The better the food, the better the health of the pet. This truth is known to every master. A lot depends on the composition of dry food: starting from the shiny coat of a cat and ending with the state of its stomach.
The article will focus on 1st Choice feed, reviews of which are attractive to cat owners. Is this food as good as it is presented?
Country of origin and manufacturer
Fest Choyce is made in Canada. The food company is called PLB International Inc. She has an official website where you can get acquainted with the company in detail.
In the Russian market, 1st Choice food is not very popular. It may be difficult to purchase it.
Composition
We all love our cats. And each responsible, loving owner tries to choose a good food for the pet. According to reviews, 1st Choice is such. It is worth paying attention to the composition in order to draw conclusions about product quality.
The manufacturer claims that the food belongs to the super-premium class. Let's review the composition of the food for cats 1st Choice (reviews will be given later). Each owner will decide for himself whether he will feed the pet with this food or not.
The following is the composition of the food for fastidious cats:
- Fresh chicken - 17%.
- Chicken flour - 17%.
- Fig.
- Chicken Fat
- Pea fiber.
- Herring flour.
- Dry egg.
- Flax-seed.
- Pulp of tomato.
- Yeast.
- Peppermint and green tea extract.
- Salt.
At first glance, the composition is simply pleasing to the eye. Here, chicken, rice, and yeast ... That is, the cat will receive protein, carbohydrates and fats.
But with a more detailed examination of the composition of the food for cats, “First Choice” (1st Choice) it becomes clear: it does not reach the “elite” one.
In super-premium feeds - 50% of meat. If it is fresh, then the manufacturer expressly declares this. If dried, the packaging says that the meat is dehydrated.
There is also a very vague indication of the meat component. Offal and production waste can be hidden under chicken meat. These are chicken skin, feathers and other wastes that are used in economy class products.
The percentage of chicken meat is negligible. As well as chicken flour. By the way, it consists of bird bones.
Further down the list - fig. Carbohydrate complex, which is used in good feed.
Nothing is known about the chicken fat present at Fest Choyce. What is its quantity? The manufacturer preferred to remain silent.
Pea fiber is rarely found in super-premium feed. Frankly, she doesn’t exist there.
Herring flour is another protein source. The same goes for egg powder.
Flax Seed is a healthy nutritional supplement. Good effect on cat hair.
The pulp of tomato is surprising. Nightshade is not useful to the pet.
Yeast is a useful supplement that has beneficial effects on the hair of an animal.
The relation to salt is twofold. On the one hand, it is necessary for the pet. But cat owners know that excess salt can cause significant harm to the animal’s body.
A review of 1st Choice cat food suggests that it cannot be classified as a super premium.
Feed Benefits
The main advantages of "Fest Chois" include the following:
- The main source of protein is meat products.
- The presence of complex carbohydrates in the composition.
- Useful additives for wool.
- Affordable price.
- Vitamins and minerals in large quantities.
According to reviews, 1st Choice is liked by cats. This topic is covered in the corresponding section.
Disadvantages of feed
This food has a number of significant disadvantages:
- The first is the lack of normal meat.
- The content of plant proteins. The feed is oversaturated with them. The cat is a predator and must receive proteins from animal products.
- Difficult to find on sale. According to reviews, 1st Choice is sold in some pet stores, but is not particularly common. Will have to order online.
- Price category. For super-premium feeds it is cheap, for its level it is very expensive. For the same price you can buy the best quality feed.
Food for kittens
Despite the fact that this product is difficult to find in pet stores, its line is very wide and diverse.
Let's start with kitten food. 1st Choice Kitten Healthy Start cat food reviews are good. As the name implies, the manufacturer recommends this product as a healthy start to kitten nutrition. The feed pellets are small and soft. The kitten will easily gnaw them. Recommended for babies from 2 months to a year. Food with chicken and salmon fat. The first ingredient is a source of protein. The second improves the functioning of the central nervous system and the brain.
Adult cat food
This includes cat food based on chicken, salmon, duck. The assortment includes pet foods for overweight and for fluffy picks.
According to reviews, 1st Choice adult cat food should be purchased according to the accepted classification. The product is divided into several types. Consider each of them:
- Indoor Vitality. Designed for cats aged 1 year to 10 years. Designed for pets leading an active lifestyle. At its core, chicken is a source of protein. As a bonus, the presence of yucca extract should be highlighted. This ingredient is known for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. An excellent antioxidant that binds ammonia. As a result, the smell of cat feces is reduced. This is confirmed by some reviews.
- Healthy Skin and Coat. From the name, we can conclude that this product is designed for cat's skin and coat. Its composition includes salmon. This fish is known for its fatty acid content. They support the immunity of the cat, have a beneficial effect on the appearance of the skin of the animal and on its coat. The food is intended for feeding cats from one year old to ten years old.
- Finicky Chickhen Formula. Food based on chicken and herring. Designed for fussy cats. The age category of pets is from 1 year to 10 years. A special formula helps regulate the pH balance of the urinary system.
- Weight Control. Suitable for feeding obese cats and neutered / sterilized pets. Low fat food. It is low in calories. According to reviews, it is good for a cat diet.
- Hypoallergenic. Grain-free fodder based on potatoes and ducks. In addition to these products, salmon fat is present in its composition. Suitable for the daily nutrition of cats predisposed to allergic reactions.
Food for elderly cats
We reviewed the types of 1st Choice cat food and reviews. Only the last view remains to be told. It is designed for older pets, starting at the age of ten - Mature or Less Active. Glucosamine in the composition of the feed affects the body of the animal very well. This substance helps maintain joint mobility. The antioxidants in the feed slow down the overall aging of the cat's body.
Where could I buy?
The types of food for cats 1st Choice described above. It remains to find out where you can get it.
"Fest Chois" is sold in large chain stores. It can be found in Four Paws or Beethoven. As for online pet stores, the feed will be easily found in any of them.
Price
The smallest 1st Choice food packaging, according to customer reviews, is relatively expensive. Its price is an average of 350-400 rubles. People recommend purchasing large packages weighing 10 kilograms. The price of one is from 2800 to 3500 rubles.
Positive feedback on kitten feed
Let's start with customer reviews of 1st Choice (Kitten) kitten dry food.
The owners of the kittens are happy with this food. The following is noted:
- For very small kittens recently taken from their mothers, the food was an ideal option. Kids painlessly suffered separation, with pleasure absorbing the proposed nutrition.
- Many owners say that kittens eat Fest Choys with great pleasure.
- Helps normalize stools in kittens.
- He is loved by kids with poor appetite.
- Suitable for babies prone to allergies.
- The coat of kittens eating this food is soft and tender. This is noted by many consumers.
- Toddlers are fed 1st Choice. According to the owners, there is no need for additional power.
- Kittens gain weight quickly.
- The owners do not hide that they are attracted by the price of products.
- Impressed by the country of manufacture of feed.
Negative reviews about the feed for kittens "Fest Choyce"
They are practically absent. But there were some negative reviews about 1st Choice for kittens. The first is due to the fact that the baby began constipation with this food. The second review describes the product as "disgustingly smelly." But with this statement one can argue, the feed has a completely normal smell.
Positive feed reviews for adult cats
The composition of the "Fest Chois" - not too rich. But the owners of cats, despite this fact, are satisfied with the food. The reviews are as follows:
- Satisfies the taste needs of moody pets.
- Cats eat them up, do not try to eat more than they should.
- Very convenient packaging. Easy to open and close. The smell of food does not disappear.
- Owners of both kittens and adult cats like a foreign manufacturer.
- An acceptable price is noted.
- Easy to buy at online stores.
- The hair of cats is shiny, the skin is pink.
- The appearance of the granules does not cause disgust.
- The food smells like rye bread.
- Most cats eat it with pleasure.
Negative food reviews for adult cats
1st Choice reviews are not only good. There were owners who were skeptical about this feed:
- In several reviews, there was information that cats had an allergy to Fest Chois. The skin was covered with red spots, irritation appeared in the ears. The animal began to itch. And it lasted until the owners replaced the feed.
- Some pets have upset stools.
- Other cats refused to feed, preferring to be hungry all day.
- Owners notice that the composition of the feed is not very useful.
- Someone is outraged about pricing. Too expensive food, given its quality.
- Owners do not like large granules. For example, a pet may choke on food for older cats. Especially if he has problems with his teeth.
As you can see, the reviews are varied. Some owners like food, while the second is not happy with it. To find out how good or bad it is, you need to conduct an experiment yourself by offering products to your own cat.
Feed training
When deciding to transfer a pet to feed from Canada, you should know the basic rules:
- You can not abruptly switch to a new feed. An animal may not like it, or cause an allergy in a cat.
- Learning is gradual. In a week you can deal with this matter.
- First remove 1/7 of the food from the bowl, replacing it with a new one.
- On the second day, 2/7 of the total feed is subject to replacement.
- Every day more and more old feed is being removed, replacing it with a new one.
- By the seventh day, the pet completely switches to Fest Chois.
General information
There are certain nuances regarding the nutrition of a cat. If the pet is sitting on the "dryer", these points must be considered:
- Providing your pet with fresh water. Access to it should always be. Water changes every day.
- If the cat has not eaten food, it must be removed. Leaving food in a bowl is not worth it, this is pampering for a pet. The cat must firmly understand that it eats twice a day. Refused food - her problems.
- The owner noticed that the pet constantly itches, and her ears are red. We'll have to change the food, switching to hypoallergenic.
- You can not combine natural food and dry food.
- Sometimes people are perplexed: why feed a purebred cat with quality food? The econom is also suitable for her. It is not right. Any pet, regardless of breed, needs good nutrition.
- You can combine dry and canned food.
- As mentioned above, adult cats are fed twice daily. Kittens receive food from three to six times, depending on age.
- Speaking of kittens. Milk and dry food can be combined up to three months of age. Starting from three months, milk is removed from his diet.
- If the cat is picky, not wanting to eat dry food, try replacing it with canned food. Fidelity owners argue that 1st Choice wet foods also appeal to their pets. Cats eat them with pleasure.
To summarize
Now it’s clear what the composition of the Fest Choyce feed is. The article provided information about its quality. The conclusion suggests itself: the composition is poor. It is difficult to classify food as super-premium, as the manufacturer claims it.
Nevertheless, most buyers are satisfied with this product. From the reviews it is clear that the food is mainly liked by animals.
What can be concluded based on the composition of the feed and on reviews of 1st Choice? The owner decides whether to feed him a cat or not. The quality of the product is not too high, it is hardly suitable for the daily diet of the animal.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we recall: cat's health depends on nutrition. The higher the quality of the feed, the longer the pet lives and pleases the owners.