ProTail food for cats is an economy class food. It is produced in our country. This food is produced by , which is a Russian division of Aller Petfood A/S. In addition to cat food, the company produces food for dogs.
On the official website you can find detailed information about the composition of feed, feeding standards, and also learn a lot of useful information about our pets.
Review of ProTail food for cats
ProTail is a budget option for cat food. It is made from cheap by-products and a large number of grains, so it costs much less than higher quality feed.
ProTail goes on sale both in the form of crispy croquettes and in pouches containing pieces of food drenched in sauce. Manufacturers have taken care of the convenience of cat owners by providing food packaging with a tear-off edge. If you give this food not only to your own pets, but also, for example, feed animals on the street or at your place of work, you may not have scissors at hand. Instead of calmly feeding the cats and going about your business, you will be forced to search for a suitable object to open the package or try to tear it, inevitably spilling half of the granules. With ProKhvost food, such a problem will not arise: its packaging can be opened in one motion.
To the attention of fussy tailed owners: if your pets, having tasted a certain dish, turn away from it the next day, demanding something new, ProTail will help you diversify their menu. The wet food produced by this company will satisfy even the most picky cat! Whatever your pet wants - chicken, rabbit, turkey, beef, veal or fish - there is sure to be something he likes in the ProTail food range.
Treatment of kidney failure
Chronic renal failure cannot be completely cured. By controlling the development of the disease, you can improve the animal’s condition and prolong its life. Treatment tactics depend on the stage of the disease.
If the pathology was detected in the initial stage, it will be necessary to provide the cat with monitoring of vital signs: measure body weight, blood pressure, and monitor the general condition every few months. The problem in this case may be loss of appetite due to the need to follow a “tasteless” diet.
At stages 3-4, if there are no severe clinical manifestations, the therapy will be the same. However, in case of an unstable condition, the cat will have to be brought out of the decompensation stage in a hospital setting. The treatment plan will depend on the symptoms:
- In case of dehydration, infusion therapy is carried out; for this, the cat is given an intravenous catheter.
- Antiemetics (Maropitant, Metoclopramide) are prescribed for vomiting cats.
- If the hematocrit level is very low (anemia), a blood transfusion (blood transfusion) may be prescribed.
- Painkillers are used to relieve pain and inflammation.
After achieving positive dynamics, the cat is prescribed a course of long-term therapy: injections of electrolyte solutions are prescribed to restore water-salt balance, as well as drugs that replenish protein loss.
Product range
Both dry and wet ProTail food is produced for cats of different ages. This allows you to choose the most appropriate nutrition for each age group.
Pauchi
Most often, cat owners buy food for their pets in the form of spiders. A pouch is a sealed bag containing wet canned food. Often, food in pouches can be a substitute for everyday food, but it is not recommended to constantly feed your cat only food.
For kittens
There is only one form of canned food for kittens. This is a very cheap soft food that can be given to kittens from the age of two months. The main component of this food is chicken meat in sauce. Spiders are usually not sold individually, but they can be purchased in a package of 25 bags of 85 grams - this is much cheaper. The food contains all the nutritional elements necessary for the normal development of the animal, from carbohydrates, fats and proteins to vitamins, minerals and taurine.
The composition of the feed is as follows: liquid - 81%, protein - 8%, fat - 5%, ash - 2.5%, fiber - 0.5%, calcium - 0.19%, phosphorus - 0.15%.
For adult cats
There are many flavors of wet food available in the form of spiders, intended for adult cats that are already one year old, but not yet eleven years old: with turkey, liver, fish and rabbit flavors. There are also several foods with combined flavors: “Meat assortment”, “Veal and lamb”, “Chicken and quail”, “Beef in sauce”. The weight of the spider is about 85 grams.
The composition of the food is as follows: liquid - 81%, protein - 7%, fat - 4.5%, ash - 2.5%, fiber - 0.5%, calcium - 0.1%, phosphorus - 0.09%.
For older cats
Specialized food is not produced for older animals, but products designed for adult animals are also suitable for older cats.
Dry
Perhaps the most convenient form of food for cats is dry food. It does not stain dishes, does not require special storage conditions and is cheap. It is ideal for those who do not have enough time to prepare food for their cat. Unfortunately, it is impossible to feed animals such food constantly, since with constant consumption it can lead to the development of serious diseases of the digestive system.
For kittens
Dry food ProTail for kittens is made without the use of flavor enhancers, flavorings and other chemical components that can harm the baby. Suitable for animals over three months old. Thanks to the high-calorie complex, these foods provide the kitten with a boost of energy for the whole day, and the presence of the optimal amount of vitamins and microelements in the composition will help the body develop normally. Contains natural chicken meat. Available in both large packages of ten kilograms and small packages of 350 grams.
The percentage composition of the feed is as follows: protein – 36%, fat – 12%, liquid – 10%, ash – 9%, fiber – 3.5%, calcium – 1.8%, phosphorus – 1.1%.
For adult cats
ProKhvost's assortment includes most foods for adult cats. Foods are available in beef, chicken, rabbit and fish flavors. They are produced in small packages of 350 grams, medium ones of a kilogram and large packages of ten kilograms. The high content of natural animal proteins makes the taste of the product as close to natural as possible, making these foods appealing to the most demanding cat. The shape of the crispy croquettes promotes mechanical cleaning of teeth, which provides excellent oral care. It is worth noting that ProTail food is rich in taurine, which is necessary for the animal’s visual acuity, as well as for the prevention of diseases of the nervous system and heart. The composition also includes natural pieces of meat, which are a source of all essential amino acids necessary for normal life.
The composition of the feed is as follows: protein – 30%, fat – 10%, liquid – 10%, ash – 9%, fiber – 3.5%, calcium – 1.8%, phosphorus – 1.1%.
For older cats
There are no separate ProTail food for older animals, but if necessary, you can feed your pet with this product to ensure its longevity. If you have not given ProTail to your cat before, and the old food is no longer suitable for her according to age restrictions, offer her this food. She might like this product.
Cans
ProTail canned food is available not only in bags, but also in cans. The undoubted advantage of this form of release is its longer shelf life compared to others, but this immediately affects the price. In addition, the range of canned food in jars is not so rich.
For kittens
ProKhvost's assortment does not include canned food for kittens in jars. Buy your kitten canned food in bags and supplement it with a small amount of dry food.
For adult cats
The range of food in cans is significantly lower than that of a similar form in pouches, however, among them you can find several foods that your pet will like. On sale there is food with the taste of chicken and rabbit, salmon and trout, and cold cuts.
The composition of canned food in cans is as follows: liquid - 81%, protein - 7%, fat - 4.5%, ash - 2.5%, fiber - 0.5%, calcium - 0.1% and phosphorus - 0. 09%.
For older cats
There is also no separate food for older cats. You can buy them spiders for adult animals and dry food for natural teeth cleaning.
Causes of renal failure and forms of the disease
Renal dysfunction is most common in older cats. In young animals, this pathology is often genetically inherited: breeds such as Angora, Abyssinian, British, Burmese, Maine Coon, Russian Blue, Persian, and Scottish are predisposed to kidney failure.
The disease can occur in acute or chronic form. Symptoms of acute renal failure appear quite quickly, during the first weeks, and often result in death. The chronic form does not appear immediately, it lasts for years, and with adequate treatment, the prognosis in this case is more favorable.
The causes of kidney failure can be:
- urinary retention due to urolithiasis (urolithiasis);
- dehydration;
- poisoning with toxins that can cause structural and functional changes in the kidneys;
- urinary tract infections;
- trauma or obstruction (closing of the lumen) of the urinary tract; hypovolemia (decrease in the volume of blood circulating in the body);
- arterial hypertension;
- treatment with drugs that affect the organs of the urinary system (diuretics, NSAIDs).
Feed composition
Those who are interested not only in the quality of cat food, but also in its exact composition, will probably be disappointed: only general information can be found on ProTail packaging; details cannot be found even on the official website.
What exactly is contained in ProTail food?
First of all, grains and something called “plant products”. What exactly is hidden behind this name is not known exactly, but judging by the composition of similar products, it could be crushed corn grains, soybeans or beet pulp. All this (especially corn) does not bring much benefit to the cat’s body. And if you consider that the plant component occupies an honorable first place in the list, it is not difficult to guess that it is the most abundant in the food.
In second place we see meat and its processed products. One can only guess about the quantity and quality of this component, but, of course, it contains neither domestic chicken nor premium beef, but there is an abundance of processed skins, sinews, cartilage, tripe - everything that belongs to waste. All this is quite edible, but not very nutritious.
Third place on the list is divided between vegetable oils and animal fats. These components are extremely important for the health of the animal, as they supply the body with valuable fatty acids.
In addition, the food composition is enriched with a vitamin-mineral complex and an important amino acid for cats - taurine, which helps maintain visual acuity and normal heart function.
It should also be noted that it contains yeast, which is indispensable for beautiful wool, natural flavors, and flavoring additives. There are also preservatives and antioxidants, but, as manufacturers convince us, they are completely harmless.
Diagnosis of kidney failure in cats
For differential diagnosis of renal failure, cats are prescribed:
- General urine analysis. The presence of pathology is indicated by reduced density and high protein levels.
- Bacteriological culture of urine. The analysis will show the presence of infection.
- General and biochemical blood test. At stages 3-4 of the disease, an increase in the level of leukocytes and a decrease in hemoglobin levels are usually detected. A high level of the T4 hormone indicates the presence of a concomitant disease - hyperthyroidism.
- Ultrasound of the kidneys. Ultrasound examination can detect cysts and other neoplasms, expansion of the renal pyelocaliceal complex (hydronephrosis).
Which food should I choose?
ProKhvost offers a large selection of flavored cat food options. Depending on your pet’s preferences, you can offer him several options for dry and wet food, including canned food.
For kittens
The choice of ProTail food for babies is small: dry and wet, both with chicken flavor. However, the lack of variety does not at all reduce appetite. Kittens love both the crispy croquettes of dry food and the juicy slices of wet food dipped in delicious gravy.
For adult cats and kittens
For adult pets, starting from one year of age, the company offers:
- dry food - with the taste of fish, beef, chicken and rabbit;
- wet food - with the taste of liver, turkey, fish, rabbit, veal and lamb, chicken and quail, fish, cold cuts;
- canned food comes in the flavors of rabbit, chicken, salmon and trout and cold cuts.
Advantages and disadvantages
ProKhvost food, like any other budget-class product, has its advantages and disadvantages. When deciding whether to buy this food for your pet or not, weigh the pros and cons.
Advantages
The advantages of ProTail food are:
- wide range of tastes;
- low cost;
- true information about the presence of preservatives and antioxidants in the feed.
Flaws
The disadvantages of this food include:
- lack of specificity when listing the ingredients included;
- the presence of artificial antioxidants;
- low prevalence (most often this type of food can be found in Fixprice).
Symptoms of kidney failure
Clinical signs of renal failure often appear in the later stages of the disease; they are caused by poisoning of the body with unresolved toxins. Unfortunately, the kidneys are then already severely damaged and the damaged nephrons are no longer restored.
Symptoms of this disease include:
- deterioration of coat condition;
- unpleasant odor from the mouth;
- lethargy, apathy, drowsiness;
- frequent urination;
- loss of appetite;
- sudden weight loss;
- vomit;
- digestive disorders (diarrhea or constipation);
- in the terminal stage - loss of coordination of movements, convulsions.
Price and where to buy
ProTail food can most often be found in stores like Auchan or Fixprice. It is occasionally found in pet stores.
Cost of dry food ProTail:
- from 50 rubles for a three hundred and fifty gram package;
- 125-130 rubles – per kilogram;
- a ten-kilogram package costs a little over 1,000 rubles.
The cost of eighty-gram ProTail spiders starts at 15 rubles.
Canned food (four hundred and fifteen gram packaging) costs from 60 rubles.
Prevention of kidney failure in cats
To avoid kidney problems, cats over 5 years of age are recommended to undergo quarterly medical examinations. Detecting pathology at an early stage will allow for greater success in treatment. Our veterinary clinic AMVet accepts patients around the clock; you can make an appointment by calling the contact number or by contacting the administrator on duty. If a cat detects signs of kidney disease, it will be examined, and if the diagnosis is confirmed, the necessary treatment will be prescribed.
Feed reviews
ProTail cat food has not yet become as widespread as similar economy-class products, so there are quite a few reviews about it. However, based on what is available, you can get an idea about this food and decide whether it is worth offering it to your pet.
Reviews from veterinarians
Veterinarians speak rather reservedly about ProTail food. According to most of them, it can be given to animals only in exceptional cases, supplementing wet food with a small amount of dry food, but not vice versa. The “conditionally safe” additives E320 and E321 contained in it, as well as Miko Carb, which prevents the product from molding, can cause irreparable harm to the health of the animal, therefore ProTail cannot be used as a daily diet.
Manufacturer
ProKhvost is a domestic product. Produced at, is a division of the Danish company Aller Petfood A/S. The plant is located in the Leningrad region, in the village of Murino. The customer is VELKORM.
The customer emphasizes that all of its products are controlled at all production stages, and only domestic and fresh products are used.
Adhering to the principles of naturalness and balance, the manufacturer refused to use GMOs, dyes, flavor enhancers and artificial flavors. Danish nutritionists were involved in the development of the recipe, so the food complies with both the Russian TU 9219-019 and the European Pet Food Industry Federation standard.
