You go to the pet store, and your eyes run up from diversity. Feed packaging - sea. For any wallet - from cheap feed to fabulously expensive. Yes, the owner of the cat knows his pet’s preferences. But at the sight of all this splendor, a lot of bright packages with images of cats on them, no, no, and the thought creeps in: can I buy something new to the pet?
Here, for example, cat food "Stout". Nice looking design, good composition, good price, and feed belongs to the premium class. Is it worth buying? Let's take a closer look at this type of feed in our article.
Feed composition
Stout cat food is a premium food . What does it mean? And the fact that it should include meat - at least 50%, fresh vegetables and fruits. No additives or flavor enhancers at the same time. Everything is only natural and selective.
Well, take the packaging, read the composition. And we see the following:
- Meat or poultry meal.
- Corn.
- Fig.
- Brewer's yeast.
- Mineral supplements.
- Gluten.
- Tuarin.
- Preservatives
So stop it. What does meat or poultry meal mean? There is no meat in this feed. This is what it means. Instead of the put 50% - not a gram. Flour may be from the waste of meat products or chicken bones.
Move on. Corn. Would you like vegetables? Receive and sign. And nothing that a cat is a predator by nature. She doesn’t chew corn from her paw somehow.
Brewer's yeast is the secret. It's delicious, according to cats. And they eat food with such impurities so that you can’t drag them by the ears. But how much good is brewer's yeast, rice and corn alone?
We will keep silent about gluten and preservatives. No benefit, but the latter are responsible for the palatability of the feed. And taking into account brewer's yeast in the composition of cat food “Stout” - for animals it’s just ragweed to taste.
Feed Benefits
How good is this food if its composition is slightly better than economy-class food? First of all, at its price. A bag of cat food "Stout" weighing 2 kg will cost the owner 400-450 rubles. Secondly, a rich lineup:
- Feed for kittens.
- For older cats (over 7 years old).
- For cats with sensitive digestion.
- For sterilized and neutered animals.
- Prophylaxis of urolithiasis.
- Two types of flavors: with lamb and rice, with chicken and rice.
Thirdly, you can buy Statut food at any pet store. And on these advantages its end. Let's talk about the shortcomings of dry food for cats "Stout".
disadvantages
They are much more significant than the listed pluses. What is bad food?
- The composition does not reach the declared premium class. At best, slightly higher than the economy.
- Preservatives in the composition scare away. For everyone knows that they are of no use. One harm is continuous.
- Manufacturer. Cat food "Stout" is produced at the Gatchina feed mill. From one name of the plant is already creepy. What can they produce there? Although the producers themselves declare that their feed is made from high quality products, the packaging on which the composition is written gives a completely different result. Alas, many animal feed produced in Russia cannot boast of good quality.
Types of feed
What kind of cat food do Stout produce? As we have said, dry and spider (wet food). Once again, we note the rich line. As for the composition of wet food, it looks more attractive than the composition of its dry "colleague".
- Minimum 20% meat (chicken or beef).
- Offal - at least 4%.
- Vegetables: carrots - 4%.
- Taurine.
- Sunflower oil.
- Thickeners.
- Flavoring additives.
It is difficult to call such food good in quality. But the Stout cat food reviews, oddly enough, are good. But about reviews later. Now let's move on to the question of whether to feed them a pet.
To give or not to a cat
What are the vet reviews for Stout cat food? Unfortunately, only negative feedback can be found on veterinary forums. Doctors put him on a par with cheap economy-class feeds and recommend that you feed your pets with natural food rather than a similar feed.
Whether listening to specialists is a master's business. Undoubtedly, dry food and spiders are convenient. He opened the box, put it in a bowl and forgot it until the next feeding. But is animal health worth saving time like this?
Host reviews
About dry food for cats "Stout" the reviews of lovers of furry purrs, as we have said, are very good. Here's what cat owners say:
- Most pets really like food. Eat so that you can’t drag by the ears.
- Regularly fed a dry version, health problems are not observed.
- The price also attracts with what pleasure the pet food “Stout” cat food.
- The granules are small. It is convenient for older cats and small kittens.
- The smell of wet food is pleasant, does not deter owners.
- Cats that eat this food have good stools.
- Animals are active and playful. No behavioral abnormalities were observed.
The consequences of an improper diet
Based on the reviews, we can conclude that Stout cat food is well bought. Animals like it, and for the owners the price seems attractive. But how does the food, which contains preservatives and dyes, affect the health of cats?
First of all, it destroys the liver and stomach of the pet. Have you ever seen what a cat’s stomach is? If so, then with confidence you can say that it is light red in color and without wrinkles inside.
If a cat eats poor-quality food, its stomach becomes pale yellow, and inside is streaked with wrinkles. The sight is not the most pleasant, to be honest. And surely he is bothering the cat, only she can not say about her pains.
No money for good food? Eating natural products has not been canceled. Regular porridge with chicken or minced meat will bring more benefits than dry food of dubious quality.
How much is a stout
We said above that a feed bag weighing 2 kg will cost about 400-450 rubles. It all depends on the region and the status of the pet store. Somewhere more expensive, somewhere cheaper.
- 300 grams of dry food for cats "Stout" cost from 80 rubles.
- A bag weighing 15 kilograms will cost the owner 3000-3500 rubles.
- A bag of wet food (100 grams) will cost from 30 rubles.
A small memo to the owner
Perhaps experienced cat owners already know this, but for beginners it’s sure to come in handy. The main recommendations for feeding a pet:
- Kittens are fed 4-5 times a day, it all depends on age. Whose age has barely reached two months is supposed to feed 6 times a day. From two to three months - 5 times a day. From three to five - 4 times. Starting from the age of five months, the kitten is transferred to three meals a day. And that goes on until about 9 feline months. Then the number of meals is reduced to 2 times a day.
- Do not mix dry food and ordinary food. They are fed either natural food or feed.
- The pet should always have fresh water available.
- If the owner decided to change the brand of feed or transfer the pet to natural food, then this is done in stages. A new feed is added to the previous feed. On the first day, quite a bit - half a handful is enough. In the second, a little more, and so on for a week, until the new food displaces the previous one from the bowl. The same goes for natural foods. It is administered gradually and is replaced with dry food within a week.
- If the pet has an allergy, then it is quite possible that it is associated with a new feed. Will have to go back to the old.
- What to do if a cat refuses food at all? Wait a couple of days without offering him a replacement. If the pet persistently continues to ignore food, it will be necessary to return to the previous diet.
- Pet bowls should be kept clean. The best option is iron small bowls. They are easy to wash.
- If the cat has a long trip, then it is better to take wet food and plenty of mineral water without gas.
- What to do if a pet has vomiting after a feed? Change your diet and consult your veterinarian about this. He will advise the better to feed the cat. You may have to switch to regular food.
Summarize
The main aspects of the article are as follows:
- Stout cat food does not match premium class feed.
- They should not feed the pet.
Conclusion
Proper nutrition of the cat is the key to its long life. Everything is like people, the better we eat, the better the quality of our lives. Why can't animals rely on good and quality food?