Composition and nutritional value of Whiskas dry and wet food for cats. Whiskas for cats: reviews of veterinarians and consumers about food What class does Whiskas food belong to?

Many owners prefer to buy ready-made food for their cats and cats. Now in almost every supermarket you can choose food with any taste. Prices are usually low for these foods. But some cat owners for some reason choose only expensive food that cannot be found in a simple store. There are a number of reasons for this. To understand why this happens, you need to study the features of the "budget" options. One of them is Whiskas.

Whiskas cat food

Whiskas is one of the most popular brands of cat food. The trademark is owned by Mars and the brand is represented by Masterfoods. The manufacturer claims that the feed formulation was developed on the basis of numerous studies by the Waltham Research Center and approved by the Russian Association of Veterinarians.

Whiskas is one of the leaders in the economy class cat food market.

Historical background: Frank S. Mars (Minnesota) was born in 1882. He had polio, so as a child he was educated at home. His mother taught him how to make chocolate, and he spent all his time in the kitchen. In 1902 he married and started his own small business selling molasses chips. After 9 years, he began to prepare and sell chocolate bars. In 1923, Mars began to be considered a successful businessman, as his product - Milky Way chocolate gained popularity from the early days. After that, other products began to appear, which are still successfully sold today.

In 1934, Mars died, and his eldest son, Forest, had to take over the business. It was he who decided to add pet food to the piggy bank of the company. True, this was only possible after the war. In 1960, Mars and Forest's company merged. The first Russian enterprise from Mars appeared in 1995 (Moscow region). So the organization entered the world market. After 3 years, Forest Mars passed away, but the company once founded did not “dead”, but continued to gain momentum. The products of this manufacturer are in crazy demand all over the world. Currently, the company has representative offices in every progressive country in the world.

In addition to Whiskas, Mars has other brands:

Pet products: Pedigree, Royal Canin, Kitecat, Cesar, Nutro, Sheba, Chappi, Catsan, Frolic, Perfect Fit, etc.
Chocolate brands: M&M'S, Snickers, Dove, Mars, Milky Way, Twix, Balisti, Bounty, Maltesers, Revels, etc.
Food: Uncle Ben's, Dolmio, Masterfoods, Seeds Of Change, Ebly, Royco, Kan Tong, Suzi Wan, Paris, etc.
Confectionery Brands: Extra, Orbit, Altoids, DoubleMint, Juicy Fruit, Life Savers, Skittles, Wrigley's Spearmint, Starburst, etc.

What class does Whiskas feed belong to?

Cat food may fall into one of the following classes:

economy;
premium;
super premium;
holistic.

Belonging to one of these classes is determined by the quantity and quality of meat. For example, in holistic class feeds, meat can be up to 90%. This is not about proteins of animal origin (offal, bone meal, etc.), but about meat (for example, fresh lamb meat - in Akana feed). Such products cannot contain dyes and flavors, they are natural and, accordingly, high in price. You can buy such food only in specialized stores. Such a product does not need advertising, so novice cat breeders know little about such food for cats.

Super premium class is characterized by a lower meat content. However, the composition should mainly contain proteins of animal origin. Some foods in this class contain flavorings and preservatives. In terms of price, they are almost the same as holistics.

But the premium class is already cheaper products. Premium cat food can be found in a regular pet store, it may contain dyes, preservatives, and flavors. Meat, as a rule, in such feed is about 35%. Moreover, it may not be the highest quality meat (which is why flavorings are needed). Manufacturers of "Whiskas" refer their products to this class. But some veterinarians believe that this is just a publicity stunt. The basis for this opinion was the analysis of the composition. In addition, usually only the most unpretentious goods need powerful and aggressive advertising, for which PR is the only way to stay on the market.

Economy class feed contains very little meat. Moreover, these will be just derivatives of meat products (flour of animal origin, etc.). The basis of the diet will be cereals and herbal ingredients. So that the plants in the composition do not confuse the buyer, they are usually denoted by a single inaccurate word - “cereals”, etc. The meat components, on the contrary, are separated in as much detail as possible so that the composition looks like it contains a lot of animal products, and vegetable absolutely nothing components.

The energy value in such feed is achieved due to vegetable proteins (corn gluten, etc.). There will be no special components (for example, fruits or rare herbs) in such a product either. Vitamins and mineral components will be the bare minimum. A dye will be added to the composition of the food (to give it an appetizing look), preservatives (since budget production technologies do not contribute to long-term storage) and flavors (otherwise the cat may simply refuse such food). Moreover, the “smallest” components in the form of, for example, dyes may not be indicated (so as not to frighten buyers with an abundance of the letter E in the composition).

One of my friends buys only cheap food for her cat. But at the same time, every time she studies the label for half an hour, claiming that she clearly follows the rules of the diet - how much protein the cat should receive, and how much - carbohydrates. In fact, cats (and they are natural predators) need animal protein. Let it be just meat products, but it's better than vegetable protein. In addition, my friend does not take into account artificial components (I am usually confused by the fact that the percentage of the unwanted ingredient is not indicated).

When choosing a feed, you should always study the composition of the product (it is always indicated on the packaging - on the back or side)

Assortment and features of feed

Whiskas has a truly wide range. Cat food is available in several varieties:

Dry food (pads, etc.).
Wet food (canned food and pouches in the form of jelly, pates and stews).
Treats and specialty foods.

And also all Whiskas products can be classified as follows:

food for kittens;
food for adult cats;
food for older cats.

Each of these products is produced in several batches, and each batch can be dry or wet. For example, Whiskas kitten food is available in two versions:

pate with chicken or veal;
jelly with veal, turkey or beef and lamb;
stew with salmon, lamb or chicken;
pads with milk, turkey and carrots.

Photo gallery: some Whiskas kitten food

Pâtés, stews and kitty jellies are sold in pouches Each type of dish (jelly, pâté, etc.) is available in several flavors
Dry kitten food is sold in the form of pads with a soft center
All pouches and boxes follow the same color policy
Previously, special milk for kittens was produced (now temporarily not produced)

Table: type, composition and price of some kitten food

Food name	Type of feed	Specified composition	Packing volume	Price
Pate with chicken	wet	meat, meat by-products (chicken meat - not less than 25%), vegetable oil, taurine, vitamins, minerals	pouches of 35 g	from 18 rubles per pouch
Jelly with veal		meat, organ meats (veal min. 4%), vegetable oil, taurine, vitamins, minerals
Ragout with salmon		meat, offal, fish products (salmon - not less than 4%), cereals, vegetable oil, taurine, vitamins, minerals
Pillows with milk, turkey and carrots	dry	vegetable flour, flour of animal origin, rice, vegetable protein extracts, animal fat, vegetable oil, yeast, vegetables, dairy products, vitamins, minerals	boxes 350 g, 800 g, 1900 g and 5 kg	from 80 rubles for 350 g

Whiskas food for adult domestic cats (over 1 year old) is available in several series at once:

pads with tender pâté (with salmon, chicken and turkey, beef and rabbit);
jelly with different flavors;
mini fillet and cream soup (pieces of meat in jelly);
stew with different flavors;
pate with different flavors.

Photo Gallery: Some Cat Foods Over 1 Year Old

Comparison table: Whiskas food for adult cats

Separately, it can be said about food for older cats. Older animals need more vitamins (to maintain bones, vision, metabolism, etc.) and fewer calories. After all, an elderly cat does not “rush” around the house like a kitten, which means that it spends less energy. And old animals cannot boast of such an appetite as young ones. Whiskas has a separate line of food for cats over 7 years old. The names of the products of the 7+ line are the same as the 1+ feeds. They are also presented in the form of pillows, pâtés and stews. The only difference between these feeds is the calorie content.

Previously, you could find Whiskas food for cats over 8 years old on store shelves. Now the manufacturer has completely abandoned this line, leaving only "7+".

The packages of the "1+", "7+" and "8+" lines differ only in the number (otherwise they are identical)

And also the manufacturer did not forget about treats for cats. The point of special treats for cats is that they consist of veins and other dried low-calorie foods that are firm. So the cat needs to gnaw this delicacy for a long time, and the owner can be calm - treats for cats contain practically no calories. Whiskas has several of these products. The composition of all delicacies is almost the same:

cereals and cereal-containing products;
proteins of non-vegetable origin (for example, salmon meal - 4%);
animal fats and sunflower oil;
other non-vegetable products such as cheese - 4%);
mineral supplements and vitamins;
herbal ingredients.

Photo gallery: Whiskas delicacies

Most cat treats are made with solid foods to help clean and strengthen teeth The most common form of cat treats are sticks
All Whiskas delicacies are enriched with vitamins A, E, D3 and group B Lakomsto from the Duo series contains two flavors at once, however, there is practically no meat in it

Sometimes Whiskas releases individual limited editions of cat food. For example, before some holiday or experimentally to test the reaction of customers to a new product. Most often, such exclusive feeds are part of an advertising campaign. The composition of these foods is listed in the same form as before (except that the aroma or taste of the food may be brighter or newer).

The price of such a product can be either overpriced (for example, some elite holiday treat) or underpriced (for example, a special series at a special price). Some types of products may be completely free (for example, a bonus package of cat food).

A good friend of mine teaches economics at a non-state university. I managed to talk to him about cheap feed. So he explained two things to me:

There is a stereotypical opinion among the people “cheaper is worse”, this often scares off potential buyers. This is not always justified. For example, cat food should not consist of pure lumpy meat (the main thing is that the cat gets animal protein).
If the manufacturer underestimates the price (and Whiskas is one of the cheapest feeds), then he will “take” this money in a different way. For example, arranging promotions, etc. After all, not a single businessman wants to give away goods for a penny.

Photo gallery: special lines of food for cats

Special New Year food series - "Beef Stroganoff" Often the "taste" of an exclusive line is some kind of unusual product (for example, mackerel) Two separate food series - "Moore-r-fish" and "Meow-meat" Experimental small series of food are produced for adults Cats For kittens, you can buy food "on sale"

Every more or less major animal feed manufacturer is trying to develop a line of special therapeutic feeds. Of course, such foods cannot cure a cat, because they do not contain drugs. But there are products created taking into account the peculiarities of animal health. Whiskas also has such feeds:

for cats that are constantly in the house;
Hairball Control for long haired cats;
for animals with a capricious taste;
Sensitiv for cats with sensitive digestion;
for sterilized cats and cats.

Table: features of therapeutic feed

The product's name	Type of feed	Specified composition	Packing	Price
Pads for sterilized cats and cats with chicken	dry	wheat flour, chicken flour - 4%, vegetable proteins, rice, fats, dried liver (chicken and pork), yeast, vitamins and minerals	350 g, 1.9 and 5 kg	from 90 rubles for 350 g
Hairball Control for long haired cats	dry and wet	corn gluten, rice, wheat flour, chicken and fish meal, yeast, fats, vegetable fibers, vegetables, minerals, vitamins	350 g, 1.9 and 5 kg
Sensitiv for cats with sensitive digestion	dry and wet	meat and by-products, vegetable fats, cereals and products of their processing, minerals, vitamins	350 g in boxes and 35 g pouches
Indoor for cats staying at home	wet	corn gluten, flour, cereals, flour from animal products, yeast, fats, vegetables, chicory, minerals and vitamins, antioxidants	pouches 35 g	from 95 rubles for 350 g

Photo Gallery: Healthy Cat Foods

Indoor is designed for inactive cats that do not have access to the street Long-haired cats “clog” the gastrointestinal tract with hairballs, Hairball Control is designed to prevent this (it has a lot of fiber) Capricious cats refuse regular food, so a “appetizing option” has been created for them
Sensitiv is pet food with a gentle digestive system.
Food for sterilized cats controls the pH balance and regulates the excretory system (prevention of urolithiasis)

The benefits and harms of Whiskas food for cats

Economy class feeds cause a lot of controversy regarding their quality. However, the demand for such products (especially when it comes to highly advertised products) is not decreasing. Cat owners still buy Whiskas, although this food has plenty of analogues. Those cat owners who have been feeding their pets with Whiskas for more than a year, and people who are just about to make their choice, should objectively evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this product. After all, store-bought food should be ideal for a cat.

Often there are situations when the owner carefully examines the packaging before buying food, chooses the best option, making sure that the chosen food meets all the requirements of the pet. And after some time it becomes clear that something went wrong - either the cat feels unwell, or diarrhea has begun, or even at all - the animal has an allergy.

There is such a thing as individual intolerance. The food may be the best in the world, but it did not suit this particular animal. It's like, for example, someone drinks milk and it's normal, but someone has a complete intolerance, but you must admit that milk, in fact, does not make it bad.

KLEO-One, forum visitor

Weigh the Pros and Cons Before Buying Cat Food

Pros and cons

The advantages of Whiskas food include the following factors:

affordable price;
satiety (you can choose a more caloric feed option);
a wide range (you can choose cat food, taking into account taste preferences);
the presence of special feeds (for sterilized, long-haired cats, etc.);
"Whiskas" is fragrant, so cats eat it with great appetite.

However, in addition to the advantages, Whiskas also has disadvantages:

the presence of artificial additives;
cats can become "addicted";
illegibility of the wording of the ingredients in the composition;
Some ingredients are not listed at all.

It turns out that the pros and cons of this feed are about the same amount. Veterinarians believe that chemical additives provoke the formation of cancer, have a bad effect on the kidneys, etc. But this can also be looked at from the other side: preservatives do not allow the product to deteriorate for as long as possible, dyes and flavors increase appetite, etc. Therefore, to choose such food or not is a purely personal matter for each cat owner.

"Your pussy would buy whiskas" - this slogan is the basis of food advertising, but owners and veterinarians sometimes disagree with this.

In our family, this issue is treated condescendingly. After all, it also happens that the most expensive food causes, for example, allergies. And some cats eat cheap food all their lives, but live long. If a husband goes to the store, he can call and ask "Does the cat take glutamate?". Of course, these are all jokes. It's just that Whiskas really enjoys a controversial reputation. Its name alone is almost synonymous with all feeds. For example, my sister, when compiling a shopping list, writes “whiskas” even though her cat only eats Pro Plan.

At first glance, the composition of the Whiskas feed is bad only for its low protein content, high fat content. But in Whiskas they added a lot of taurine and even glucosamine and chondroitin - an important component for maintaining joints and connective tissue in order. True, this is true for humans, but a cat does not need such supplements. But it's not the pussy that buys Whiskas!

brau, forum visitor
https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tem=803227&tid=35

Whiskas is an economy class food, which first appeared onRussian market several decades ago. Over the years of sales in Russia, this food has acquired various myths and prejudices. It's time to find out if the rumors about this food are real, and is it possible to feed whiskas to your cat? Let's try to answer this important question for most pet owners.

Can you feed whiskas to a cat? The benefits and harms of food

This is perhaps the most frequently asked question by cat owners. And although the forums are full of a variety of reviews, from positive experience to bright negative, the owners and breeders of cats do not lose interest in this product. What is the reason?

This is affordable cat food.
The cats love him.

At the same time, all owners love to treat their pets with a treat. Kittens, they are like children, who will not fail to give their fluffy pet a tasty treat. So the owners of cats are looking at the windows with Whiskas. But in order to correctly understand whether it is possible to feed with whiskas, it is necessary to find out what is the benefit of this to the cat, and what is the harm. About what products a cat needs, you can read from the special literature.

Cat food must be balanced and close to the food they eat in natural conditions. Thus, cats require fat and protein, which are found in meat, as well as a certain amount of carbohydrates. It is very easy to find out if Whiskas meets these indicators if you get acquainted with the composition of this feed.

The composition of cat food economy class

The manufacturer of the most popular brands of budget cat food Whiskas, Kiteket and dog food Pedigri, Chappi is mars corporation, which operates in almost all countries of the former Soviet Union. This "monster" of the industry has a good advertisement of its product in the media, a huge selection of different tastes, so ordinary cat breeders treat this manufacturer with confidence when feeding their pets a product of such a big brand. At the same time, the manufacturer offers a huge range of dry and wet whiskas food rations:

for cats older than 7 years;
for adult cats;
for kittens up to a year;
for a treat;
for sterilized cats.

In America, the manufacturer must publish the composition of the food on the packaging. In our country, this obligation is not legally fixed, therefore, full information on the composition can be found only on the Whiskas website in the USA. Consider the example of a food such as Whiskas "Meat Selection" (Meaty Selections).

Fat minimum 14.0%, protein minimum 36.0%, moisture maximum 13.0%, fiber maximum 5.0%, chondroitin sulfate minimum 310 mg/kg, calcium minimum 2.0%, linoleic acid minimum 1.5%, zinc minimum 160 mg/kg, phosphorus minimum 0.9% , vitamin E minimum 160 U/kg, vitamin A minimum 12,000 U/kg, glucose minimum 410 mg/kg, taurine minimum 0.2%.

X A good composition that contains:

chondroitin and glucose for the prevention of bone disease, cartilage surfaces, as well as strengthening joints and ligaments. These elements are especially required by British cats during their growth.
taurine, this element is responsible for vision, cardiovascular function of the body, the normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems.
vitamins, their benefits probably do not need to be reminded.

The main ingredients of WHISKAS dry food

Corn Glutin & Corn, Poultry Offal, Ground Wheat, Animal Fat, Wheat Flour, Natural Turkey & Chicken Flavors, Brewer's Yeast, Rice, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Iodide, zinc sulfate, DL-alphatocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin, yucca schidigera extract, vitamin A, copper sulfate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12, magnesium sulfate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), D-calcium pantothenate, folic acid, biotin, vitamin D 3.

In other words, during the manufacture of economy class feed, they add various offal: such as: horns, heads, beaks, hooves, gullets, intestines, spleen, kidneys, blood, lungs, body parts, tendons and fat. That is, products that are rejected during the manufacture of food for people (they may contain tumors, including malignant ones, these may be places where antibiotics and hormones accumulate, etc.).

In general, Whiskas is a quality food and worth the money. Its composition consists of 13% protein derived from meat, offal and bone meal. People who do not understand the basics of proper pet nutrition may say that by-products are bad. But if you read the recommendations for feeding cats with natural food, then it will be said that feeding offal is MANDATORY. Since it is in the liver or scar that contains the largest amount of useful and nutritious substances.

What does the manufacturer add to economy class feeds (kit-cat, whiskas, etc.)?

There are always exceptions to any rule. This also applies to the health of cats that eat Whiskas. In some, the body is so strong that it can take a variety of foods, while others give alarming symptoms after several feedings of the “wrong” food. If you buy industrial feed, then it should be high-quality feed, at least "premium class". You can feed with natural food if you choose the right combination of meat, dairy products, vegetables and cereals.

Lera, Voronezh

I am a categorical opponent of such cat food and write only negative reviews. Although I used to feed them periodically, because what is even easier and more convenient, I poured pillows into a basin and no worries.

And, of course, when a small kitten appeared at our house, they also gave him Whiskas, the cat was not purebred, we picked him up in the yard, and he was happy with any food. I ate almost everything that was offered, until I tried the food, changes appeared almost immediately, the cat became much more aggressive, did not perceive any other food at all, did not even eat fish and meat. Attempts to retrain were unsuccessful, he simply began to starve. As a result, there wasdisease of the genitourinary system , its cause was dry food.

Perfect food for daily feeding. But as they say - everything must be approached responsibly. It is important to feed the kitten with a diet, and at least several times a day, feed it with natural food or wet food, and be sure to take the kitten to the doctor once a year. And if you feed only dry food 24/7 and do not monitor his health, then various sores can naturally pop up. Guys, this food is sold in 20 countries of the world, and everywhere the composition is about the same. So you have to start with yourself. Good luck and attention to our smaller brothers.

The recipe for Whiskas products was developed at the English Science Center, which studies the life and behavior of pets. It is approved by the Russian Association of Practicing Veterinarians. Cats are finicky by nature and love a variety of foods. The range of Whiskas feeds consists of a wide range of different flavors. It is able to satisfy all the nutritional needs of the cat, contains everything necessary for the normal functioning of the animal's body. However, there are many disadvantages to food.

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Whiskas food for all occasions

In order for a pet to receive all the substances necessary for growth and development from industrial products, the food must meet the needs of the body. Cats are carnivores by nature, and the basis of their diet is animal protein. Other components are carbohydrates, fats, water, minerals and vitamins. They play an important role in maintaining good pet health.

The Whiskas cat food line is represented by dry and wet food. The nutritional value of products takes into account the needs of the pet at all stages of his life. The food is complete, that is, it does not require additional feeding.

Wet and dry food have their own characteristics:

Moist diets reduce the risk of overeating, maintain optimal water balance in the body, which contributes to the prevention of urolithiasis in cats. Also, pouches are the optimal form of transition from mother's milk to industrial nutrition.
Dry food is good for the dental system: eating it reduces the risk of tartar formation and gum disease in cats. In addition, the fiber contained in it is necessary for the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). With the help of dry rations, it is convenient to organize the buffet principle of feeding cats, when they eat the offered food at any time of the day at will.

Feed composition

The composition of dry and wet food of the brand includes the following ingredients:

Animal protein as an indispensable source of amino acids for the cat's body. This meat: beef, veal, chicken, turkey, rabbit, lamb. Fish: salmon, perch, cod, shrimp, trout.
Offal: liver and scar. Cats love these products for their high palatability and enjoy eating food containing them.
Cereals. As part of the Whiskas feed, they are represented by wheat, corn, rice and corn gluten.
Vegetables: fiber aids in the digestion of food and is needed by the body for proper bowel function.
Animal fats are a concentrated source of energy. They also enhance the flavor of the food.
Sunflower oil: is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, keeping the skin and coat in good condition.
Vitamins. Their presence is mandatory in a complete feed. Vitamins of groups A, B, D, E provide the cat with good eyesight, the ability to resist infections, improve the condition of the skin and coat, normalize the digestive tract, and are responsible for muscle and skeleton growth.

This information is provided by the manufacturer.

Hill's cat food line: types and composition

Kitten food

The body of a kitten requires a lot of strength for growth and development. Nutrition for a kitten should be special, with a high energy value. The specific needs of kittens cannot be met by a diet for an adult cat, so it is right to feed it with food that takes into account all age characteristics.

The kitten is suitable for both wet and dry diets. Hard pieces of small size will prevent tartar, and the delicate texture of the pieces in the sauce will help you get used to "adult" food. These foods are suitable for babies aged 1 to 12 months.

For the harmonious development of a young organism, it is necessary:

1. Phosphorus, calcium: they help the proper development of the skeleton and dental system of the kitten.
2. Fatty amino acids and zinc - provide healthy skin and coat.
3. Taurine and vitamin A - form good vision.
4. Vitamins B, E and C help maintain good immunity, improve metabolism.
5. Trace elements: iron, iodine are needed for the full functioning of all body systems.

Diet for adult cats

Due to the nature of the cat's digestive system, they must eat food that is made just for them. The need for proteins in cats is 4 times higher than in humans, while carbohydrates are required much less. They do not synthesize the much-needed vitamin D in their skin. Food prepared by people is unsuitable for cats due to the content of salt, spices, smoked meats and other components harmful to animals. The diet manufacturer Whiskas offers a complete food for cats and cats over 1 year old.

It is allowed to combine dry and wet diets, subject to the rule: 1 part of dry food accounts for 3 parts of wet food. It is necessary to give pillows and spiders at different times of the day, without mixing them.

In the line of food for cats from 1 year old, the widest range of flavors is presented.

The manufacturer claims: 80% meat ingredients in each piece!

Cats over 7 years old

The health of an elderly animal is deteriorating every year: metabolism slows down, due to low physical activity, they become prone to obesity. Teeth become brittle and wear down. These factors are taken into account by the manufacturer when formulating food for cats older than 7 years. In the proposed diets, the optimal ratios of proteins, fats, carbohydrates are derived and the composition of minerals and vitamins is correctly selected.

Older cats have reduced immunity. Therefore, food for cats older than 7 years contains antioxidants. These substances help the pet remove toxins from the body.

Prevention of urolithiasis

The lifestyle of spayed cats and neutered cats and their eating behavior are directly related. Animals become lazy, inactive, they are prone to obesity. As a result, energy costs are reduced, respectively, it is necessary to reduce the number of calories consumed. It has been proven that this category of pets is most often seriously ill. Food for the prevention of urolithiasis is designed for feeding sterilized cats and neutered cats.

A cat is a carnivore and the basis of the diet should be meat. Although Whiskas for Cats always list meat or fish ingredients on its packaging, nutritional analysis shows that this is just a marketing ploy. Whiskas contains not so much meat as offal flour, which in fact makes this product, in fact, a cereal, devoid of a protein source necessary for a cat.

Chicken itself is not a very desirable product for a cat, as it is allergenic for most animals. Corn and soy are cheap sources of carbohydrates that a cat needs, but not in such volumes and of a different quality. Wheat gluten is harmful to animals due to a possible allergic reaction. The presence of a large amount of carbohydrates leads to obesity and diabetes, and their dubious quality leads to a decrease in immunity and the development of allergies.

Whiskas dry and wet food is an economy class line, no matter what the manufacturer claims. They are cheap and readily available. People feed their pets every day in accordance with their knowledge, financial situation and experience. Sure, super premium products and holistics are great choices for cat owners, but not everyone can afford them. Preparing a balanced meal on your own is quite difficult, but it is much better for your cat's health than economy-class food.

Dry and wet food Whiskas ("Whiskas") are produced in Russia by the company "Mars". The official site is, it contains basic information about the compositions, as well as a lot of advertising text about how useful this food is. But let's take a closer look at its composition and benefits.

This feed belongs to the economy class. In addition to Whiskas, Mars Corporation also produces feeds such as Sheba, KiteKat, Chappi, Pedigree, Cesar.

Ingredients of Whiskas

Consider the composition of Whiskas food using the example of the option "for kittens, delicious pads with milk, turkey and carrots." You can see the composition below, left-click on the image to enlarge it for ease of reading:

On the left is a photo of the composition from the food packaging, and on the right is a screen from the official website.

The first ingredient, wheat flour, is mainly a source of carbohydrates, as is rice, which is a little further in composition. The percentage of wheat flour is not indicated, and since it is in the first place, and the percentages of other ingredients are also not indicated, this flour may contain most of it.

In second place is flour of animal origin, it is clarified that it includes: poultry flour, turkey flour, meat and bone meal. Neither the exact percentage, nor what parts of the bird and turkey this meal includes is specified. Further in the composition (through 1 position) there are “protein plant extracts”, the percentage of which is again not indicated.

Poultry meal certainly does not consist entirely of meat, as well as meat and bone meal. However, there are no ingredients that are very rich in vegetable protein, so most of the protein must be of animal origin.

Animal fat (it is not specified which animals) and sunflower oil are sources of fatty acids. Brewer's yeast is a source of B-group vitamins. Vegetables (carrots for sure) are a source of fiber. The other three ingredients are useful supplements.

Pros and cons

The benefits of food include:

very common, sold in most supermarkets;
low price;
eat dry food, pouches and pates, treats;
good vitamin and mineral supplement;
widely distributed, sold even in ordinary supermarkets.

Disadvantages of Whiskas food:

the percentages of the main ingredients are not specified, so it is impossible to say exactly how many meat ingredients are in the feed, but how many are vegetable;
contains dyes (therefore, the granules are multi-colored), but the manufacturer's website indicates that they are organic;
no preservatives/antioxidants used.

Whiskas cat food reviews

This food has long been present on the shelves of Russian supermarkets and pet stores, and it is also actively advertised on TV and beyond. Therefore, many people managed to try it and there are a lot of reviews about Whiskas on the Internet. Below are some of the ones we found.

Reviews of veterinarians

Written by Evgenia Valerievna, a doctor from the Zoowet clinic, in response to a question about Whiskas:

Good afternoon! Whiskas is certainly not the best food for cats. It is believed that the high content of flavors in economy class foods makes them so attractive to animals, so still try to switch your cat to a higher quality food. Taking into account the KSD in the anamnesis, a medicated feed is also most likely needed. To prescribe a suitable diet, I recommend taking a urine test.

Customer Reviews

Alya writes:

Hi all! Today I am writing a review about food for our smaller brothers, for cats! I feed my cat natural, but always keep dry food in stock. Sometimes I am not at home for a long time and in such cases, you can pour dry food in advance for the whole day so that the cat does not starve.