I've been on the hunt for the perfect wet food for my cat, and I'm glad I stumbled upon the Blitz line. The fact that it contains berries, which can help lower the pH in cat urine, was a major draw for me. My cat has a history of high pH levels, and I've tried various medications and diets to manage it. However, I was getting frustrated with the high cost and limited availability of the dry food I was using.
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When I started researching the market again, I came across Blitz, a Russian brand that caught my eye. The ingredients looked promising, and the price was significantly lower than other medical food lines that were out of stock. But what really sealed the deal was the presence of bilberry in the ingredients, which is often used in medications for cats with urinary issues. So, I decided to give it a try and ordered a bunch of different wet food lines from Blitz to see which one my cat would like best.
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xa0Product Overview:
Blitz is a Russian brand that's manufactured by OOO PETKORM, a company based in Moscow Oblast. However, the production is outsourced to Acana, a Canadian company, which I found reassuring in terms of quality. The packaging is matte and features a cute Himalayan cat design, making it easy to spot in the store. The blue text labels are a nice touch, and the packaging clearly states that it's for sterilized cats.
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Blitz Cat Food Chicken and Bilberry Tender Chunks in Jellyxa0
Where to Buy? I order Blitz from SberMegaMarket or Ozon, and I always buy a box. The price is the same as on the official website – 1272 rubles. Just check which platform is more convenient for you, and see if there are any bonus cards available – they can give you a discount. Blitz is also available in some pet stores, like Zoolavka, but the price is around 70 rubles per pack.
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Blitz Cat Food Chicken and Bilberry Tender Chunks in Jellyxa0
Packaging is one of the standout features of Blitz wet food. The matte finish and cute design make it stand out in the store, and the blue text labels are easy to read. The packaging clearly states that it's for sterilized cats, which is a big plus for me.
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Manufacturer is Russian, but the production is outsourced to Acana, a Canadian company. I found this reassuring in terms of quality, and the production date is listed near the barcode. I ordered this batch in January, but it arrived in September, with a two-year shelf life.
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Who makes Blitz pet foodxa0
🐾 Ingredients are clearly listed, and I appreciate that the percentage of meat is indicated. In addition to blueberries, there's also cranberry in the mix. Since I've had experience with pet food, I can say that the percentage of berries is usually around 4%. The nutritional values are standard, and there are feeding guidelines, but I portion it out – one pouch per 3-4 meals, with a maximum of two pouches per day, plus dry food.
Ingredients: meat and organs (chicken, at least 27%), grains, berries (blueberries, cranberries), L-carnitine, vitamins, and minerals, taurine.
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Composition of Blitz wet food – Chicken and blueberriesxa0
The packaging is designed for easy opening, with two cuts on the top of the pouch. However, I prefer to use scissors to avoid getting messy with the gel.
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Cuts for easy opening
Wet pet foodxa0
Moisture-rich Food. When you open the pack, you can immediately see the amount of gel inside. It's just the right amount, evenly distributed among the pieces, so there's no need to mix it further. The smell of the food isn't overpowering, even if it's left in the bowl, it doesn't linger in the kitchen. I'd say the intensity is 3 out of 10. But the cats are drawn to it, and none of them overeat or get too full, making it easy for them to stop, take a break, and come back to the bowl later.
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The pieces are oval-shaped and slightly flattened. You might notice some color variations, but it's not just pure chicken, and the ingredients are a mix of meat and some by-products. If the cat is hungry, they'll gobble it up whole, but if they're not, they might chew on it a bit. The pieces are easy to chew and don't have that plastic-like texture.
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Size: Length - not more than 1cm, Width - around 5mm.
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Blitz Moisture-rich Foodxa0
The food tends to dry out and form dark crusts within 3 hours. My fussy cat won't touch it once it's dried out, but they might try it if I sprinkle some fresh food on top. My more cooperative cat will even eat the slightly dried-out food. So, I end up giving them smaller portions.
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Blitz Moisture-rich Foodxa0
🐾 Results. Chicken and blueberry was the most palatable among the tested wet foods from Blitz. I end up ordering it the most often. No issues with the packaging, the cats looked the same, their fur was still the same. Last time I ordered Chicken and pumpkin too, and they ate it well, but Chicken and blueberry is still the best. By the way, the version with pumpkin contains cranberries. If you want to check the ingredients, you can visit the official website, where they list the ingredients for each food.
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Wet foods from Blitz for catsxa0
🐾Did the blueberries affect their pH levels?
No luck, it didn't. I guess the berries are just not enough, but at least the cats are eating wet food, which is good for them. Plus, this one's specifically for sterilized cats. If you want to check their pH levels at home, you can use pH test strips. You need to measure it several times a day: in the morning on an empty stomach, during the day (if your cat goes), and in the evening. See how it changes.
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That's my take on it. For me, Blitz wet foods have become a great replacement for the imported therapeutic foods I used to buy. If they were to expand their line to include therapeutic foods for specific conditions like MCB, oxalates, liver, kidneys, gastro, post-op, that would be amazing. That niche in wet foods is pretty much empty or super expensive right now.
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Foods and treats:
Brit Care canned food Chicken Breast 45%
Monge Dry food for sterilized cats Chicken
Nutro Wet food for cats Grain Free Chicken 30% chicken and beef
Appetite:
Diamond Eyes Eye Drops
Selamectin for Dogs 2.6-7.5kg eye drops
Toys:
GIGwi Interactive Food Mouse
Pet Gravity Interactive Cat Toy Birdie