Review of “Perfect Fit” cat food lines, advantages and disadvantages

The happiness of any owner is a healthy cat full of vital energy. Numerous manufacturers of ready-made food are fighting for the right to fill your pet's bowl with their product. It's difficult not to get lost in the variety of menus and choose the best value for money. Meet the popular cat food - Perfect Fit.

Composition "Perfect Fit"

The food fully corresponds to the price group of “middle peasants”. It is far from premium class, but the diet is quite complete and balanced. However, all important components are approaching the acceptable minimum values. Includes:

• poultry meal (20% chicken);
• corn and other cereals;
• vegetable protein;
• good quality offal;
• vegetable oil
• animal fat;
• dried beets;
• minimum of flavorings and flavoring additives;
• vitamin and mineral supplements;
• yeast.

Let's look at the beneficial composition of Perfect Fit food for cats using the example of a diet for adults.

Large amounts of corn and cereals are not beneficial to the body. Regular use of the product does not lead to urolithiasis and other serious problems. But for daily nutrition it is necessary to add vitamin and mineral complexes in parallel.

Perfect Fit cat food - reviews

Reviews from veterinarians

My cat is 7 years old; throughout his life he has eaten a lot of different economy and premium foods. I've been eating Perfect Fit for the last year; I chose it for two reasons. First, he came up. Secondly, you can buy it at the nearest supermarket (there are simply no specialized stores with pet products in our area).

In general, Perfect Fit wave food is good for its price. Throughout the entire feeding period, the cat was active, had a shiny coat, and was only sick with a tick (which he picked up somewhere on the street). I recommend it to anyone looking for affordable cat food.

The entire food is called Perfect Fit in-home, it contains chicken and is intended for adult cats living in the house. I took this one because it was on sale and was cheaper than other flavors. The bag is equipped with a zip-lock fastener, easy to open and close tightly. This is where the advantages of the food end.

I gave it to our cat to try and only ate it when mixed with the main food. Stray cats also did not eat very willingly, although they are hungry and in theory should eat everything that is offered. Results: economy class food, appropriate composition, cannot be called good, with ballast components. Even outdoor cats didn’t like it, so I don’t recommend it, especially for pets.

The cat eats the food with pleasure and never leaves it in his toe. Vigorous, the coat is silky and shiny, the eyes do not run. The general state of health is excellent, looking at the cat you cannot say that he eats inexpensive food.

...veterinarians

Perfect Fit food is a balanced diet for your pet. Its pricing policy matches its composition. Perfect Fit is, without a doubt, not a high quality holistic food, but a good mid-range food. After an examination, natural meat was found in the food, as well as high-quality by-products. The downside is the presence of cereals in the feed, as well as flavoring additives and aromas. If you plan to make Perfect Fit food your pet’s main diet, do not forget to additionally add vitamin complexes to your animal’s diet.

Borisova Ekaterina Dmitrievna (veterinarian) - Decent food in its category

1 pouch bag of wet food is used per meal. However, remember that wet food can only be given to your pet when it is warm, at room temperature.

Katrin - I'm happy with everything

It should be noted that there is also a convenient sealed packaging of the food, which after opening can be tightly closed with a built-in lock. I can recommend this food to anyone looking for an affordable ready-made food.

Types of feed

Perfect Fit ready-made food is available in two types:

1. Dry – in the form of granules.
2. Wet - pieces in a jelly-like mass. For convenience, it is packaged in foil bags (pouches).

Dry granules are higher in calories and nutritional value. When using it, your pet should always have clean water in a bowl. A wet diet does not cause the same need for fluid.

There is no fundamental difference between the two types of product. But veterinarians agree that they should not be combined. However, breeders successfully alternate diets.

There is a misconception that dry food causes urolithiasis. But this applies only to a quality product. In this regard, fish causes more damage to the body if fed in unlimited quantities. It contains a lot of phosphorus and magnesium, which affects the formation of stones.

ProPlan: general characteristics

Nestle has developed a specific ratio of ingredients that is ideal for kidney health. This is a unique Optirenal mixture containing Proplan food for sterilized cats. Reviews indicate that the brand is one of the most popular. This allows you to include it in the proposed top. Consumers value the price-quality ratio, which makes it possible for the average pet owner to purchase this particular brand. In addition, there are three flavors available for cats: rabbit, turkey and salmon. The special preferences of a spayed/neutered animal can be met. The special formula helps reduce the risk of urolithiasis, which is very important. The food is distinguished by a special coating of the granules, which helps prevent the formation of tartar. Maintains the desired urine pH. Its feature is a high protein content with a reduced amount of fat, which allows animals not to gain unnecessary weight.

Feed line

The Perfect Fit brand offers 8 lines of finished product:

1. Junior – a series for kittens and teenagers up to six months. A young body requires an increased dose of vitamins and mineral supplements for intensive development. The diet contains an increased dose of vitamin C, E and some microelements for brain and vision development. The size of the granules has been reduced to make it easier for small teeth and delicate gums. Also available wet in pouches.
2. Active – for active pets. An increased dose of protein, vitamins A and B helps keep muscles toned and in physical shape.
3. Indoor – suitable for couch potatoes or those whose owners do not let them go outside. The diet will prevent the development of obesity and maintain proper metabolism. The composition contains an extract of the evergreen Yucca, which protects against the bad smell of feces. Fiber helps cleanse the esophagus of hair.
4. Sensitive – for cats with allergies and gastrointestinal problems. Contains natural plant ingredients, excludes soy protein and wheat waste. Recommended for diet for liver and kidney diseases. The wet diet contains prebiotics to support the natural intestinal microflora.
5. Adult – for adult cats. A balanced combination of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids have a positive effect on the condition of the animal’s skin, coat and body as a whole.
6. Senior – will be needed for elderly individuals over 7 years old. Taurine, which is part of the menu, supports cardiac activity. Omega-3 acids and glucosamine are responsible for joint health.
7. Hair & Beauty – designed for furry pets. Soy is excluded, the volume of meat products, vitamin A and taurine is increased. Added chicory and cellulose. The coat becomes shiny and silky.
8. Sterile – recommended for sterilized and neutered cats. The content of iron and B vitamins keeps the body active. Prebiotics will take care of intestinal function, and the nutrient profile will maintain weight balance.

Purina review

The British company can be called a world leader in the production of food for pets. With a history dating back to 1829, the company later acquired partner firms Friskies and Spillers. Today it produces 9 brands of food only for cats. Among them: Felix, Friskies, Gourmet, Darling, Felix Snacks, Cat Chow, ONE, ProPlan, ProPlan Veterinary Diets. Purina food for sterilized cats has extremely positive reviews. A whole team of professionals works to create nutritious and tasty food. In the diet, only raw materials of animal origin are used as a source of protein. Additives are used, both natural and artificial, but they must be permitted by EU legislation. The food also contains fats and grains rich in vitamins and dietary fiber. One of the most popular is the line, which we will dwell on in a little more detail.

About the manufacturer

The Perfect fit brand belongs to the large American conglomerate Mars Incorporated, along with the Kitekat, Royal Canin, and Pedigree brands. Until recently, only cat food from this manufacturer could be found on the shelves.

And so the company began developing food for dogs. Its products belong to the economy class. Buyers can purchase a diet without harmful additives, but at an affordable price. The products are manufactured in Russia and Germany.

The manufacturer offers 16 types of wet and dry food for cats and 4 types of diets for dogs. To develop several types of optimal diets, the company attracted specialists from the English research center for animal nutrition Waltham, also owned by Mars Incorporated.

The result of their work was the “5 components of health” nutrition concept, which is used in the development of all Perfect fit products.

Royal Canin: general characteristics

One of the leaders in the market, the company was founded in 1967 (France). Today it is a transnational company whose production is located in 9 countries, including Russia. The company is famous for its developments for special and weakened animals: with long hair, elderly, hyperactive, etc. Sterilized animals are also special, which is why the company is represented in the top today. In addition, the company provides training to veterinarians who are well versed in the composition of Royal Canin food.

The line clearly differentiates food for sterilized cats. Reviews from veterinarians point out that you need to track the age of your pet on the packaging. The composition of the product differs for animals under 7 years old and older than 10. Three icons should be noted indicating the features of the food. The company guarantees: optimal weight (due to high protein levels), urine dilution (due to a decrease in the amount of minerals), S/O Index, that is, the creation of an environment that is unfavorable for the formation of oxalates and struvite crystals.

Reviews from veterinarians

Yuri S.

I buy food for small breeds. An active pet receives exactly as much energy as it needs for a day. Pleased with the size of the granules, which were specially designed for small dogs. The kibble is even smaller than the ones found in puppy packs. As a professional veterinarian, I can recommend the use of food as a preventive nutrition from ICD. Unfortunately, the company is limited only to the production of dry food, although they produce canned food and wet food for cats.

Experts' opinion about ProPlan food

The last point is highly controversial. 41% protein and only 12% fat causes some debate. Some experts suggest that this ratio is harmful to kidney health, while others claim that it causes orthopedic problems.

But studies have not noted any connection between the level of protein in food and the above diseases. On the contrary, a high percentage of protein is a good food for neutered cats. Reviews from professionals indicate increased animal activity, strengthened immune system, better wound healing, improved condition of the nervous system, coat and skin.

Excess protein is deaminated (broken down) rather than deposited in the body. Therefore, we should not talk about the amount of proteins. It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of protein consumed. The brand guarantees that 20% is a natural product, and the remaining percentage is dried meat. Crude ash is 7%, fiber is 4.5%, fatty acids are well represented (Omega-3 - 0.75%, Omega-6 - 2%).

Owner reviews

Alla D.

I decided to buy a bag of this food by pure chance. I went into the store and just saw a new brand on the dog food counter. I decided to try it because I liked the composition and the price. For the first time in 9 years, my dog, who was accustomed to premium food, ate every last crumb and even asked for more. My pet always had a poor appetite and was not particularly interested in food. I can already give it a solid four out of five, but I want to check whether there will be any side effects or allergic reactions. The dog “sits” on this brand of food for only a week.

Snezhana M.

The food is quite suitable for its price category. Ordered delivery from a local store after reading reviews from other customers. There are no special complaints. I didn't really like the composition. There are a lot of useful substances and vitamins, which are already on everyone’s lips. The inscription “including chicken” implies the presence of offal of a different origin. It is not entirely clear what kind of meat the food is made from. The recommended portions are not suitable for a medium-sized dog weighing more than 10 kg, whose activity is usually off the charts. We had to increase them, so it’s probably better to select the daily allowance individually for each pet.