Review of dry diet for adult cats Nutro - composition, features and first consumer reviews

A responsible breeder not only loves his furry friend endlessly, he also cares about his proper nutrition.

Natural food is good because the owner puts his soul into its preparation, monitors the freshness of the products, and selects the best ingredients for the future culinary masterpiece. However, how can you tell whether your cat is getting enough vitamins and microelements? In this case, dry and wet factory-produced food will come to the rescue. They are designed specifically for owners who do not have time to immerse themselves in the intricacies of cooking and those who simply do not have the patience to calculate the number of calories and nutrients their pet receives during meals. But a responsible and truly loving owner will never spoil his friend’s stomach with low-quality products of dubious production. Today we decided to review Canadian cat food Nutram. We will listen to the opinion of experts represented by veterinarians regarding quality and compliance with all international standards. We’ll also find out the opinion of the owners of the purring creatures, whether their pets “like” such food. But let's not waste time, let's get down to the details.

Nutro Feed Clean Philosophy

The Nutro brand has recently appeared on the Russian market, but has already received positive customer reviews. Nutro dry food is manufactured in Germany and developed in accordance with the Feed Clean philosophy:

• ingredient No. 1 - source of animal protein (chicken, lamb, beef, salmon),
• the food recipe does not contain grains and their processed products,
• rich in vitamins and minerals,
• without adding GMOs, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives,
• only clear ingredients and trusted suppliers.

Simple and understandable composition - this is the principle that underlies Nutro diets. The simple recipe does not contain anything unnecessary - no grains, dyes, flavors or preservatives. Nutro is a natural, balanced, complete food with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Animal protein is the #1 ingredient in Nutro diets. This is very important for several reasons:

• It is extremely important to have all 11 essential amino acids in a cat's diet. Only animal protein meets this requirement.
• High protein digestibility. Nutro diets include primarily meat and by-product ingredients such as chicken, lamb, beef, and salmon.
• The high content of animal protein in the diet affects the palatability of cat food.
• The higher protein content compared to legumes and cereals is found in animal sources.

Nutro complete food is formulated without grains, which provides the food with additional beneficial qualities:

• suitable for sensitive digestion,
• reducing the possibility of developing an undesirable reaction to vegetable protein,
• maintaining the animal in optimal physical shape.

Currently there are two lines of food available:

• for adult cats – with fresh chicken; with salmon and white fish;
• for sterilized cats - with fresh chicken.

Range

Obviously, the management of Nutram Pet Products is of the opinion that the responsibility for the health of cats lies primarily with their owners, and food manufacturers must provide suitable products to both conscientious and caring people, and those who believe that their cat will do just fine with cornmeal flavored bones and tendons. So to speak, demand creates supply.

Perhaps the company should not be criticized for such a policy (especially since this approach is now very popular), but it is simply necessary to find out what categories Nutram food is divided into.

Composition of Nutro dry complete food for cats

The first thing that worries buyers when choosing pet food is what is the composition of the product and is it healthy for the pet?

Looking at the composition of Nutro dry food for adult cats, we see:

• ingredient No. 1 – animal protein (poultry, salmon or white fish).
• balanced composition of all necessary vitamins, macro- and microelements - vitamins A and D3, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium and zinc.
• plant components - pea starch (a source of vegetable protein), dried sugar beet and alfalfa pulp, sunflower oil, chicory and rosemary extracts (natural antioxidant). These are sources of vegetable fats, fiber and healthy carbohydrates.

Nutro premium food does not contain grains, as well as artificial additives - GMOs, soy, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

Content of nutrients in 100 g of dry food:

• for adult cats: protein – 34.7 g, fat – 16.4 g, ash – 9.8 g, fiber – 2.9 g.
• for sterilized cats: protein – 40.0 g, fat – 14.2 g, ash – 8.8 g, fiber – 2.3 g.

The energy value per 100 g is: for food for adult cats – 372-406 kcal; for food for sterilized cats – 392 kcal. The latter also has a 20% reduced fat content in the formulation, which helps maintain the health of the urinary system and avoid obesity in sterilized animals.

Compound

Now let’s take a look at what is included in the product Nutram cat food, the official website of which is located at https://nutram.com. As an example, let’s look at the popular sample S5 Sound Adult & Senior Cat Food with chicken and salmon. The manufacturer lists the following ingredients: protein sources – chicken and salmon flour; carbohydrates – lentils, green peas, barley, oatmeal, brown rice; fatty acids – chicken and salmon fat; fiber – alfalfa, apple, carrot, pumpkin, pea fiber; iodine – seaweed; antioxidants – pomegranate, cranberry, dried rosemary. This wonderful cocktail is offered to our smaller brothers by a Canadian manufacturer.

How to properly feed your cat Nutro dry food

For the convenience of customers, the manufacturer offers several types of packaging:

• small package – 0.4 kg
• medium – 1.4 kg
• large – 4 kg.

Feed consumption is economical. Thus, Nutro Diets are highly digestible, which determines the overall daily feeding rate. This food is easily digestible, reducing the load on the digestive system and satisfies all the body's needs for essential nutrients.

Buyers note that for a cat weighing 4 kg, an average package of 1.4 kg is enough for almost a month.

When switching to Nutro food, the manufacturer advises mixing a small amount of the new food with the old food for six days, gradually increasing the amount.

Each Nutro pack contains recommendations for the amount of dry food per day based on your pet's weight. For example, a cat weighing 3 kg will need 40 g of food per day, and a cat weighing 5 kg will need 60 g. Food should be stored in a dry, cool place and protected from moisture.

In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the animal has 24-hour free access to fresh drinking water.

Where to buy and prices for Nutram cat food

After a couple of years of popularity in our country, Nutram food managed to appear on the shelves of almost every pet store. If you are a supporter of online shopping, you are welcome. You can easily find an online store that sells similar products. Prices for super-premium holistic nutrition depend on the category and packaging option. The price comparison is presented in the following table, per 1.8 kg package.

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Reviews from veterinarians and owners

Many owners and veterinarians have already purchased a new product for their cats and shared their impressions. They especially noted the balanced composition of the diet, good appetite and the absence of allergic reactions in pets.

Andrey, veterinarian, Moscow

I first of all pay attention to the composition of pet food. Nutro dry food meets all the main criteria of a premium food:

1. animal protein comes first in the composition;
2. absence of grain crops and the presence of useful plant components;
3. type of preservatives in the food - it is advisable to be natural (for example, rosemary extract), and not synthesized;
4. the optimal caloric content of food should be about 400 kcal per 100 g;
5. It is important that the food contains the necessary vitamins, microelements and amino acids.

Nutro complete food meets all these requirements, so I can safely recommend it for daily use.

Ekaterina, veterinarian, Moscow

This food was recommended to me by a familiar European breeder, who sent me a couple of packs of food to try: for adults, as well as for sterilized cats. First of all, as a specialist, I liked the composition of these feeds: animal protein, as it should be, comes first. My cats eat this food with pleasure, their weight and gastrointestinal function are normal.

The only negative is that the food is just entering the Russian market and is not as widespread as others. But let's hope it's a matter of time. In any case, it's worth ordering for good quality!

Larisa, zoo activist, cat owner, Moscow

I tried many brands of dry food for my cat, but he ate everything without much appetite. I decided to try Nutro food - this is a new American brand that has just begun to appear in Russia. I ordered the smallest pack of 400 grams to try. My pet began to eat this food with pleasure, without leaving a single granule in the bowl.

I think it’s a matter of composition: animal protein comes first, then vitamins and healthy plant components come. By the way, the food does not contain grains or harmful additives, which eliminates allergies. My cat and I are very pleased with the experiment, we will definitely buy this food again.

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Opinions and reviews of veterinarians

Each breeder is pushed to abandon natural breeding by completely different situations. Some cats completely refuse food prepared by the owner, others are overtaken by health problems with their furry miracle, and some understand that providing a complete diet on their own is not so easy. Often, economy offers from domestic manufacturers contain corn, barley and wheat flour. Needless to say, in addition to frequent manifestations of allergic reactions, these components are practically not absorbed by the pets’ body. Yes, there are cats that eat similar food and feel great, but there are other cases. So, the following symptoms are a direct indication for using a grain-free food formula: periodic itching of the skin in the absence of fleas; frequent “licking” of fur; continuous molting; inflammation of the skin; periodic occurrence of scabs.

Dry cat food NUTRAM

Expert opinion states that Nutram for cats is completely suitable not only for health problems, but also for everyday use by your pet. The Total Grain-Free formula deserves especially positive reviews. When a veterinarian recommends that the owner switch his pet to grain-free food, this is not a reason to run to the pet store and buy the first product he comes across. The difference between Nutram and its cheap analogues is that instead of grain substitutes that are ineffective and do not bring any benefit to the body (potatoes, beans, and sometimes ordinary apple pomace), the Canadian development uses components with a low glycemic index. These are lentils, green peas and flaxseed.

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Best and most expensive category: Nutram Grain Free

These foods do not contain chemical additives.
This is a grain-free food for cats and kittens, ideally suited to their needs and in terms of the sophistication of its composition, it is not inferior to many holistic ones.

Presented in two varieties: fish (salmon + trout) and meat (turkey + chicken). No by-products, no grain, no potatoes, no soy, much less harmful chemical additives - manufacturers have gotten rid of everything that is often considered a “necessary evil” in industrial cat food.

The only thing that could be improved is to add 1-2 more varieties of meat to the composition, for complete perfection.

Only fresh meat in the composition, a high percentage of protein content, fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, a low level of ash, which means excellent digestibility, prevention of diabetes and urolithiasis - I would like to especially emphasize all these advantages.

Nutram Grain Free also contains prebiotics (inulin, seaweed), which not only promote good digestion and absorption of substances, but also have a generally beneficial effect on the cat’s body. Thus, seaweed is beneficial for the nervous system, thyroid gland, skin and coat. The presence of such components in the composition is an important criterion for evaluating feed.

Conclusions about Nutram food

Considering that reviews about Nutram dog food are mostly positive, and the composition is very rich and truly complete, the Give Paw website recommends it as the main food for your pets. However, like any other food, your pupil may not be suitable or not like it, in this case, look at the list of holistic foods and the list of super premium dog foods, so you can easily choose another good brand.

Nutram dog food price

• Dry food Nutram for dogs 2.72 kg - from 1080 to 1700 rubles;
• Dry dog ​​food Nutram 13.6 kg - from 6405 to 7735 rubles.

*Price depends on the line and option. There are also other packaging options, whereby a 15 kg bag can be cheaper than 13.6 kg (for example, if the first one is from the regular line, and the second one is grain-free).