"Felix" (cat food): reviews of buyers and veterinarians

Many owners of furry pets prefer to feed their cats, cats and kittens with ready-made fodders. Today, the Russian market presents a variety of products from different manufacturers, and one of them is the cat food Felix. Food for cats, reviews about the use of which are very diverse, indisputably - a convenient option, especially for busy hosts. It is not necessary to prepare a variety of balanced dishes, suitable for the composition of the animal. But still, before you give this pet food, you need to understand its useful and harmful qualities.

Manufacturer

Many owners of fluffy pets know firsthand that Nestlé Purina PetCare produces Felix products - cat food. Reviews about him can be heard from almost every owner of furry pets. This means that it is quite popular with consumers.

Company Purina since 1984 specializes in the development and production of animal feed. Originally it was founded in the US, and in 2001 it was bought by Nestle. Today this company is called Nestlé Purina PetCare. It produces products for furry pets, sold in countries such as Italy, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Great Britain, Slovenia, Ireland, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. In Russia, the sales of fodder for this company is 18% of the total market. Popularity among Russian owners of cats prompted the owners of the company in 1997 to open their production facilities in Russia. They produce such a popular cat food, like Friskies, Pro Plan and Felix. Cat food, produced by Nestlé Purina Petcare, has relatively low prices relative to similar products of other companies. He really likes pets.

Range

Today, the cat food market is full of a wide selection of Felix products. Food is produced in such packages: tin cans, sachets and trays. The manufacturer offers both wet ready-made feeds and dry snacks in the form of different figures. He created three basic bases on the basis of which different combinations of flavors are produced:

• Meat canned food and snacks made from rabbit, beef, lamb and veal, have a meat or meat and vegetable composition: lamb in jelly, beef with tomatoes and other kinds;
• Products based on poultry (chicken, turkey, duck) and its combination with vegetables, for example chicken jelly with tomatoes or duck with spinach;
• Products based on fish (salmon, trout, flounder, cod and others) and fish and vegetable complexes: salmon + zucchini, trout + green string beans and so on.

Components

In order to assess the nutritional value and balance, you need to consider the composition indicated on the label of the product "Felix". Feed for cats, reviews of which claim that fluffy gourmets gladly eat it, contains such components as:

• Meat (chicken, rabbit, beef, etc.), by-products and fish - at least 4% of the total volume;
• Protein of vegetable origin;
• Mineral substances: iron - 10 mg / kg, zinc - 10 mg / kg, manganese - 2 mg / kg, copper - 0.9 mg / kg, iodine - 0.3 mg / kg;
• Additionally included vitamins: D3 - 230 IU / kg, A - 1490 IU / kg;
• sugar.

Consumers

Thanks to natural ingredients, the lack of information about the allergic reaction of animals and a fairly balanced composition, most veterinarians among the products of an inexpensive price range recommend choosing exactly cat products "Felix". Feed for kittens must have a harmless and natural composition. Therefore, the products of this company are suitable for feeding both adult cats and cats, as well as grown-up and already not receiving maternal milk babies. The manufacturer does not specify restrictions on the use during the period of gestation of the kitten and lactation, therefore the feed of this company can be given to pregnant and nursing fluffy mothers.

Energy composition

The nutritional value declared by the manufacturer per kilogram of cat food is:

• Proteins - 13%;
• Fats - 3%;
• Fiber in raw form - 0.5%;
• Crude ash - 2.2%.

Having considered the given composition and energy value, it can be concluded that there are no any dyes in the composition of Felix products. Food for cats, feedback from owners about which they claim that their pets are full, has a high caloric content. In addition, it includes only natural ingredients. However, it should be noted that the meat share of 4% is still small. In expensive "Holistic" and "Super Premium" fodders this value varies from 20 to 40%, but the price for them is much higher.

Opinion of specialists

Cats are carnivorous carnivores, which should receive nutritious elements from meat and fish. Meat and fish products have in their composition and fodder "Felix". Veterinarians' comments on this matter say that a cat, breakfast, lunch and dinner, consisting of only 4% of fish or meat, is still not nutritious in terms of the presence of components of animal origin in it. However, experts believe that in its class of food is considered one of the best. Products "Felix" is much better and more balanced than similar in the price category common products "Whiskas" or "Kitiket". However, according to some veterinarians, only the cats, cats and kittens, who do not have health problems or are not particularly sensitive to the digestive system, can feed prepared dishes of the manufacturer in question. They believe that if a pet is inclined to disease and has poor health, it is better to choose products of higher quality than fodder "Felix". Veterinarians' comments on this matter are: for expensive pets, expensive products (of the "Holystik" or "Super Premium" class) from specialized pet stores, some of which are even developed taking into account the preventive requirements for certain feline diseases, are more suitable.

It should be noted that when feeding pets with any kind of ready food near the bowl of food, it is necessary to put a bowl of fresh and clean water.

Some experts give the owners of cats such a sensible advice. If the question arises as to whether the chosen food is suitable, or if the pet's health is in doubt, then after one month of feeding the product selected, urine tests can be submitted. In this way, the owner will make sure that the chosen product is suitable for his four-footed pet.

Negative feedback

A small percentage of owners believe that for their pet is absolutely not suitable for food "Felix". These reviews can be heard from wealthier owners who can afford to feed a fluffy pet with a VIP-class product. They emphasize that there are more meat and fish in the composition of expensive fodders (20-45% compared to 4%). Of course, if the product is much more expensive, then its composition does not compare with a cheap product. Conclusion suggests one: when the owner can afford to keep a pet on expensive food, then, of course, let this choose.

Positive feedback

Today, many owners of furry friends choose Felix products for them. Food for cats, reviews of which claim that he does not leave indifferent even the most fastidious gourmet, in most cases does not cause harmful health effects. The owners claim that cats and cats who use the products of this company for a long time are active, playful, cheerful and energetic. They do not have problems with the stool, there is an established and without obvious problems digestion, there is no unpleasant odor from the mouth. In this case, the fur of the animals is shiny, and the teeth are strong. Most owners are satisfied with the quality of products, since they do not cause pets to have visible health problems and discomfort in their well-being. An important role is played by the price index. Unfortunately, not every owner can afford to buy the most expensive products not only for the animal, but also for himself or the family. Therefore, the opinion of many people is this: if a cat's feline "Felix" likes a pet, and it is healthy and energetic, why choose another?

conclusions

Having studied the opinions of specialists, the manufacturer's information, the owners' feedback, one can formulate such an opinion about the Felix products: cat food has both positive and negative sides. Positive characteristics:

• Natural ingredients, vitamin-mineral composition make it suitable for feeding a healthy pet of any age;
• In most cases, according to reviews, there are no problems with the health and well-being of a four-legged friend;
• A convenient form of packing and a large assortment allow you to choose the right variant of a dinner or dinner for a fluffy pet;
• The animals happily savor the pieces and leave the bowl empty;
• Advantageous cost makes the feed affordable for the owners with any financial capacity and allows you not to limit the cat or cat in it.

Negative points:

• Not very suitable for weakened and sick pets;
• A small percentage of meat and fish;
• Excessive consumption of ready-made fodder for food can cause a pet to develop obesity or accumulate excessive weight (this applies not only to the products of this company, but to all others, including expensive ones).

Thus, we can conclude that the finished product "Felix" - cat food, which has an ideal balance of quality and price. It is this factor that makes it popular in the cat food market.