10 best foods for sterilized cats

Super premium

Super premium canned foods include:

Animonda Vom Feinsten;
Animonda Carny;
Almo Nature;
Brit Care;
Gina;
Baskerville;
Leonardo;
Berkley;
Lovely Hunter;
Nutrilove;
Natures Protection.

Neutered cats should not be given super premium kitten food. It contains an increased amount of vitamins and minerals, which can negatively affect the health of an adult animal.

How to feed your cat immediately after surgery

The answer here is quite simple - not at all. Since the operation is performed under general anesthesia, the animal has no appetite after it leaves. But thirst, on the contrary, can be very strong. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the cat with enough water.

The first meal should be offered to the animal no earlier than 12 hours after the end of the anesthesia.

1st Choice Adult Vitality for adult cats

17% fresh chicken;
balanced composition;
urinary system support.

It is a moderately large granule of medium hardness. Feeding cats this food helps maintain optimal weight and prevents the occurrence of diseases of the excretory system. Carefully selected ingredients create a balance in which the animal will be moderately active even if kept strictly at home.

Yucca extract, one of the constituent elements of the product, has a binding effect. This helps reduce ammonia odors in discharge.

The pH balance of this food is ideal to ensure the normal functioning of all organs of the animal.

Reviews

1st Choice Adult Vitality generally suits both cats and their owners. Does not cause side effects or allergic reactions. Well suited even for picky animals. The smell of granules is a subjective matter: some people like it, others don’t.

Behind:

good animal appetite;
the size of the granules forces cats to chew them rather than swallow them;
removes tartar.

Against:

Expensive;
They don't sell it everywhere.

What kind of food should a cat have in the first postoperative days?

All food should be familiar to the pet, and it should be given in semi-liquid form so as not to burden the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, regular portions should be halved.

Is it possible to feed a neutered cat fatty foods these days? No way! Products such as sour cream, fatty fish or meat should be excluded from the diet.

Veterinarians' opinion

Evgeniy, 49 years old, Samara.

Before choosing food, I always advise having the animal’s urine tested. At a neutral pH level (6-6.5), universal, complete, super-premium canned food is suitable. If the urine is alkaline, it is better to feed the animal dry or wet food specifically for castrates.

Alina, 34 years old, Voronezh.

If castrates eat complete canned food (not necessarily special), the risk of developing urolithiasis is reduced. I recommend diluting wet food with water (10-20 ml) for cats and cats who don't drink enough. This increases moisture consumption.

Mikhail, 52 years old, Irkutsk.

Cats and cats get used to the type of food chosen by their owner. I recommend combining dry and wet food. For example, you can give dry food in the morning and lunchtime, and wet food in the evening. However, this must be done on an ongoing basis so as not to provoke problems with the stomach and intestines.

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What to look for when choosing wet food?

In order for a cat to feel good, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of food. When purchasing a wet complete food or treat, you need to pay attention to:

best before date;
the conditions under which the product was stored;
transparency of the composition;
amount of meat and offal;
ratio of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium;
moisture percentage;
the presence or absence of good reviews;
manufacturer and country of manufacture (for example, Royal Canin canned food belongs to a French brand, but can be manufactured in France, Poland or Russia);
individual needs of the animal;
value for money;
absence of flavorings and flavor enhancers.

The more meat in wet food, the better. However, ingredients such as rice, legumes or vegetables are also beneficial in small quantities. Therefore, when choosing canned food for sterilized pets, it is important to review the composition.

If the animal does not gain weight or is hyperactive, the daily dose indicated on the package can be increased. If signs of obesity are detected, the recommended daily amount of feed is reduced.

Purina Pro Plan Nutrisavour – Grain Free Jelly Pieces

no rice or grains;
3 types;
hypoallergenic.

Purina Pro Plan Nutrisavour – 85g packs of small pieces of meat in a thin sauce.

The main composition of this product: meat, poultry, fish, and their processed products. In addition there are dyes, sugars, antioxidants, and mineral supplements.

Suitable for pets of any age and gender, including sterilized kittens. They are among the most vulnerable group of domestic animals in terms of their susceptibility to diseases. Opened packaging cannot be stored for more than 2 days.

As a grain-free product, Purina Pro Plan Nutrisavour is suitable for animals with grain allergies.

Reviews

Excellent food that provides complete and tasty nutrition for pets. Their fur is shiny, they are energetic, and they experience visible pleasure from eating pieces. The only “but” is the high price.

Behind:

healthy appearance of animals;
can be included in the diet for prevention even in the initial stages of diseases;
for animals with allergies;
cats like it.

Against:

high price.

Changes in a cat's body after sterilization

Stagnation of fluid in the bladder. Sterilized cats urinate less frequently (1-4 times a day), which leads to the development of problems of the genitourinary system. For example, stones and sand can form in the kidneys and urinary canal, and cystitis is also common in cats.
Restructuring of the hormonal system. During the operation, the cats' glands that produce sex hormones are removed. After sterilization, animals lose their instinct to reproduce, they stop searching for a sexual partner and stop competing for territory. Therefore, sterilized cats sleep most of the time, move little and are practically not interested in active games.
Slowing metabolism . The testes and ovaries of cats are responsible for the production of the hormones testosterone and estrogen, which contribute to the active burning of excess calories. After removal of the gonads, the level of these hormones in the animal’s body decreases, which leads to a slowdown in metabolism and the deposition of subcutaneous fat cells.
Increased appetite . In sterilized cats, the amount of the hormone prolactin increases greatly. This enzyme controls metabolism, but its excess in the body leads to increased appetite. Therefore, pets who have undergone surgery are able to eat a double portion and ask for more. As a result, cats gain excess weight, which is fraught with the development of obesity.

To avoid the above problems and prevent the development of serious diseases, the owner needs to radically change the diet of his sterilized pet.

Types of wet food

Depending on the components, food additives and energy value, canned food is divided into 2 types:

Full-featured. They are enriched with all essential vitamins and minerals and are suitable as a staple food.
Non-complete (treats). They are a complement to dry food, homemade food or natural food. They contain a lot of protein, but little fat and carbohydrates. Not all vitamins and minerals are included in the treats.

Complete canned food can be easily distinguished from non-complete canned food. The first contains more than 5% fat. In treats this figure is less than 5%. The animal can be fed complete canned food daily. Treats are given no more than 2 times a week.

Depending on the quantity and quality of meat and natural ingredients, wet food is divided into classes:

Economy The product contains no more than 4% meat and its derivatives. This concept covers production waste: feathers, skin, bones, beaks, intestines. Flavorings and taste enhancers are added to economy class food.
Premium Canned food contains 30-40% meat components (meat and offal), but their quality is questionable. There are flavoring and aromatic additives. The composition is balanced, it contains vitamins and minerals.
Super premium. These are high quality products. It contains 60-70% natural meat and offal (lungs, heart, liver, kidneys).
Holistic. Canned food contains more than 70% meat. They are made on the basis of products suitable for human food, do not contain flavoring and aromatic additives, grains and soy. However, such canned food is used as treats.

Wet food is available in:

spiders;
sealed jars;
aluminum lamisters;
plastic pots.

Economy and premium wet food looks like soft croquettes in sauce or jelly. High-quality canned food contains whole meat fibers and pieces of offal. Super premium food is also available in the form of pates.

Royal Canin ICD prevention 85 g for pets with delicate digestive tracts

combination of meat and by-products;
has a beneficial effect on the excretory system;
cats like it.

Meat pieces in a jelly-like sauce are well absorbed by the body of weakened animals. Portioned pouches contain 85 grams of dietary product. After opening the package, the manufacturer does not recommend storing for more than 1-2 days.

Contains meat products, cereals, minerals, vitamins. The balanced composition of Royal Canin helps maintain good digestion and normal weight. Proteins are easily digestible and have moderate calorie content.

When eating soft pieces of meat, the concentration of minerals in the urine decreases, which can cause the development of kidney disease. Many pets who eat improperly suffer from this disease. The smell from the cat litter box is reduced.

Royal Canin is suitable for young (over 1 year old) animals, especially those who are inactive and have digestive problems.

Reviews

According to professional breeders who care what to feed their pets, food from this line can be given to sterilized cats suffering from digestive problems and allergic reactions.

Behind:

quality;
suitable for prevention;
helps maintain stable weight;
no chicken.

Against:

for large individuals one sachet is not enough

Components of a sterilized cat's diet

In addition to store-bought food, which has its own advantages and disadvantages, it is acceptable to have natural products in the daily diet, provided they are additionally enriched with a vitamin complex.

Porridge made from cereals such as rice, corn, wheat or oatmeal with the addition of lean meat;
Dietary types of meat: chicken, turkey or rabbit;
Canned food with a specialized sign “for sterilized cats”;
Grass grown at home or purchased in a container at a pet store;
Liquid meat broth.

What to exclude from your diet

The first product that should be excluded from the daily diet is fish. This is due to the increased content of phosphorus in it, which has a negative effect on the condition of the urinary system. An excessive amount of this microelement in the body causes the development of urolithiasis. You should also exclude salted and smoked sausages.