Dry and wet food "Whiskas" for adult cats and kittens: is it possible to give the product to a pet, is it harmful?

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Despite all the words of veterinarians, some people still continue to wonder whether Whiskas is harmful for cats. There is only one answer to it, it is not just harmful, but extremely harmful. The arguments of some owners that their pets have been living on Whiskas for several years and are still alive are erroneous. The fact is that the body of a young pet first copes with all the harm that nutrition causes, and developing diseases have not yet had time to manifest themselves outwardly; but this does not mean that their cat will live its required 15-20 years.

When Whiskas is the main, and worse, the only food, with such feeding only some very strong individuals live to be 10 years old, while the rest of the cats on such a menu die at 5-7 years of age from serious diseases that cause the pet such severe suffering that euthanasia is the most humane solution.

Types of cat food Whiskas

These widely advertised foods are available in wet and dry food forms.

Wet food is packaged only in convenient bags that close with a zipper fastener. Dry food is sold in packages weighing 350 g, 1.9 kg, 5 kg.

Watch your cat. If all of the following applies to him, then the food was not purchased in vain. So.

The animal's fur shines and looks healthy.
The cat plays well, is cheerful and cheerful.
Stool and urine are normal: without a sharply unpleasant odor, normal color, “correct” consistency.
No bad breath.
Tests show that the food is completely digestible and does not harm your pet’s health.

How Kitekat food affects your pet's body

It is believed that cheap food can do nothing but harm to a cat. This is explained by the characteristics of the composition:

Products processed from animal components (bone meal, feathers, hooves, beaks, etc.) may be of too low quality.
Dyes, preservatives and other artificial ingredients poison the body.
Corn and yeast can cause allergies.
The food contains flavorings and taste enhancers, which means that the cat can get used to the food.

Many cat owners who fed their pets “Kitiket” attribute all their “sins” to this food when the animal gets sick. Veterinarians strongly recommend feeding their patients exclusively high-grade food. But this question can be looked at from the other side:

Cheap ingredients (offal) are normal food for cats. In the wild, they feed on mice, birds, etc. Such components are valuable for the presence of protein.
Dyes are also found in some expensive foods, and all food dyes are allowed by different standards. And preservatives are absolutely necessary to ensure that the food does not spoil.
Allergens are sometimes found in holistic foods. The characteristics of the composition are determined by the manufacturer himself, especially since not all cats have allergies.
Flavorings are needed not to cause addiction, but to give the animal an appetite, because it affects digestion.

I often hear from cat owners phrases like “Kitiket is poison”, “It’s all chemicals”, “They add drugs to this food”, etc. I think this is all exaggerated. Buying cat food is similar to choosing human food. For example, if a person does not have money for a piece of fresh boneless beef, then he will buy inexpensive sausages or sausage. Sausages, for example, also contain dyes, flavors, preservatives and the same by-products. People understand that it is not very useful, but they still buy it. So does cat food. Everyone buys food within their budget.

Despite a large number of angry reviews, cat owners continue to buy these products

If economy class food is produced and it is permitted by law, it means that it does not have to be harmful to health. But you need to remember to follow the feeding rules:

You cannot mix natural food and ready-made food (as well as food of different brands). Each food is balanced in its own way, and when mixed, this balance is disrupted. For example, you cannot feed your cat “Kitiket” and raw fish - this leads to severe attacks of urolithiasis.
If we are talking about dry food, then you need to take a more serious approach to the drinking regime (there should be plenty of water, otherwise it will have a bad effect on digestion and kidney function).
There is no need to “stuff” your cat with vitamins and various supplements without the recommendation of a veterinarian (this also upsets the balance).
You need to carefully follow the manufacturer's recommendations (volume and number of feedings) so that your pet does not have to be fed with natural food.
Nursing and pregnant cats need to be fed more often to prevent them from starving.

When is it contraindicated to give them to a cat?

There are animals that are not recommended to be fed with such food:

cats with urolithiasis or kidney failure;
kittens under 1 year of age (they need a differently balanced diet);
cats and cats prone to allergies.

My sister's cat has urolithiasis. For two years he ate mainly fish, which led to the development of the disease (according to the veterinarian, fish is one of the provoking foods, as it contains a lot of phosphorus). The veterinarian prescribed treatment and recommended switching the cat to complete industrial food. My sister bought Kitiket, but experts advised replacing the food with a veterinary diet (super premium food).

Kitekat food is contraindicated for kittens, allergic cats and animals with urolithiasis

Advantages and disadvantages of Whiskas cat food

Pros:

the food is always ready to eat, it does not need to be specially prepared;
the balance of vitamins, minerals, etc. is maintained. necessary substances;
you can leave the cat the daily norm immediately if the owner plans to be absent for some time;
low price for the most popular dry food;
The production of “premium class” feeds has begun: “Pur-r-fish” and “Meow-meat”.

Minuses:

You cannot combine ready-made food and homemade food; you should always have a supply of ready-made food;
dry food must be washed down with water in a volume exceeding the portion eaten, at least two to three times;
“economy class” food, which includes most Whiskas products, is the lower bar for the quality of pet nutrition;
high price for canned food (wet food);
reviews from veterinarians and most buyers are disappointing - this food, when consumed for a long time, causes diseases such as urolithiasis and eye diseases.

What is the difference between Whiskas dry and wet food?

It is always important to remember that a dry product is afraid of moisture; if it is too much, it can quickly deteriorate. If your cat does not like to drink very much, it is better not to give dry food. Canned food for a cat looks more attractive and will stimulate an appetite faster than dry food. They contain more moisture and are preferable, although more expensive. But an open can of wet food cannot be stored for a long time. And it’s inconvenient to buy a lot at once: the cans are heavy and take up a lot of space.

It is worth noting that the products are very diverse:

for kittens (from 1 to 12 months);
for older cats;
for cats 8 years or older;
treats (for special occasions);
medicinal (if the cat has allergies, urolithiasis and other diseases);
for sterilized and neutered animals.

May be useful:

how to wean off Whiskas;
veterinarian reviews of Bosch food;
Royal Canin food reviews;
Purina food reviews;
veterinarian reviews of Pro plan cat food.

Which is better: Whiskas or Friskis?

To answer the question of which food is better, you need to consider the composition of Friskis products. For example, let's look at the list of ingredients of a dry ready-made diet for adult cats:

cereals;
meat and its processed products;
vegetable processing products;
vegetable protein;
fats and oils;
yeast;
preservatives;
minerals;
vitamins;
dyes;
vegetables and antioxidants.

It is impossible to say unequivocally which food is worse. Friskies products also contain dubious ingredients and vague formulations. The share of meat components is also low. There is no fundamental difference in quality.

Friskies food, like Whiskas, belongs to the economy class

The cost of "Friskies" is lower. The price of the pouch is 15–20 rubles. Small (400 g) packages of dry food cost 70-80 rubles, medium (2 kg) - 300-350 rubles, large (10 kg) - 1400-1500 rubles. However, it should be borne in mind that purchasing economy-class products means saving on your pet’s health. Late examination and treatment at the clinic may be more expensive. In addition, low-quality feeds have low nutritional value, so animals require more of them than super-premium or holistic products.

Owners' opinions were divided. Some argue that food should be selected individually, because Whiskas suits some cats better, while Friskies suits others better. Other pet owners say it's best to avoid both products.

Which position should you choose for your pet?

Whiskas menu for kittens:

Chicken pate;
Veal jelly;
Turkey Jelly;
Salmon stew;
Lamb stew;
Chicken stew;
Delicious turkey and carrot pillows.

These diets, specially designed for babies, contain a calcium formula that strengthens the kitten's bones, Omega-3 fatty acids and zinc, which allow the baby's coat and skin to look well-groomed and healthy, and Taurine + Vitamin A, which have a positive effect on vision.

Whiskas menu for cats:

Cream soup with beef;
Cream soup with salmon;
Cream soup with turkey;
Cream soup with chicken;
Salmon jelly;
Jelly with turkey and vegetables;
Jelly with rabbit and vegetables;
Chicken jelly;
Veal stew;
Salmon stew;
Stew with trout;
Turkey Stew;
Chicken stew;
Beef pate with liver;
Chicken and turkey pate.

Composition of Whiskas

The developers have enriched the composition with such useful substances as: vitamin E, zinc, taurine, phosphorus, Omega-6 fatty acids and calcium.

Delicious pillows with sour cream and vegetables;
Delicious pillows with tender pate. Salmon lunch;
Delicious pillows with tender pate. Assorted chicken, duck and turkey;
Delicious pillows with tender pate. Assorted beef, lamb and rabbit.

Dry food Whiskas is flour from the declared products again in an amount of about 4% of the total composition of the diet. But here we already see beet pulp, brewer's yeast and vitamin E, added to increase appetite.

Whiskas menu for older cats over 7 years of age:

Veal pate;
Chicken stew;
Lamb stew;
Delicious pillows with pate. Appetizing platter with poultry meat.

To be fair, we note the high (for Whiskas) content of healthy animal protein in wet diets for aging animals - 26%. In dry food, the meat component is still 4%.

The food contains a formula for joint health, the already mentioned taurine and fatty acids and a vitamin complex

Whiskas menu for spayed and neutered cats:

Dry food with chicken and tasty pads;
Dry food with beef and tasty pads;
Dry food with rabbit and tasty pads.

In these feeds, the developers took into account the characteristics of castrated animals and filled the composition with highly digestible ingredients. We also see fiber in large quantities, and it is important for proper digestion. Among the grains there is rice.

Premium food

Any owner of a mustachioed furry animal wants to choose the best food for his pet. But there is a situation when purchasing holistic food is not available due to its high cost. Then premium food comes to the rescue.

Premium class food is quite popular on the one hand, and on the other hand it is represented by a large assortment, the presence of most varieties and a relatively low price.

Also among the feeds of this class are types of medicinal purposes. They are intended both for the treatment of individual diseases and for their prevention.

This food is made from environmentally friendly raw materials according to specially developed standards. They do not contain soy, grains, various dyes and preservatives. And it contains vitamins and minerals that are responsible for the full development of the animal.

List of premium food:

Innova EVO
Orijen
Acana
Eukanuba
Pro Plan
Bosch
Hill's

Reviews about Whiskas for kittens and cats

Elena : “I’ve been feeding my young cat Whiskas for a year now. At first it was food specifically for kittens, but now we have switched to adult food. Yes, I am not able to buy expensive cat food, but it seems to me that Whiskas is quite decent food for an animal, and negative reviews are already a tribute to collective opinion. Many of my friends feed their cats this food and they are all alive and well. The composition is quite normal, I read. The main thing is that your pet always has plenty of water.”

Irina : “I was given a kitten (British) 5 years ago. And three years ago I transferred him to Whiskas. I buy both dry and wet food and the cat feels...usually. How should he feel after a simple meal? He poops normally and his fur is shiny. Sometimes he doesn’t have enough to eat and a battle of tempers begins. When I win, when he begs for another portion. I periodically take my cat to the veterinarian – the doctor has no complaints about his health.”

Olga : “Ka-te-go-ri-ches-ki against Whiskas. I bought it only once, when on the way home I remembered that the cat food had run out and everything except supermarkets was already closed. I bought it on my own. No, the cat didn’t refuse it and ate it with gusto, but it was already night. She started vomiting blood! I drank it until the morning. It didn’t come to hospitalization, the cat was already in the morning.

We will be glad if you leave your review about Whiskas for kittens and cats. And may your cat’s life be full of energy and health!

Negative reviews

Christina

We left our cat with our parents while we were on vacation. Her usual food had run out, and her parents didn’t know where to buy new food. As a result, we bought whiskey at a store near our house. She ate it for about 4 days. The cat began to itch, had problems with the toilet, and vomited a couple of times.

The photograph is not a direct representation of the reviews presented in the review.

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Alternative

From a physiological point of view, a natural diet based on meat and cereals is more useful. The intestines of a predator are adapted for processing hard protein foods; soft foods cause digestive disorders and lead to tooth damage. Proper natural feeding requires a lot of time and expense.

Most owners feed their pets with ready-made food. Their advantages:

provide balanced nutrition;
facilitate the calculation of the required calorie intake;
have a long shelf life.

Dry food is divided according to quality into the following groups:

Economy class - Friskies, Kitekat. Contains 5% protein, a large amount of starch, preservatives.
Premium class - Royal Canin, Proplan, Brit Premium. Includes animal and plant proteins 30-40%, preservatives. The composition is clearly indicated on the packaging. Average price 600 rub. for 1.5 kg.
Super premium class - Brit Care, Bozita. Proteins of animal origin at least 40%. Average price 900 rub. for 2 kg.
Holistics - Acana, Applaws, Grandorf. Contains up to 90% quality meat and fats. Average price 1200 rub. for 2 kg.

Large packages are usually cheaper.

If it is impossible to buy quality food, natural food will be preferable to harmful crackers with an artificial taste.

Some cats, having become dependent on Whiskas, flatly refuse to eat other food. You need to wean your animal off harmful products gradually by adding high-quality food to the diet. Start with minimal amounts that are invisible to the pet, gradually reducing the proportion of Whiskas. In 2-3 months you can painlessly wean your cat off junk food.

The harmfulness of Whiskas for cats and kittens is undeniable. The gloomy joke of veterinarians that as long as economy-class food exists, they will not face unemployment is not at all funny. Pets cannot choose their own food. It is the owner's responsibility to provide a safe and nutritious diet.

Composition information

There is an opinion that economy class food contains only harmful products.

However, the pets themselves love Whiskas and eat it with pleasure.

A detailed analysis of the composition will allow you to determine whether Whiskas is healthy.

Let's look at the composition of Whiskas Kitten Chicken Stew:

The total amount of protein is 8.3 grams (per 100 grams), which is insufficient for normal growth and development of a kitten. The source of protein is chicken, however, there is no more than 4% meat, the rest is by-products.
Cereals are indicated as the source of carbohydrates, but there is no indication of which ones or their percentage.
The source of fat is vegetable oil without a specified exact amount.
The manufacturer lists taurine as an additional substance. This is an essential amino acid that is not produced independently in the pet’s body. It also contains vitamins and minerals.
The composition turned out to be blurry, which indicates the low quality of the product.

Can a kitten try different tastes?

When it comes to the Whiskas line of food, it’s not only possible, but even necessary. Animals also have their own tastes - why not find out from childhood what your pet prefers?

Perhaps he will be delighted with the most tender lamb stew? Or stick to the classic – delicious chicken stew? Or will he show his love for seafood and choose salmon? And how delighted he will be with jelly with turkey or diet rabbit! Or maybe the chicken pate will remain his favorite in the lineup.

One thing's for sure: Milk, Carrot and Turkey Crispy Puffs will become his favorite dry meal!

Should I give dry or wet food? Veterinarians recommend not choosing, but combining! It is advisable to select the proportion of each type of diet under the supervision of a specialist, but if you know that your baby rarely drinks water, it is better to focus on soft pieces in the jelly, their moisture content reaches up to 80%!

Scottish Straight cats

much lighter, more graceful and more agile than the British
. The average weight of an adult male is 4−5 kg, and that of a cat is 3 kg;
round muzzle with large expressive eyes. The upper eyelid is almond-shaped. The ears are medium-sized, with rounded ends, but the ear cartilage is thinner than that of the British brothers;
The body of these cats is of medium length, muscular, with a prominent chest. The paw bones are heavy, but the legs are slender. The tail is long and flexible;
The color of the Scottish Straight is as varied as that of the British Shorthair breed. They also come in plain colors (white, blue, lilac, black) and in colors that combine several shades (including striped, temple-colored).

Scottish Straight: description of the breed

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The Scottish Straight belongs to the category of popular shorthair cats. These are children of Scottish Fold cats, who, upon reaching the age of six months, remained straight-eared; recently they have become an independent breed. This division became necessary for the competent crossing of Scottish cats.

The homeland of these animals is Scotland. This breed was obtained by crossing with a Scottish fold cat. The lop-eared gene, which mutated hundreds of years ago, does not give all kittens curved ears; in some of them, the ears straighten after the first month of life, which forced them to be divided into Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights.