Dry cat food “Club 4 Paws”: reviews from veterinarians

The premium brand “Club 4 Paws” has been on the market for a long time and has managed to win the trust of customers and their pets. The range of dry foods includes diets for kittens, basic diets for adult cats and diets for cats with special needs: for sterilized and indoor cats, for sensitive digestion, urinary health, and also a diet for hair removal. Dry food is sold in packages of 300 g, 900 g, 2 kg, 5 kg and 14 kg.

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Composition of food "Club 4 Paws"

In 2022, the manufacturer improved the recipes of all diets. Now the brand’s food, including dry cat food, includes the Integramix complex. It includes dried hawthorn for improved heart function, dried banana for easy digestion, dried tomatoes for bile production and normal liver function, and dried ginger for immunity.

Another feature of dry cat food “Club 4 Paws” is that meat ingredients come first in all food. The composition also includes cereals, oils and fats, beet fiber, dried vegetables, brewer's yeast, and flax seeds. Vitamins and minerals are added to every diet, for example, an omega-3 + omega-6 complex for healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Advantages and disadvantages of a comprehensive diet

The composition of this product is properly fortified.
The advantages of premium food outweigh the possible disadvantages. The dry complex is popular and economical. The composition contains the necessary vitamin complexes and minerals. The diet does not contain dyes. The nutritional complex is designed for pets with different needs and age categories.

The disadvantages of complex nutrition that consumers highlight are that there is no accurate data on the by-products contained in the complex. And also the type of meat that is included in the composition (freeze-dried or raw) is not described. The food contains a synthetic antioxidant, although it does not contribute to the formation of undesirable manifestations and does not have a negative effect.

Veterinarians remind that the cat must always have access to clean and fresh water.

Varieties of “Four Paws Club” diets for pets

The range consists of more than 10 dry types of food, as well as wet varieties. Thanks to a wide selection of food, it is possible to choose a diet for each cat, depending on its individual characteristics and lifestyle. Among them are varieties such as:

The manufacturers of this food also paid attention to kittens.

Food for kittens.
Complex for adult cats.
Diet for pregnant cats and nursing kittens.
Food for sterilized cats.
As well as food for cats with special needs: sensitive digestion;
food with hair removal effects;
complex for cats without walking;
to maintain the functioning of the urinary tract.

Premium food lines

The diet is divided into 4 main food lines:

age;
basic;
specialized;
selection.

Cat food is selected depending on individual characteristics, lifestyle, weight category, and also based on the pet’s condition (in case of pregnancy, lactation, complications of diseases, etc.). If it is not possible to choose food yourself, then you should contact a veterinary nutritionist or specialist when purchasing a nutrition complex. A professional will advise on the optimal nutrition for your pet, and will also suggest a specific daily intake that is ideal for a cat. If an allergic reaction develops, you can choose a diet or “Acana” for your pet.

“Club 4 Paws”: reviews from veterinarians

The quality of the 4 Paws Club food is confirmed by both Ukrainian and European experts: the brand exports food to 10 European countries.

4 Paws Club diets have been tested and approved by specialists from the Oniris-Nantes College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Technology in France. Professor Jean-Claude Defonti, a nutritionist and head of a research laboratory, noted that dried tomatoes in diets have a positive effect on bile production in cats (source: researchgate.net).

Veterinarians from the Independent Institute for Animal Nutrition Research in the Netherlands praised the taste and digestibility of the feed. Nutritionists from the Wageningen University research group led by Dr. Charlotte van Roijn have recognized the safety of the 4 Paws Club diets for the urinary system of cats (source: wur.nl).

In Ukraine, the feed was tested and approved by the State Research Control Institute of Veterinary Drugs and Feed Additives (GNIKI).

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.

Club 4 paws: consumer reviews

The quality of the 4 Paws Club food is confirmed by both Ukrainian and European experts: the brand exports food to 10 European countries

Mikhail, Nikolaev: “My cat always eats this food with appetite, she has good shiny fur, she is quite energetic and in all appearances she is healthy.”

Elena, Mariupol: “I see the effect of the food; such unpleasant moments as belching with hairballs practically do not happen.”

Olga, Kiev: “I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the product at a relatively low price. The price issue prompted us to try food for our picky cat. Before this, we tried different food, average and above average, popular foreign brands, but when the price of even the most “simple” food tripled, it became necessary to look for an alternative without compromising the health of the pet. And we found her, the cat is happy.”

Conclusions about Club 4 Paws food

Dog food Club 4 Paws has mostly positive customer reviews. Most dogs eat it for years, and as a result, both owners and animals are satisfied. The food has an additional complex and a unique recipe that helps maintain animal health. For its price, Club 4 Paws dog food exceeds all expectations.

Price of Club 4 Paws food and where you can buy it

Food of this brand can be bought both in regular supermarkets, as well as in pet stores and in online stores. For example, you can purchase

Dry food “Club 4 Paws” for large breed puppies 2 kg - about 185 UAH: (https://petslike.net/club-4-paws-premium-suhyj-korm-dlya-tsutsenyat-kurka-velyki-porody)
Dry dog food Club 4 Paws for adult dogs of medium breeds 14 kg - about 782 UAH: (https://petslike.net/club-4-paws-premium-suhyj-korm-dlya-sobak-seredni-porod)

*The prices indicated are indicative and may vary depending on the option, store and other factors. Prices are valid for spring 2019.

Feed range

Let's take a look at the Four Paws food range. Food is divided according to the age, size of the dog and special needs. It is worth noting that the lines for puppies and nursing bitches are similar.

Wet food for puppies “Chicken in Jelly” - the total mass fraction of meat products is 73%, of which chicken 25%. Contains fatty amino acids, vegetable protein, dried ginger, vitamins and minerals.

The residual protein content in the feed is only 8%.
Fat content: 7%.
Nutritional value: 99.85 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for puppies of all breeds “With a high chicken content” - the total mass fraction of chicken in the form of flour is 30%. The rest of the ingredients are similar to the wet food, but the proportions differ significantly (due to the amount of water in the wet food).

Proteins: 30%.
Fat content: 16%.
Nutritional value: 385.74 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for large breed puppies “Chicken” – the total mass fraction of chicken in the form of flour is 27–28%. The remaining ingredients are similar.

Proteins: 27–28%.
Fat content: 15%
Nutritional value: 384.27 kcal/100 g.

Wet food for adult dogs “Chicken in Jelly” - the composition is completely similar to food for puppies. There are differences in proportions, for example, the meat component (wet) is 80%, of which chicken is 34%.

Proteins: 4%.
Fat content: 7%.
Nutritional value: 76.59 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult dogs “Lamb and Rice” – does not contain corn and wheat, and is positioned as a hypoallergenic food. Mass composition of the main ingredients: lamb flour – 26%, rice – 26%.

Proteins: 22%
Fat content: 12%
Nutritional value: 359.42 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult dogs of large breeds - products are intended for adult animals weighing from 26 to 90 kg. Mass fraction of protein source (chicken flour) – 30%. The food also contains rice, corn, barley and an unknown source of animal protein (hydrolyzed animal protein).

Proteins: 25%.
Fat content: 12%.
Nutritional value: 369.25 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult dogs of small breeds – products for adult dogs weighing less than 10 kg. Mass fraction of protein source (chicken flour) – 29%. The remaining ingredients are the same as above.

Proteins: 26%
Fat content: 14%.
Nutritional value: 379.27 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult dogs of small breeds “Lamb and Rice” is a product for adult dogs weighing up to 10 kg who are prone to allergies. The food does not contain corn and wheat and is positioned as a hypoallergenic food. Mass composition of the main ingredients: lamb flour – 26%, rice – 25%.

Proteins: 23%.
Fat content: 12%.
Nutritional value: 363.76 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult active dogs “Active” is a product for adult dogs of all breeds leading an active lifestyle. Mass fraction of protein sources (chicken flour) – 25%. Also contains an unknown source of animal protein (hydrolyzed animal protein), rice and wheat (no corn).

Proteins: 30%.
Fat content: 15%.
Nutritional value: 383.94 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult dogs of medium breeds – products for adult dogs of all breeds weighing from 11 to 25 kg. Mass fraction of protein sources (chicken flour) – 28%.

Proteins: 24%.
Fat content: 13%.
Nutritional value: 373.89 kcal/100 g.

Dry food for adult dogs of all breeds “Weight Control” - the product differs from its analogues, with a significantly reduced fat content. The mass fraction of protein sources (chicken meal) is 28%; otherwise, the composition is similar to food for adult dogs (except for hypoallergenic).

Proteins: 24%.
Fat content: 8%.
Nutritional value: 350.69 kcal/100 g.

Price and where to buy

This food can be bought in most pet stores in Ukraine, some supermarkets, and online stores:

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Dry food, packaging 3 kg - from 191 UAH;
Dry food, packaging 14 kg - from 790 UAH;
Pouchi, 100 g bag - from 9 UAH.

Prices shown are current at the end of March 2022, may change over time and may differ depending on the feed option. For exact prices, see the store’s website at the link above.

Manufacturer and official website of “Four Paws” dog food

The full name of the brand is “Club 4 Paws” or “Club 4 Paws”. The food is produced in Ukraine (by the Kormotech company) and is widely popular in the territories of the former CIS countries. The manufacturer states that the feed and its quality are recognized in Europe, which means that the products have passed European certification tests.

The following indicators are usually expected from premium food:

Mass fraction of protein sources (including by-products): 25-30%.
Rice is like a basic grain.
Basic vitamins included.

“Four Paws” food is positioned as a premium class. Premium food is suitable for everyday feeding of healthy animals. “Four Paws” food is head and shoulders above economy class products, but is significantly inferior in terms of quality and benefits for the pet to super-premium and holistic class food.

Manufacturer and official website: https://club4paws.com.