Sterilization and castration affect metabolism, so cats and cats after such an operation need special food - with a special balance of minerals, less calorie. Food for sterilized cats can be dry or wet; the latter provides additional protection for the urinary system due to the presence of purified water. Wet cat food reduces the risk of stones in the kidneys and bladder, which is especially important for neutered cats. Another advantage of wet food is that in hot weather it helps prevent dehydration and does not cause thirst, great for cats who do not drink enough drinking water.
Who else doesn’t know about TM Club 4 Paws cat food? Stop feeding your pet something you don't know!
I recently learned about this manufacturer of dry cat food and quite by accident, so to speak, by my own trial and error. Actually, it was not me who chose the food, but my anti-gourmet cat. Why anti-foodie, you ask?
It’s all very simple: in a cat shelter, from a young age, she was accustomed to one single dry professional food and besides that, she didn’t see or smell anything else. When I brought her home, I had to suffer quite a bit in finding suitable food, since the cat did not touch either fresh meat or fish, in general, she ignored everything. A lot of different dry foods were tried, but she ate them reluctantly. In desperation, I called the owner of the shelter and she advised me to pay attention to dry food TM Club 4 paws.
My joy knew no bounds when my anti-gourmet began to eat Dry food with meat TM Club 4 paws and still eats it with pleasure.
One day on a store shelf I saw the same food, but with chicken. I bought it without fear, since I was already 100% sure of it that the cat would like it. It was also lucky that there was a promotion from the manufacturer and instead of 400 grams in the pack there were 500 grams.
How to choose food for dogs with sensitive digestion
Food intolerance in dogs can be caused by:
- gluten (vegetable protein found in cereals);
- animal proteins, the source of which is raw meat;
- synthetic additives.
If your dog tolerates gluten normally, you can buy food with grains (wheat, rye, barley, oats), which serve as a source of carbohydrates (energy) and fiber). If you are intolerant, you should choose food with a gluten-free formula.
Chicken is the most common and versatile component of dog food. But it is not always suitable for animals with sensitive digestion; for them, lamb is preferable, which is easily digestible and contains hypoallergenic protein.
If you are prone to digestive disorders and allergies, you need to buy food without artificial additives. Premium food does not contain chemical dyes, flavors, or flavor enhancers, but they usually use synthetic antioxidants. Club 4 Paws products compare favorably with foods of this class in that they contain tocopherol, a natural antioxidant and source of vitamin E.
Review of cat food Club 4 Paws
Dry and wet food "Club 4 Paws" are produced in Ukraine. The official website is https://club4paws.com/ (link to the Russian version), it contains information about the composition of the entire line of feeds, daily feeding rates, etc. This food belongs to the premium class.
In addition to cat food, Club 4 Paws food for dogs is also produced. It also produces Optimeal dog and cat food.
Composition of food Club 4 Paws
Let's look at the composition of Club 4 Paws food using the example of the Adult Cats Chicken option (for adult cats, with chicken):
Photo of the composition indicated on the package.
The first ingredient is chicken flour 26%, which is the main source of protein. Next in composition there is also vegetable protein - corn gluten (in fourth place in the composition). “Hydrolyzed animal protein” is also a source of protein, but it is also a natural flavoring additive.
Special cats need special food
If you decide to castrate (sterilize) your furry pet, take care of special food for it in advance. Unbalanced natural nutrition or basic food for cats with special needs usually provokes health problems. Club 4 Paws offers food at an affordable price that will help protect your cat’s vulnerable genitourinary system and control its weight, as well as strengthen the immune system, ensure shiny coat, and good digestion. The price of specialized food is slightly higher than regular, basic food, but the pet’s health is more expensive. Many cats prefer dry food, and it is cheaper. Dry food for sterilized cats in the 4 Paws Club assortment is also presented. But when feeding the cat this way, it is imperative to provide a sufficient amount of drinking water, and ensure that the water in the bowl is always clean and fresh.
Cat food Club 4 Paws - reviews
Since Club 4 Paws food for cats is quite popular in Ukraine, there are quite a lot of reviews about them on the Internet. Below we have collected a few of the ones we found.
Reviews from veterinarians
Customer Reviews
For a long time I fed the cat porridge and other homemade products, but with my new job I had less time to cook, so I switched to ready-made food. I chose Club 4 Paws because it contains a lot of all kinds of vitamins and the composition is natural. Especially for that kind of money.
The most important thing is that the cat likes the food, eats plus or minus the norm. The consumption is 300-400 grams per week. The packaging of the food is dense, retains freshness well, you can buy 2 kg at once and not be afraid of it going bad.
Our Scottish cat is 5 months old and is growing on Club 4 Paws food. I combine dry food with wet food, both chicken flavored. He eats dry food with pleasure, but still prefers wet food. Dry food has small granules, which is what kittens need. There is no strong smell, like some other foods that I have tried before.
I have a lot of cats and I used to feed them Royal Canin, but the prices for it are now high (((Now I have two foods on a regular basis: Nutra Mix Herball and, recently, I have been buying Club 4 Paws meat. So I must say that Club 4 Paws they eat better than Nutra. Well, in addition to dry food, they also have natural food every day)
Balanced diet from Ukrainian manufacturer
You can buy dry and canned food inexpensively in the Petslike.net online store. The website presents products for dogs of small, medium and large breeds of different ages, so every owner of a four-legged pet will be able to choose the optimal diet for his friend in terms of price and composition. The cost of packaging depends on the packaging - 3, 12 or 15 kg, as well as 100 and 500 g. Delivery is carried out throughout Ukraine, and if you decide to order food from the amount of 400 UAH, we will cover all shipping costs. There are special offers for breeders.
Food for dogs with sensitive stomach: benefits
Dry dog food Club 4 Paws “Lamb and Rice” is excellent for animals with sensitive digestion and skin, as well as a tendency to food allergies, since it contains easily digestible and hypoallergenic types of meat and grains. Rice is a gluten-free cereal; unlike wheat and corn, it never causes food allergies. Lamb also does not provoke allergic reactions and is an ideal raw meat for sensitive digestion. Other advantages of the food:
- in the first place in the composition are meat ingredients, a source of valuable animal protein that is well absorbed by dogs;
- the food is enriched with healthy vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids, which, in particular, have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin;
- diets contain the INTEGRAMIX complex to support the heart, liver, immune system and digestion;
- a mixture of natural tocopherols is used as an antioxidant;
- no artificial colors or flavors.
Also, the advantages of 4 Paws Club food include the presence of a preventive diet for sensitive digestion and skin, adapted to the needs of small breeds. As a rule, manufacturers who offer food with a similar formula offer only universal products for all breeds.
“Four Paws” food range
The range of feeds is presented in old and new diets. In the old one it is presented like this:
By life stage:
- for puppies: dry with chicken;
- canned with chicken;
- for large breed puppies with chicken;
- for dogs over one year old: canned in jelly with chicken;
- dry “lamb and rice” for all breeds;
- “lamb and rice” for small breeds;
- complete for large breeds;
- complete for small breeds;
- complete for medium breeds;
- “active” for active dogs of all breeds;
- “weight control” for all breeds.
Composition of food "Four paws"
If we consider the composition of a particular food, for example, complete dry food for adult dogs of small breeds, the manufacturer immediately indicates:
- proteins — 25%;
- fats — 12%
- calorie content - 380.6 kcal/100 g of feed.
The composition analysis is as follows:
- poultry meat and bone meal - 26%. This ingredient is in the first position in the recipe and means that it is the main one and not an additional one. It is he who is the carrier of protein and essential amino acids for the dog’s body;
- cereals (corn, wheat, rice). Such foods have a place in the diet of other animals, but for dogs they are not particularly necessary. The abundance of carbohydrates changes the acid-base balance in the body and activates microflora, which turns from opportunistic to pathogenic. The percentage is not indicated in the recipe. Corn is in first place, but biologists are arguing with all their might about the need to introduce this grain into a dog’s diet. Laboratory and clinical studies are ongoing;
- sunflower oil and animal fat. Fats are carriers of saturated and unsaturated acids, as well as fat-soluble vitamins. It is this position that creates the energy capacity of the feed;
- corn gluten. This is a protein substance synthesized from corn grain, in other words, gluten. The fact that it can cause allergic reactions has long been a legal fact. It is necessary so that the feed “sticks to the heap” and is formed as the manufacturer intended. Has no value for the body;
- animal hydrolyzed protein. This substance creates the aroma of the food and the dog willingly eats it;
- beet fiber. This is a filler that allows you to create a feed mold;
- brewer's yeast. The component is a source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids. Its role in this food is unclear, since it is filled with synthetic vitamins, which are discussed below;
- minerals (calcium chloride, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite). Micro and macroelements are the basis of teeth, bone and muscle tissue. They are part of enzymes and affect all processes occurring in the cells and systems of the body;
- vitamins (A, D3, E, K, B2, B5, B6, B12, biotin, PP, folic acid, choline chloride). Most of these vitamins are not synthesized in the dog's body. They must be fed daily. However, synthetic vitamins are very poorly absorbed by the body. This is most likely why the set is large;
Conclusions about Four Paws food
The fact that the table of recommended daily feed intake is divided into 24 positions indicates the scrupulous approach of specialists to each specific animal. The frequency of feeding is also prescribed, which will make the owner’s life easier. However, the composition remains to be desired despite the sufficient percentage of protein and fat.
Dry food can be fed to an animal, but in small doses and not constantly. They can be used as a “lifesaver” when traveling, under current circumstances, but not for daily use.
Club 4 Paws Dog Food Review
We have already reviewed dog food from Canadian, English, Russian, etc. manufacturers, and today for the first time we will talk about food from a Ukrainian manufacturer. Dog food "Club 4 Paws" belongs to the premium class, which means that it has fairly high-quality ingredients. Let's start studying the composition in order to judge more objectively.
Reviews of other brands of food:
The official website of the food is www.club4paws.com.ua
Composition of food "Club 4 Paws"
In 2022, the manufacturer modified the feed recipe and added the Integramix complex, which includes 4 different ingredients (dried banana, hawthorn, tomatoes, ginger), which helps maintain the health of the animal. It also contains an omega 3 + omega 6 complex for healthy skin and coat of the pet.
In addition to the complexes described above, we will consider in more detail the other ingredients of Club 4 Paws food, using the example of the option for large breed puppies. In first place in the composition is “chicken flour” with 29% (the percentage is quite typical for the premium class).
Next in composition are the sources of carbohydrates - corn, wheat, rice, as well as corn gluten - a source of plant proteins. Beet fiber, minerals, brewer's yeast, etc. - also typical ingredients for dog food. It is worth noting sunflower oil, which is not often found, as well as a natural antioxidant.
