It has been proven that cats and female cats become more obedient and affectionate after sterilization and castration. However, such an operation leads to serious changes in the animal’s body. A loving owner must take into account these physiological characteristics and be able to choose food wisely.
- 2 Rules for feeding pets
- 3 Specialized feeds: selection criteria
3.1 Which food is better: dry or wet?
- 4.1 Table: specialized feeds and their characteristics
Brief feed table
Table to jump to a specific food review at the end of the article.
| Name of food | Type of taste | Basic taste | Price for 1 kg |
| Pro Plan Sterilized ↓ | Cold cuts | Turkey | 513 RUR To the store |
| Hill's Science Plan ↓ | Cold cuts | Chicken | 556 rubles To the store |
| Purina One “Sterilized” ↓ | Cold cuts | Beef | 343 rubles To the store |
| Royal Canin “Sterilized 37” ↓ | Meat and vegetable platter | Chicken | 524 RUR To the store |
| 1st Choice Sterilized↓ | Cold cuts | Chicken | 640 rubles To the store |
| Bosch Sanabelle “Sterilized” ↓ | Cold cuts | Poultry meat | 845 RUR To the store |
| Eukanuba Sterilized ↓ | Cold cuts | Chicken | 586 RUR To the store |
| Go! ↓ | Meat and fish platter | Turkey | 619 RUR To the store |
| Acana Regionals Wild Prairie ↓ | Meat and fish platter | Chicken | 648 RUR To the store |
| Orijien Fit & Trim ↓ | Meat and fish platter | Chicken | 757 RUR To the store |
The calculation of prices per 1 kg was based on packages weighing 2-4 kg. For packages weighing 10 kg, the cost of each kilogram may be more profitable.
BOZITA SUPER PREMIUM
Bozita Super Premium food is made with chicken and rice. There are no other flavor variations. The composition of this dry food is 100% natural - the main part is Swedish chicken and pork. Enriched with L-carnitine, vitamins, yeast. All indicators of BZHU, mineral composition are perfectly balanced. Fiber helps remove hair deposits from the animal's stomach. With its help, the body is naturally cleansed. Amino acids help improve metabolic processes and generally normalize digestion processes. Bozita super premium food also contains immunostimulants.
ADVANTAGES: 90% consists of chicken meat. The remaining 10% are natural ingredients. There are no chemical additives. The food helps to effectively regulate the weight of a castrated/sterilized animal. Can be used as the main diet for older animals. Suitable for overweight cats, regulates it perfectly. Helps improve immunity.
DISADVANTAGES: Cats sometimes have an allergic reaction to gluten in the food. The composition contains small, defective pieces. Some animals refuse to eat.
What can you feed a neutered cat?
It is not at all necessary to feed your cat with store-bought food after castration, however, if you decide to give your pet natural food, then it is important to balance it with the necessary vitamins and minerals.
- Porridge. Rice, corn, wheat and oatmeal are suitable. If the cat turns his nose, you can add a little lean meat during cooking.
- Lean meat. You can give dietary meat like chicken, rabbit or turkey. Unlike porridge, the cat will definitely eat it with pleasure.
- Wet food or canned food. Preferably specialized ones marked “for neutered cats.”
- Specially grown grass. In pet stores you can often see small containers with sprouted seeds of oats, barley or wheat. Even on the street, stray cats often chew grass. It helps digest food and is very beneficial for the cat. You can grow it yourself by buying seeds at the market.
- Water. As with all living organisms, water is the key to health for a cat. Sufficient consumption of it will relieve dehydration and related problems. It is especially important to monitor how much your cat drinks if you feed him dry food. You can also give your pet meat broth.
What can you feed?
Immediately after surgery, it is important to make a choice in favor of the right type of food for the animal. This will be industrial food (dry, semi-liquid) or homemade, but balanced food. Mixing these two options is not recommended.
When switching to homemade food, you should diversify your cat's diet by including the following products:
- meat (poultry or beef) and offal (liver, chicken stomachs, heart and lung);
- milk porridges (oatmeal, wheat, corn, rice);
- vegetables and sprouted grass, which can be found in any pet store;
- fermented milk products.
When giving preference to dry or important food, you should pay attention to their purpose and composition. Typically, on the packaging for neutered animals, the manufacturer always indicates that this food is designed specifically to meet the needs of such animals and contains the recommended ingredients.
Therefore, all that remains is to choose the most optimal solution that will suit your pet’s taste. It is advisable that it be food of the same brand.
In both cases, it is important to provide the animal with sufficient water. Especially when it comes to dry industrial feed. This will avoid digestive problems and prevent dehydration.
What not to give
Although, according to popular belief, cats adore milk and fish, the latter should absolutely not be included in the animal’s diet menu. If milk will most likely only give you an unpleasant surprise in the tray, then fish contains a lot of phosphorus, which negatively affects the condition of the kidneys and bladder. It is from its increased amount in the body that urolithiasis is acquired.
Praised sausages should also be excluded from the diet, especially salted and smoked ones.
ALMO NATURE
Almo Nature food for neutered cats is available with beef and rice. In addition, the composition contains protein extract, which reduces the nutritional value. The composition also contains fiber, FOS - plant derivatives, and flaxseed. If you strictly adhere to dietary standards, then castrated cats will not have problems with excess weight and diseases of the genitourinary system. But they will be quite energetic. Suitable as the main diet for animals in good health, not picky eaters.
ADVANTAGES: Excellent for weight control of neutered cats. The composition is optimized. Serves as a prevention of urolithiasis, does not contain preservatives, chemical additives, GMOs, dyes, or flavor enhancers. Easy to digest, excellent taste. The company takes great care in the methods of preparing and preserving natural food products.
DISADVANTAGES: Experts and breeders are sure that the price does not correspond to the quality of the product, which does not meet the requirements of the holistic class. Dry food is inferior in quality to canned food. There is no information about the composition on the manufacturer’s website - only on the packaging.
Why not Whiskas and Kiteket?
The main reason why you should give up popular economy feeds like Whiskas is their composition. The diet of a neutered cat must be prepared wisely, because such a pet has an increased risk of developing obesity and urolithiasis.
Let's compare the composition of the 2 foods to understand why you shouldn't skimp on your cat's nutrition. For comparison, we took food specialized for feeding sterilized cats and cats of economy and premium classes.
- Whiskas for sterilized cats with chicken.
Whiskas feed composition
- In first place, wheat flour is a source of cheap carbohydrates. Often causes food allergies in cats and leads to excess weight gain. Grains, in general, are not a typical food for cats, so they can cause digestive problems.
- Chicken flour - the manufacturer saves on the source of animal proteins by not using fresh or freeze-dried meat. The protein in the food is more of plant origin, but cats are predators, not herbivores.
- Rice is another source of carbohydrates. As we can see, there are more sources of carbohydrates in Whiskas than proteins.
- Animal fats and vegetable oil are sources of fat in food of unknown origin. It is unknown what kind of fat and oils from which plants are added to the feed.
- Chicken and pork liver are good ingredients, but they are the lowest in the composition, which means their percentage in the feed is negligible.
- Brewer's yeast is a source of B vitamins.
- Vitamins and minerals – as with fats, it is not known which vitamins the manufacturer added.
Bottom line! Whiskas is a carbohydrate food with undisclosed sources of many components. The low content of animal protein makes this food unsuitable for daily feeding of cats.
- 1st Choice Sterilized.
- Sources of animal protein : chicken meal, fresh chicken, liver hydrolysate. It’s good that chicken is in 1st and 2nd place in the food composition. This means that there is more animal protein in Fest Choice than carbohydrates.
- Vegetable protein sources: rice protein and lentils. Vegetable protein is presented with grain-free components, which reduces the risk of allergies. Rice protein is digested better than wheat protein, and it is also free of starch. And lentils, like any legume, are known for their high protein content.
- Carbohydrates and fiber : sweet potatoes, tapioca, pea fiber. Pea fiber, in moderation, normalizes digestion.
- Sources of fats:
flaxseed, chicken fat, sunflower oil extract. Good sources of Omega 3 and 6. - Salt is a controversial product that may be added as a source of minerals. May make cats thirsty after eating, so water should always be available.
- Vitamins - a list of all additives is indicated in the composition and is not hidden by the manufacturer, although their percentage is unknown. It’s good that it contains taurine, a vital vitamin for cats.
- Natural Additives : Yucca Schidigera, rosemary, dried alfalfa, pineapple, ginger, mint, parsley and green tea. All these components are at the bottom of the list and are needed to improve the taste and smell of the food.
Bottom line! 1st Choice is a super-premium food with a good content of animal protein. Quality sources of carbohydrates, fiber and fats. Open list of vitamins and minerals. The absence of grains and starchy foods will prevent your pet from gaining excess weight.
How does a cat's body change after castration?
Removal of reproductive organs from cats is called castration. After surgery, animals experience the following processes in the body:
- hormone production decreases;
- the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates slows down;
- the intensity of urination decreases.
These factors increase the likelihood of developing certain diseases:
- obesity. After castration, the cat’s “life values” change and the animal focuses its attention on food. The animal’s mobility also decreases: cats often become lazy and clumsy after surgery. In addition, slow metabolism contributes to weight gain;
After castration, the likelihood of obesity in a cat increases
- urolithiasis, in which stones of various compositions form in the kidneys. A decrease in the frequency of urination can lead to the accumulation of salts in the kidneys, from which stones are formed;
Kidney stones can come in different configurations
Obesity in a cat is dangerous because it can provoke serious diseases: cardiovascular pathologies, type II diabetes, dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system.
Special food or natural products?
The cat is not able to feed himself in the apartment. If on the street he can find food for himself, for example, catch some kind of mouse, then in the house the decision on what food to feed entirely belongs to the owner.
There are only two possible types of cat food: natural food and ready-made store-bought food. Let's take a closer look at both options and decide which one is best suited for a neutered pet.
1. “Natural nutrition” . The expression is put in quotation marks for a reason, because real natural food for a cat is a caught mouse or bird + a small addition of cereals. There will probably be a very tiny number of cat owners who will want to feed their Vaska live mice right in their apartment.
This type of food, which has its own rules of preparation, is only as close as possible in its composition and balance to natural nutrition in nature.
Pros of “natural nutrition”:
- No dyes, preservatives or flavors in the composition.
- Large percentage of meat and meat by-products.
- You can adjust your pet’s diet yourself.
- A large percentage of moisture in the finished food (no need to worry too much about how much water your pet drinks).
Disadvantages of straight women:
- High cost.
- It takes a lot of time to purchase and properly prepare food.
- Short shelf life of the finished product.
- It is necessary to follow the feeding regime and accustom the cat to it.
- An additional complex of minerals and vitamins is required, which is difficult to choose on your own.
- Without the necessary knowledge, it is difficult to create a properly balanced diet (food for neutered cats must be prepared with even greater care).
2. Store-bought feed. You can pay attention to specialized food for neutered cats. A distinctive feature is the reduced content of phosphorus and magnesium, as well as reduced nutritional value, due to which the animal does not gain weight and remains in good physical shape.
There are two alternatives - dry food (“drying”) or wet food in the form of canned food and spiders.
Dry food. Beginners believe that it is the consumption of dry food that leads to problems with the pet’s health, but this is only true in relation to economy class (Whiskas, Kitekat), they contain a lot of thickeners and preservatives, and no more than 5% meat. Companies spend a lot of money on advertising the product rather than on good ingredients.
The next category is premium food. The food contains more meat and fewer harmful additives, which only slightly improves it compared to economy class. However, there are also higher quality foods (which is reflected in the price), belonging to the super premium and holistic , which will only improve the cat’s well-being and will not lead to diseases associated with poor nutrition.
Pros of “drying”:
- Cheaper than “natural food”.
- Does not require time to prepare.
- Enriched with vitamin complexes.
- The diet is balanced by the manufacturer.
- A wide range of.
- Availability of specialized food for neutered cats.
Minuses:
- Contains little moisture. If a castrated cat drinks little water while feeding dry, this can lead to the formation of urolithiasis.
- Due to the attractiveness of the food (smell and taste), the cat may eat more than necessary and gain weight.
- Dry food is far from natural nutrition.
Advice! It is recommended to sometimes dilute the usual diet with wet food such as canned food or pouches (bags) to avoid constipation due to dry food.
Wet food. Available in the form of canned food or spider food, this type of food is usually of better quality than dry food, as it contains more meat. Some species are used only as a treat, and not as the main diet (the category is indicated on the package).
Pros of wet food:
- Contain a lot of moisture.
- There is no time spent on preparation.
- Attractive to your pet.
Negative sides:
- Very expensive.
- They do not protect against the formation of tartar.
Important! It is best, if you buy a ready-made food product, not to change the manufacturer, since a sudden change in brand may cause your pet to suffer from indigestion.
What is castration?
The optimal age for castration of a male is considered to be 6–7 months . In Europe, so-called early castration, at the age of 4–5 weeks, has been practiced for several years. The logic here is simple - the sooner the cat is neutered, the easier it will undergo the operation. The age of 6 months is dictated by slightly different motives. At about 8 months, the cat will begin to mark, and not all cats get rid of this bad habit (even after castration).
A cat that has experience in love affairs is more aggressive, this has recently been a proven fact. Aggression is directed at relatives and potential competitors. After castration, aggression mutates into territorial, that is, the pet becomes jealous and does not tolerate new pets. Cats castrated on time do not look for “adventures” even if they have access to the street, but their loving brothers are often injured in fights and... do not return home due to death.
By and large, castration is indicated at any age, but if the cat is mature and experienced, some habits will remain with him. Naturally, intentions to castrate a cat should be dictated by concern for the health of the animal, and not for the convenience of the owner. This procedure has a lot of advantages, starting with more pliable behavior and ending with a natural extension of life by about 3-4 years.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia . The veterinarian makes an incision (one or two) in the scrotum, removes and cuts off the testicles (testicles) and tightens the spermatic cords. If the operation is performed by an experienced doctor, it takes 15–20 minutes (including the introduction of anesthesia).
After the operation, the cat recovers from anesthesia. In some clinics, animals are kept in a hospital until complete detoxification. If the operation was performed at home or the cat was immediately taken from the clinic, he needs to be closely monitored until he fully recovers.
Note! After castration, it is advisable for the cat to wear an Elizabethan collar, since having access to the seam, the pet can damage the threads.
It takes a few hours for the cat to recover from anesthesia. At this time, the animal ignores food and drink, but there is no need to worry . When the cat is confidently on his feet, he begins to drink (after anesthesia, the mucous membranes of the oral cavity dry out). For several days after surgery, your cat may drink more than usual - this is a normal reaction.
When it comes to eating, your pet's behavior is more difficult to predict. Some cats start eating right away, others fast for 12–20 hours. Usually, in the first days after castration, pets are picky with food, demand treats, sleep a lot, and behave a little apathetically. Full recovery takes 2–3 days. During this period, it is important to limit the pet’s activity, especially licking the groin area, but there are no special instructions on nutrition or fluid intake.
How does nutrition affect the body of a neutered cat?
Since the desire to find a cat and impregnate her is an unconditioned reflex, after removal of the testicles, the cat’s hormonal background changes . If the pet is operated on on time, it does not begin to show interest in females. If an adult cat was operated on, he may be interested in the opposite sex for another 4–6 months after castration. When the sexual instinct subsides, the released energy is directed towards the second strongest instinct - the search for food.
This is where owners make a common mistake - they put a bowl filled to the top with food... and the cat eats out of boredom, and not because it’s hungry.
The myth about the widespread obesity of castrated cats is a consequence of the inattention of the owners. If the animal is taken care of, there will be no obesity. The cat needs to be fed correctly (according to a schedule, in accordance with the needs of the body), you need to play and communicate with the cat. Of course, if a pet is left to its own devices, is bored, eats and sleeps all day, it will definitely gain weight and this does not depend on castration.
The required calorie intake depends on many factors. How active is your cat? Does he like to play or run? Are you walking your cat? If all the answers are positive, then your pet needs a lot of calories. If your pet is naturally apathetic, after castration you need to put him on a low-calorie diet . The most reliable way to control is weighing. You may not even notice slight weight gain by eye. Remember, feeding a neutered cat correctly means taking into account the needs of the pet, and not relying on generally accepted norms.
Note! Even adult cats can swear (get stronger) after castration. Your pet's bones are expanding a little and muscle mass is increasing - this is a normal and even positive phenomenon.
There is an opinion that neutered cats are more prone to urolithiasis. This opinion is based on the experience of veterinarians, but it has no official confirmation. This confusion occurs due to the illiteracy of owners who feed their pets incorrectly. Simply put, veterinarians cannot compile adequate statistics, since the development of urolithiasis depends on:
- Balanced diet.
- Heredity and breeds.
Another nuance confirmed by statistics is that obese cats are more likely to get urolithiasis . Something to think about, right? Is castration a factor that provokes urolithiasis or is the chain of events much longer? Another proven fact is that uncastrated cats that regularly eat fish are more likely to get urolithiasis than animals that only receive meat .
Fish is not a natural food for cats, but owners stubbornly feed it to their pets, without even thinking about the consequences. However, let’s not be categorical, cats can be given fish, not often, not a lot, only boiled and not fatty.
Only one study, which has not found support, suggests that cats neutered at a young age are more prone to UCD due to underdevelopment of the urinary ducts. Studies have shown that in some animals the urethra remained narrowed after castration, which led to stagnation of urine at the slightest inflammatory process. The theory did not receive widespread statistical confirmation; it was rejected.
Preventing diseases with proper nutrition
Urolithiasis disease. After castration, the cat's urinary canal narrows. The risk factors for ICD are as follows: in most cases, males are affected by the disease after two years of life (according to statistics, five-year-olds are most often affected).
It is important to prevent ICD. To do this, you need to have your urine tested at least twice a year. This will help identify sand or already formed rocks, if any. The disease can go unnoticed for two years, and then surgery will not help. 80% of cases of advanced stage of ICD are fatal.
Obesity. After castration, the cat loses the desire to seek the attention of females and reproduce, so his activity decreases, therefore, he needs to consume fewer calories per day. Special feeds take this into account, so they are more nutritious and lower in calories.
The animal does not get enough of regular food for regular consumption; as a result, it eats more than it should and gains weight. The owner has to switch to dietary products to reduce the pet’s body weight, and this can cost a pretty penny.
Important to remember! Only for people can a fat, clumsy cat seem something funny. In fact, it is difficult for the animal: neither to climb anywhere nor to frolic. For prevention, you should feed your cat often, but in small portions. Under no circumstances should you be fooled by your pet’s tantrums.0
Since neutered cats are less active, they drink less liquid. Due to this, they go to the litter box less often, and the concentration of urine increases. In addition to fewer calories, the specialized food has a reduced content of carbohydrates and fats, and also helps control the acidity of urine. This is why it is important to buy food for your pet that is marked “for neutered cats.”
PURINA PRO PLAN
This food comes with chicken or rabbit. Created specifically for cats who have undergone castration. Its composition is developed taking into account the cats' daily requirement of minerals, carbohydrates, fats and proteins with fatty acids. Helps maintain the required balance of acidity in cat urine. This minimizes the risk of calcium crystallization and problems with the urolithiasis system. Animals eating this food do not gain excess weight if the owners adhere to the recommended dosage. The advantages of this food include the dental effect - animals with such a diet are less likely to develop plaque on their teeth. This is explained by the fact that in the process of gnawing food crackers, mechanical cleaning of the teeth occurs.
ADVANTAGES: Due to the content of dietary chicken and rabbit meat, the food contains enough protein. The composition is well balanced - the amount of nutrients and minerals is clearly calculated in it. Serves as a preventive measure for excess weight and dental problems.
DISADVANTAGES: The food contains cereal gluten, which is an allergen for some sensitive animals. Preservative agents are also present in the feed.
Rating of the best dry food for neutered cats
Feed is divided into different quality categories (classes). Experts in this field evaluate raw materials on a five-point scale. It is better to listen to the opinion of professionals if you want your pet to please you and your family for as long as possible.
Economy class food
Cheap foods such as Whiskas, Friskies, Kitekat, Darling, Tom Cat and Perfect Fit should be completely excluded from your pet’s diet once and for all. There is no benefit from them, only harm. Poisoning with these cheap feeds is not uncommon. Due to the low cost (about 12 rubles per pouch), manufacturers do not add either natural meat or by-products to the composition. The cat eats only soy and wheat, which greatly affects his overall health.
Flavorings are added to economy-class food, due to which the animals become like drug addicts. It is extremely difficult to accustom them to another food after this.
Some owners consider it profitable to buy these cheap foods, although this is not true: due to the low nutritional value, the mouser eats three times more than he would eat good food, and because of this, food costs increase in proportion to the portions eaten.
Premium food
1. PRO PLAN
| Pro Plan Sterilized | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Cold cuts | |
| Basic taste | Turkey | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg, 3 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- The Pro Plan brand is quite well known in wide circles.
- You can buy this food in almost any store, including supermarkets.
- Nestle Purina PetCare company offers a wide variety of flavors and release forms, the high rating of which affects the reputation of the product. You can also choose dietary or medicinal food for your pet.
- Good reviews from veterinarians.
Of the minuses:
- The price is quite high, but you can buy food through an intermediary (it will be a couple of hundred rubles cheaper).
- Your cat may be allergic to some foods.
2. Hill's
| Hill's Science Plan | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Cold cuts | |
| Basic taste | Chicken | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 300 g / 3.5 kg / 8 kg / 1.5 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Our website already has a detailed review of Hill's food, where we reviewed all food lines and their composition.
Pros:
- Maintained balance of all components of the composition. Because of this, separate supplementation with vitamins is not required.
- Just like PRO PLAN, you can buy it in a regular supermarket.
- Wide range of flavors and specialized foods.
- Good reviews from specialists.
Of the minuses:
- A large amount of vegetable protein and carbohydrates.
- Frequent cases of allergies in animals.
3. Purina One
It is curious that both Purina One and PRO PLAN are the brainchild of the same company.
| Purina One “Sterilized” | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Cold cuts | |
| Basic taste | Beef | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 750 g / 1.5 kg / 3 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- Availability in any supermarket or pet store.
- A line of medicinal food for sick animals.
- Quite a large amount of meat (turkey).
Of the minuses:
- High content of wheat and corn gluten, which can harm the animal's body.
- Additives included.
- Quite mixed reviews from veterinarians and the product.
Watch a review of Pro Plan food for neutered cats in the video below:
Super premium food
1. Royal Canin
Perhaps the most popular and best super-premium food. Although, recently, Royal Canin food produced in Russia has been increasingly criticized for quality, it received such a high rating only because of the brand.
| Royal Canin “Sterilized 37” | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Meat and vegetable platter | |
| Basic taste | Chicken | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 2 kg / 4 kg / 10 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- Relative quality of raw materials and selected components.
- A wide range of types and flavors of food (from regular to medicinal).
- A separate line of food for breeds such as Siamese, British and Persian.
- Possibility of purchase in pet stores and some supermarkets.
- Quite a low price.
Of the minuses:
- Additives, preservatives and impurities in the composition.
- Possible allergy of the pet to some ingredients.
2. 1st Choice Sterilized
Grain-free food for sterilized cats from Canada. Not a very popular brand of cat food, which owners are gradually looking at, because the composition is really good.
| 1st Choice Sterilized | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Cold cuts | |
| Basic taste | Chicken | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 0.32 kg / 2.4 kg / 5 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- Good quality protein of animal and plant origin.
- The food is grain-free, which reduces the risk of allergies.
- The food is approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
- Reasonable price for super premium food.
Of the minuses:
- The brand is not very popular, which is why the food is difficult to find in pet stores.
- The line has one flavor for sterilized cats.
3. Bosch Sanabelle
Feed made in Germany.
| Bosch Sanabelle “Sterilized” | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Cold cuts, grain-free | |
| Basic taste | Poultry meat | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 2 kg / 10 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- Sufficient amount of natural meat.
- Availability in pet stores and supermarkets (less common).
- Relatively inexpensive price.
Of the minuses:
- The composition does not always specify which antioxidants are used in preparation.
4.Eukanuba
| Eukanuba Sterilized | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Cold cuts | |
| Basic taste | Chicken | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.5 kg / 2 kg / 10 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- High content of animal protein.
- A line of medicinal feeds.
- Relatively low price.
Of the minuses:
- The manufacturer does not specify how the protein is produced.
- Preservatives and additives.
Holistic class
Holistic - the best, elite cat food
1. Go Natural
| Go! | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Meat and fish platter | |
| Basic taste | Turkey | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 230 g / 1.81 kg / 3.63 kg / 7.26 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- A large amount of natural meat.
- No grains.
- It is widely distributed and can be purchased at pet stores and supermarkets.
Of the minuses:
- High price.
2. Acana - produced by the famous Canadian. The food passes state control.
| Acana Regionals Wild Prairie | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Poultry, grain-free | |
| Basic taste | Chick | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 340 g / 5.4 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- Perfectly balanced in all aspects, a lot of vitamins, due to which fertilizing is not needed.
- Lots of meat and other natural products.
Of the minuses:
- Difficult to purchase.
- There is no line of dietary food for sick animals.
3. Orijien - the food is produced by the same company as Acana.
| Orijien Fit & Trim | ||
| Type | Dry food | |
| Type of taste | Meat and fish platter | |
| Basic taste | Chicken | |
| Consistency | Dry | |
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.71 kg / 5.4 kg | |
| Go to the store | ||
Pros:
- 75% natural meat in the composition.
- Great ingredients, no additives.
- Vitamins, prebiotics, lactobacilli.
Of the minuses:
- Very limited selection.
- Difficult to buy.
- Lack of treatment lines.
- No wet food or canned food.
- High price.
Less fat, more fiber
In the absence of such an important stimulus as sexual instinct, the animal inevitably becomes less active, but its appetite remains at the same level, which increases the likelihood of gaining extra pounds.
Special diets allow sterilized cats to eat the usual amount of food, but receive fewer calories. This is achieved due to the reduced fat content. It also contains more dietary fiber (fiber) than conventional feed. They swell in the stomach, providing a feeling of fullness, but are practically not absorbed by the body.
In quality foods, fiber comes from vegetables, unsweetened fruits and other plant parts. These components not only promote better satiety, but also improve intestinal function and contain vitamins and other beneficial substances.
A number of manufacturers add cellulose from wood or peanut husks to feed. These sources of dietary fiber should be considered less valuable, although they are marketed as improving digestion. Rather, these are cheap fillers designed to reduce the cost of the product.
Useful video
Video review of Hills food for neutered cats:
For a castrated cat, it is better to buy specialized food marked “For castrated cats.” They have a reduced content of salts, phosphorus, magnesium and other trace elements, thereby reducing the risk of getting urolithiasis. Due to good nutritional value and lower calorie content, the cat does not gain weight and remains in good physical shape, delighting its owner.
It is worth giving preference to premium food and higher, and discarding economy food and forgetting it like a bad dream.
What food to feed a sterilized cat
Of course, after the castration procedure, the cat requires more careful care and maintenance. This also applies to feeding. After all, sex hormones, which were sufficient in the body before sterilization, begin to be lacking. This is reflected in the behavior and lifestyle of the pet. He sleeps more, an increased appetite is noticeable, the cat becomes lethargic and apathetic. Due to this condition, diseases can develop: cystitis, kidney stones, obesity, slow development.
To avoid this, you need to buy specialized food rather than regular food. Typically, such food contains all the necessary vitamin supplements, a small amount of fat, and ingredients that have a positive effect on digestion. These feeds can be either dry or wet. Next, we got acquainted with the best food for neutered animals.
ROYAL CANIN NEUTERED SKIN YOUNG MALE
The famous brand in the cat food family, Royal Canin, presents Neutered Skin Young Male dry food for neutered animals. The food is also suitable for animals that have problems with soreness and irritability of the skin, which leads to active hair loss. The dry diet offered by this company solves the problem. Such nutrition perfectly maintains the tone of the animal’s muscle corset, which few foods of this class can achieve. In addition, the proposed complex reduces moisture loss from the skin, reduces shedding, and reduces sensitivity. The granules have an enhanced taste, which was achieved through the use of components that are useful and attractive to cats. With a high protein content, there is practically no fresh meat in the composition - manufacturers use its extract. But this does not affect the cost - it is quite high.
ADVANTAGES: Balanced feed content contributes to the effective prevention of obesity in castrated animals and urolithiasis. Consumption helps reduce skin irritability and hair loss is significantly reduced. Can be used immediately after castration surgery.
DISADVANTAGES: Not all cats like the food.
ALMO NATURE
Food with spotted Indo-Pacific tuna and rice. Half of the volume is occupied by meat broth. Tuna is similar in texture to beef and therefore is easily digestible by cats, who do not naturally eat fish - they do not catch it themselves. The food helps normalize the gastrointestinal tract of castrated cats. The composition is carefully balanced - it contains the exact amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates necessary for the animal. Canned food undergoes minimal processing during the production process and undergoes triple inspection. First of all - the original ingredients, secondly - the correct processing so that it is not weak or too intense - you cannot lose useful substances, but it is important to achieve a long shelf life. The third stage is checking the resulting feed for nutritional properties and safety.
ADVANTAGES: The composition is natural and clearly balanced, enriched with minerals. Does not contain dyes, chemical additives or preservatives. Suitable for all cat breeds, including hypoallergenic ones. Most animals love this food.
DISADVANTAGES: Relatively expensive - one cat needs from 2 to 4 spiders per day. The packaging does not contain information in Russian.
