I have to admit, I'm a willing victim of the only abuse in my life.
Early morning. Dark outside. I'm lying in bed, trying to sleep.
The older cat, who I'm still not sure where he came from:
- Hey, human, can we get some food around here... The bowl is empty. And you're sleeping? Oh, sleep, sleep... I found a cracker on the baseboard, I'll just snack on that... You sleep, sleep... When you wake up, you'll find my cold body... Starving to death... You'll be crying... You didn't love me, you didn't protect me...
Older cat on the right, middle cat on the leftI'm still lying here. Trying to sleep.
The middle cat, who snored all night in my lap:
Tap. Tap.
Tap, tap, tap.
Tap-tap-to-tap-tap.
- Ow, you just poked me in the stomach!
- And I'll just put my paw on your nose, too. You know where that paw has been? Just eat already!
Picture: Starving cat next to an empty bowl. Canvas, oil, 2026The youngest cat: silent, but watching the events from the back of the armchair, ready to pounce the moment he hears the sound of kibble hitting the ceramic bowl.
This is the youngest catI'm still lying here.
The cat creeping up to my head:
This is the cat- Look at how beautiful this world is... The sun is already up... And you should get up.
I'm lying here. Pretending to sleep, hoping they'll leave me alone.
The cat resorts to its last, most effective tactic.
Mode "Face to the wall": ACTIVATED. Mission accomplished.
Product Description
I've been on the hunt for a decent food for my super fussy bulldoggos. They're not exactly picky eaters, but they do expect something tasty. And as their owner, I want to make sure the food is good quality and won't break the bank. Our previous go-to, Sirius, had a price hike after the new year and was now way out of our budget. I scoured the web and online marketplaces, hoping to find something more affordable without sacrificing quality.
So, here's what I managed to find.
This food from MIA pet is only available on Webasyst. After some digging, I couldn't find much information about it apart from what's listed on the product page.
The price was very reasonable - around 900 RUB for 2 kg.
Here's a direct link to the product:
I wouldn't have tried an unknown brand, but the sheer number of reviews (over 6,000) won me over. The average rating is 4.9.
The manufacturer positions it as a super-premium food, with 42% of meat content.
Here's the ingredient list:
meat; by-products; rice; oat flakes; barley; fish oil; apple; cranberry; flaxseed meal; beet pulp; vitamin and mineral complex; chicory root; yucca extract; pumpkin; seaweed; turmeric; antioxidants; prebiotics; glucosamine; taurine
The food arrived in a massive box, like something from under a shoe rack.
After cutting it open, I accidentally damaged the package and had to tape it up with some scotch tape.
The packaging is basic and a bit cheap-looking, but it does have all the necessary information. The product image features a Burmese cat.
This food is designed for adult sterilized animals, over one year old.
Flavor: meat assortment.
Weight - 2 kg.
Expiration date - 18 months.
I love that it has a zipper lock, so you can close it back up after opening to prevent the smell from escaping.
And here's the ingredient list, broken down by component:
Appearance and smell of the food
The kibbles are medium-sized, light brown in color. The smell is mild, slightly earthy, and reminds me of whole wheat bread.
My cats' reaction
My cats absolutely loved this food. They know they're not the only ones in the household, but this stuff had them going wild.
As soon as I pour it into their bowls, they're all over it. It's like they're starving or something.
Even my toothless cat is chomping down on it pretty well.
I barely have time to turn around before the bowl is empty, and my cats are sprawled out in various states of relaxation, munching on their bellies and enjoying the aftermath.
At first, I thought they weren't getting enough, but after a while, I realized they're actually pretty hooked on this stuff.
The consumption rate is crazy high - four cats is a lot to feed, and mine are always looking for their next meal.
Aftermath
And the best part? No negative consequences whatsoever. My cats are happy, healthy, and looking their best.
I'm happy to report that I didn't encounter any unpleasant surprises with the Sirius, like those dreaded 'blue water' moments, where you find yourself cleaning up after a mess on the carpet or floor.
The poop itself is of normal consistency and doesn't have that awful smell.
Interestingly, I did notice that the Sirius sometimes had a strong onion smell coming from the litter box, but with this food, that issue is gone.
I'm thoroughly impressed with Sirius and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and easy-to-use pet food.