First, look at the nutrients

Let’s take a look at the parameters of the national standard GB/T 31217-2014

1. Crude protein and crude fat

Cats have a high demand for protein. It is best to choose cat food in the range of 36% to 48%, and only animal protein has a high absorption rate and vegetable protein is very low.

Crude fat is best to choose between 13%-18%, more than 18% fat cat food, cats can accept it, no problem, cats have weak stomach, easy to loose stools, or have obesity problems, it is best not to choose.

2. Taurine

Taurine is a gas station for cats’ eyes. Cats cannot synthesize by themselves and can only rely on eating. Therefore, cat food with taurine ≥ 0.1% should be selected at a minimum, and 0.2% or more is the best when conditions permit.

3. Water-soluble chloride

Content in the national standard: adult cats and kittens ≥ 0.3% Cats need a certain amount of salt to maintain their daily life, but they cannot consume too much, otherwise it will easily lead to cat tears, hair loss, kidney disease, etc.

4. Coarse ash

Coarse ash is the residue after the cat food is burned, so the lower the content, the better, preferably no more than 10%.

5. Ratio of calcium to phosphorus

The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of cat food is recommended to be kept in the range of 1.1:1~1.4:1. The ratio is unbalanced, which can easily lead to abnormal bone development of cats.

2. Look at the ingredient list

First of all, it depends on whether the first or top 3 places are meat. For high-quality cat food, the first 3 places will be meat, and what kind of meat will be written. If it only says poultry and meat, and you don’t know what kind of meat it is, it’s best not to choose.

Secondly, it depends on whether the proportion of raw materials is disclosed. Most of the cat food with the public proportion is good cat food. I don’t dare to say absolutely, but I dare to disclose it, which proves that I have confidence in the product and are willing to accept supervision.

According to the regulations of the Agriculture Bureau, “frozen meat” must be written after being transported by refrigerated trucks. Fresh chicken can only be called fresh if the slaughterhouse is in a factory that produces dog food. Most factories cannot do this. So write fresh, to see if the factory is compliant.

1. It is not recommended to choose grain cat food with easily allergenic ingredients such as corn and wheat.

2. Add any artificial colors, flavor additives, flavor enhancers, flavoring agents.

3. Preservatives (antioxidants) need to be natural, such as vitamin E, and tea polyphenols are natural. BHT, BHA are artificial controversial raw materials.

3. Look at the price

Everyone knows that you get what you pay for. If you buy a cat food for a few dollars a pound, it will claim to be high-protein cat food, which is not credible.

The level of price directly determines the grade of raw materials used in the manufacture of cat food. Generally, those with a unit price of less than 10 yuan/jin are mostly low-end food, and 20-30 yuan/jin can choose a good cat food.

But cat food is not the more expensive the better, the right one is the best.

Fourth, look at the product features

First, see if the cat food is too greasy to the touch. If it is too greasy, don’t choose it, because long-term consumption will cause problems such as cat anger, soft stools, and black chin.

Secondly, see if the fragrance is too strong and the fishy smell is too heavy. If so, it means that this cat food contains a lot of attractants, which will cause harm to the cat.

Finally, taste whether it is too salty. If it is too salty, it means that the salt content is high, and long-term consumption will cause tears and hair loss in cats.

Which cat food is better?

luscious cat food

Top 5 ingredients list: frozen chicken 38%, fish meal (Peruvian fish meal) 20%, beef meal 18%, tapioca flour, potato starch

Crude fat: 14%

Crude protein: 41%

Taurine: 0.3%

The main features of this cat food are hypoallergenic, single meat source, suitable for cats with weak stomachs. Produced in Shandong Yangkou Factory, it is one of the top 5 high-end pet food manufacturers in China, with guaranteed quality. And each batch has a sampling inspection, and the results of the sampling inspection can be seen, such cat food is more sincere. In addition, it is a grain-free formula with high meat content, strong palatability, and is more suitable for cats with sensitive stomachs.