In order for a pet to enjoy good health, it is necessary to carefully consider the diet of a kitten. Properly selected food is the key to well-being and mood of the animal. “Proplan” food for kittens is considered one of the best in its category, professional veterinarians and breeders respond well to it.
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The composition of the dry and wet food "Proplan"
The feeds of this line belong to the premium class, which guarantees a high percentage of nutrient components, a balanced composition, including fats and carbohydrates, as well as vegetable protein. In addition, it contains prebiotics necessary for the regulation of digestion, and a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals.
The protein content in the standard line of feed reaches 40% - this volume is considered optimal for a growing and developing kitten organism, however, it may become excessive for sedentary and sterilized animals. It is important to note that this percentage includes both meat and vegetable protein components. Fodder with a low protein content is also provided, which is an important factor in regulating the weight of a kitten.
The composition of both dry and wet food contains natural chicken meat and rice, which is absorbed by cats in the best way compared to other cereals.
In the original dry food for kittens “Proplan”, in addition to meat and cereal components, yeast is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive tract, fish oil (the main source of omega-3 fatty amino acids) and vitamin and mineral supplements.
Wet food of the daily line consists of meat, fish and their processed products of good quality with the addition of vitamins.
In premium foods, to which Proplan belongs, it is allowed to add flavoring additives and preservatives, their quantity, according to veterinarians, does not exceed the permissible norm and will not harm the health of the kitten.
Cat Food Maker
ProPlan Junior food is manufactured under the brand name of Purina from the United States. This manufacturer is among the most popular animal nutrition companies.
The brand dates back to the middle of the 19th century, when feed for thoroughbred hunting dogs was first developed. And the date of the beginning of the production of canned food for cats can be considered 1950.
Now it is the largest manufacturer who managed to earn the trust of professionals.
Purina makes the main emphasis in the production of cat and dog food on the content of only natural ingredients - it is known that artificial preservatives were not used in most products by this company.
Advantages and disadvantages
“Purina Proplan” for kittens is considered a quality and balanced food, however, you should pay attention to all aspects of this food in order to make the right choice.
The following positive qualities of these feeds can be distinguished:
- The content of useful minerals and vitamins is higher than in other lines of the same manufacturer (with the exception of special medicinal feeds).
- Both dry and wet Proplan feeds can be classified as low allergenic.
- High amount of protein.
- The assortment is very large: dry food, canned food in sauce and jelly, pastes. You can purchase options for pets with various features, for example, for castrated cats and pets with sensitive digestion.
- There is a line of specialized therapeutic feeds designed for animals with various health problems. They already belong to the super-premium class.
- Reasonable price in comparison with feeds of other manufacturers, corresponding in quality and composition.
- A variety of flavors: chicken, beef, turkey, salmon and others.
When choosing food for a cat, it is also recommended to pay attention to the following controversial characteristics that this food possesses:
- The origin of meat ingredients is not always disclosed in the composition - it is possible to use not only pure meat, but also offal. First of all, this concerns the wet food from "Proplan".
- Amplifiers of taste and aroma contained in the composition may not be suitable for every cat.
- Not a very large percentage of vegetable components in the composition.
- Corn is not suitable for cats with a high tendency to allergies.
When deciding what food to stop at, it is best to seek the advice of a professional veterinarian who will examine the cat and advise on a diet based on its individual characteristics.
Feeding dosage for kittens
If you have chosen “Proplan Junior” for your pet, you do not need to expand the diet additionally with other products, as the nutrition of this line is balanced.
The feeding rate for kittens per day will be as follows:
- from 1.5 to 3 months - 20-75 g;
- from 3 to 6.5 months - 45-100 g;
- from 7 months to a year - 100-150 g.
When feeding very small kittens under 4 months of age, the daily dose will need to be divided by 5-6 times. For older animals, the number of feedings can be gradually reduced to 2-3.
It is allowed to use both dry and wet food in the diet, it is best if they are of the same brand and manufacturer.
When transferring a kitten from mother’s milk to dry food, it will be necessary to soak the granules in warm clean water for the first time, gradually reducing the amount of liquid until a complete transition to a new diet.
When using the products of the treatment line to calculate the optimal dosage of feed per day, it is better to consult a doctor.
Analogs "Proplan" for pets
One of the best premium feeds with a similar composition and low cost is Royal Kanin.It is available in the form of dry food, spiders and canned food, is a full-ration. There are different types: for very small kittens and pregnant cats, for adolescents and sterilized cats under the age of one year. There is a line of feeds designed with the kitten in mind. If possible, it is better to purchase Royal Kanin food produced abroad. The Russian version is more common, but has a lower content of nutrients.
1St Choise is a super-premium feed at a fairly affordable price. It is distinguished by quality ingredients, there are species designed specifically for kittens.
The Ontario line of feeds went on sale not so long ago, however, it has already managed to gain the trust of veterinarians. The composition contains a large amount of protein (32%), a minimum of preservatives and artificial flavors. The disadvantages of this feed include its low prevalence in most pet stores in Russia and not yet a very wide range.
A combination of adequate price and good quality can please Monge super-premium feed. They are produced in dry and wet form, contain an increased amount of meat ingredients, are developed taking into account the digestion of predatory animals, which include domestic cats. There is a separate series of feeds for medical nutrition.
