Super premium cat food rating. Review Top 15 best foods for 2022

The beauty, health and good mood of our four-legged friends are the best reward for us, their owners. After all, it’s not in vain that we spend so much time, effort and love so that our pets delight us with their spontaneity and magnetism. Beautiful toys, comfortable clothes, fashionable leashes... all this, too, is important and interesting. However, the main thing is nutrition!

A modern domestic cat should always be fed and happy!

How to choose what's right for your pet? And how much does it cost?

We bring you an updated review of the best cat foods for 2022 from the world's most famous and most trusted brands.

1. Innova EVO (Innova EVO), USA - holistic
2. Acana (Akana), Canada - holistic
3. Almo Nature (Almo Nature), Italy - super premium
4. Eagle Pack (Eagle Pack), USA - holistic
5. 1st Choice Indoor (Fest Choice), Canada - super premium
6. Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium
7. Orijen Cat, Canada - holistic
8. Frank´s Pro Gold (Franks Pro Gold), Holland - super-premium
9. Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium
10. NERO GOLD (Nero Gold), Holland - super-premium
11. Eukanuba (Eukanuba), Canada - premium
12. Hills (Hills), USA, Netherlands - premium
13. Bozita (Bozita), Sweden - premium
14. Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium
15. Royal Canin (Royal Canin), France - premium

Innova EVO (Innova EVO), USA - holistic

American-made Innova EVO cat food can be called one of the best in the world. The prefix “holistic” means that this food uses food ingredients that can also be used in human products.

Advantages:

• - excellent quality and recommendations from veterinarians
• – presence of raw dietary proteins (meat)
• - presence of probiotics that improve digestion
• - no preservatives or dyes
• - hypoallergenic
• - increasing the life expectancy of the animal
• – high energy value
• - Helps prevent urolithiasis

Flaws:

• - more expensive than most other feeds
• - difficult to purchase in a store, you need to search on the Internet (but in 2022, this food (especially dry) has become more popular in Russia)

The cost in online stores ranges from 23 to 35 dollars for a package of 12 cans. Can weight – 375 grams.

Dry food:

• 400 g - from 250 rub.
• 1.5 kg - 870 rub.
• 4 kg - 1960 rub.

Special food or natural product?

Human food is not suitable for daily feeding for cats. This primarily applies to processed meat. There are too many preservatives and dyes. Therefore, instead of sausage, it is better to offer your cat high-quality dry or wet food.

If we talk about a balanced diet, it is very difficult to follow it yourself. In order for the cat to receive all the necessary substances every day, it must eat vegetables, grain components, meat, and fish every day. Therefore, premium professional food will be the best option. It is advisable to consult a veterinarian before purchasing.

Acana (Akana), Canada - holistic

Any of the Acana cat foods contains several meats and at least three protein sources:

• fresh fish,
• whole eggs,
• meat from chickens that were raised on a “free range”.

This food is rich in essential acids such as EPA and DHA, Omega 3, vitamin B12, selenium and other beneficial substances. Acana food contains a minimum of carbohydrates.

Acana food is perfectly balanced and helps cats reach their full potential and achieve excellent health, despite their age and breed characteristics.

Advantages:

• - increased concentration of natural proteins
• – minimal content of simple sugars and “empty” calories
• - presence of a variety of herbal ingredients
• - no preservatives or dyes

Flaws:

• — lack of a line of food for specialized corrective and therapeutic nutrition (at the time of publication of this review)

Cost: from 360 to 4900 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Read more about Akana food in our article: Akana food, composition, cost, reviews from veterinarians and cat owners.

Almo Nature (Almo Nature), Italy - super premium

Almo Nature dry and wet food contains completely natural ingredients (up to 99% fish or meat in whole pieces). During the manufacturing process, these products are checked three times for quality and undergo minimal processing. As a result, the food is harmonious in composition, nutritious, and has excellent biological value. It preserves the natural smell of products and maximum beneficial properties. The entire line of food contains no GMOs, flavors, preservatives, or antibiotics.

Advantages:

• - natural ingredients
• — no chemical impurities
• – a wide range of canned and dry food
• — convenient classification of feed is made using colored stickers
• - relatively low cost

Flaws:

• - dry food is of lower quality than “wet”

Cost: canned food (wet food):

• from 70 RUR – 0.07 kg jar
• from 150 rubles - can from 0.14 kg.

Dry food costs in 2022:

• from 860 rub. - per bag of 2 kg.
• from 4430 rub. for 12 kg.

Golden Eagle or Eagle Pack (Eagle Pack), USA - holistic

Eagle Pack (or Golden Eagle) cat food is a premium product available on the market in three varieties: Kitten Formula (for nursing cats and kittens), Adult Cat (with salmon and chicken for feeding regular cats), and Sensitive (hypoallergenic). . These types of food are excellent for feeding your cat, as they are perfectly balanced in terms of the level of beneficial microorganisms and natural bacteria found in them.

Advantages:

• — optimal composition of ingredients that does not require adjustment with vitamin supplements
• - presence of natural animal proteins
• – balanced amount of digestive probiotics
• — content of branded vitamins Lactohealth™, MicroHealth™, BioHealth™

Flaws:

• - higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class
• — narrow assortment (in 2022 the assortment will remain unchanged)
• — produced only in dry form (at the time of publication of this feed review)

Price:

• 0.4 kg - 447 rub.
• 2 kg - 1326 rub.
• 4 kg - 2570 rub.

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1st Choice Indoor (Fest Choice), Canada - super premium

1st Choice Indoor is a dry cat food produced by the Canadian company PLB International. A wide range of these products is designed for animals with different needs: regular domestic, sterilized, picky, overactive, etc.

The company's specialists have developed a balanced composition of ingredients included in this food, which is ideal for cats at different stages of their life and corresponds to their current physical condition.

Advantages:

• - wide range of products
• - excellent nutritional value and great taste
• – high content of animal proteins
• - presence of rice - one of the best sources of carbohydrates
• - presence of probiotics and prebiotics
• - optimal concentration of vitamins
• - balanced antioxidant formula
• - ability to reduce odors of urine and feces

Flaws:

• — lack of a line of wet food (at the time of publication of the review)

Cost: from 280 to 5300 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Preventing diseases with proper nutrition

The main diseases of cats occur due to problems with nutrition and low activity. Therefore, to prevent diseases, you need to properly balance your diet. There are lines of food on sale from various manufacturers that prevent the development of urolithiasis, kidney failure, excess weight, and vitamin deficiency. You won’t be able to formulate a diet for your pet this way yourself.

To prevent disease, the diet must contain all vital vitamins, amino acids and microelements.

Now Natural Holistic (Nau Natural Holistic), Canada - super premium

Now Natural Holistic is a completely grain-free super-premium food for cats, which contains boneless fresh meat, fruits and vegetables and is free of by-products and hormonal drugs. The list of ingredients in these foods is extremely wide: fresh duck, turkey, salmon, rapeseed or coconut oil, spinach, cranberries, peas, blackberries, pumpkin pulp, alfalfa, carrots, lentils, brown algae. The feeling of freshness of the product is the main distinguishing feature of these feeds.

Advantages:

• - no animal fats
• – absence of low-quality proteins
• - no BHT and BHA toxins
• — optimal content of high-quality proteins
• — presence of a balanced vitamin formula
• - great taste

Flaws:

• — lack of a line of wet food
• - higher average price position compared to some other foods in this class

Cost: from 260 to 4500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Orijen Cat, Canada – holistic

Orijen Cat is a premium freeze-dried food for cats, consisting entirely of natural ingredients, there are no preservatives in its composition, and its taste and natural value are at the highest level. The meat content in these feeds is at least 70%, and the remaining ingredients are herbs, fruits and vegetables. The optimal combination of all useful substances makes this food one of the best in the world.

Advantages:

• - made exclusively from high quality natural products
• — maximum permissible meat content
• - balanced herbal vitamin formula
• — presence of Omega-3 – acids of marine origin, beneficial for coat and skin
• - antioxidant properties
• - excellent taste
• - prevalence in retail chains

Flaws:

• - relatively high cost compared to other feeds of this level

Cost: from 320 to 12,000 rubles, depending on the weight of the packaging.

The best dietary foods for kittens

Kittens with sensitive digestion, allergies, or other health problems require a special diet. Manufacturers offer medicated foods for babies with special needs.

GO! Skin+Coat

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

100%

buyers recommend this product

Holistic-grade dry food for kittens and adult cats is recommended as a complex therapy and prevention of skin diseases, and also adds shine to the coat and stops excessive hair loss. Feed is sold in dense bags weighing from 1.36 to 7.26 kg. The zip fastener prevents the aroma from escaping.

The protein component is represented by high-quality chicken meat without by-products. Whole grains are a source of carbohydrates. Probiotics and prebiotics support healthy intestinal microflora and promote proper digestion. Fruits and vegetables improve immunity and supply the body with natural vitamins. Flaxseed is rich in fatty acids, vegetable protein and fiber.

Pros:

• natural composition;
• improves skin and coat health;
• convenient packing and packing;
• low price for a holistic class (from 500 rubles per 1 kg).

Minuses:

• not always on sale.

The food is recommended for kittens with skin diseases or hair problems, as well as healthy pets to speed up seasonal shedding.

Natural Greatness Top Mountain

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

97%

buyers recommend this product

Grain-free monoprotein food is recommended for kittens and adult cats with sensitive digestion. Its composition is natural and belongs to the holistic class.

Rabbit meat takes up 70% of the composition. The absence of chicken reduces the likelihood of allergies in your pet. A vegetable side dish of tomatoes, spinach, pumpkin and beets ensures stable functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

The recipe is supplemented with greens, apples and blueberries. Fish oil and algae provide your pet with fatty acids to support the nervous system. Glucosamine and chondroitin are added for the harmonious development of rapidly growing kittens. Natural prebiotics support beneficial microflora.

Pros:

• grain-free meat formula;
• improves digestion;
• does not cause allergies;
• available in many pet stores.

Minuses:

• Not suitable for silver kittens.

Breeders note that after two weeks of such a diet, gray babies acquire a reddish tint.

Frank´s Pro Gold (Franks Pro Gold), Holland - super-premium

Frank´s Pro Gold is a perfectly balanced premium cat food that does not contain grains, GMOs or soy additives. A distinctive feature of these feeds is reasonable price and excellent quality. A wide range of these products allows you to choose the optimal diet for your pets, regardless of their age, physical condition and breed. Among the rich variety of tastes there are: fresh meat of lamb, rabbit, chicken, turkey, fish.

Advantages:

• - affordable price level and high quality
• — availability of a line of special dietary foods for diseases of the liver and heart, digestive system, kidney diseases, and urinary system
• - no gluten component
• — availability of preventive feeds to strengthen teeth and bones
• — special food for kittens and cats over 11 years old

Flaws:

• — average level of quality among premium feeds

Cost: from 1110 to 3400 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Arden Grange (Arden Grange), England - super premium

Arden Grange is a super-premium cat food that is little known in our country, but quite popular in Europe, and has proven itself to be very good. The key to the success of this food is the ideal combination of natural ingredients such as meat, vegetables, rice, probiotics, mineral and vitamin complexes. Only grain-free food can be considered better than Arden Grange, however, such food is much more expensive and is not always suitable for the animal. Otherwise, this is healthy and nutritious food for your pet.

Advantages:

• - there are no attractants - substances with harmful chemical impurities that help the cat quickly become accustomed to a particular type of food (in fact, drugs)
• - well-balanced composition of ingredients
• — the highest quality components are used
• - favorable combination of price and quality
• - excellent taste
• - recommended for most cats

Flaws:

• - the presence of cellulose - a substance that sometimes acts as a laxative and in rare cases causes allergies

Cost: from 412 to 5500 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

NERO GOLD (Nero Gold), Holland - super-premium

NERO GOLD is a complex of high-quality dry and wet super-premium food for cats, which has a wide range of flavors: fish, turkey, chicken, lamb, cocktail meat and even venison. The NERO GOLD range of food is designed for both regular adult cats and nursing cats, kittens and elderly animals. It may contain rice, barley kernels, sweet potatoes, beet pulp, brewer's yeast, and other components rich in natural vitamins and beneficial for your pet.

Advantages:

• - hypoallergenic
• - only natural meat is used
• — balanced vitamin formula, the presence of all useful minerals
• - affordable price compared to other foods of the same class

Flaws:

• — the packaging does not indicate the percentage of meat
• - hard to find in stores (available online)

Cost: from 91 to 3500 rubles, depending on the type and weight of the package.

Eukanuba (Eukanuba), Canada - premium

Eukanuba is a premium dry food for cats, divided into two large groups: for daily feeding and medicinal (veterinary).

The presence of all the minerals and vitamins the animal needs, as well as their perfect balance, is a guarantee that your pet will be healthy and happy. The medicinal line of these foods implies the presence of special ingredients that are indicated for specific diseases.

Advantages:

• — high quality of used components
• - optimal granule size
• - high energy value allows the cat to eat a relatively small amount, which helps save
• - has a positive effect on the coat, which is important for animals participating in exhibitions

Flaws:

• - relatively high cost
• — low content of natural meat in food for adult cats (only 20%)
• - presence of vegetable fats

Cost: from 410 to 5700 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Cat food rating

When compiling the rating and selecting nominees, we were guided by responses. They also served as the basis for determining the main characteristics that interested buyers more than others. The most common reviews included the following:

• Type of food – dry, wet, semi-dry;
• Class – holistic, super-premium, premium, economy;
• Granule size – large, small, medium;
• Composition – natural or mixed.

The reviews served as the basis not only for choosing the best foods, but also for determining the strengths and weaknesses of each of the nominees.

Hills (Hills), USA, Netherlands - premium

Hills is a high-quality premium daily and medicinal food for cats, which has proven itself in many countries as a healthy and wholesome food for pets. It is important to note that regular Hills food is significantly inferior in quality to medicinal food, and therefore, after one or two weeks of feeding the animal with daily food, you should be tested and find out how well this food is absorbed by its body. But in general, the food meets all the quality requirements and the cats really like it.

Advantages:

• - relatively low cost
• - correct balance of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium
• - detailed indication of all ingredients on the packaging
• — a wide range of medicinal feeds

Flaws:

• - increased content of plant proteins
• - excessive concentration of carbohydrates
• - may cause allergies
• - sometimes enhances the smell of excrement

Cost: from 250 to 6000 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

Bozita (Bozita), Sweden - premium

Bozita is premium wet (pouch) and dry food for cats, which is ideal for daily feeding of the animal, supplies its body with the necessary energy, and also contains a maximum of vitamins and minerals for good health. You should know that Bozita food is recommended exclusively for healthy cats and is contraindicated for animals with chronic diseases.

Advantages:

• — all components are subject to state control, which guarantees the absence of harmful substances
• — in addition to fresh meat and fish, there is taurine, proteins, and natural minerals
• - no dyes
• - excellent taste and pleasant smell
• - wide range of products
• - affordable price

Flaws:

• – the presence of corn flour, which can sometimes cause diarrhea
• - insufficient number of preventive supplements
• - lack of medicinal feed

Cost: from 113 to 6100 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

The best wet foods for kittens

Wet food should not form the basis of a kitten's diet. Canned food is recommended only as an addition to dry kibble.

Animonda Carny

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

100%

buyers recommend this product

Animonda Carny is a meat pate for kittens without adding grains. There are three flavors available: chicken, rabbit, beef. The recipe leaves no doubt about the quality of the canned food: the meat ingredient takes up 66%, the rest is broth. Vitamin D3 provides babies with strong bones, and vitamin E strengthens the immune system.

The food is sold in tin cans of 200 or 400 g with a convenient opening tab. The consistency of the pate is homogeneous, the pungent smell does not hit the nose. Even picky kittens like the taste.

Pros:

• meat composition;
• convenient can format;
• there are vitamins;
• pleasant taste and aroma.

Minuses:

• cost (from 108 rubles per 200 g);
• not sold everywhere.

Animonda Carny is a good canned meat. The owners note that the price corresponds to the quality of the product.

Solid Natura Selection

5

★★★★★

editorial assessment

97%

buyers recommend this product

Canned food for kittens and adult cats is produced by the Yelets meat processing plant, belongs to the holistic class and consists of 97% selected meat. The line includes single-protein foods with different fillings: turkey, chicken, quail, rabbit, veal.

The composition is transparent and excludes any harmful additives. Canned food does not emit a strong odor and is suitable for kittens of any age. The food is available in cans of 100 or 340 g.

Pros:

• pleasant aroma;
• selected meat as a base;
• wide range of flavors;
• Suitable for kittens of any age.

Minuses:

• not all pets eat with appetite;
• expensive (about 180 rubles for 0.34 kg).

The natural composition without flavorings and flavor enhancers Solid Natura Selection does not have a pronounced odor, due to which kittens are attracted less than cheap analogues with additives.

Brit Premium Chicken Chunks for kitten

4.9

★★★★★

editorial assessment

94%

buyers recommend this product

Brit Premium - premium canned food for kittens. Chicken pieces make up 78% of the formula. The garnish is vegetables and legumes - there are no grains in the composition. Vitamins and microelements ensure the proper development of the baby.

The food can be given to kittens at any age. Breeders often choose it as the first complementary food. The pleasant aroma immediately attracts pets - they eat the entire portion with pleasure. Canned food is available in 0.1 kg bags, the notches help to open them without scissors.

Pros:

• Available at most pet stores;
• can be used as a first complementary food;
• convenient release format;
• grain-free meat composition;
• enriched with vitamins and minerals.

Minuses:

• high cost (from 45 rubles per pouch);
• chicken in the composition can cause allergies.

Experienced breeders recommend buying canned food in boxes - this way the price is more favorable.

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Purina Pro Plan (purina Proplan), France - premium

Purina Pro Plan is a line of premium wet and dry food for cats, in the development of which veterinarians and nutritionists take an active part. In all Purina products, beneficial microelements and vitamins are optimally concentrated, and there is also a balance of natural food components, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the animal’s immune and digestive systems. Your pets' coat and skin will always shine with health. The variety of flavors of Purina food will not leave your cat indifferent.

Advantages:

• — high-quality raw components
• – reduces the formation of tartar by 40%
• — the presence of special additives for the prevention of genitourinary diseases
• - a wide range of
• - optimal balance of minerals and vitamins
• — availability of medicinal feed

Flaws:

• – the content of vegetable fats is exceeded
• - Strong smell

Cost: from 260 to 4750 rubles depending on the weight of the package.

For a more detailed review of Purina Proplan food with reviews from owners and veterinarians, read our article.

Can neutered cats eat fish?

Neutered cats need a special diet as they are prone to developing urolithiasis and obesity. The first rule for those who keep a neutered cat: the animal should not be overfed. When your pet eats fish, the amount of salts in the body increases and the risk of sand deposits increases sharply. This leads to the formation of stones. Experts have come to the general opinion that fish should be limited. Professional food for neutered cats also does not contain fish.