others) and fish and vegetable complexes: salmon + zucchini, trout + green beans and so on.
Components
In order to assess the nutritional value and balance, you need to consider the composition indicated on the label of Felix products. Cat food, reviews of which claim that furry gourmets eat it with pleasure, contains the following components:
- meat (chicken, rabbit, beef, etc.), offal and fish - at least 4% of the total;
- vegetable protein;
- minerals: iron - 10 mg / kg, zinc - 10 mg / kg, manganese - 2 mg / kg, copper - 0.9 mg / kg, iodine - 0.3 mg / kg;
- additionally included vitamin elements: D3 - 230 IU / kg, A - 1490 IU / kg;
- sugar.
Consumers
Due to the natural components, lack of information about the allergic reaction of animals and a fairly balanced composition, most veterinarians among the products of an inexpensive price line recommend choosing Felix cat products. Food for kittens should have a harmless and natural composition.
Therefore, the products of this company are suitable for feeding both adult cats and cats, as well as grown up and no longer receiving mother's milk babies. The manufacturer does not indicate restrictions on the use during the period of gestation of the kitten and lactation, so the feed of this company can be given to pregnant and lactating fluffy mothers.
Energy composition
The nutritional value declared by the manufacturer per kilogram of cat food is:
- proteins - 13%;
- fats - 3%;
- fiber in raw form - 0.5%;
- crude ash - 2.2%.
Having considered the given composition and energy value, we can conclude that there are no any dyes in the composition of the products "Felix". Cat food, reviews of the owners of which claim that the pets eat them, has a fairly high-calorie composition. In addition, it includes only natural ingredients. However, it should be noted that the meat share of 4% is still small. In expensive feeds “Holistic” and “Super Premium” this value ranges from 20 to 40%, but their price is much higher.
The opinion of experts
Cats are carnivorous carnivores that must receive nutrients from meat and fish. Meat and fish products also include Felix feed. The veterinarian’s reviews about this claim that a cat’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner, consisting of only 4% fish or meat, is still not nutritious in terms of the presence of animal components in it. However, experts believe that in its class food is considered one of the best. Felix products are much better and more balanced than the common Wiskas or Kitiket products that are similar in price category.
However, according to some veterinarians, only cats, cats and kittens that have no health problems or are not particularly sensitive to the digestive system can be fed ready meals to the manufacturer in question. They believe that if a pet is prone to diseases and has poor health, it is better to choose products of higher quality than Felix feed. The veterinarians' comments on this matter are as follows: for sick pets, expensive products (Holistic class or Super premium class) from specialized pet stores are still more suitable, some products of which are even designed taking into account the preventive requirements for certain cat diseases.
You should be aware that when feeding pets with any kind of prepared food, next to a bowl of food, you must always put a bowl of fresh and clean water.
Some experts give cat owners such sensible advice. If the question arises as to whether the selected food is suitable, or if the pet's well-being is in doubt, then after one month of eating the selected products, you can pass urine tests. In this way, the owner will verify whether the selected product is suitable for his four-legged pet.
Negative reviews
A small percentage of owners believe that Felix feed is absolutely unsuitable for their pet. These reviews can be heard from more affluent owners who can afford to feed a furry pet with VIP products. They emphasize that in the composition of expensive feed there are more meat and fish (20-45% compared to 4%). Of course, if the product is much more expensive, then its composition can not be compared with a cheap product. The conclusion suggests itself: when the owner can afford to keep a pet on expensive food, then, of course, let him choose this.
Positive reviews
Today, many owners of furry friends choose Felix products for them. Cat food, reviews of which claim that it does not leave indifferent even the most fastidious gourmet, in most cases does not cause harmful health effects. The owners claim that cats and cats that have been using the products of this company for a long time are active, playful, cheerful and energetic. They have no problems with stools, well-developed and without visible problems digestion, there is no bad breath. In this case, the hair in animals is shiny, and the teeth are strong.
Most owners are satisfied with the quality of the products, as they do not cause visible health problems and discomfort in their pets. An important role is played by the price indicator. Unfortunately, not every owner can afford to buy the most expensive products not only for the animal, but also for himself or his family. Therefore, the opinion of many people is this: if a pet likes Felix cat food and is healthy and energetic at the same time, then why choose another?
conclusions
Having studied the opinions of specialists, information of the manufacturer, reviews of the owners, you can formulate such an opinion about Felix products: cat food has both positive and negative sides. Positive characteristics:
- natural ingredients, vitamin and mineral composition make it suitable for a healthy pet of any age;
- in most cases, according to reviews, there are no problems with the health and well-being of the four-legged friend;
- a convenient form of packaging and a large assortment allow you to choose the right option for lunch or dinner for a furry pet;
- animals gladly regale themselves with pieces and leave the bowl empty;
- the favorable cost makes the feed affordable for the owners with any financial capabilities and allows not to limit the cat or cat in it.
Negative points:
- not very suitable for weak and sick pets;
- a small percentage of meat and fish content;
- excessive consumption of prepared cat food can cause the pet to develop obesity or build up excess weight (this applies not only to the products of this company, but also to all others, including expensive ones).
Thus, we can conclude that the finished product "Felix" - cat food, which has an ideal ratio of quality and price. It is this factor that makes it popular in the cat food market.