Classes of food for cats and cats

It can be a little confusing to understand the various cat food classes when it comes to selecting the best food for your cat. With so many options available, it’s critical to understand the potential effects of each type of food on the health and wellbeing of your pet.

Generally, there are three primary categories of cat food: super-premium, premium, and economy. The varying nutritional, ingredient, and overall quality offered by each class can have a significant impact on your cat’s overall well-being.

This post will explain the meaning of each class, what to anticipate from the food in each category, and how to choose the one that might be most appropriate for your pet. After all, a long, healthy, and happy life for your cat depends on feeding it the correct food.

Economy class

The name "economy" of the cat food class speaks for itself. Since these feeds are the least expensive, they are also the lowest quality. Everything makes sense and is accurate. However, are they truly that awful? There are many myths surrounding this type of food, ranging from the idea that it is poisonous to the absurd claim that it has special additives added to it to make it addictive (since, according to popular belief, an animal of sound mind would never eat it).

Let"s be constructive and face the truth. Economy class cat food is definitely not poison, and with all its desire, the manufacturer cannot add "secret" powders to the food to make the taste more attractive and addictive. Information about the contents of the packaging of any product on the territory of the Russian Federation is an extremely important responsibility of any manufacturer and if at least some component is found that is not included there, it threatens it with at least a recall of all products, colossal fines, not to mention a hopelessly damaged reputation. After all, the economy category in this sense is always under the "special control" of the public in one form or another – just give them a reason.

Composition and prices

How does the composition stand up? Ultimately, this is a crucial inquiry. The cost of goods and product quality are always factors that the manufacturer must consider when producing a full-time balanced diet for cats. Regarding that particular economic sector, the manufacturer is guided by the following principle:

• To ensure the complete feeding of feed (that is, eating only to it, the cat will receive all the nutrients necessary for a healthy life)
• Ensure good food food (after all, if you make food only from corn, not a single cat will eat it)
• Provide an affordable price on a shelf. But on the price we will dwell in more detail.

When considering the feed’s composition, how can the cost be decreased?

• Batch cheaper raw materials
• Develop a recipe in which the composition will be full -line, but at the same time with the minimum content of “expensive calories” – meat.
• Buy cheaper feed packaging.

This is the reason economy cat food is actually economy. When it comes to buying raw materials, lower quality by-products are bought (ears, for instance, rather than stomachs, or worse). When it comes to the recipe, cereals will make up the majority of the ingredients. The same is true of the packaging, which has importance of its own; after all, keeping the product’s quality depends greatly on its integrity and tightness.

It is crucial to realize that the price of the food’s "conditional protein" is one of the important factors used to evaluate the food class. The cat will become fuller faster and require less food if there is more of it. Economy food has low protein, which makes cats feel less satisfied and requires more food overall. As a result, the savings are essentially hypothetical; if you truly want to tackle this problem with meticulousness, you’ll need to get out your calculator and figure out what is more profitable.

Additionally, there are dishonest producers who don’t give a damn about cats and alter the product’s ingredients by adding flavors, colors, preservatives, etc.d. Go over the composition; everything is there at all times.

List of brands

Cat food in the economy class includes the following brands:

These are the most well-known members of this class. The price on the shelf can also serve as a reference. Consider a pouch to be economical if it costs less than 20 rubles.

Premium class

It might not be worthwhile to stay in the premium class for cats for an extended period of time. Why? All things considered, this is a very nebulous class in terms of placement. Yes, it appears that the food is more costly. Additionally, advertisements claim that the food is exceptional, but in reality, it hardly differs from that of the economy class. However! Of course, they do exist:

• As a rule, a wider choice of textures and types of food packaging. This is important, because cats, as you know, are mostly gourmets and cannot eat the same thing for a long time. Variety is needed, even in textures.
• There are definitely no preservatives, dyes or other unnecessary "chemistry".
• As a rule, the composition is better balanced in terms of the ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other components.
• As a rule, higher quality by-products and a wider range of flavors are used.

List of the most popular premium cat food brands:

• Sheba
• Perfect fit
• Purina one
• Organix
• Prevital
• Dr. Clauder

As a general rule of thumb, a premium cat food pouch in the store will cost between 20 and 40 rubles.

Super-premium class

The most popular food in Russian pet stores and reputable internet retailers is super-premium cat food. Why are sellers giving this class so much more attention? It’s straightforward: they are pricey and of excellent quality. What guarantees healthy profits and appreciative clients.

How does this cat food class compare favorably to premium food? Let’s investigate:

• Super-premium brands often have breed, medicinal and dietary lines. After all, healthy nutrition in this class is put at the forefront.
• The composition uses only the highest quality by-products, a minimum of cereals (or their absence – grain free), an excellent balance of vitamins, minerals and other components and, of course, the absence of preservatives and other "chemistry".
• A special structure of granules in dry food is most convenient for the teeth of pets.
• As a rule, the best combination of protein amount vs. price. That is, it is in this category that the food is the most nutritious, and it is faster enough to saturate cats.
• The best possible packaging.

The following are the most well-known brands of ultra-premium cat food:

• Royal Canin
• Hills
• Proplan
• Acana
• Origin
• Ekanuba
• Shezir

It is crucial to comprehend the distinctions between cat food classes—economy, premium, and super-premium—when selecting food for your pet. The nutritional value, quality, and ingredients in these categories differ. While economy class foods are the least expensive, they frequently have less real meat and more fillers, whereas premium and super-premium options have better nutritional balance, more real meat, and higher-quality ingredients. Understanding the variations will help you select a diet that promotes your cat’s general health, vitality, and well-being.

Holistic class

All things considered, holistic cat food is the most enigmatic category. Although it’s a topic of much discussion, not many people can actually locate genuine ones in ultra-premium cat food. This isn’t because it’s complicated; rather, it’s because, aside from price, there aren’t really any notable differences. The primary distinctions from ultra-premium cat food are:

• Detailed display of the composition – with a clear name of the source of protein, carbohydrates, fats. In practice, the package will clearly indicate from which animal this or that by-product is, the same applies to the carbohydrate and fat components.
• Exclusion of gluten from the composition. (although many even economy food does not have it).
• Price, they are an order of magnitude more expensive.

Which companies manufacture holistic cat food? Eagle Pack Holistic, Acana, Felidae, Evo, and Innova.

The general health and happiness of your cat can be greatly impacted by the food that you feed them. Knowing the various food classes—from economy to premium—allows you to make well-informed choices depending on the requirements of your pet and your financial situation.

Although inexpensive, economy options frequently lack the premium ingredients found in their dishes. Even though they are more expensive, premium and holistic options typically provide better nutrition, which can eventually result in fewer health problems.

In the end, what matters is striking a balance that benefits both you and your cat. Keep an eye on how your cat responds to their food and make any necessary adjustments to ensure their continued health and happiness.

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