If the owner cares about the health of the pet, he purchases Yams cat food. The food can be dry and wet, and has several varieties with different tastes for all ages and needs of the animal. It also includes many useful components. The owner must know the benefits of the food product and take into account how to feed the pet correctly.
Breeders and veterinarians recommend Iams as one of the TOP 10 best cat foods.
Manufacturer
American food. The USA has long and firmly supplied our market not only with Iams products. We know of another brand produced in the USA. This is Eukanuba. It all started in 1946. A special diet for cats was developed by Paul Imes, a veterinary nutritionist. Initially, all food was produced under the Eukanuba brand. Over time, manufacturers decided: Yams cat food is premium. And “Eukanaba” is a super premium level. They vary in quality and composition. This means that a premium brand needs a different name.
And so Iams was born. Before going on sale, Yams for cats undergoes several tests. More precisely, more than a hundred examinations, to be precise.
What does food packaging tell us?
The data and images on this package are primarily promotional in nature. On the front of the pack there is a black and white photograph of a girl hugging a cat on a white background. On the reverse side is a photo of another girl holding a small kitten in her arms. It looks cute. A similar technique is used by many advertising designers, but it is more likely to be characteristic of food with a more “economical” composition.
Two of the four icons on the back of the food pack - the first and third - indicate the need for fresh meat in a cat’s diet, indicate the value of animal protein and fat for pets’ health, and the importance of the amino acid composition of meat.
There are also large words Natural, Quality, Love - “natural”, “quality”, “love”. Let’s immediately make a reservation that the concept of “naturalness” of ready-made food is very vague. You can learn more about this from a separate article on our resource. The words “quality” and “love,” of course, are nice to see for any consumer on the package of their chosen product. They refer us to the slogan of this brand - World of love, that is, “World of Love”, or “World Filled with Love”. It sounds nice and pleasant, but when evaluating diets, we urge you to rely on factual data - first of all, on the list of ingredients.
Compound
One of the most significant issues that worries owners so much is the composition of the feed. Of course, this is important, because loving owners care what to feed their pet.
So, Yams cat food consists of the following components:
- offal;
- corn flour;
- animal fat;
- bone flour;
- egg powder;
- sorghum;
- dry brewer's yeast;
- vitamins and microelements.
Now let's figure out what is what.
As we can see, offal comes first - chicken, rabbit, beef and lamb. Sometimes the manufacturer writes that there are several types of offal. Indicates which ones, but does not specify the proportions. It is also not explained what exactly is meant by by-products. Meanwhile, in addition to the usual liver, there may also be skin, heads, bones, and skin.
Cornmeal and corn. Another cheap filler that does not provide any benefit to your pet. Gives a feeling of fullness, but not for long.
Animal fat. Which one? How many? These are rhetorical questions that remain unanswered.
Bone flour. Brief and unclear. What bones is it obtained from, and what is its content in the feed?
Egg powder. A good component, unlike sorghum. An absolutely stupid thing: there is no saturation, and it’s harmful to the animal.
As for brewer's yeast, there are two opinions. On the one hand, they have a good effect on the coat. She becomes beautiful and shiny. On the other hand, it can cause allergies.
Vitamins and microelements are a separate topic. The packaging details where they came from and in what quantities. For this we give a big plus.
What are the benefits of the feed?
Breeders and veterinarians recommend Iams cat food for the following benefits:
This diet will provide your pet with all the microelements.
- Rich composition of essential microelements.
- Affordable price.
- Does not contain artificial additives.
- Designed for all age categories.
- Convenient for transportation.
Ruler
The manufacturer boasts a wide selection:
- Iams ProActive Health Kitten & Junior - Yams food for kittens from one month. Suitable for pregnant and lactating cats.
- Iams ProActive Health Adult. And again - chicken. This time the food is designed for pets aged from one to seven years. It is good because it cleanses the animal’s teeth of plaque and tartar.
- Iams ProActive Health Adult – with fish. An ideal treat for picky pets aged one to seven years.
- Iams ProActive Health Adult containing lamb. Not only is it tasty for cats, this food helps take care of the animal's fur.
- Iams ProActive Health Adult for Neutered Pets.
- Iams ProActive Health Senior & Mature. The tastes are different, ranging from chicken to fish. From the name it is clear that this food is suitable for older cats. From seven years and older. Here, not only taste plays a role, the food is a preventative for problems with the stomach, as well as with the bladder.
The food described above is dry. And Yams cat food also comes in bags, that is, wet. It differs somewhat in the variety of flavors and composition. Most spiders of this brand contain pork. Maybe a little, but it is there. By the way, pork is not good for cats. It is harmful to any animals.
Feeding your pet correctly
Often the owner of a cat thinks about its proper diet. Questions arise whether it is possible to feed an animal only one type of food, whether it is necessary to alternate food from a bag with homemade food, etc.
Veterinarians are of the opinion that it is worthwhile to adhere to regularity in feeding a certain type of food. Otherwise, your cat may experience an upset stomach or stress.
That's why:
- Use only one brand of food in your pet's diet. If your cat happily eats Yam dry food, then feel free to offer him canned food from the same manufacturer.
- 2 Do not buy food products from different manufacturers. Each brand has its own balanced composition, but they differ from each other. By eating food from different brands, your pet will receive too much of some microelements and too little of others.
- Your pet's menu should include both wet and dry food. If the diet includes only dry food, then make sure that clean drinking water is always available.
If your pet is still very small, then he needs good nutrition. Active kittens need food rich in vitamins and microelements. He should receive a lot of energy from the food, which will help the young body develop properly.
Yams food for kittens from 1 month to a year contains a sufficient set of nutrients that help quickly replenish energy.
It also contains the most important substance DL-methionine. With a deficiency of this acid, the kitten loses appetite, anemia appears, muscles atrophy and other negative changes occur. Yam granules are excellent helpers in feeding babies.
Owner reviews
What are the reviews about Yams cat food? Quite contradictory. Some owners like the food and are satisfied with its quality and price. Others are not happy. Let's bring the reviews to a common denominator:
- Its use improves the coat of cats.
- Low food consumption, and the pet gets enough food.
- Particularly picky tailed animals refuse to even try food.
- Some cats develop allergies.
- Owners strongly advise against buying food in bulk. It makes cats sick.
The owners note that the granules look disgusting. Small and somewhat pale. But this is a personal opinion, not all cat owners agree with it.
Reviews from veterinarians and breeders
Andrey, veterinarian : I am satisfied with this food and recommend it to my patients after castration and sterilization. Yams have a good composition and are excellent for animals after surgery. With this food they will hardly gain excess weight and will remain active and cheerful.
Nina, cat owner : As soon as I brought my cat into the house, I started feeding her Yam food. She was only one and a half months old then. She ate it with pleasure, grew well, and was active. Now we have switched to adult food, but have not changed the manufacturer. The cat's coat is shiny and silky, her teeth are in order, and her mood is always excellent. This is the best indicator of feed quality.
Veterinarians say
What is Yams cat food according to veterinarian reviews? Most of them admit that the products are of poor quality. There was a time when the manufacturer of this food was attacked with complaints and dissatisfaction, complaining about the quality of the product. After this, regular inspections began and quality improved significantly.
Veterinary experts claim that the composition is very “poor”. It does more harm than good for pets.
Oasy Adult Cat Lamb food base analysis
By studying the list of ingredients, we determined that component No. 1 in the Russian translation was written incorrectly. We believe that this is a typo, because instead of “lamb,” rabbit is indicated here. We placed the English name of the component next to the Russian text on the card to indicate that the composition still contains lamb - and more specifically, 40% fresh lamb meat. This confirms the inscription on the packaging of 40% Fresh Meat - “40% fresh meat”.
By the way, the special FMIS technology is also marked on the package of food. This concept stands for Fresh meat injection system - a special way of introducing fresh meat into an extruder during the production of a dry diet.
In second place in the composition is another worthy source of animal protein, namely 30% dehydrated lamb. The first two ingredients together make up a significant part of the base, but still do not reach three-quarters of the total raw material, so we cannot calculate food points based only on them. At the same time, we give the diet an additional 5 points to the overall score as a bonus for its high content of worthy sources of animal protein.
Interestingly, the other three ingredients in the top five are grains and legumes, namely rice, corn and peas.
How to feed your pet?
The most important thing: the cat must have clean water. Always, at any time of the day, whenever the animal wants to drink. This is the disadvantage of dry food. Cats drink a lot from them, which means the litter has to be changed often. It’s easier in this regard with spiders. They don't make pets so thirsty.
Never exceed the required amount. It is indicated on the packaging. As a rule, the daily norm is given. If you feed your pet twice a day, then divide it in half.
How to feed a cat correctly? How many times a day? It depends on the age of the pet. A small kitten is fed more often, but in small portions. It is enough to feed an adult animal twice a day. Sick and pregnant women - three or four times a day.
The number of feedings for kittens also depends on their age:
- From a month to two – six times a day.
- From two to three - five times.
- From three to six - four times.
- From six to ten - three times.
- From ten and for life (exceptions are indicated above) - twice.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Meat and meat ingredients as the main source of protein (animal, not plant).
- Iams formulas are developed taking into account the individual characteristics of animals: weight, age, level of physical activity, general health.
- There are both dry and wet food.
- Iams food is distributed throughout our country, so there is no need to worry about the fact that it cannot be purchased from suppliers.
- Wheat and corn included. Both of these cereals are allergens; they have little practical benefit (they contain carbohydrates, but the human body absorbs them well, but the animal body practically does not absorb them).
- Weak vitamin and mineral supplement.
- There are practically no plant ingredients: vegetables, fruits, berries, healthy herbs.
- Not enough animal protein.
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