FREEDOM CAT PERSIAN DRY FOOD

Freedom 100% Natural Food for All Persian and Long Coat Cats Dry Food by Drools Freedom is a meticulously breed-specific, complete, and balanced dry cat food engineered to address the unique and highly particular nutritional challenges faced by Persian and long-coated cat breeds. Unlike general adult cat foods, this formula recognises that the Persian and long-coat cat presents a distinct constellation of health priorities: chronic susceptibility to hairball accumulation caused by their dense, flowing double coat; a higher tendency toward obesity and weight gain due to their characteristically sedentary indoor lifestyle; a predisposition to urinary tract issues including struvite crystal formation and feline lower urinary tract disease; and a skin-coat interface that demands a richer, more targeted essential fatty acid profile to maintain the iconic silk-like texture and lustre that defines these magnificent breeds. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients, real animal protein, natural fibre sources, chelated organic minerals, and an optimally balanced Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acid ratio, every kibble of Freedom Persian and Long Coat Cat Dry Food is crafted to nourish your feline friend from the inside out, supporting her coat, digestion, immunity, heart, eyes, and urinary health simultaneously. Manufactured by Drools Pet Food Private Limited, one of India's most trusted and globally recognised pet nutrition companies, and exported to over 22 countries worldwide, this formula carries the assurance of veterinarian-approved nutrition science delivered in every meal. Animeal is proud to offer Freedom 100% Natural Food for All Persian and Long Coat Cats as part of its curated selection of breed-appropriate, science-backed nutrition for discerning feline families across India.

Ingredients:

Real Ocean Fish (Sardine and Mackerel, Clupea harengus / Scomber scombrus): Real sardine and mackerel serve as the primary animal protein sources in this formula, listed first on the ingredient panel to confirm their dominant presence in the diet. Both are naturally dense sources of complete protein, delivering all ten essential amino acids that cats, as obligate carnivores, cannot synthesise endogenously and must obtain exclusively through dietary intake. Sardine and mackerel are additionally among the richest dietary sources of the EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) forms of omega-3 fatty acids, which demonstrate the highest bioavailability of all omega-3 forms in the feline body and contribute directly to anti-inflammatory signalling, dermal lipid barrier integrity, and the deep, lustrous coat texture that is the hallmark of a well-nourished Persian.

Eggs (Gallus gallus domesticus): Whole eggs are included as a secondary high-quality protein and fat source, providing a bioavailability score of 100, making egg protein the gold standard reference against which all other dietary proteins are benchmarked. Eggs supply a complete essential amino acid profile including leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which directly support skeletal muscle protein synthesis and maintenance. The fat fraction of egg yolk also contributes choline, a phospholipid precursor critical for hepatic fat metabolism and neurological function, and lutein, a carotenoid antioxidant that supports retinal photoreceptor health and visual acuity.

Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid): Taurine is an essential, conditionally synthesised sulphur-containing amino acid that cats uniquely cannot produce in sufficient quantities through endogenous metabolic pathways, making dietary supplementation non-negotiable in any complete feline diet. At the organ level, taurine is a structural component of conjugated bile acids (taurocholate) essential for dietary fat emulsification and absorption, a key regulator of myocardial contractility and electrical conduction, and a critical constituent of photoreceptor outer segments in the retina where its deficiency causes feline central retinal degeneration and irreversible vision loss. Freedom's inclusion of supplemental taurine ensures your feline companion's heart, eyes, and reproductive system receive complete and protected function regardless of meal-to-meal variation in fish content.

Salmon Oil (Salmo salar): Salmon oil is a concentrated, cold-pressed source of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, primarily EPA and DHA, which are incorporated into phospholipid membranes throughout the skin's epidermal layers. Within these membranes, EPA and DHA modulate the production of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids, reducing the synthesis of pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid-derived compounds that contribute to skin redness, flakiness, and pruritus. For the Persian cat, whose double coat and dense undercoat place significantly higher metabolic demands on the skin-coat axis than short-haired breeds, salmon oil's targeted dermal support translates visibly into a suppler, shinier, and more voluminous coat over time.

Corn Gluten Meal (Zea mays): Corn gluten meal is a concentrated plant-derived protein fraction of approximately 60% crude protein by weight, included to supplement the total protein profile of the formula and provide an additional source of the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cystine. These amino acids are structural precursors for keratin, the fibrous structural protein that constitutes both the hair shaft and the nail matrix, directly supporting the integrity and tensile strength of your feline friend's long coat fibres. Methionine also plays a key role as a urinary acidifier, contributing to the maintenance of an appropriately acidic urinary pH that reduces the solubility and precipitation of struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) crystals in the bladder.

Whole Grain Cereals: Whole grain cereals provide a complex, slowly digestible carbohydrate matrix that delivers sustained glucose release into the bloodstream over several hours following a meal, preventing the sharp insulin spikes associated with rapidly fermentable simple sugars. They also contribute insoluble and soluble dietary fibre fractions that increase gastrointestinal transit bulk, support the peristaltic movement of swallowed fur through the intestinal tract, and reduce the frequency of regurgitated hairballs in long-coated cats. The B-vitamin complex naturally present in whole grains, including thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin, and folate, contributes to cellular energy metabolism and neurological health across all body systems.

Prebiotics (Fructo-Oligosaccharides, FOS) and Probiotics: Prebiotics are selectively fermentable dietary fibres, specifically FOS derived from natural plant sources, that serve as the preferred metabolic substrate for beneficial colonic bacteria including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. When fermented by these bacteria in the large intestine, FOS generates short-chain fatty acids (acetate, propionate, and butyrate) that acidify the colonic environment, suppress opportunistic pathogen growth, and directly nourish colonocytes, the epithelial cells lining the intestinal wall. Probiotics contribute live beneficial bacterial cultures that restore and maintain a balanced intestinal microbiome, support the intestinal mucosal immune barrier, and reduce the frequency of digestive disturbances such as bloating, loose stools, and gas. Together, prebiotics and probiotics form a synbiotic system that is particularly valuable in Persian cats, whose physiology makes them more prone to digestive sluggishness and hairball-associated intestinal obstruction.

Essential Vitamins (Vitamins A, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, Choline, Niacin, Folic Acid): The full B-vitamin complex ensures optimal coenzyme function across all major metabolic pathways including the citric acid cycle, electron transport chain, one-carbon metabolism, and amino acid transamination. Vitamin A (as retinol) supports epithelial integrity, night vision, and immune cell differentiation. Vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol) is the primary fat-soluble chain-breaking antioxidant in cell membranes, protecting polyunsaturated fatty acids in the skin and coat from oxidative degradation and preserving the anti-inflammatory properties of supplemented omega-3s over the shelf life of the product.

Chelated Organic Minerals (Zinc, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Manganese): Chelated minerals are bound to organic ligands such as amino acids or small peptide chains that significantly enhance their absorption efficiency across the intestinal mucosa compared to inorganic mineral salts. Zinc (as zinc-methionine chelate) is a co-factor for over 300 enzymatic reactions, with particular importance in keratinocyte proliferation, collagen synthesis, and the structural maintenance of hair follicles. Copper supports melanogenesis and tyrosinase activity, contributing to coat colour richness and vibrancy. Selenium, in micro-quantities, serves as a component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, protecting cell membranes from lipid peroxidation. Organic minerals in this formula also collectively contribute to maintaining urinary ionic balance and pH homeostasis, reducing the risk of crystal-forming mineral saturation in the bladder.

Natural Herbs: A proprietary blend of natural herbs is incorporated to support digestive enzyme activity, gut motility, and nutrient assimilation. These botanicals have a long history of use in feline nutritional formulations and are included to facilitate optimal absorption of macro and micronutrients from each meal, supporting the digestive health and vitality of your feline companion.