Cat food "Flatazor": features, composition, reviews

Features of the food

Flatazor food is produced by Sopral SA (France). This company has been producing ready-made food for animals for more than 50 years. The product is manufactured using the most modern equipment and is subjected to very delicate heat treatment. This allows you to preserve all the useful substances in the granules. The entire production process takes place in a vacuum environment, which prevents harmful microbes from entering the food.

Sorpal SA has stopped using soybeans and corn. These ingredients do not provide any benefit to cats. The manufacturer also does not add GMOs, dyes or artificial substances to the food to improve taste and smell.

Flatazor cat food belongs to the premium class. Products in this group are characterized by a higher meat content and a reduced proportion of offal, as well as the presence of beneficial nutrients. This is a complete cat diet that does not require additional nutrition.

Flatazor Crocktail Cat Food Review

Dry cat food Flatazor (“Flatazor Croctail”) is produced in France by Sopral SA. The official website is https://www.pro-nutrition.flatazor.com/ (link to the English version), there is information about the entire line of cat food (compositions, feeding rates, etc.). This food belongs to the premium class.

In addition to Crocktail cat food, the Flatazor brand also produces Pure Life, Prestige, Elite and Protect dog food (veterinary food for cats and dogs).

Composition of Flatazor Crocktail food

Let's look at the composition of Flatazor Crocktail food using the example of the Adult Multi with poultry and vegetables option (for adult cats, with poultry and vegetables). You can see the description of the composition in the image below (click on the picture to enlarge it for easier reading):

Information about the composition from the official website and translation into Russian.

The first ingredient is corn, along with the following wheat and peas as sources of carbohydrates. In second place are dehydrated animal proteins (minimum 20%) - a source of protein. It is clarified that 18% is poultry proteins, and the rest is pork. Then there is also vegetable protein - corn gluten, alfalfa protein concentrate.

Animal fat and duck fat are sources of fats and fatty acids. Hydrolyzed animal proteins and fish autolysates are more flavoring additives than valuable sources of protein. Flaxseed is rich in fiber and unsaturated fatty acids.

Fiber from broad beans, beet pulp, apple fiber, and dehydrated carrots are sources of fiber. Ammonium chloride - probably used as a thickener (allowed in Russia and EU countries, but still not desirable in the composition). Brewer's yeast is a source of B-group vitamins.

Sea salt is table salt, a flavoring agent, and a source of sodium. Plant extracts - it is not clear what exactly extracts are and what they serve. Taurine and methionine are essential amino acids. Rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant.

Wheat malt is, in theory, a source of carbohydrates and protein. Fructo-oligosaccharides are prebiotics and are beneficial for digestion. Yucca - reduces fecal odor. Vitamins and microelements - food supplement of vitamins and minerals.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the food include:

• the bulk of the protein is of animal origin (albeit of unknown quality);
• good vitamin and mineral supplement.

• corn, wheat, corn gluten are widely used (typical for premium class);
• not very common, sold in few pet stores;
• high price (food is more expensive than many analogues in composition).

Ingredient Analysis

Let's analyze the composition of Flatazor food using the example of a product for feeding kittens. On the package of granules you can only find a list of ingredients. Their percentage is not indicated. Therefore, we will consider only the purpose of each of the components:

1. Dehydrated meat and fish. A good and fairly high-quality source of proteins.
2. Gluten. Vegetable protein is not of the best quality. May cause allergies and digestive problems.
3. Duck and animal fat. Used as a source of energy.
4. Fish organolysates. They strengthen the immune system and are essential for good coat condition.
5. Flax seed. Forms protective mucus on the walls of the stomach.
6. Sugar beet pulp. Stimulates intestinal motility.
7. Apple pectin. Improves the absorption of nutrients and normalizes the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract.
8. Egg powder. It contains lecithin, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system.
9. Vegetable oil. Saturates the body with beneficial Omega-3 acids and breaks down bad cholesterol.
10. Sea salt. Strengthens teeth and claws.
11. Taurine. An essential amino acid that is not produced independently in the body of animals.
12. Yucca extract. Reduces the smell of excrement.

The product also contains sprouted wheat. However, the benefits of this ingredient for cats have not been proven. The manufacturer does not indicate which plant extracts and preservatives are contained in the food.

We can conclude that this food belongs to the premium class, since it contains good sources of animal protein, as well as useful plant components. However, the manufacturer provides incomplete information about the composition, so it is difficult to judge the safety and quality of individual ingredients.

Compound

1. Animal proteins (turkey, duck, chicken, pork), protein hydrolysate.
2. Fish autolysate, fat (poultry).
3. Peas, tapioca, bean fibre, corn, wheat, apple fibre, blackcurrant, artichoke, pomegranate, pineapple, papaya, seaweed, yucca, acerola, aloe vera, etc.
4. Flaxseed (source of fatty acids), clay.
5. Fructooligosaccharides, mannooligosaccharides (prebiotics that reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in the digestive system).
6. Yeast extracts, beta-glucans, trace elements and vitamins.

Advantages and disadvantages

Flatazor cat food has many advantages. The following advantages of this product can be highlighted:

1. A wide range of. You can choose food for animals of different ages, as well as medical nutrition.
2. A large number of plant components. This enriches the body with vitamins and fiber.
3. Using dehydrated meat. This ingredient is a healthy source of protein.

However, the product is not without its drawbacks. The disadvantages of the food include the following:

1. Lack of information on some ingredients. It is unknown what preservatives and extracts the manufacturer uses.
2. Absence of canned food and pouches in the line. The manufacturer produces only dry food. But many cats prefer wet food.
3. Low availability. Currently, this food is distributed mainly through online stores.

Many breeders attribute its high price to the disadvantages of Flatazor cat food. The cost of a package of dry granules weighing 3 kg is from 1200 to 1700 rubles. This food belongs to the premium class, but is equal in price to super-premium food.

Conclusions about Flatazor food

Reviews about Flatazor cat food are mostly good, although there are not many of them in general. In terms of composition, it is better than many representatives of the premium class, but the price is more expensive than some of the better super-premiums. Taking this into account, the PetObzor website recommends trying, for example, Brit Care or Summit first, if possible.

• Premium food for cats
• French cat food

Pure Life For Cats

This series includes different types of complete feeds. They are intended for daily nutrition of cats. The manufacturer offers the following types of products:

1. Pure Life Cats Kitten. This is food for kittens. The food is rich in fruit components. It helps strengthen the immune system in babies and facilitate digestion. This product can also be given to pregnant and lactating cats.
2. Pure Life Cats Adult. The food is intended for adult pets. Its composition promotes healthy skin and coat.
3. Pure Life Cats Sterilized. This is food for sterilized animals. It contains ingredients that provide satiety, prevent weight gain and the development of urolithiasis.
4. Pure Life Cats Sterilized 8+. The food is recommended for feeding elderly sterilized pets (over 8 years old). It not only prevents the formation of stones and the development of obesity, but also strengthens the immune system in aging animals.

Manufacturer

The production of Flatazor food is carried out by the French concern SOPRAL SA - a large company that has been marketing food not only for cats, but also for dogs and even horses for more than 50 years.
The number of workers is small - only 85 people - but this does not prevent the company from making a turnover of 21 million euros, equipping factories and promoting products on the market in every possible way. There are 2 factories, both located in France (Plechatel).

One of them is fully equipped for the production of food for dogs and cats: it complies with the ISO 22,000 standard and is equipped with modern equipment.

Protect

The Protect line includes medicinal foods. Its range includes the following products:

1. Urinary. Dietary food for pets suffering from urolithiasis. This food is especially useful for stones of infectious origin.
2. Dermato. A complete diet for pets with problem skin and dermatological diseases.
3. Obesite. The food is intended for feeding obese cats.

This series of food should not be given to healthy animals. Medical nutrition can only be prescribed by a veterinarian according to indications.

Croctail

The Croctail series includes grain-free food. They are suitable for cats with grain allergies. In addition, all products in this line contain prebiotics.

The range of the Croctail series is quite diverse. This line includes the following products:

1. Crocktail Kitten. A complete diet for kittens, as well as for pregnant and lactating cats.
2. Crocktail Adult With Poultry And Vegetables. Product with turkey and vegetables for adult animals. Helps remove hairballs from the stomach.
3. Crocktail Adult With Turkey. Food for adult pets with three types of poultry and pork.
4. Crocktail Adult Sterilized With Chicken. Chicken food for sterilized cats. Helps normalize urine acidity.
5. Crocktail Adult Sterilized With Fish.” Food for castrated animals. Contains 4% fish protein.
6. Crocktail Adult Sterilized 8+. Nutrition with fish oil for older sterilized cats. Helps normalize cholesterol levels.
7. Crocktail Adult Large Breed. This food is intended for large breed pets. Helps support heart function in overweight cats.
8. Croctail Senior. A diet for older cats with a reduced amount of protein.

Flatazor Crocktail cat food - reviews

In Russia, Flatazor cat food is not very widespread. However, there are already reviews about it on the Internet; below we have collected some of the newest and most informative ones.

Reviews from veterinarians

Customer Reviews

Good afternoon Today I am sharing a review of FLATAZOR Pro–Nutrition food. Before him, we tried a lot of food from well-known brands, but always something didn’t suit us - either the coat was not what it should be, or he was not eating well, or his weight was not normal.

We bought the first FLATAZOR package by chance, out of curiosity, but in the end we settled on it. The bags close tightly, the smell of food does not spread throughout the kitchen. The cat eats with pleasure, the food does not get boring over time. Although he doesn’t rush to the bowl like in the TV commercial.

The price for a 3 kg package is 1400 rubles. Not cheap, but not expensive either. In general, we are satisfied with the food, and judging by the cat, so is he!

I tried the French food Flatazor on the advice of a friend when the cat began to be picky about the usual food. Until today we have already tried the entire line, I try to alternate flavors so that the food does not become boring.

This food contains many useful elements, and the composition starts with meat. The norm for my cat is 65 g per day, a small package of 400 g is enough for almost a week. In terms of price, the food is a little more expensive than Royal Canin, and the downside is that it is less well-known and is not easy to find in stores.

*The photos above are not a direct illustration of the reviews presented.

We have already eaten two 400 gram packs of Flatazor with chicken, now we are eating a large 3 kg bag. The cat eats food well, the chair is better than on the Royal, she is playful, her fur is shiny. So let's stay on this feed