“Perfect Fit” food for cats: can the product become the basis of a pet’s diet?

March 16, 2018

Today a cat can only conditionally be called a pet, because for the vast majority of owners it is unconditionally a member of the family. And, of course, everyone’s favorite deserves to eat good food. Can Perfect Fit be considered such food? Let's take a closer look at it and get acquainted with reviews from customers.

In most cases, caring for your pet’s health begins with providing him with a healthy diet, for example, Perfect Fit food for cats. Its distinctive feature is that it takes into account not only the cat’s preferences, the state of the cat’s body, its needs for saturation with microelements and vitamins, but also the energy value of the food, and a certain number of individual factors that are general and individual in nature. This and much more is confirmed by expert reviews of this brand of food.

Perfect Fit cat food is designed to provide nutrition for your pet, taking into account its individual characteristics, including age and lifestyle. Especially for this, the manufacturer has released a series of specialized foods that are designed specifically for kittens, adult pets, elderly cats, and pets that have various health problems.

The Perfect Fit cat food series includes the following items:

• junior (designed for feeding kittens. A distinctive feature of the food is the increased content of vitamins and microelements);
• active (designed to feed an active adult cat);
• sensitive (for an adult cat, dietary);
• in-home (for pets leading a passive lifestyle, rarely or not walking outside at all, prone to obesity);
• senior (intended for an adult cat over 8 years old);
• sterile (for sterilized and neutered animals).

Each type of Perfect Fit cat food (dry and wet) contains a list of natural substances in strict dosages necessary for a pet to lead a full life. Its quantity is scientifically proven and corresponds to the intended group of animals, according to the name of the series.

According to official information, each type of food includes :

• Proteins;
• Fats;
• Cellulose;
• Ash;
• Calcium;
• Phosphorus;
• Magnesium;
• Zinc;
• Copper;
• Vitamins A, D, E, C;
• Water.

The advertisement says that thanks to an optimally balanced complex of minerals, the kidneys and excretory system of even the most sensitive cat will be fine. The antioxidants included in the composition perform the function of reliable immune support.

According to various studies, cats prefer to eat protein foods more than carbohydrates. The manufacturer tried to take this into account when composing Perfect Fit food. A pet will get 40% of its energy from protein, 35% from fat and only 25% from carbohydrates.

Who produces Perfect Fit food?

The food is produced by the world famous Mars company, named after its founder Frank S. Mars. The company was founded in 1911 and initially specialized in the production of chocolate and confectionery products from it (the Snickers bar was created at its factory in 1930). The company has been producing products for pets since 1935, and the first Whiskas food was produced in 1958. The company entered the Russian market in 1991, and since 1995, a cat food factory began operating in the village of Luzhniki, Stupinsky district. and dogs. For pets, the company produces not only food, but also vitamin preparations, tasty pillows with different flavors and cat litter.

Mars brands are:

• WHISKAS;
• PEDIGREE;
• SHEBA;
• CESAR;
• PERFECT FIT;
• CHAPPI;
• KITEKAT;
• DREAMIES;
• EUKANUBA;
• NATURE'STABLE;
• ROYAL CANIN.

Mars' Dreamies cat treats are not only delicious in taste, but also fortified with vitamins and minerals, including taurine.

Reviews of Perfect Fit food

Alexey Yu. Should you feed your pet this poison? Of course not! I was stupid, I wanted to save money and bought this food cheaper. I fed them for a whole month. Poor cat. I have never seen him in such a lousy state. The tray began to smell so bad it stung my eyes. A day later the cat began to suffer from diarrhea. I stopped feeding Perfect Fit - and here is the effect, the smell disappeared. Think about what they add there, since it is so lousy to digest. Don't make my mistakes!

Bakhchisaraeva Angela Recently acquired a kitten. I didn't know what to feed him. The seller offered Perfect Fit for kittens. Sweetie eats, likes everything, gains weight, and behaves actively. I'm happy with the food. And its composition seems to be natural.

Dmitry K. Choosing between perfik and whiskey, I, of course, chose the first. Although, the strange smell of the food is alarming. But the cat eats it on both cheeks. I like the fact that the food is sold in every store and is not expensive. Only the packaging is too small and runs out quickly.

Olesya Zharikova My husband bought the food, but the cat didn’t even eat it. I just dug with my paw next to the plate and that’s it. Well, yes, the smell is still the same. I read reviews on the Internet, and on the advice of one of them, I tried mixing it with food from another manufacturer. So what do you think? Rose CHOOSE another food, but Perfect Fit remained on the plate. Once again I was convinced that you can’t believe advertising.

Compound

The composition of the feed can be considered based on Sensitive with chicken.

This type of dry food is intended for particularly demanding animals.

The food contains dehydrated chicken protein (at least 24%) and other animal proteins.

Also includes:

• animal fat;
• corn flour;
• corn gluten;
• dried beets;
• rice protein;
• rice;
• soy flour;
• vitamins;
• calendula flower flour;
• minerals;
• corn;
• yeast;
• salt.

Sensitive with chicken for pets with sensitive digestion

Important! Before purchasing any food, you need to carefully study its composition. If it contains at least one unknown ingredient or allergen for your cat, you should refuse the purchase, even if the price is tempting.

The composition of wet food can be considered based on food for kittens - Junior chicken stew.

The food for small pets includes:

• meat (with at least 20% chicken meat in the feed);
• various offal;
• vegetable oil;
• vitamins;
• cereals;
• taurine;
• minerals.

Without exception, all Perfect Fit products include:

• salt;
• corn.

Also, regardless of what class the feed is produced, it is enriched with:

• groups of vitamins (with the obligatory vitamins A, C, D, E);
• minerals: calcium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, iron, etc.

Junior Chicken Stew will keep your kitten healthy

Mandatory proteins, fats, carbohydrates in Perfect Fit food for cats are in the ratio in which they are needed for a certain age of the animal or its breed.

If you find it difficult to choose food for your pet, you need to take into account the reviews of veterinarians on this issue or contact a 24-hour veterinary clinic.

Reviews from veterinarians

Karnaukhov Igor Petrovich, work experience 16 years. Good day, dear readers! When considering Perfect Fit food, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that not all ingredients are listed in the composition. Quite often, visitors come to me with complaints about stomach upsets of the animal due to the use of this brand of food. This product is not suitable for cats prone to allergies. And in general, if possible, I recommend choosing higher quality food for your pet, for example Arden Grange.

Olkhina Svetlana Eduardovna, work experience 6 years. My opinion regarding Perfect Fit food is ambiguous. Some of my clients have been feeding their animals this brand for more than one year and have not had any special health problems. For others, the food is not suitable immediately or categorically. The only thing I can say for sure is that you should not feed your animal exclusively dry food. Even the Perfect Fit line has wet food. Even the most balanced food cannot make up 100% of a cat's diet.

Types of feed

Perfect Fit ready-made food is available in two types:

1. Dry – in the form of granules.
2. Wet - pieces in a jelly-like mass. For convenience, it is packaged in foil bags (pouches).

Dry granules are higher in calories and nutritional value. When using it, your pet should always have clean water in a bowl. A wet diet does not cause the same need for fluid.

There is no fundamental difference between the two types of product. But veterinarians agree that they should not be combined. However, breeders successfully alternate diets.

There is a misconception that dry food causes urolithiasis. But this applies only to a quality product. In this regard, fish causes more damage to the body if fed in unlimited quantities. It contains a lot of phosphorus and magnesium, which affects the formation of stones.

Conclusions about Perfect Fit

You can find the most conflicting reviews about Perfect Fit cat food, both good and bad. However, given its rather dubious composition, it would be unwise to recommend it as a staple diet. Whatever product the cat owner decides to feed his pet, do not forget about the rules for storing dry and wet food.

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Analysis of the composition and comparative characteristics of the “Perfect Fit” feed

Perfect Fit is a good economy class food. This conclusion can be drawn by analyzing its components. The balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates is well selected and takes into account the age characteristics of pets.

However, it is impossible to understand from the composition what percentage is animal protein and from what quality products it is obtained. For an assortment of economy-class feeds, such a description of the composition is the norm. Therefore, when we see in the first place in the composition the line: “flour of animal origin (including beef - 14%)”, this already indicates good quality of feed for this class of product.

Is it worth purchasing?

Most domestic cats, incl. purebred, does not refuse natural food. You can easily accustom a pet to it, but not everyone is ready to study the habits and preferences of a pet for a long time. In addition, advertisements that beautifully describe the benefits of canned food also have an influence.

Each pet owner must decide for himself whether it is worth spending money on Perfect products or on natural fish, meat, and chicken.

The manufacturer uses dehydrated poultry meat and offal, the origin of which is unknown, so the quality of the protein is difficult to determine. The flavoring component in the diet is hydrolyzed animal origin, but the manufacturer also does not say what raw materials it is obtained from. Perhaps the animal will immediately refuse the herbal composition of Perfect Fit, and then it will be necessary to select a premium food that contains meat ingredients, and not salt, corn, and beets that are dangerous to the health of the animals.

Advantages and disadvantages

As in our favorite diet for pets, the main disadvantage of Perfect Fit products is their composition.

The manufacturer adds salt to all dry and wet food, and this component is harmful to the health of the animal.

Salt causes many diseases, including liver, stomach, and kidney diseases.

According to reviews from veterinarians, there is enough salt in common natural ingredients so that the animal does not lack this important ingredient.

In addition to salt, corn gluten and corn itself become harmful components of Perfect Fit food for cats.

These ingredients can become allergens, especially for neutered pets.

The presence of yeast in the composition can cause bloating and stomach upset in some pets.

In particular, these ingredients can also cause diarrhea in dogs

The meat in dry food from this manufacturer is in dried (dehydrated) form.

It is better to feed a cat prone to obesity with special food.

In addition to meat, other by-products are added to the feed, although the manufacturer does not indicate which ones.

Owners need to know that many cats may be allergic to chicken meat, and chicken meat in Perfect Fit food is found in almost all types.

Despite the manufacturer's promises, the composition of the feed can hardly be called good.

Advice! Veterinarians insist that it is better to feed your pet natural food. You need to get used to the diet right away, just like using the toilet.

The second disadvantage of the food, regardless of what class it is, is the price.

The manufacturer positions its Perfect Fit food as a premium diet, and accordingly its price is the same as that of a similar product category.

Still, we can say that the price for the Perfect Fit feed composition is unreasonably high.

Waiting for your favorite food

The main advantage is the variety of assortment.

Food from this manufacturer can be selected for any breed of cat, for a kitten, for an elderly animal, for a sterilized pet.

How to determine the age of a kitten is described in the article

The opportunity to purchase dry or wet food also pleases customers, as does the opportunity to buy a separate portion at a convenient price.

The richness of the assortment, the availability of dry and wet food in almost every supermarket and pet store allows you to select food and alternate products from this company.

The manufacturer promises that Perfect Fit food for cats will make your furry pet active and healthy.

The natural fiber in the food will naturally remove hair from your pet’s body.

When consuming food, the cat's weight is normalized, which is important for sterilized animals.

You can read more about sterilization of cats in the article

Due to the balance of minerals in the food, Perfet Fit will allow the cat to cope with urolithiasis.

According to veterinarians, balance is an important aspect of nutrition so that the cat can cope with the disease faster.

In this case, the cat will have good eyesight and will have a healthy heart.

The manufacturer makes such promises.

Proper nutrition is an important element of pet health