Trainer cat food

Trainer cat food is produced by Nova Foods (Italy), which has been producing cat food since 1991. Positioned as a super-premium product, the manufacturer maintains a balanced formula tailored to the needs of different animals and avoids artificial flavors, preservatives, and flavor enhancers that can be harmful to pets. To understand the specifics of this food, we offer a detailed overview of its product range and ingredients, which will help you understand all its advantages and disadvantages.

Content

1 Assortment
- 1.1 Natural Trainer
- 1.2 Solution Trainer
2 Compound
3 Price
4 Reviews

Assortment

Trainer offers two lines of food, each formula tailored to the needs of cats based on age, health, and physiological characteristics. Each line offers the following products:

dry granules in packages of 300 g, 1.5 kg, 3 kg, 7.5 kg and 12 kg (depending on the type);
canned food in 80 g packaging;
pouches in 85g packages.

Dry food is available in packages with a special built-in zipper, which ensures convenient storage of opened packages and prevents the spread of odors.

Natural Trainer

The Natural line of products is available in five different variations, depending on the age of the animal:

Kiitten – for kittens (6 to 12 months) with fresh chicken meat, which can also be used for feeding pregnant and lactating cats.
Young Cat – for young animals (from 7 to 12 months).
Adult – for cats over 1 year old, available in 3 flavors: tuna, fresh chicken, and beef.
Adult Sterilized – for adult sterilized cats, available in 3 flavors: with salmon, dry-cured ham, and fresh white meat.
Mature – for mature animals (over 7 years old), designed for a slower metabolism and reduced calorie expenditure.
The Exigent Cat series deserves special mention – it’s for adult picky cats/with poor appetites.

Solution Trainer

The Solution line offers balanced cat foods with specific features:

Sensitive – for animals suffering from food allergies and intolerance to individual components.
Hairball control is a food for adult pets that promotes the active removal of hairballs from the stomach and prevents their re-accumulation.
Ideal Weight – for animals prone to weight gain who need to return/maintain a healthy weight through reduced fat content and provide a long-lasting feeling of satiety.
Sensi Intenstinal – for cats with a sensitive digestive system.
Sensi Renal – for adult cats (over 1 year old) with a tendency to kidney dysfunction.

Important! The brand previously offered two product lines: Fitness Trainer and Personal Trainer, but these have been discontinued and replaced by the new Solution Trainer.

Compound

For a more detailed analysis of the ingredients, let's look at Natural Trainer Adult, a popular Russian pet food containing fresh chicken. It's generally accepted that ingredients are listed on the packaging in descending order of quantity, so they can be used to assess the food's quality and nutritional value. So, the ingredients list starts with:

Fresh chicken and turkey meat (chicken 13%).
Rice.
Corn gluten.
Corn.
Sublimated chicken and turkey meat.
Fat.
Tuna flour.

Next comes freeze-dried veal and hydrolyzed chicken protein, sugar beet pulp, flaxseed, minerals, pea fiber, brewer's yeast (0.6%), fructooligosaccharides (0.2%), and a number of plant extracts. The manufacturer also provides detailed information on the composition and dosages of vitamins and microelements supplied to the cat with the food.

As for the guaranteed composition analysis, the indicators are as follows:

33.5% crude protein.
18% crude fat.
2% crude fiber.
6.5% crude ash.
8% humidity.
3.76% omega-6.
1.03% omega-3.
0.95% calcium.
0.8% phosphorus.

Squirrels

The fresh meat listed first ensures a high-quality animal protein intake, but the exact quantity is unfortunately not specified. Freeze-dried chicken, turkey, and veal, as well as tuna meal, are also available as additional sources. Hydrolyzed chicken protein is used primarily to enhance flavor and aroma.

The product also contains sources of plant protein (which is less digestible for cats) - corn gluten, and since it is placed at the top of the list, it is highly likely that it accounts for a significant portion of the 33.5% of proteins stated in the analysis.

Fats

Regarding the fat, its origin is not indicated on the packaging, but the English name for this ingredient, "Lad," translates as "pork fat." However, this detail was missed in the translation. Pork fat is typically of the lowest quality and cheapest kind, unlike chicken and fish fat. Corn oil and flaxseed are additional sources of vegetable fats (polyunsaturated fatty acids).

Carbohydrates

Rice and corn are used as carbohydrate sources in the food—these are cereal components, the presence of which is not the best characteristic for super-premium food, and corn is an allergen for some animals, which is also a clear disadvantage.

Additional components

A number of plant extracts, vitamins and minerals are used as additional components:

sugar beet pulp, pea fiber – sources of plant fiber that are beneficial for the digestive system;
Brewer's yeast, fructooligosaccharides, chicory extract - normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
extracts of mint, propolis and apples (AppleZin TM) – prevent the appearance of unpleasant odor and maintain oral hygiene;
Cranberry extracts in combination with balanced proportions of phosphorus and magnesium support the health of the urinary system;
Seaweed together with biotin and zinc improve the condition of the skin and the appearance of the coat.

Thus, the main drawback of Trainer cat food is its abundance of grains and the lack of precise information on the amount of animal protein and carbohydrates, as well as the names of the fats and preservatives used. However, it does contain adequate protein sources and healthy vegetable fats, making it suitable for use as a staple food for pets. However, it cannot be confidently classified as super-premium.

Price

Trainer products are typically available in stores with limited selection or are completely unavailable. Trainer cat food is readily available online, but please note that shipping costs will add to the final price.

Prices for the Natural Trainer line start at:

from 235 rubles for 300 g;
from 932 rub. for 1.5 kg;
from 3311 rub. for 7.5 kg;
from 5099 rub. for 12 kg.
from 105 rubles for canned goods

For the Solution Trainer line:

from 292 rubles for 300 g;
from 1181 rub. for 1.5 kg;

Reviews

Nikolay, the owner of the British:

"I heard good reviews about Natural Trainer food and decided to try it for my cat, especially since I happened to find it at a store near my home. Since he's already an older cat, he bought the Mature package. He hasn't had any problems, eats everything with gusto, and his coat has even improved."

Ekaterina, owner of a Cornish Rex:

"When we tried to transition our cat from natural food to dry food, we encountered allergies, regardless of the quality and price of the food. On the veterinarian's advice, we started looking at lines labeled "anti-allergenic" and settled on the Italian food Trainer. After just a couple of days of this diet, the cat stopped scratching, so we decided to order a larger package."

Dima, owner of cat Max:

"The manufacturer bills this food as super-premium. However, it's mostly corn and rice, which, in my opinion, doesn't really qualify as premium. Despite the listing of fresh and freeze-dried meat and other additives, the large amount of grains negates any nutritional benefits. Unfortunately, I didn't carefully read the ingredients before purchasing; otherwise, I wouldn't have bought it, even though my cat devoured it with gusto. For this price, you can find products with better ingredients."

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