Purina is known to many of us through advertising. She specializes in the production of dry diets for animals: not only cats, but also dogs. The bright packaging assures you that this is a premium quality food. Also, the advertisement suggests conducting an experiment: monitoring the health and appearance of the animal. They promise that 21 days after changing the diet to Cat Chow, your pet’s well-being will noticeably improve and most problems will disappear. But does a bright wrapper always mean a quality product? Let's figure it out.
Features and composition of food
Cat Chow for cats is a cross between premium and economy class food. Available only in dry form. The assortment is quite varied. The manufacturer produces separate types of food for:
- small kittens;
- mature and adult cats;
- castrated and sterilized cats;
- animals that are prone to allergies;
- prevention of various diseases;
- removing hairballs from the stomach.
At the same time, the food has a large number of flavor variations, ranging from meat and liver to seafood, successfully combined with vegetables and other ingredients.
Important! If you feed your cat dry food, be sure to ensure that there is clean water in the bowl.
Let's take a closer look at the composition of Cat Chau.
Grains come first, which is why the food cannot be classified as premium. Then comes meat and processed meat products (at least 30%, 14-15% of which is poultry meat). Further, the composition contains vegetables and herbs (green peas, beets, carrots, spinach, parsley, rosemary, etc.). In addition, there are vitamins, minerals, fats and oils. All this ensures maximum variety in your pet’s diet.
Conclusions about Cat Chow food
There are both positive and negative reviews about Cat Chow cat food. Considering that there are a lot of the latter, and the composition of the food is not much better than economy class food, the Murlo website does not recommend feeding your cats this food. If price plays an important role for you, then it’s better to pay a little extra and buy, for example, Probalance. However, it is best to buy really high-quality food, for example Trainer, Applaws.
Cat food price Cat Chow
- Dry cat food Cat Chow 400 g - from 120 to 150 rubles;
- Dry food Cat Chow for cats 1.5 kg - from 430 to 550 rubles;
- Dry cat food Ket Chow 15 kg - from 3990 to 5000 rubles.
The prices indicated are indicative (current as of March 2021) and may differ depending on the option, store and other factors.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of Cat Chow are:
- has a balanced composition;
- contains meat;
- a wide range of;
- availability (sold in many stores);
- low cost.
Disadvantages include:
- The food is based on cereals, but there should be meat, because cats are carnivores;
- by-products that are not specified are widely used;
- high ash content - more than 7%;
- very few minerals, vitamins and other beneficial substances;
- the exact antioxidants and preservatives are not specified;
- not produced as wet food.
Ingredients: What benefits do the ingredients provide?
Purina Cat Chow food is produced in the USA. Pouches with a wet product and dry croquettes are produced in dense bags of 400 g, 1.5 and 15 kg. The quality is between economy and premium food. The main ingredients of the composition are shown in the table:
| Component | Benefit |
| Meat and fish | The main sources of protein necessary for energy production, hormones and regulation of water balance |
| Chicory | A source of inulin that normalizes glucose levels without overloading the pancreas |
| Beet | Contains fiber that improves the absorption of nutrients |
| Prevents dysbiosis | |
| Yeast | Natural antioxidant that strengthens the immune system |
| Regulates the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats | |
| Have regenerative properties | |
| Selenium | Protects cells from oxidation |
| Neutralizes the effects of heavy metals and toxins | |
| Iodine | Necessary for thyroid function |
| Stimulates digestion processes and improves bone growth | |
| Regulates energy production | |
| Iron | Important component for hemoglobin synthesis |
| Zinc | Improves skin condition |
| Promotes the absorption of nutrients | |
| Is an important component of digestive enzymes | |
| Manganese | Helps maintain a healthy reproductive system |
| Necessary for skeletal development | |
| Copper | Improves iron absorption |
| Strengthens ODA | |
| Participates in the synthesis of elastin and phospholipids | |
| Vitamin A | Strengthens immunity, vision, bone structures |
| Promotes wound healing | |
| Vitamin D | Participates in phosphorus-calcium metabolism |
| B vitamins | Necessary for the functioning of all organs and systems |
The most popular Cat Chow foods
Now let’s look at several types of food from this brand:
- Cat Chow Kitten Chicken;
- Cat Chow Adult Sensitive;
- Cat Chow Special Care Sterilized;
- Cat Chow Urinary Tract Health;
- Cat Chow, triple protection;
- Cat Chow Adult Duck.
Let's take a closer look at each of the above foods:
Cat Chow Kitten Chicken
This is a food designed to feed kittens aged 2 months to 1 year. The main component is chicken and poultry meat (33%).
This food is also suitable for pregnant and lactating cats. It contains all the beneficial substances necessary for the small growing kitten's body.
Price: 415 rubles per package weighing 1.5 kg.
Cat Chow Adult Sensitive
It is a food that is suitable for the daily nutrition of adult pets prone to allergies. Meat and meat processing are contained in an amount of 20%. The product has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and gastrointestinal tract.
The increased protein content helps maintain lean body mass, and Omega fatty acids add shine to the coat. The food has a pleasant aroma.
Price: 470 rubles per 1.5 kg package.
Cat Chow Special Care Sterilized
The product is specially designed for spayed and neutered animals, taking into account their needs after surgery.
The composition contains 14% poultry meat. The composition is balanced to maintain the health of cats. Low fat and high protein helps maintain normal weight. Fiber has a beneficial effect on intestinal microflora.
Price: 480 rubles for 1.5 kg.
Cat Chow Urinary Tract Health
Food that prevents the formation of urolithiasis. The composition contains at least 30% meat by-products and processed meat products.
The product has a pleasant aroma and taste, which cats especially like. The high-quality protein contained in the composition helps maintain body weight, vitamin E strengthens the immune system, and medicinal herbs are enriched with antioxidants.
Price: 470 rubles for 1.5 kg.
Cat Chow triple protection
It is a dry complete food intended for adult cats. The composition contains 20% meat, of which 4% is turkey. The 3 in 1 product is so called because it prevents tartar and urolithiasis, and also helps remove hairballs from the stomach.
Price: 490 rubles for 1.5 kg.
Cat Chow Adult Duck
A food that contains poultry and duck meat (2%), as well as many plant proteins that give the product a special aroma. Chicory and beet pulp support healthy digestion in cats and reduce litter box odors.
Price: 470 rubles for 1.5 kg.
Important! When you give your cat a new food, carefully monitor his reaction. Good signs include mild bad breath and timely bowel movements.
Appearance
The food is packed in a sealed bag with a zip fastener, very convenient for long-term storage.
The smell is very pleasant and does not cause disgust. The granules are medium in size, slightly elongated oval in shape. They are easy for cats to bite through and do not cause any difficulty in chewing and swallowing. Purina Cat Chow food is produced in three countries - Hungary, Russia and the USA. You can find out the country of origin by the labeling. It no longer belongs to the economy class, but it is also quite difficult to attribute it to the premium segment. Something in between.
Reviews
Before purchasing this or that food, it is advisable to read reviews from veterinarians and cat owners. Here are some of them:
Christina: “Quite recently I got a British cat, already an adult. The previous owners fed him Whiskas, but I wanted something better. In the end, I chose Cat Chow with chicken flavor. The food is far from holistic, but not that bad. The cat feels fine, the stool is also normal. I think this food suited us.”
Anna: “At about 5 months, we began to slowly feed the kitten Cat Chow. The first 2 weeks everything was fine. Then I began to notice that the pet had a bad breath, and it was quite strong. I immediately removed the food from the diet and, indeed, the smell disappeared after a couple of days. Cat Chow didn't suit us, I definitely won't buy it again. Even the composition shows that the manufacturer saves a lot on components. There are a lot of by-products, even among vegetables. In addition, there are also preservatives and flavorings. I’ll look for better food.”
Nastasya: “I like Cat Chau. I feed both of my “mutts” with them. The cats are active and playful, their fur is shiny. In addition, buying food does not break your pocket, and it lasts a long time. In general, I'm satisfied."
Rules for organizing nutrition for a castrated (sterilized) animal
It is very important to feed a castrated animal correctly:
- Organizing a balanced diet in accordance with the nutritional requirements of neutered cats on your own is quite difficult. It is not recommended to feed your pets homemade food; it is best to purchase ready-made food.
- If you plan to feed the cat yourself, the diet should be dominated by lean meats: chicken, turkey, rabbit. You can give rice, corn, wheat porridge. To cleanse the stomach and kidneys, they give a special herb that can be grown at home.
- To avoid obesity, you need to reduce portions. Food should be given twice a day, one serving of dry food - 30 g.
- There should always be clean, fresh, cool water near the bowl. The volume of water consumed by a cat should be 2 times the volume of food he eats.
- To improve the condition of the coat, skin, and strengthen the musculoskeletal system, the cat is given vitamin complexes. When choosing vitamins, you should choose those that do not contain magnesium and phosphorus. These trace elements contribute to the formation of kidney and bladder stones.
These simple rules will help maintain the health of a neutered cat. Organizing proper nutrition is the basis of caring for your pet.
