The small fluffy lump that once was placed in your palm gradually grows and turns into a furry member of the family. He has his rights, and you have responsibilities, since you have taken responsibility for his education.
One of them is the need to provide the cat with proper nutrition. For all its merits, natural food is far from always beneficial. A balanced diet is one of the necessary conditions for your pet to be healthy and cheerful.
The rating of feed for cats serves as a kind of guideline, allowing you to choose the desired and useful composition. But first, let's talk about the main varieties of nutrition. First of all, all mixtures are divided into two types: dry and wet. It should be remembered that when using dry food, the daily diet needs to be increased.
Your cat's age category also matters. That is why manufacturers produce three types of feed:
- for kittens (usually a mixture of liquid consistency, well absorbed and include many useful substances);
- for adult animals (dry and canned varieties, the composition of which in most cases depends on the weight of your pet);
- for older cats (usually canned mixtures, however, dry options can be found especially for brittle teeth; such foods are characterized by reduced calorie content, since the animal moves very little in old age).
The rating of feed for cats ranks ready-made mixes and composition. Moreover, the position in this list is lower, the more offal, cereals, carbohydrates in the nutritious feed. Such a composition can lead to obesity of the animal, so you need to feed your cat with extreme caution.
There are also special medicinal feeds for our furry friends, which contribute to the cure of any disease. The specifics of the mixture are indicated directly on the packaging. That is why it is better to refuse a weighted product.
Premium food is at the top of the list of cat food. It is characterized by balance, the absence of side and unpleasant effects. The basis of such feeds is meat, vitamins and cereals. Top sellers in this area are Orijen and Evo. They consist of natural ingredients, contain both meat and fish, and vegetables with fruits. Next up is Acana, specializing in fish delicacies. It can be noted and "Felidae", the basis of these canned food is rice.
I would also like to say about the Sheba company. Cat food of this brand is very popular among animal lovers. It can hardly be found among the leaders of the top, but it is present in almost every house where there are pets. Why is this mixture not included in the cat food rating? The thing is, Sheba is a treat. For example, like a chocolate bar for a child.
This mixture can be given from time to time to pamper your cat, but you cannot constantly feed the animal with this product. You can provoke an upset stomach in your pet. It is very good to add "Sheba" in dry food, the latter will be better absorbed, and cats absorb such a breakfast with great appetite.
Speaking about the nutrition of furry pets, one can not help but remember about the dishes for them. Namely about the feeders. Along with the simplest models, new and improved ones appeared. For example, cat feeders. Their advantages are that they themselves provide food to your pets. Such a feeder can be configured for 2 meals a day, and 3 meals a day. You will be spared the unnecessary worries associated with feeding the cat. In addition, eating at the same time will have a beneficial effect on the condition and well-being of your furry friend.