Cat food Eukanuba (Eukanuba): types, composition, reviews

The manufacturer of premium cat food “Eukanuba” is Mars, one of the world’s largest developers of pet products. The food recipe was developed by the American Paul Yams more than 50 years ago. Over more than half a century of history, Eukanuba cat food has proven itself well due to its quality and wide range of products.

The company's factories are located in the Netherlands, the USA and Russia, the products undergo high quality control and meet international standards.

What kind of food?

Eukanuba only recently acquired Dutch registration. The brand was founded in the USA in 1969 and Eukanuba is actually nothing more than a tribute to jazz culture; in its slang, the brand name means “simply super.”

Until recently, the giant Procter & Gamble provided quality and innovation to all developments, but in 2014 these assets were sold. It is too early to talk about changes in quality, but reviews from owners insist on an acceptable price/quality ratio.

Feed serves as a model of complete nutrition. Despite the fact that recently the proportion of meat has almost halved, the balance of components allows us to speak of harmony in their combination. They are recommended for urolithiasis and to prolong the life of a cat.

Features of the line

The manufacturer provides food for small pets.
The manufacturer that produces Eukanuba cat food has taken care not only of healthy pets, but also of those who have abnormalities in the kidneys and other internal organs. They also produce products for sterilized cats, and for very small kittens the line includes Eukanuba Kitten. Owners have the opportunity to buy “Eukanuba” for adult cats and insufficiently active breeds of the cat family. The line includes the following foods from the Veterinary Diet series, recommended for various deviations:

Dermatosis LB - diet for inflammatory diseases of the epidermis;
Intestinal;
Oxalate Urinary Formula;
Renal for renal failure in cats;
Restricted Calorie;
"Eukanuba struvite urinari" in case of struvite formation in the urinary system.

Types and composition

If Eukanuba produces all possible varieties of a complete diet for dogs, then food for purrs is a little limited. Eukanuba does not produce canned food for cats: only dry food, but it is also presented in a fairly wide range of products.

Eukanuba offers a variety of flavors to satisfy picky cats, such as lamb, salmon or chicken. The same taste does not mean the same composition: the manufacturer is constantly improving developments for different categories of cats and kittens.

The food is often recommended by veterinarians as a dietary supplement for various disorders.

Ruler

Despite the lack of wet food in Eukanuba’s assortment, the variety provided by the dry food manufacturer is worthy of respect. The main ones:

Adult Light, based on chicken meat. Dry food intended for sterilized cats, domestic cats that do not show a tendency to be active and, conversely, have a tendency to be overweight;
Adult Maintenance rich in Chicken & Liver. Dry chicken pads for active cats from one year old. It contains not only meat, but also freeze-dried liver;
Adult Maintenance rich in Lamb & Liver. The basis is lamb meat, but there is chicken and offal; intended for active cats from one year old;
Mature & Senior. Crackers rich in proteins and antioxidants for older cats - from 11 years;
Kitten Complete rich in Chicken. Harmonious and balanced dry food for kittens. In addition, it is suitable for pregnant and lactating cats. Kittens can be fed from 3 weeks to one year. Based on chicken meat;
Adult Hairball Indoor. Specialized food for very clean cats that constantly form hairballs in their stomach. Designed for adult active pets.

A total of 13 types are produced, differing in packaging volume.

Compound

Each category of food from Eukanuba has an individual composition. However, on average, any of them contains at least 20% natural meat of the declared type. In addition, up to 10% chicken meat and chicken by-products. Typically, the specific gravity of meat components in any type of feed does not exceed 60%.

Eukanuba states that each piece of dry food is as balanced as possible and contains everything a cat needs for a full life, depending on its age category, health status, weight and breed characteristics:

immunomodulators and antioxidants, in particular vitamin E, plant extracts and brewer's yeast;
calcium and other mineral compounds to strengthen bones and teeth, as well as magnesium to prevent problems with the kidneys and urinary tract;
special components for removing hairballs from the cat’s body;
fiber to stimulate digestive processes, namely beet pulp. Raw materials for feed undergo moderate fermentation;
Omega-3 and -6: fatty acids combined in a harmonious balance to improve your cat's appearance, namely healthy skin and shiny coat;
The dry structure of the food helps prevent problems with tartar, inflammation of the gums and atrophy of the jaw muscles.

The composition necessarily contains fish meal and a dry whole egg. In addition, the Dutch add rice and corn grits. What the food definitely does not contain are preservatives, artificial colors and flavors.

Eukanuba cat food - reviews

Eukanuba dry cat food has been sold on the Russian market for a long time, so there are already a lot of reviews about it on the Internet from owners of four-legged pets. In addition, a medicinal line of these foods is available in pet stores, which is why reviews from veterinarians about them are not uncommon. Below we share a few of them.

Reviews from veterinarians

Yulia Olegovna writes on one of the forums in response to a question about Eukanuba food:

Good afternoon. Eukanuba dry food is quite good. If your pet likes it and fits it, then you can stay on it. There is no need to switch to a special option for neutered cats; this should only be done if the pet really gains excess weight.
From personal experience I will say that this does not always happen. Therefore, in many cases, you can continue to feed your cat complete food without compromising his health. I only recommend that you monitor the condition of the genitourinary system by regularly doing laboratory tests at a veterinary clinic.

Customer Reviews

Karina writes:

We have a Thai cat, after castration he began to gain a lot of weight, he became like a bun. On the forum, the veterinarian recommended changing food to something special for sterilized cats and suggested trying Eukanuba or Eminent. We didn’t see the second one in pet stores, so we bought the first one. The price was about 250 rubles for 400 grams and less than 800 rubles for 1.5 kilograms.
We started feeding him and gave him strictly according to the specified norms. A small package is enough for a week, the cat eats with pleasure and is full. Within a month of feeding, the result was already noticeable, the weight began to return to normal. Now he doesn’t look like a bun at all, he’s cheerful, there are no more problems. Therefore, we definitely recommend this food to those who need to lose weight.

Marina writes:

Hi all. Our cat became pregnant and we decided to change the food to something appropriate for kittens and pregnant cats. In the Ozone online store we found a suitable one, Eukanuba Kitten Healthy Start Chicken & Liver. There was just a cool 1+1 promotion for it, they took a 0.4 kg package for 260 rubles and a second one of the same as a gift. I’ll say right away that such packages turned out to be inconvenient, they do not have a zipper, and for storage they must be poured into a container after opening.
The packaging contains a lot of information, indicating that 86% of the total protein level is high-quality animal protein. The composition seems to be decent. I am glad that there is no corn, 43% poultry, although it is not clear which parts of the poultry. If I understand correctly, the food is produced at the same factory where Royal Canin is made (usually the cat eats it) - it says “manufactured by: Royal Canin Russia (ZAO Ruskan”)).
The food croquettes are very small, and this is understandable because they are designed for kittens, but it is not convenient for an adult cat to chew on them; they fall out of the mouth. Therefore, I left the second package for the kittens, and the cat was returned to its usual food. When the kittens were born and grew up, I gave them Eukanuba to try. At first I soaked it a little, they ate it very willingly, a little less than normal. But I also fed them with canned food and boiled chicken breast.
When fed with this food, the kittens did well and grew active and charming. But she didn’t feed for long, the babies were quickly taken apart. In general, I recommend Eukanuba Kitten food only for kittens, as it is inconvenient for adult cats due to the small granules.

Elena writes:

We tried Eukanuba food for older cats, Adult Top Condition 7+, with chicken. After opening the package, I was surprised by the smell, it was like chips, and I felt like there was a lot of salt in there. The cat ate this food well, but after eating he drank more water than usual.
The food is also kind of sticky, the granules stick together, this has not happened with other foods. At a price of 960 rubles for 2 kg, there are somehow a lot of shortcomings, despite the seemingly good composition. We won't buy it again.

Advantages and disadvantages

Here we can only summarize. The best indicators of the “pluses” of the Eukanuba brand are recommendations from veterinarians and reviews from happy owners, and they agree that:

innovative developments, high standards, good quality natural raw materials suggest that the food will have the expected effect in the form of an active and happy cat;
declared, “transparent” composition;
the presence of lines for kittens and cats of different categories, including the elderly, as well as special “dietary” food Eukanuba;
the use of plant extracts, fiber, brewer's yeast is a guarantee of the required amount of vitamins and minerals.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. Among them are:

no canned food Eukanuba, only dry;
gradual decrease in the specific gravity of meat products;
limited access. The food is not the most common and most likely you can only buy it online.

Conclusions about this food

The vast majority of reviews from veterinarians and buyers about Eukanuba cat food are only good, although there are also negative ones (there is no food that would suit all cats). Its composition is relatively good, but if possible, it is better to buy food that states that it is meat that is used, and not “animal proteins.” Eukanuba food for cats prices

Dry food Eukanuba for cats 400 g - from 235 to 395 rubles;
Dry cat food Eukanuba 2 kg - from 950 to 1750 rubles;
Eukanuba dry food for cats 10 kg - from RUB 3,150.

The indicated prices are current for spring 2021; they may differ depending on the store and option, and also change significantly over time.

Selection of food taking into account the individual parameters of the pet

To avoid mistakes in choosing food, it is, of course, better to consult a veterinarian. True, considering that they are often biased in favor of a particular brand, you can do this yourself. The choice should be based on:

age characteristics: actively growing kittens need a completely different composition than sedate cats of advanced age;
history of your pet: food for a cat that suffers from obesity or urolithiasis differs in composition from the diet offered to healthy cats in their prime;
"aggravating" circumstances. A pregnant or lactating cat will almost certainly have to “eat for seven” in the figurative sense of the word. To survive this period normally, she will need a lot of energy, vitamins and minerals;
individual intolerance. Don't buy a lot of food at once. Start with small packages. If hair begins to fall out or strange itching and sores appear on the skin, this food is definitely not the best choice.

Advantages and disadvantages of Eukanuba

The advantages of this product include:

high content of meat ingredients;
protein in food is not of plant origin, but of animal origin;
a large number of useful supplements (vitamins and microelements);
availability of veterinary products;
Quite a large assortment.

Among the disadvantages is the fact that it is impossible to accurately determine the quality of meat ingredients, since the manufacturer does not indicate what percentage of the actual meat and offal was used. There is also no clarification about the preservative used. A disadvantage for many pet owners will also be the relatively high cost, although there are many analogues that are more expensive.

Recommendations for use

In general, for all feeds, including Eukanuba, the recommendations are the same:

You should not combine dry food with natural and canned food if you are not an experienced breeder: it is very difficult to determine the calorie content of the diet;
Determine the most optimal time and method of feeding for the cat and yourself. The cat should not starve and, moreover, lack water: food can be available hourly, freely available, or strictly calculated in quantity, but water should always be available.

For restricted feeding

Since the brand conventionally belongs to super-premium products, the Eukanuba line includes not only everyday food, but also specialized food intended for the prevention and treatment of various pathologies:

Dry food for sterilized and overweight animals. The main components are poultry meat, chicken by-products and liver. Due to the minimal content of magnesium and fat, this food has a positive effect on the functioning of the urinary system.
Restricted Calorie . Designed for animals suffering from diabetes, excess weight, osteoarthritis and joint problems. The product contains components that stimulate the growth of cartilage and connective tissue.
High Calorie . These canned foods are intended for animals that need to gain weight, for example after a long illness. This food activates the immune system, improves blood composition and promotes tissue regeneration. It is recommended for use during the rehabilitation period, for various injuries and diseases.
Produced in dry and canned form. This product is intended to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract after disorders and poisoning. It also normalizes metabolic processes and restores intestinal microflora.