Sterilization of cats living at home is the best option for their maintenance. It should, however, be remembered that there are certain rules, observing which, it is possible to avoid problems with the health of a sterilized animal. The most important of them is the right food.
There are two possibilities for proper nutrition: ready-made canned or dry food, bought in the store, or natural, cooked at home. Prepare a balanced diet, which will contain all the necessary minerals, vitamins, fats, carbohydrates, necessary for the proper functioning of the organism of a sterilized cat, is problematic enough. Therefore, it is better to use ready-made dry food, which contains all the ingredients necessary for the proper development of the animal.
What kind of food is better to use?
Dry food for sterilized cats premium class is well balanced, it contains a certain amount of preservatives and flavors, it is suitable for daily use. Pro Plan dry food for sterilized cats is by far one of the most sought-after, deserving a large number of positive responses from the owners of animals.
This type of food is a full-fledged diet that ensures the proper functioning of the urinary system, regulating glucose metabolism, preserving the health of cats. Tuna and salmon are used in this form of feed as the main ingredients.
Using this food, the pet receives vitamin A, zinc and linoleic acid, which helps to keep the pet's skin hydrated, it is elastic and healthy. Friability of the wool and its loss will prevent the content of unsaturated fatty acids in this feed, and the special formula used in the production of feed will prevent the formation of stone on the pet's teeth and in the kidneys.
In the composition of Pro Plan feed, a reduced amount of carbohydrates, for better assimilation of food, rice and other cereal crops are added to it.
Also popular is the dry food for sterilized cats - Royal Canin, produced in Russia. It is produced both in premium class and super premium. The composition of this food was developed in a special scientific center, it uses a formula with a high protein content, which gives 30% more energy to the animal than feed saturated with carbohydrates, and contributes to an increase in fat rather than muscle mass. The feed is designed with a reduced level of starch, which prevents the development of diabetes.
Selection of food for a sterilized cat is not an easy task, you need to choose lighter versions, since such an animal is prone to weight gain, which negatively affects the health and longevity.
The best dry food for a sterilized cat is one in which the smallest content of phosphorus and magnesium, leading to the formation of stones in the body of the animal. Specialized feeds of holistic class or super-premium class, have a qualitatively better composition. Such feeds are a little more expensive than those that are lower in class, but their quality is undoubtedly better. In any case, regarding the choice of food for a sterilized cat, it is better to consult a veterinarian, only after taking the tests, you can choose the best option.