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Best cat food brands: take good care of your feline!

Find out how to choose the best food for your cat by analyzing good and bad ingredients on packaging. Meet the most famous brands and see if they are really worth it!

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Feed for your cat: discover the best options!

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Discover the ideal brands for your cat's feed! Source: Pexels.

There are many types and brands of cat food on the market, but which are the best options? Taking care of your pet's well being is not simple. There are many factors and obviously food is fundamental!

A balanced diet rich in different nutrients is important for your feline, isn't it? Therefore, choosing your pet's food well is something to take seriously. But this is not an easy job either and raises many questions.

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So, if you want to know the best options on the market, you are in the right place. We separate a list of 7 brands to help you take care of your cat so that it lives its 7 lives in a healthy way.

What to consider when choosing the best food?

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After all, how to analyze and choose? Source: Pexels.

First of all, all information about your cat is relevant when deciding which food is right for you. Thus, take into account factors such as age, breed, size, if he is neutered or if he has any specific disease.

Also, take your pet's personal taste into account. Take tests with several good quality feeds and see how your pet reacts. The more he likes a good brand feed, the more nourished he will be.

Also, in case of doubt, always remember to consult a veterinarian. A qualified professional will be able to guide what your cat needs in a personalized way!

Now, check out some of the most important factors when choosing between the best cat food brands.

Age

There are specific feeds for adult and elderly kittens, for example. Just like us humans, each feline age has its own demands.

Soft and wet feed, for example, is ideal for kittens, elderly or sick cats. That's because it makes eating easier.

Race

Some breeds need rations aimed at the health of fur. In such cases, feeds should contain more protein.

On the other hand, other breeds need less protein, such as short coats.

Components

It is essential to check all components of the feed.

A balanced diet with minerals, vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates can even influence your kitty's feces.

These are some of the essential components of a balanced diet. On the other hand, it's best to try to avoid other ingredients that could be harmful to your pet.

potentially harmful components

Well, transgenics can be left out, for example. You know that yellow triangular mark with a T on the food packaging? This indicates that the brand has artificially made ingredients.

That is, it can be a harmful element for your feline. In addition, it is important to avoid rations with dyes and flavorings. These ingredients can be very harmful to cats.

Incidentally, many felines may be allergic and inflamed to these types of components. Sodium can also be your feline's enemy. Look for cat food brands that have less added sodium.

Positive Components

Now, what are the components to look for in your kitten's food? As we've said before, a multi-nutrient diet is very important, but what are they?

  • Fat: different from what many people think, fat is essential for your pet. Look for rations with an average of 25% of fat!
  • Carbohydrates: this is a fundamental component for the cat's muscles, intestines and other organs. Look for rations with good amounts of carbohydrates.
  • Amino acids: this component is very important for the well-being of your kitty. It helps with the absorption of vitamins, for example. And, it is worth remembering that the body of felines produces low amounts of amino acids.
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  • Protein: Look for brands with at least 30% protein. These components are important for your feline's muscular part.
  • Vitamins such as: B12 and E.
  • Minerals such as: calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.

Also, evaluate the cost-effectiveness of each brand and try to associate your pet's health with your pocket. There are several affordable brands that make good nutrition possible! Let's check out some examples.

Beyond the Ration

Although kibble is the foundation of any cat's healthy diet, there are some other foods that they can eat. You can offer several natural foods for your pet. But always along with the feed. 

Remember to put meats, vegetables and vegetables, such as: broccoli, shredded chicken, boneless fish, carrots, among others. Everything must be well cooked and without seasoning, as condiments can be harmful to kittens!

Discover the 7 best cat food brands!

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Meet some of the best brands! Source: Pexels.

Let's look at some of the best cat food brands in no particular order.

Purina Pro Plan

Purina is one of the classic cat food brands. In addition, the brand presents affordable and quality options. Thus, it offers a wide variety of types, such as Pro Plan, Friskies and Fancy Feast.

Thus, one of the most expensive, but certainly the most recommended is the Pro Plan, which has 8 different formulas. It ranges from feline age to urinary tract issues.

So you can choose the ideal one for your cat. It contains good amount of protein and animal by-products. On the other hand, the brand also has negative points, such as the use of transgenics and synthetics.

Farmina N&D

Farmina is also a traditional pet food brand, but the highlight goes to the Natural & Delicious (N&D) line. This brand uses selected quality proteins and ingredients.

In addition, it does not have dyes, transgenics and preservatives. It is the closest to a natural diet that you can find for your pet. However, one of its biggest problems is its high price!

Biofresh Cats

This is a little known brand that offers little variability in the choice of feed types. But, if your cat is an adult and without any special needs, you can consider this a great option.

Thus, this is a ration rich in fibers and proteins, with real fresh meat in its preparations. In addition, it also does not use transgenics and other harmful components for your cat.

However, its negative point is also the high value.

Premier Golden Cats

This is a Premier Pet brand feed. It is a premium quality feed and has a wide variety, such as feed for neutered cats.

In addition, the brand offers quality food with minerals, protein variation, among other benefits. Furthermore, it is a very affordable brand, and presents a good cost-benefit ratio.

On the other hand, this is a brand that also contains transgenic components.

Royal Canin

This is one of the best known cat food brands, it offers a wide variety of food for different types of felines. There are four age groups available.

In addition, it has a specific line for felines with health problems. Thus, this brand has omegas 3 and 6 for your cat. In addition to quality proteins, in addition to not having dyes.

Despite this, the brand has high amounts of phosphorus, in addition to transgenic components.

Grand Plus

Gran Plus is another brand that offers a good variety of rations. There are versions for neutered cats, for example, which are of high quality.

In addition, it has noble ingredients and balanced amounts of vitamins, proteins and other nutrients. The gourmet line is even more recommended for your pet. And the best point is, the brand is quite affordable!

Furthermore, it does not contain dyes or transgenic ingredients!

Special Cat

This is a national brand that works with quality products. It features three different lines. In addition, it offers rations for different ages and needs.

Thus, being developed by veterinarians, it has quality products! The brand uses natural dyes and, in addition, brings important components for your pet's health.

Plus, it contains artificial preservatives and GMO ingredients! Did you like to know our list of the best cat food brands? Are you excited to learn more about the topic?

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About the author  /  Filipe Travanca

Bachelor in History and Audiovisual by the University of São Paulo. Passionate about writing and literature, he works as a screenwriter, editor and short story writer, exploring the most varied themes and subjects. A great curiosity, who likes to study a little of everything and share these learnings in his texts.

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Senior Editor

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