Medicinal Food For Cats With Gastrointestinal Diseases And Sensitive Digestion: A Review Of Popular Brands, Reviews Of Veterinarians And Owners

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

How to feed a cat with gastrointestinal diseases

In case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, it is important to adjust the cat's diet so as to reduce the load on the internal organs. Failure to comply with the diet can lead to the rapid progression of pathologies and the development of an exacerbation. Proper nutrition can help reduce symptoms and prolong remission.

Content

• 1 The main symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases
• 2 What should be the food for gastrointestinal diseases

• 3 Review of popular feeds for gastrointestinal diseases

  • 3.1 Economy class

    • 3.1.1 Cat Chow Special Care Sensitive
    • 3.1.2 Whiskas Special Sensitive
    • 3.1.3 Perfect Fit Sensitive

  • 3.2 Premium class

    • 3.2.1 Hill's Science Plan Sensitive Stomach
    • 3.2.2 Royal Canin Sensible 33
    • 3.2.3 PRO PLAN Delicate

  • 3.3 Super premium

    • 3.3.1 Brit Care Cat Lilly I've Sensitive Digestion
    • 3.3.2 Leonardo Adult Grain-Free
    • 3.3.3 Josera SensiCat
    • 3.3.4 Eukanuba Intestinal Formula

  • 3.4 Holistic

    • 3.4.1 GO! Sensitivity + Shine
    • 3.4.2 Farmina Natural And Delicious
    • 3.4.3 Grandorf White Fish & Potato Adult Sensitive
• 4 Natural food for gastrointestinal diseases
• 5 Reviews of veterinarians
• 6 Reviews of cat owners

The main symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases

With regular occurrence of digestive disorders, veterinarians often diagnose gastrointestinal hypersensitivity. Formally, this is not considered a separate disease. Sensitive digestion syndrome is a complex of symptoms that accompany a number of pathologies. Most often, violations cause gastrointestinal diseases, but sometimes inflammation of adjacent organs can be the cause. For example, sometimes the syndrome occurs due to kidney pathologies.

Sensitive digestion is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• nausea and vomiting;
• constipation;
• diarrhea;
• belching;
• gait changes;
• blood in the stool;
• flatulence;
• losing weight;
• unpleasant odor from the mouth.

Additionally, due to improper metabolism and the penetration of toxins into the blood, skin problems and lacrimation often occur.

In most cases, the appearance of sensitive digestion is associated with the following diseases:

• inflammation of the colon;
• chronic constipation;
• allergies;
• coronavirus enteritis;
• gastritis;
• bowel cancer;
• intestinal obstruction;
• pancreatitis;
• intestinal ulcer;
• malabsorption;
• infection with helminths.

In some cases, sensitive digestion is recognized as idiopathic, that is, arising on its own without background pathologies. The same diagnosis is made if the cause of the onset of symptoms has not been found.

What should be the food for gastrointestinal diseases

The composition of feed for animals with sensitive digestion and gastrointestinal diseases depends on the type of pathology. For example, with inflammation of the colon and concomitant diarrhea, it is advisable to minimize the amount of fiber, and in case of constipation, on the contrary, it is recommended to introduce coarse fibers into the menu to stimulate the movement of feces. However, there are general guidelines.

In case of violations of the digestive tract, it is advisable to purchase ready-made diets with the following properties:

1. Laconic composition. The minimum amount of ingredients reduces the chance of developing allergies. In extreme cases, it will be easier to calculate the irritant.
2. The presence of additives to relieve gastrointestinal inflammation. Aloe vera, chamomile, or flaxseed are most commonly used to relieve symptoms. The ingredients penetrate deep into the tissues, prevent the synthesis of inflammatory mediators, facilitate blood flow, relieve swelling and improve nutrient circulation.
3. Minimum fat. The increased concentration of lipids increases the load on the pancreas and liver. Fats are essential for the body, but excessive amounts should be avoided.
4. The absence of cereals or their minimum concentration. Predators poorly assimilate plant components. In addition, cereals are often allergic.
5. Quality ingredients. It is advisable to avoid feed with meat and bone meal, corn starch, protein extracts and other processing by-products. They increase the stress on the gastrointestinal tract and have a low nutritional value.
6. Lack of coarse plant fibers. An excess of fiber can provoke damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Feed containing cellulose should be avoided.
7. High percentage of moisture. Stews and pâtés are preferable to dry food because they are less likely to damage the intestines.
8. Highly processed ingredients. After excessive mechanical and thermal exposure, foods lose a number of vitamins and minerals, but are more easily absorbed by the digestive tract. This helps to reduce the burden on unhealthy organs.
9. Lack of potentially hazardous components. Foods with salt, artificial flavors, flavors and colors should be avoided. They can irritate the mucous membranes.

Additional requirements depend on the disease. It is recommended to consult a specialist in order to determine the most convenient power plan, taking into account individual characteristics.

With diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, of course, you can feed your pet with dry food, but I try to avoid this. One day, my cat had blood in her stool. After the ultrasound scan and tests, the doctor said that the reason most likely lies in sensitive digestion. At that time, I was giving the cat dry food "Grandorf". He belongs to holistics, so I could not suspect him of a digestive disorder, but the veterinarian advised me to switch to natural food or pates. I started buying wet food. Within a week, the blood in the feces disappeared and did not appear again. For myself, I concluded: dry granules can injure the walls of the stomach and cause inflammation. If the cat does not drink much, in addition, the feces become dry and irritate the intestines when passing through it. This is what causes the appearance of blood. Wet food is better in such cases,because it is less damaging to the mucous membranes and prevents the formation of dense, dry feces.

Review of popular feeds for gastrointestinal diseases

Special therapeutic and prophylactic feeds are produced by many companies, including those that are engaged in the production of economy and premium products. For pets with sensitive digestions, it is strongly recommended to feed at least super premium food. This is due to the high cereal content in poor quality ready-to-eat rations.

Economy class

Healing feeds are present in the product lines "Whiskas", "Cat Chow" and "Perfect Fit". Despite the specialization, it is strongly recommended to refuse these ready-made rations. Even with a decrease in the load on the gastrointestinal tract due to more careful processing of raw materials, economy-class feed contains insufficient nutrients. This slows down the regeneration of damaged tissue and impairs the production of digestive enzymes and fluids.

Cat Chow Special Care Sensitive

Cat Chow is manufactured by Purina. This line is budgetary, the main brand is "Proplan". The ready-made diet is classified as dry food.

Food for cats with sensitive digestion is almost the same in composition from other products of the company

The composition of the medicinal product includes the following ingredients:

• cereals;
• meat and offal (meat 14%);
• vegetable protein extract;
• oils and fats;
• vegetables (dry chicory root 2%, carrots 1.3%, spinach 1.3%, green peas 1.3%);
• vegetable processing products (dry beet pulp 2.7%, parsley 0.4%);
• fish and fish products;
• minerals;
• yeast.

The disadvantages of this feed include a high proportion of cereals. They are of no nutritional value to cats. They contain proteins, but most of the pet's body is not absorbed.

The percentage of meat ingredients is small: pure meat in dry food is 14%, and by-products, most likely, are even less, since the amount is not indicated. The share of fish and fish products can be ignored. Its content is comparable to the amount of mineral substances, that is, too little. The composition indicates raw meat, not dehydrated. During the preparation of dry food, the water evaporates. It takes about 70-85% of the total volume, so in fact the meat content should be reduced 4-5 times from the declared one.

Rounded granules injure mucous membranes less

Substandard ingredients are used in the feed, as indicated by the generic names of the ingredients. The manufacturer does not mention either the type of cereal or the type of meat. The composition includes processed products, that is, by-substances that remained in the manufacture of other goods.

The advantages of the feed include the presence of vegetables. They contain fiber, but the fibers are soft enough to stimulate digestion without damaging the mucous membranes. Yeast provides the cat's body with B vitamins. They help to restore damaged areas of the gastrointestinal tract, normalize metabolism and increase the absorption of other nutrients.

There are several packaging options. The feed is produced in small (400 g), medium (1.5 kg) and large (15 kg) packages. Their average cost is 160, 560 and 4800 rubles. respectively.

I would not buy such food for a cat. Depending on the packaging, the average price for 1 kg is 320–400 rubles, which corresponds to a premium or super premium product. Taking into account the low nutritional value, even the cost of a holistic will be approximately at the same level, since the cat needs less quality food. Once my neighbor tried to transfer her cat to Cat Chow Special Care Sensitive due to allergies and sensitive digestion, but she did not succeed. The pet's nausea increased sharply, although the transition was carried out gradually. The manufacturer does not indicate the specific type of ingredients, so this food is categorically unsuitable for animals prone to allergies.

Whiskas Special Sensitive

The "Whiskas" food is produced by Mars. They specialize in economy and premium products, so you shouldn't expect high quality. Whiskas Special Sensitive is a dry or wet food.

Whiskas dry food is strongly discouraged for cats with sensitive digestion due to the high risk of flare-ups

The dry food contains the following ingredients:

• corn;
• chicken flour;
• corn gluten;
• Brewer's yeast;
• animal fat;
• vegetable oils;
• beet;
• carrot;
• vitamins and minerals.

Carrots and beets are used as a source of fiber. Brewer's yeast helps to replenish B vitamins. These are the only advantages of this feed. The composition contains corn and corn gluten. In total, they take up a large share of the product. Corn is one of the most dangerous allergens for cats. It is difficult to digest, so it dramatically increases the load on the digestive tract. Also worth mentioning is the use of low-quality ingredients: chicken flour, gluten and unspecified animal fat.

The pads have sharp edges that can damage the lining of the stomach and intestines

The following names can be found in the list of wet food components:

• meat and offal (chicken at least 35%);
• vegetable oils;
• cereals;
• minerals;
• vitamins.

The composition of wet food is more laconic, which, it would seem, meets one of the quality criteria. However, the presence of cereals negates this advantage. The lack of a specific ingredient name is embarrassing. Cereals are often allergic, and therefore are not suitable for cats with sensitive digestion. The quality of the meat components is also questionable due to common names. The presence of "chicken" implies the use of not only fillets, but also feathers, skin, bones and other waste.

Wet food is less damaging to mucous membranes, but can still provoke vomiting and diarrhea

The cost of one spider is 20-25 rubles, but when purchasing a large package you can save money. The average price of 1 kg of dry food is about 200 rubles.

Whiskas is one of the worst cat food. It should not be given not only to sick, but also to healthy animals. This is the same as feeding your pet the cheapest porridge. Although the price of Whiskas products is close to the premium or even super-premium class, the quality is much lower. Repeatedly acquaintances and colleagues told me how their animals got to the clinic with pancreatitis or decomposition of the pancreas. Of course, there are those who claim that their cats live 15–20 years on Whiskas feed, but this proves nothing. I envy the endurance of such pets.

Perfect Fit Sensitive

The Perfect Fit feed is produced by Mars Corporation. The products are mainly produced in Russia and Germany. The treatment line contains both wet and dry food. Additionally, there are several flavor variations, but there are no fundamental differences in the composition.

Perfect Fit dry food is better than Whiskas, but still raises many questions

The following ingredients are used in the production of dry food:

• poultry meal (including turkey 14%);
• flour of animal origin;
• corn flour;
• corn;
• animal fat;
• protein corn concentrate;
• protein pea concentrate;
• rice;
• hydrolyzate of animal origin;
• yeast;
• salt;
• chicory extract;
• dried sugar beet pulp;
• potassium chloride;
• sunflower oil;
• minerals and vitamins.

Too many allergens are present. The most dangerous are corn and its processed products (flour and protein concentrate). The good news is that the first positions are occupied by animal flour, but this is not the highest quality ingredient. The disadvantages include the presence of rice. He is also able to provoke the development of allergies. It would be safer to use one type of cereal.

Angular granules are a dubious decision: they look original, but they increase gastrointestinal irritation

Moist turkey food contains the following ingredients:

• meat and offal (including turkey at least 4%);
• cereals and products of their processing (rice, at least 4%);
• vegetable oil;
• taurine;
• vitamins;
• minerals.

The proportion of turkey is too low for wet feed. The composition contains only the general names of the components, which raises doubts about the quality. For allergy sufferers, the use of such a product is unacceptable. Food is also not recommended for cats with sensitive digestion.

In the absence of an alternative, it is better to prefer wet Perfect Fit food: there is little useful in it, but it is also less harmful than analogues

The average cost of a spider (85 g) with wet food is 20 rubles. The price of dry food depends on the packaging. A small package (190 g) costs 60 rubles, an average (1.2 kg) - 320 rubles, a large (3 kg) - 700 rubles.

Due to the medium size of the pieces, cats do not swallow them whole

Among the economy-class feeds, Perfect Fit is the best option, especially when it comes to stews. You shouldn't have any special hopes. This is an economy class food, so it will undermine your gastrointestinal health, but the process will slow down. If there is no choice at all, it is better to give preference to him. My friend's cat categorically refuses the products of "Whiskas" and "Cat Chow", but eats "Perfect Fit". She has vomiting and diarrhea, so there can be no talk of treating the disease, but this is better than a budget ready-made diet.

Premium class

The most popular premium medicated feed brands are Hills, Royal Canin and Proplan. Foods in this category are usually allowed to be fed to healthy animals for a limited time, but their presence in the diet of pets with sensitive digestion is not encouraged. Long-term feeding with such ready-made rations in the presence of pathologies in most cases leads to the progression of diseases.

Hill's Science Plan Sensitive Stomach

Hills is one of the most popular prophylactic feeds along with Royal Canin. Due to aggressive marketing, shoppers find their products to be the most beneficial when in reality they are not.

Hill's has a good line of medicated foods, but that doesn't negate the low animal protein content

There are no pouches and pates in the line of ready-made medicinal rations. The dry food contains the following ingredients:

• ground rice;
• flour from chicken meat (28%) and turkey;
• corn gluten flour;
• corn;
• animal fat;
• dry whole egg;
• dried beet pulp;
• minerals;
• protein hydrolyzate;
• soybean oil;
• flax seed;
• taurine;
• vitamins, trace elements and beta-carotene.

The manufacturer claims that the feed is preserved with a mixture of tocopherols, but vitamin E is included in most similar products. It alone is not enough for reliable conservation, so this is a dubious advantage. Among the advantages also include maintaining the optimal pH level of urine (6.2-6.4) due to protein components. This helps prevent gastrointestinal hypersensitivity due to urolithiasis.

Granules are round, but light, which indirectly confirms the low meat content

The product contains flaxseed, which provides protection to the inner membranes due to the presence of mucous compounds. All protein components are carefully processed, so they are absorbed relatively easily. The composition contains ground rice and hydrolyzate, rather than whole foods, which reduces the load on the digestive tract.

The disadvantages of the feed include the low content of meat components. Meat flour is in second place in the composition. Cereals are in the 1st, 3rd and 4th positions, which in total gives a significant share. Soybean oil and corn are often allergic, so this food is not suitable for everyone.

The feed is produced in small (400 g), medium (1.5 kg) and large (5 kg) packages. The cost is 400-450, 1200-1500 and 3000-3500 rubles. respectively.

Royal Canin Sensible 33

The product is a dry food. The composition contains the following components:

• animal fats;
• rice;
• dehydrated proteins of animal origin (poultry);
• wheat;
• dehydrated proteins of animal origin (pork);
• vegetable protein isolate;
• flour from cereals;
• hydrolyzate of proteins of animal origin (flavoring additives);
• minerals;
• vegetable fiber;
• yeast and fermentation by-products;
• fish fat;
• soybean oil;
• fructooligosaccharides.

The manufacturer highlights the following feed advantages:

1. Flavoring and aromatic appeal. Dry food is eaten even by fastidious cats.
2. Maintaining optimal urine pH. Due to the presence of meat components, excessive urine oxidation is prevented.
3. High in fiber. Plant fibers help cleanse the intestines of food debris.

The disadvantages include the presence of soybean oil, wheat and other allergens in the composition. Flavoring additives are not beneficial to animals, but they can do harm, therefore, conventionally, this is also a disadvantage. The percentage of meat components is not high enough. The load on the gastrointestinal tract increases due to the increased content of cereals. The production uses low-quality ingredients: dehydrated proteins, flour and isolate instead of chopped whole foods.

Royal Canin medicated feeds are still the most controversial: they help many with short-term use, but at the same time, with long-term use, they cause a worsening

A critical drawback is the presence of pork in the composition and the predominance of animal fats. The total lipid content is 22%! This is a high figure even for healthy animals, therefore, for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the feed cannot be used.

The feed is produced in small (400 g), medium (2 and 4 kg) and large (15 kg) packages. The price is 260-280, 1100-1200, 2200-2300 and 7500-8500 rubles. respectively.

Granules of different shape and the presence of corners are a significant disadvantage for the feed, which should reduce the load on the digestive tract

Royal Canin medicinal feeds are effective - this is a fact. I have heard good reviews about them more than once, I even witnessed the recovery of a neighbor's cat. He had vomiting, blood in his stool and diarrhea, but after the diet the symptoms disappeared. Nevertheless, I would not recommend buying this food for unhealthy animals. In extreme cases, this can only be done after consulting a veterinarian. There is nothing medicinal in its composition, it is wiser to give the product to depleted animals due to the presence of flavoring additives and high fat content. In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, Royal Canin feed with the same probability can cause both improvement and deterioration. The latter is most likely when a transition is made from quality super-premium or holistic ready-to-eat rations.

PRO PLAN Delicate

The company produces both dry and wet food. The line additionally contains a granular product for kittens. According to the manufacturer, turkey is used as the main ingredient, which reduces the likelihood of allergic reactions.

Dry food for adult cats contains the following ingredients:

• turkey (18%);
• rice (18%);
• corn gluten;
• pea protein concentrate;
• dry turkey protein;
• animal fat;
• egg powder;
• corn starch;
• corn;
• fish fat;
• flavoring feed additive;
• yeast;
• minerals;
• antioxidants;
• calcium sulfate;
• vitamins.

Taking into account the use of fresh rather than dehydrated turkey, the proportion of meat components is significantly lower than the percentage of cereals. The composition contains powerful allergens: corn and corn gluten. It should be borne in mind that this line refers to everyday, not therapeutic. It partially helps to prevent the development of hypersensitivity due to the absence of chicken in the composition, but does not prevent the occurrence of exacerbations in pathologies of the digestive system. In case of gastrointestinal diseases, it is advisable to switch to a different diet.

Using turkey is a good idea, but corn is a bother.

Wet food contains the following components:

• meat and meat products (including turkey 4%);
• vegetable protein extracts;
• fish and fish products;
• products of processing of vegetable raw materials;
• vegetable and animal fats;
• minerals;
• dyes;
• Sahara;
• vitamins.

The composition of canned food is close to economy class products. The disadvantages are the same: low meat content and the use of low-quality raw materials. The presence of processed products in cat food is undesirable. Additionally, the presence of sugars and dyes is not encouraged.

Eating canned food, taking into account the high level of humidity, is often much more expensive than feeding super-premium dry food, and the difference in quality is enormous.

The average cost of a can is 60 rubles. Dry food is produced in small (400 g), medium (1.5 and 3 kg) and large (10 kg) packages. The average price is 300, 1000, 2000 and 5000 rubles. respectively.

Super premium class

Super premium foods can complement drug therapy, but in some cases they cause gastrointestinal side effects. If the symptoms of sensitive digestion persist or new manifestations join, it is recommended to switch to holistic.

Brit Care Cat Lilly I've Sensitive Digestion

The Brit brand produces dry food for cats with sensitive digestion. It is a grain-free product that contains potatoes as a carbohydrate source.

The feed contains the following ingredients:

• lamb flour (20%);
• salmon flour (15%);
• dried potatoes;
• salmon proteins (12%);
• potato flour;
• chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols);
• dried apples;
• Brewer's yeast;
• salmon oil;
• hydrolyzed chicken protein (2%);
• manano-oligosaccharides (155 mg / kg);
• fructooligosaccharides (125 mg / kg);
• Yucca Schidigera extract (85 mg / kg);
• milk thistle (50 mg / kg);
• sea buckthorn buckthorn (50 mg / kg).

The benefits of the formula include the increased content of animal proteins. This facilitates the digestion process and helps to obtain amino acids for the repair of gastrointestinal tissues. Therapeutic supplements speed up the healing process. Salmon oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, which are involved in the process of cell division and growth, and also help to create an optimal environment for the development of local microflora. Apples gently cleanse the digestive tract. Yucca Shidigera reduces the severity of inflammatory processes.

Brit dry food is the best option in terms of price-quality ratio, but it is possible to choose an analogue with a more balanced composition

The feed is produced in small (400 g), medium (2 kg) and large (7 kg) packages. Cost - 350, 1150 and 3700 rubles. respectively.

Leonardo Adult Grain-Free

Super Premium Grain Free Dry Food contains the following ingredients:

• poultry meat (30.5%);
• amaranth (15%);
• potato starch;
• peas;
• chicken fat;
• hydrolyzed poultry liver;
• oceanic plankton (Krill, 2.5%);
• egg;
• dried brewer's yeast;
• herring;
• grape seed flour (1.5%);
• carob seeds;
• flax seed (1.1%);
• sodium chloride;
• chicory;
• inulin.

The food contains flax seed, which helps to protect the intestinal wall due to the presence of mucous substances, and the source of plant fiber is carob seeds. Grape seed flour helps reduce inflammation due to the presence of tocopherols. Brewer's yeast provides the body with B vitamins. However, the feed cannot be called ideal due to the lack of specifying specific types of meat and its relatively low content.

In fact, the label "grain-free" is a tricky trick, because the proportion of plant components in the feed is very high, but the price is close to the holistic class

The product is available in small (300 g) and medium (1.8 kg) packages. Cost - 320 and 1350 rubles. respectively.

Josera SensiCat

Dry food contains the following ingredients:

• poultry meat;
• poultry fat;
• corn;
• rice;
• greaves;
• beet pulp;
• corn protein;
• poultry protein (hydrolyzed);
• poultry liver;
• potassium chloride;
• monosodium phosphate.

Josera SensiCat dry food has the same disadvantages as representatives of economy and premium class. The composition indicates fresh, not dehydrated meat, so its final share is low.

Josera dry food is classified as a super premium class, but in fact it is closer to the premium or even economy category.

The product contains several types of cereals, including corn, which is an allergen. Poultry variety not specified. There are practically no therapeutic additives.

Due to the shape of the pellets, there is a high likelihood of intestinal irritation with regular feeding

The feed is produced in medium (2 kg) and large (10 kg) packages. Price - 860 and 2700 rubles. respectively.

Eukanuba Intestinal Formula

The dry food contains the following ingredients:

• crushed corn;
• rice flour;
• chicken flour;
• a hen;
• fish flour;
• dried beet pulp;
• chicken extract;
• animal fat;
• dry whole egg;
• dry brewer's yeast;
• dicalcium phosphate;
• fructooligosaccharides;
• potassium chloride;
• flax seed;
• DL - methionine.

The product reduces the stress on the gastrointestinal tract due to the content of processed grains and even protects the walls of the stomach and intestines from damage due to the presence of flaxseed, but does not provide the feline body with the necessary nutrients. The meat content is too low. Second-rate products are used in the production: flour and chicken. The second involves the inclusion of skin, bones, feathers and other waste in the composition. The food can be used in courses to reduce the load on the gastrointestinal tract, but systematic use can cause metabolic disorders.

Despite good daily feed, the medicinal product loses in nutritional value

The product is available in medium (1.5 kg) and large (3 kg) packages. Cost - 970 and 1900 rubles. respectively.

Holistic

Holistic food categories are most relevant for gastrointestinal diseases. They are distinguished by the presence of therapeutic additives in the composition and a high content of meat, but in case of food allergies, it will be difficult to identify the irritant due to the large list of ingredients.

GO! Sensitivity + Shine

There are dry ready-made rations in the “Go” therapeutic line of feeds. There are several flavors: duck and salmon.

Several variations of medicated food are a great solution for cats prone to allergies

Duck dry food contains the following components:

• fresh duck fillet;
• dehydrated duck meat;
• whole dried eggs;
• peas;
• pea flour;
• tapioca;
• lentils;
• peas;
• chicken fat (source of vitamin E);
• flax seeds;
• natural flavor;
• sodium chloride;
• choline chloride;
• calcium carbonate;
• dried chicory root;
• phosphoric acid;
• potassium chloride;
• vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, inositol, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphates (source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, beta-carotene, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12);
• minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, calcium iodate, manganese oxide, sodium selenite);
• Lactobacillus;
• Enterococcus;
• taurine;
• dried rosemary.

The advantages of the feed include the increased meat content and the use of duck as the main component. The product is suitable for animals prone to allergic reactions. Peas, lentils, chicory and tapioca are used as sources of fiber. Delicate fibers stimulate the intestines without damaging them. Flaxseed protects mucous membranes. Rosemary is used as an antioxidant and helps reduce salt. Probiotics support the development of healthy microflora, reduce the risk of digestive disorders and increase local immunity.

Previously, the manufacturer produced canned food for cats with sensitive digestion, but now, unfortunately, they are not available for sale.

Dry food is produced in small (1.82 kg), medium (3.63 kg) and large (7.26 kg) packages. Cost - 1450, 2400 and 3700 rubles. respectively.

Farmina Natural And Delicious

There is no special medicated food in the line of ready-made diets, but due to the proximity to the natural menu of predators, the products can be used for most diseases. The company produces only granulated ready-to-eat rations.

Therapeutic additives help to comprehensively improve the condition of pets: rosemary can reduce the proportion of salt and reduce the risk of developing urolithiasis, glucosamine and chondroitin strengthen joints, cranberry prevents cystitis

Let's take a quinoa and duck food as an example. It contains the following ingredients:

• fresh boneless duck meat (20%);
• dehydrated duck meat (18%);
• pea starch;
• chicken fat;
• fish protein hydrolyzate;
• quinoa seed extract (8%);
• Dehydrated whole eggs
• dehydrated herring;
• fish fat;
• dried cranberries (2.5%);
• chamomile (2.5%);
• fructooligosaccharides;
• mannanoligosaccharides (yeast extract);
• plantain;
• calcium carbonate;
• potassium chloride;
• dry brewer's yeast;
• sodium chloride;
• glucosamine;
• chondroitin sulfate;
• calendula extract (source of lutein);
• aloe vera extract;
• green tea extract;
• rosemary extract;
• extract of tocopherols of natural origin;
• ammonium chloride
• vitamin A;
• vitamin D3;
• vitamin C;
• a nicotinic acid;
• pantothenic acid;
• vitamin B2;
• vitamin B6;
• vitamin B1;
• vitamin H;
• folic acid;
• vitamin B12;
• choline chloride;
• beta carotene;
• zinc chelate similar to methionine hydroxylase;
• manganese chelate similar to methionine hydroxylase;
• iron chelate of glycine hydrate;
• copper chelate similar to methionine hydroxylase;
• selenium-enriched inactivated yeast;
• DL-methionine;
• taurine;
• L-lysine hydrochloride;
• calcium;
• phosphorus;
• magnesium;
• omega-6 and omega-3;
• docosahexaenoic acid;
• eicosapentaenoic acid.

The food is distinguished by a high content of animal products, the absence of low-quality components in the composition and the presence of therapeutic additives. Chamomile helps reduce the intensity of GI inflammation. Aloe prevents damage to the intestinal walls during the movement of feces. Green tea extract has a mild antibacterial effect and helps the digestive tract to cope with pathogens in case of infection.

The average cost of a small (1.5 kg) package of low-grain dry food is 1150 rubles, an average (5 kg) - 3200 rubles, a large (10 kg) - 6200 rubles. The price of grain-free products is 40-50% higher.

Grandorf White Fish & Potato Adult Sensitive

The company uses fish as its main ingredient, which helps to enrich the feed with unsaturated fatty acids. This maintains the health of the skin and coat due to the increased production of sebaceous secretions, and also partially prevents damage to the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract and accelerates tissue regeneration.

Dry food Grandorf is closest to ideal: it has relatively few ingredients, but at the same time they are of high quality, help reduce the load on the gastrointestinal tract and promote the healing of erosions

The feed contains the following ingredients:

• dehydrated cod meat;
• dehydrated herring meat;
• Dried sweet potatoes (yams)
• dehydrated turkey meat;
• fresh turkey meat;
• turkey fat;
• Antarctic krill (natural source of EPA and DHA);
• dried chicory (natural source of FOS and inulin);
• dried apple;
• brewer's yeast (natural source of MOS);
• dried carrots;
• dried spinach;
• flax seeds;
• taurine;
• dried cranberries;
• yucca shidigera.

70% of the product's composition is occupied by meat ingredients. Yucca reduces inflammation and flaxseed protects the intestinal wall. Carrots and spinach provide the body with soft plant fibers. Potatoes contain enough carbohydrates for energy production. Cranberry prevents the development of pathologies of the genitourinary system.

Natural nutrition for gastrointestinal diseases

The diet for gastrointestinal diseases depends on the type of damage to the internal organs and the condition of the animal. In case of exacerbations, the pet can be kept on hunger for 1-2 days to redistribute energy and rest the digestive system. In the presence of ulcerative lesions, egg white and mucous decoctions are included in the diet to protect the inner membranes.

With severe symptoms, the cat is fed light oat or vegetable soups and minced meat from lean meats. This reduces the stress on the digestive tract. It is allowed to give grated carrots to provide the body with vitamins and fiber. They try to grind food so that large pieces do not injure the mucous membranes. It is important to monitor the drinking regime of the animal. The cat should consume at least 20 ml of water per 1 kg of body weight.

During remission, standard feeding guidelines are followed. It is allowed to give meat, oatmeal, dairy products, fruits and vegetables. The menu can be adjusted depending on the disease. For example, with liver pathologies, the proportion of proteins and fats is reduced.

It is strictly forbidden to give the animal food that is too hot or too cold (including frozen meat), food from the table (pickles, sausages, smoked meats, etc.) and spices. It is not recommended to offer your pet fatty fermented milk products. The proportion of fruit is limited due to the presence of acids in the composition. They refrain from introducing exotic products into the menu. In case of severe symptoms, it is recommended to temporarily abandon whole meat due to the risk of increasing the load on the stomach.

Veterinarian reviews

Cat owners reviews

Improper nutrition accelerates the development of gastrointestinal diseases and leads to the occurrence of multiple metabolic disorders. Due to the deterioration of metabolism, tissues regenerate more slowly, which additionally interferes with the functioning of the digestive system. This creates a vicious circle, therefore it is important to provide the animal with a gentle diet, enriched with the necessary therapeutic additives.