9 best hypoallergenic cat foods

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Hypoallergenic food is necessary for those cats who have an intolerance to certain foods. Such food contains a minimum amount of carefully selected ingredients, and meets a number of requirements: nutritional value, absence of allergic components in the composition, easy tolerance, quality.

The causes of food allergies in cats are not fully understood. But it is reliably known that prolonged consumption of certain types of proteins found in food causes allergies. Proteins found in chicken, pork or beef, corn and soy often provoke an adverse reaction. This is due to the poor quality of the products, which contain hormones, antibiotics, steroids, and modified genes.

Also, economy class food can cause allergies in furry pets. Therefore, when choosing the right diet for cats, it is important to know what exactly upsets the digestive system in animals. For this, the pet is transferred to a strict four-month diet that excludes food additives, sweets, pork, flavors, medicinal substances, flavors.

Most often, cats suffer from intolerance to the following substances:

1. Animal protein. Contained in pork, beef, chicken. It is better to choose feed with rabbit, duck, lamb, herring, salmon, which are easier to tolerate. There are also mono-protein feeds, which contain only one type of protein.
2. Gluten. For cats with plant protein allergies, the best grain-free foods have been developed. Sometimes brown or white rice, millet or oats are included in hypoallergenic supplements, less often causing a negative reaction in the animal.
3. Yeast, eggs, dairy products. Pet owners who are intolerant of these foods should choose the best food that says 'limited ingredients' on the packaging.
4. To understand which of the hypoallergenic foods is more suitable for the animal, you can buy a small portion of each type of food and monitor the cat's reaction to each of them. If the pet eats the proposed food with appetite, it does not develop vomiting or diarrhea, then this food will not harm the cat and can be introduced into the daily diet.

Rating of the best hypoallergenic cat food

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per Kg.
Rating of the best hypoallergenic cat food	1	Savarra adult cat lamb	800 RUB
	2	Complete for cats Landor	527 r
	3	Hill's Prescription Diet z / d Food Sensitivities	RUB 1,000
	4	NOW FRESH Grain Free Fish Adult Recipe CF	RUB 900
	5	Royal Canin “Young Male”	RUB 545
	6	AATU CAT SALMON & HERRING	RUB 1,633
	7	Acana wild prairie cat	RUB 1,306
	8	GO! Fit + Free Grain Free Chicken, Turkey, Duck Cat Recipe	990 RUB
	9	Oriental cat and kitten	800 RUB

Savarra adult cat lamb

Rating: 4.9

The first line in the ranking of the best hypoallergenic food is Savarra Adult Cat Lamb. It is produced in England, but the brand is registered in Russia. Adult Cat Lamb is distinguished by its monomeat composition. The main composition of the hypoallergenic food is rice and lamb meat (71%), as well as blueberries, seaweed, cranberries, carrots, tomatoes, taurine, methionine, and yunk. Each feed component belongs to the holistic category, that is, it is a high-quality raw material, as evidenced by its good ash content.

Thanks to the beneficial composition of the hypoallergenic feed Adult Cat Lamb, the metabolism of cats is activated, the digestive tract normalizes, the coat becomes shiny, ligaments and joints, heart and blood vessels are strengthened. But cat owners note that Savarra is high in protein. Therefore, during feeding, sterilized or inactive pets may experience problems with the kidneys, liver, weight, and urinary organs.

Savarra is available in 400 g, 2 kg or 15 kg bags. The cost varies from 400 rubles to 1300 rubles.

Complete Cat Ball Lump & Weight Control Lamb with Landor Sweet Potato

Rating: 4.8

The second position in the ranking of the best hypoallergenic food for cats is occupied by a multifunctional supplement that does not contain cereals. Its peculiarity is the prevention of the formation of hairballs in the stomach of the animal.

The leading ingredient in 'Landor' is dehydrated lamb. Other useful ingredients of hypoallergenic nutrition: vitamins (E, B12, A, K, D3), trace elements, berries, yucca extract, salmon oil, brewer's yeast, turin, probiotics. The best hypoallergenic feed contains no preservatives, wheat, chemical additives, dyes, soy, corn, chicken.

Landor is produced in Spain. Pet owners note that the food has a convenient package with a zip-lock or a slider. The advantages of Landor food are the normalization of the balance of phosphorus and calcium, fatty acids in the body, strengthening the musculoskeletal system. Also, hypoallergenic food improves the intestinal microflora, the condition of the coat and skin.

To prevent the cat from developing health problems associated with the use of the 'Landor' supplement, it must have constant access to drinking water. And food should be stored in a cool, dry place. The cost of the best hypoallergenic food for Landor cats is 1 229 rubles.

Hill's Prescription Diet z / d Food Sensitivities

Rating: 4.7

The third position in the ranking of the best cat hypoallergenic premium food is taken by Hill's products. A balanced nutritional supplement was developed by Mark Maurice in 1939. After conducting a number of studies, the doctor found that through a hypoallergenic diet, it is possible to normalize the health of a cat.

Prescription Diet z / d is a therapeutic food that reduces the occurrence of adverse skin and gastrointestinal reactions after meals. The best supplement contains rice and animal protein. The latter undergoes hydrolysis during the production process, which reduces the body's immune response to the allergen.

Other ingredients in Hill's Best Food are Minerals, Herbal Ingredients, Oils, Animal Peptides. Prescription Diet z / d Food Sensitivities also contains Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. This improves the condition of the coat and skin, and normalizes the cat's stool.

Of the shortcomings of food, owners of fluffy pets allocate a high cost, an unpleasant smell, the presence of chicken in the composition, which often causes allergies. A cat weighing up to 2 kg will need 30-45 g of feed, and a pet weighing 6 kg needs 74-100 g. The recommended time for diet therapy is 3 to 8 weeks. The approximate cost of 2 kg of dry food is 2000 rubles. The price of wet food (156 g can) is 150 rubles.

NOW FRESH Grain Free Fish Adult Recipe CF

Rating: 4.7

The fourth place in our rating is given to the hypoallergenic food Grain Free Fish Adult Recipe CF. It contains salmon, trout, and herring that have been fished from the waters of British Columbia. Canadian firm NOW FRESH has specially developed a supplement for cats with digestive problems. It is the best food for neutered cats that does not cause allergies or eating disorders.

NOW food is made from fresh, quality fish only. The hypoallergenic diet contains vegetables, fruits, berries, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, seaweed, racial or coconut oil. The amount of all ingredients is as balanced as possible. The best food contains no harmful ingredients grown on hormones or proteins that cause allergies.

NOW FRESH Hypoallergenic Food is rich in fatty acids to improve the condition of your cat's coat and skin. And rapeseed and walnut oil maintains normal cholesterol levels, activates lipid metabolism, and has an anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect. Also in the Grain Free Fish Adult Recipe CF there are pre- and probiotics that improve the digestive tract. The supplement is loaded with antioxidants that slow down aging and vitamins that improve the functioning of the visual and heart systems.

Cat owners note that the best NOW FRESH food is low in fluoride and phosphorus. But, despite the useful composition, in some cats, after prolonged consumption of food, hair loss and tarnishing, stool disturbance, and dandruff were noted. NOW packages are not airtight. Some cats vomit after eating. The calorie content of one serving is 439 kcal. A package of dry food weighing 3.63 kg costs about 2,500 rubles.

Royal Canin “Young Male”

Rating: 4.6

The fifth position in the ranking belongs to the hypoallergenic food produced by the famous French company Royal Canin. The premium supplement is suitable for all breeds, including neutered cats up to 7 years of age.

Young Male's formula is enriched with proteins. This contributes to the normalization of muscle mass in the animal, improved taste, and quick satiety. And levocarnitine, which is part of the supplement, increases the transport of fatty acids.

Royal Canin increases urine output, which results in fewer minerals that bind crystals to the urine. This creates unfavorable conditions for the appearance of stones in the urinary system.

Young Male is low in calories and high in protein. This prevents the risk of diabetes in neutered cats. And the minimum amount of starch reduces the likelihood of developing insulinemia.

Royal Canin contains dehydrated poultry meat, rice, vegetable protein isolate, fiber, minerals. Also, the feed contains nutrients, extracts of marigold, plantain and chicory, fructopolygosaccharides, soybean oil, fish oil. The average cost of 3.5 kg of Young Male is 1,880 rubles.

AATU CAT SALMON & HERRING

Rating: 4.5

The sixth place in the ranking belongs to the best supplement from the new British company Pet Food UK, which produces the highest class hypoallergenic food, the 'holistic' category. This is the best grain-free food for adult cats with herring and salmon. The feed contains 85% meat products and 15% herbs and vegetables. AATU CAT SALMON & HERRING is the first Eight formula for cats. That is, it contains 8 types of spices, vegetables, herbs and fruits.

The source of protein in the feed is hypoallergenic fish. AATU CAT products contain a minimum amount of carbohydrates, which makes them as useful as possible and improves the absorption of nutrients. The diet contains probiotics and taurine that improve digestive function. SALMON & HERRING does not contain flavors, grains, potatoes or artificial colors.

Disadvantages of AATU products are recent market entry, high cost, no supplements intended for kittens. The advantages include a grain-free extended formula, quality. The calorie content of a 100-gram portion is 370 kcal. Price for 200 g of dry food – from 400 rubles, 1 kg – 1600 rubles, 3 kg – from 2800 rubles.

Acana wild prairie cat

Rating: 4.4

The seventh position in the ranking of the best food for cats is occupied by Acana. The hypoallergenic supplement does not contain pea or potato proteins. It is formulated with animal proteins to provide adequate nutrition for the cat and maintain muscle mass.

Wild Prairie Cat has a special formula. The food contains 5 types of meat products, including cartilage and organs. Akana's main ingredients: chicken, turkey, herring, legumes, trout, eggs, pike perch, alfalfa, pumpkin, kelp, spinach, turnip, apple, carrot. Of the additives, it is worth highlighting copper, zinc, choline, vitamins, thiamine, pyridoxine.

Super premium Canadian food designed for medium and large cats. Acana contains a minimal amount of meat, so it is more suitable for pets with digestive problems and can be a transitional option.

120 g of the supplement contains about 500 kcal. One serving contains 42% fat, 22% fruits and vegetables, 36% energy. Wild Prairie Cat should be given to the cat twice a day. In this case, the animal must be provided with unlimited access to water. The approximate cost of 1 kg of dry food is up to 800 rubles.

GO! Fit + Free Grain Free Chicken, Turkey, Duck Cat Recipe

Rating: 4.3

The eighth place in our ranking is occupied by hypoallergenic low-grain feeds produced by the Canadian brand Go! Petcurean entered the veterinary market in 1999. The firm was founded in British Columbia by two animal lovers.

The product slogan GO! – the use of the best high quality products under the Human Grade label (can be eaten by humans). In production, only fresh ingredients are used, which are purchased from ecologically clean farms located near the plant, which excludes the preservation and transportation of products.

For cats prone to food allergies, Petcurean offers Duck Cat Recipe, Turkey, Fit + Free Grain Free Chicken. This is a holistic class food, where, in addition to fruits, meat (chicken, duck), herbs, fish and vegetables, taurine, probiotics, healthy fats and acids are included in the composition. You can find out the best grain-free food by looking at the purple stripe on the package.

But, pets prone to allergies should be fed GO! carefully. It contains 48% animal protein. The sensitive body of some animals may not be able to handle a lot of meat. If it becomes necessary to transfer the cat to a different type of food, then this should be done gradually, mixing the old food with the new one.

Plus GO! – small granules. Cats chew croquettes easily and quickly. But this can be a reason to refuse new types of food. The approximate cost of Fit + Free Grain Free Chicken, Turkey, Duck Cat Recipe is 450 rubles per 1 kg.

Oriental cat and kitten

Rating: 4.2

The last line of the rating is closed by the best hypoallergenic holistic, which is as close as possible to natural nutrition. Orijen is uniquely formulated to meet the 'Suitable for Human Nutrition' label.

Orijen is an improved replacement for Akana. Food composition – 85% fresh fish or meat, 15% herbs, vegetables and fruits. The composition does not include potatoes, corn, grain crops.

Cat and Kitten is free of high glycemic carbohydrates, synthetic ingredients, vegetable proteins. Food is made using a special technology that preserves the maximum amount of nutrients.

Orijen's basic ingredients are eggs, turkey and free-range chicken. The food also contains wild-caught Canadian fish. Of the nutrients in the hypoallergenic feed, there are vitamins, chondroitin, glucosamine, phytocomponents, phosphorus, OMEGA-3 fatty acids, calcium and others.

The peculiarity of Orijen is that the company does not produce special medical supplements. Veterinarians working in the company believe that it is necessary to properly feed cats from childhood and then they will not need hypoallergenic nutrition.

Possible disadvantages of the product – it can disrupt the digestive function of pets, whose diet previously consisted of budget food. The average price for 1 kg of dry food is 800 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.