Pet foods classified as economy and premium may have similar quality; however, they differ in nutrient content, noted Maria Yatsyshina, a candidate of biological sciences and a pet nutrition specialist.
“There is no direct correlation: if the price is low, the quality is not necessarily poor. Economy pet foods contain nutrients at the minimum acceptable level. As the class of the food increases, so does the nutrient content in the product. In premium and super-premium foods, the level of nutrients reaches the upper limit of the norm,” explained the expert.
The veterinarian added that when choosing between economy and premium foods, the feeding norms change. “Premium foods are more concentrated in nutrient content, so they need to be given in smaller volumes. For example, if economy foods should be given to a cat weighing up to 4 kg at 70–90 grams, then premium foods require only 45-55 grams,” added Maria Yatsyshina.
The veterinarian clarified that economy foods are generally intended for the nutrition of healthy adult animals, while premium foods are more specialized. They are designed for cats of certain ages and breeds and are also used for the prevention of various diseases.
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