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Here you'll find our best special offers, trial packages & free promotions – for dogs & cats, always with high-quality ingredients at the best price.

  • 🎉 4+1 Free – one portion free with selected packages
  • 🍖 Various Varieties – dry food, wet food, treats & supplements
  • 🐶🐱 For Dogs & Cats – puppies, adult & senior
  • 📝 100% openly declared – quality at a promotional price
  • Without artificial additives – always premium, even on offer
  • 🚚 Fast Delivery – fresh to your home

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MEAT MENU SPECIAL – 49% Meat Meal, Grain-Free, Extra Taurine – for Kittens up to 12 Months, Pregnant & Lactating Cats

With 49.4% meat meal from chicken, duck, fish & pork/beef – gently dried, finely ground, openly declared. Specially developed for the increased nutritional needs of kittens, pregnant and lactating cats. 100% grain-free, with extra taurine, Omega-3 & goji berries.


🐱 Why Kittens & Pregnant Cats Need Special Food

Kittens grow rapidly in their first 12 months – their need for protein, taurine, calcium & phosphorus is significantly higher than that of adult cats. Pregnant and lactating cats require up to 3x more energy than in their normal state. Inferior food during this phase can lead to permanent damage.

  • 🐔 30% dried chicken meat – lean quality protein, easily digestible
  • 🦆 8% dried duck meat – rich in essential amino acids
  • 🐟 5.8% dried fish (cod, conger eel, sardines) – natural Omega-3 source
  • 🐄 5.6% dried pork & beef – for variety & complete amino acid profile
  • ❤️ Extra Taurine (1,320 mg/kg) – essential for cats & kittens
  • 🍎 Goji berries (0.2%) – natural antioxidants for the immune system
  • 🐟 Salmon oil – Omega-3 for brain development & shiny coat
  • 🥔 Sweet potatoes & peas – grain-free carbohydrate source

📦 Pretty Packaging or Good Kitten Food? – The Honest Comparison

Especially for kittens, the quality of the food is crucial for their entire development. Many manufacturers use pretty packaging with kittens – but the content often doesn't live up to the promises. The cat eats the content, not the packaging.

Typical branded kitten food with the fresh meat trick:
"40% fresh meat" – after drying, only approx. 8–10% actual meat content. Taurine often at minimum levels – dangerous for growing kittens. Price: approx. 5–8 €/kg.

Typical supermarket kitten food:
Closed declaration, "meat and animal by-products" without % indications. Taurine often only at the legal minimum level. Price: approx. 2–3 €/kg.

Kallisbest MEAT MENU SPECIAL for kittens:
49.4% meat meal from 4 types of meat – openly declared. Extra taurine 1,320 mg/kg, 38% protein, 22% fats. No grains, no by-products. Price: approx. 4.60–6.90 €/kg.

What does this mean for your kitten daily? (Example: 6-month-old kitten)

  • 🏆 Kallisbest – approx. 50–70 g/day – daily cost: approx. 0.23–0.48 € – optimal development, shiny coat, strong immune system
  • ⚠️ Branded kitten food with the fresh meat trick – approx. 80–110 g/day needed – daily cost: approx. 0.40–0.88 €
  • ⚠️ Supermarket kitten food – approx. 100–140 g/day needed – daily cost: approx. 0.20–0.42 € – but: risk of taurine deficiency, possible developmental disorders

→ Conclusion: Kallisbest MEAT MENU SPECIAL costs similarly in daily consumption to cheap supermarket food – but provides real meat, essential taurine, and the nutrients kittens need for healthy development. The cat eats the content – not the packaging.


The Kallisbest Promise

  • ✅ 100% open declaration – you know exactly what's inside
  • ✅ 49.4% meat meal from 4 types of meat
  • ✅ 38% protein – optimal for growing kittens
  • ✅ Extra taurine (1,320 mg/kg) – essential for cats
  • ✅ 100% grain-free
  • ✅ Meat from food-grade and free-range sources
  • ✅ Veterinarian tested and recommended
  • ✅ GMO-free
  • ✅ With goji berries & salmon oil for immune system & brain development

How to Recognize Good Kitten Food?

  • Animal by-products – slaughterhouse waste with no real nutritional value
  • Closed declaration – no exact percentage indications
  • The fresh meat trick – 70–80% water, after drying only 8–10% meat content
  • No or too little taurine – especially dangerous for kittens
  • Grains as filler – cats can barely digest grains
  • Pretty packaging – the cat eats the content, not the packaging
  • ✅ With Kallisbest: every ingredient with exact percentage indications – openly declared
€17,90
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Horse Lung Pieces – 100% Horse, Gently Dried, Monoprotein

Our Horse Lung Pieces are a natural chew snack made from 100% horse meat, gently oven-dried – without additives, preservatives, or grain. Ideal for dogs of all breeds and sizes – especially valuable for dogs with food intolerances or during a veterinary elimination diet.

Why Horse Lung? – Particularly valuable for sensitive dogs

  • 🐴 Monoprotein – only one type of meat: horse
  • ✅ Ideal for elimination diets – if chicken, beef, or pork are not tolerated
  • ✅ Recommended for food allergies, skin problems, gastrointestinal sensitivity
  • Low-fat – ideal for overweight dogs or dogs with pancreatitis
  • Rich in protein – supports muscle building and vitality
  • ✅ Gently oven-dried – no high heating, nutrients are preserved
  • From Germany – controlled origin
  • ✅ No sugar, no artificial additives, no grain

The Kallisbest Promise

  • ✅ 100% horse lung – openly declared
  • ✅ Gently oven-dried – maximum nutrient retention
  • ✅ From Germany – controlled quality
  • ✅ Gluten-free & grain-free
  • ✅ No preservatives
  • ✅ Suitable for all dog breeds & age groups
  • ✅ Veterinarian recommended for elimination diets

How to recognize a good dry snack?

❌ Many snacks contain sugar, glycerin or artificial flavors
❌ Unclear origin or closed declaration
❌ Highly heated – vitamins and enzymes destroyed
Kallisbest: 100% horse lung, gently dried, openly declared

Nutritional Analysis

Protein: 76.3% | Fats: 6.7% | Moisture: 7.2% | Minerals: 5.5%

€13,99
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Horse Neck Tendons – a natural, protein-rich chew snack made from 100% horse, gently oven-dried. Hypoallergenic and ideal for dogs with food intolerances. The long, tough tendons provide intense chewing pleasure and simultaneously support joint & dental care naturally.

✅ 100% horse – true single-protein, hypoallergenic
✅ Gently oven-dried – from Germany
✅ Extremely high in protein (85.3%) – with low fat content (3.7%)
✅ Natural joint care – tendons contain natural collagen
✅ Natural dental care through intense chewing
✅ Grain-free & no artificial additives
✅ Suitable for all dog breeds & age groups

🐎 Why horse? Horse meat is a rare protein source – perfect for dogs with intolerances to chicken, beef, or other common meats. Hypoallergenic, low-fat, and extremely high in protein.

Ingredients

100% horse (neck tendons), gently oven-dried

Analytical Constituents

Crude protein 85.3% | Crude fat 3.7% | Crude ash 0.5% | Moisture 10.4%

Feeding Recommendation

As a chew snack or reward – account for it in the daily food ration:

🐾 Small dogs (up to 10 kg): max. 1x per week
🐾 Medium dogs (10–25 kg): max. 2x per week
🐾 Large dogs (over 25 kg): max. 3x per week

Always provide fresh water. Feed under supervision.

Store in a cool, dry place. Best before date see packaging.

€11,99
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Chicken & Rice Complete Food for All Adult Cats – 58% Chicken, Gluten-Free, 2,000 mg Taurine

With 58% chicken (35% dried chicken + 20% fresh chicken + 3.8% hydrolyzed chicken) – openly declared, gently processed. Combined with rice & oats (gluten-free) as easily digestible carbohydrate sources. Gluten-free, with 2,000 mg taurine/kg – well above the minimum requirement.


🐱 Why Cats Need Real Meat and Sufficient Taurine Daily

Cats are obligate carnivores – their bodies cannot produce taurine themselves. Taurine deficiency leads to heart problems, vision loss, and reproductive disorders. Kallisbest provides 2,000 mg taurine per kg – almost twice as much as many competitors.

  • 🐔 35% dried chicken – highly concentrated protein from dry matter
  • 🐔 20% fresh chicken – for natural flavor
  • 🐔 3.8% hydrolyzed chicken – particularly easy to digest
  • 🍚 Rice & Oats (gluten-free) – easily digestible carbohydrate source
  • ❤️ 2,000 mg taurine/kg – almost double the minimum requirement
  • 🐟 Salmon oil 1% – natural Omega-3 source for coat & skin
  • 🍎 Cranberry – supports urinary tract health

📦 Pretty Packaging or Good Cat Food? – The Honest Comparison

Many cat owners know this: you buy dry food with great packaging, colorful pictures, and big promises – and the cat hardly eats it, has soft stools, or lacks a shiny coat. The cat eats the content, not the packaging.

Typical brand cat food with fresh meat trick:
"40% fresh chicken" – sounds good, but fresh meat contains 70–80% water. After drying, only about 8–10% real meat content remains. Taurine often only at minimum level (approx. 1,000 mg/kg). Price: approx. €5–8/kg.

Typical supermarket cat food:
"Meat and animal by-products (4% chicken)" – closed declaration, no real meat content recognizable. Taurine often only at the legal minimum level. Price: approx. €2–3/kg.

Kallisbest Chicken & Rice for adult cats:
58% chicken – openly declared, gently processed. 2,000 mg taurine/kg – almost twice as much as many competitors. Gluten-free, no by-products. Price: approx. €3.27–4.90/kg.

What does this mean for your cat daily? (Example: 4 kg cat, adult)

  • 🏆 Kallisbest – approx. 55–65 g/day – daily cost: approx. €0.18–0.32 – shiny coat, firm stools, optimal taurine supply
  • ⚠️ Brand cat food with fresh meat trick – approx. 80–110 g/day needed – daily cost: approx. €0.40–0.88
  • ⚠️ Supermarket cat food – approx. 100–140 g/day needed – daily cost: approx. €0.20–0.42 – but: risk of taurine deficiency, poor digestibility

→ Conclusion: Kallisbest is cheaper in daily consumption than almost all alternatives – and provides the highest taurine content. The cat eats the content – not the packaging.


The Kallisbest Promise

  • ✅ 100% open declaration – you know exactly what's inside
  • ✅ 58% chicken – highest meat content in its class
  • ✅ 2,000 mg taurine/kg – almost twice the minimum requirement
  • ✅ Gluten-free
  • ✅ Meat from food quality and free-range farming
  • ✅ Veterinarian tested and recommended
  • ✅ GMO-free
  • ✅ With cranberry for urinary tract health

How to Recognize Good Cat Food?

  • Animal by-products – slaughter waste with no real nutritional value
  • Closed declaration – no exact percentage information
  • The fresh meat trick – 70–80% water, after drying only 8–10% meat content
  • No or too little taurine – essential for cats
  • Grains as filler – cats can hardly digest grains
  • Pretty packaging – the cat eats the content, not the packaging
  • ✅ With Kallisbest: every ingredient with exact percentage information – openly declared
€13,90
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Horse Trachea – a natural chew snack made from 100% horse, gently dried and hypoallergenic. Ideal for dogs with food allergies or sensitive stomachs. The long trachea pieces provide intense chewing pleasure and simultaneously support natural dental care.

✅ 100% horse – true monoprotein, hypoallergenic
✅ Gently dried – natural nutrients are preserved
✅ Rich in protein (60.4%) – ideal for muscle building & energy
✅ Natural dental care through intense chewing
✅ Grain-free & without artificial additives
✅ Suitable for all dog breeds & ages

🐎 Why horse? Horse meat is a rare protein source that most dogs have never eaten before – perfect for animals with intolerances to common meat types like chicken or beef. Hypoallergenic, low-fat, and extremely high in protein.

Ingredients

100% horse (trachea), gently dried

Analytical Constituents

Crude protein 60.4% | Crude fat 28.5% | Crude ash 3.38% | Crude fiber 0.5% | Moisture 6.42%

Feeding recommendation

As a chew snack or reward – deduct from daily food allowance:

🐾 Small dogs (up to 10 kg): max. 1x per week
🐾 Medium dogs (10–25 kg): max. 2x per week
🐾 Large dogs (over 25 kg): max. 3x per week

Always provide fresh water. Feed under supervision.

Store in a cool, dry place. Best before date on packaging.

€5,95
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Dried Horse Tail – 100% Horse, Hypoallergenic, Gently Oven-Dried

The Kallisbest horse tail is a natural chew made from 100% horse meat – gently oven-dried, without additives. Horse meat is one of the most digestible types of meat and is easily tolerated by many dogs with food allergies. The drying process creates a nutrient-dense, protein-rich snack that provides long-lasting chewing pleasure.

Why choose horse tail as a chew?

  • 🐴 100% horse meat – hypoallergenic & ideal for allergy sufferers
  • 💪 High protein content (75.9%) – nutrient-dense due to drying process
  • 🦷 Natural dental care through prolonged chewing
  • 🧠 Engagement & stress reduction
  • ✅ Low fat (6.3%) – good for weight-conscious dogs
  • ✅ Odorless – also suitable for indoors

The Kallisbest Promise

  • ✅ 100% horse – openly declared
  • ✅ Gently oven-dried – without preservatives
  • ✅ Gluten-free & grain-free
  • ✅ Veterinarian-tested
  • ✅ Natural product – shape, color & size may vary

Product Details

Length: 15–25 cm | Width: 3–7 cm | Weight: approx. 280 g
Texture: hard | Chewing pleasure: long | Odor: little | Fat content: low

Analytical Constituents

Crude protein 75.9% | Crude fat 6.3% | Crude ash 2.6% | Crude fiber 6.3% | Moisture 8.9%

Composition

100% horse

Single feedstuff. Natural product – shape, color, size, and weight may vary. Always provide fresh water. Feed only under supervision.

€11,99
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Natural Horns – the healthy, long-lasting, and refillable chew for your dog. Whether as a practical mixed pack to try out or as your favorite type individually – here you will find exactly what you are looking for.

🎁 Mixed Pack – 3 different types

Not sure which type your dog prefers? Our mixed pack contains 3 horns of different types – ideal for discovering and comparing. The exact composition varies depending on availability.

🐄 Beef Horn

The classic – inexpensive, robust, and long-lasting. Rich in keratin, calcium, and phosphorus. Ideal for strong chewers.

🦬 Buffalo Horn

Especially robust and dark. Ideal for very strong chewers who need a long-lasting horn.

🐑 Sheep Horn / Lamb Horn

Slightly softer and smaller – ideal for smaller dogs, puppies, or sensitive chewers. Also rich in keratin and minerals.

🐐 Goat Horn

Slender, slightly curved, and natural – a great alternative for dogs who like a bit of variety.

💡 Insider Tip: Stuff the horns!

All our horns are usually hollow inside – making them the perfect enrichment toy and a healthy meal in one.

🍖 How to stuff the horns – Recipe with Kallisbest

💡 The easiest way – straight from the can into the horn!
Simply take a can of Kallisbest Deer & Potato with Vegetables – meat, potato, and vegetables are already perfectly combined. Simply fill directly into the horn, put it in the oven – done! Saves time and serves the purpose perfectly. Of course, this also works with other types as desired!

Ingredients (example) – choose a Kallisbest can as a base:

  • 🐄 Kallisbest Beef pure – classic, protein-rich, without additives – mix in a side dish (potato/rice/vegetables) separately
  • 🦌 Kallisbest Deer & Potato with Vegetables – ⭐ Tip: straight from the can into the horn – everything is already included!
  • 🐔 Kallisbest Chicken & Vegetables – easily digestible, with natural vegetables – add potato or rice as desired
  • ... and many more types as desired!

📌 Important ratio: Approx. 50% meat : 50% side dish – the mixture must be firm and spreadable, not liquid. If the can already contains vegetables or potato, you can reduce or omit the side dish accordingly.

⚠️ Always use cooked potatoes! Raw potatoes contain solanine and are unsuitable for dogs.

Preparation:

  1. Mix filling well (or use directly from the can)
  2. Stand horns upright – opening upwards – and fill firmly
  3. Tie several horns together with heat-resistant stainless steel wire and place upright on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe pot
  4. Bake at 100–120 °C for approx. 30 minutes – filling will firm up, liquid gently evaporates
  5. Allow to cool completely before feeding!

⚠️ Only use heat-resistant materials – stainless steel, ceramic, or glass. No plastic containers, no coated wires!

Further Filling Ideas

  • Cream cheese (natural, unsalted) – feed cold, no oven needed
  • Liver sausage (without onions & spices)
  • Cottage cheese with pureed carrots
  • Homemade chicken with sweet potato
  • Yogurt (natural) frozen – great summer fun!

🎥 Recipe Videos – coming soon!

We are working on simple video instructions – we will show you everything step by step!

📩 Sign up: Email to info@kallisbest.de with the subject “Recipe Videos Horns” – we will let you know as soon as the videos are online! 🐾

✅ Why natural horns?

  • Rich in keratin, calcium, and phosphorus
  • Durable and safe – no splintering
  • Digestible – unlike wood or coffee wood
  • Suitable for home and on the go
  • Extremely low allergy risk
  • No artificial additives, no preservatives
  • No plastic packaging – environmentally friendly

🌿 Important Note – 100% Natural Product

Horns are natural products. Color, shape, size, and weight may differ from the illustrations – each horn is unique. We sell per piece, not by weight. Honest, transparent, and fair.

Kallisbest – Out of love for animals. Only the best.

€5,99
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Chicken & Rice Dry Food for Neutered Cats – 40% Chicken Meal, Gluten-Free

Specially developed for neutered cats: With 40% dried chicken, light rice, and less fat (12%) – ideal for weight control and urinary tract support. 100% gluten-free, without attractants & artificial additives. For all breeds & age groups.

✔️ 100% Gluten-Free
✔️ 40% Chicken Meal
✔️ 32% Protein, only 12% Fat
✔️ Ideal for weight control
✔️ Supports urinary tract
✔️ Probiotics & Herbs
✔️ Omega-3 (fish oil)
✔️ GMO-free
✔️ Veterinarian approved
✔️ Human-grade meat
✔️ Open declaration

Pretty Packaging or Good Cat Food? – The Honest Comparison

Many manufacturers advertise "40% fresh meat" – sounds great, but is often misleading. Fresh meat consists of 70% water. After drying, only about 8–10% of real meat protein remains. Kallisbest relies on high-quality meat meal – concentrated, nutrient-rich, honestly declared.

Comparison Kallisbest Chicken & Rice Neutered Brand with "Fresh Meat Trick" Supermarket Cat Food
Meat Content (dry) 40% Chicken Meal ~8–10% after drying 4–15% by-products
Fat Content Only 12% – ideal for neutered cats Often 18–22% Often 10–18%
Declaration Open & honest Often closed Closed
Gluten-Free ✔️ Yes Often no No
Probiotics ✔️ Yes Rarely No

Ingredients & Composition

Dried chicken 40.5%, rice 30%, pea flour 12%, chicken fat 8%, liver extract 3%, brewer's yeast 2%, fish oil 1%, dried carrots 1%, dried apples 1%, minerals 0.5%, herbs and spices 0.1%, Yucca Schidigera 0.02%

Analytical Constituents

Crude protein 32.00% | Fats 12.00% | Moisture 9.00% | Crude ash 7.00% | Fiber 2.00% | ME Kcal/1000g approx. 3600

Feeding Recommendation (per day)

Cat Weight Low Activity / Neutered Normal Activity Overweight
up to 2 kg 20–25 g 25–30 g 15–20 g
2–4 kg 25–40 g 35–50 g 20–30 g
4–6 kg 40–55 g 50–65 g 30–45 g
over 6 kg 55–70 g 65–80 g 45–60 g

Always provide fresh water. When changing food, transition slowly over 7–10 days.

€4,90
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Beef & Chicken Hairball Control – 40% meat meal, grain-free, extra taurine, openly declared

With 40.5% meat meal from beef & chicken – gently dried, finely ground, openly declared. Specially developed for all cats, especially long-haired cats like Persian, Maine Coon & Ragdoll. With natural fiber for hairball control, extra taurine & Omega-3. 100% grain-free.


🐱 Why long-haired cats need special food

Long-haired cats swallow significantly more hair than short-haired cats when grooming. Without sufficient fiber, hairballs form in the stomach, which can lead to vomiting, constipation, and in the worst case, intestinal obstruction. Kallisbest Hairball Control contains natural fiber & flaxseed (1.5%), which support intestinal passage and naturally eliminate hairballs.

  • 🐄 23.5% dried beef & beef liver – high-quality protein, rich in iron
  • 🐔 13% dried chicken meat – lean quality protein
  • 🌿 Natural fiber & flaxseed (1.5%) – for hairball control & healthy digestion
  • ❤️ Extra taurine (1,320 mg/kg) – essential for cats
  • 🐟 Salmon oil – Omega-3 for shiny fur & healthy skin
  • 🥔 Sweet potatoes & peas – grain-free carbohydrate source
  • 🌊 Algae Schizochytrium limacinum – natural DHA source for brain & vision

📦 Nice packaging or good cat food? – The honest comparison

Many hairball products on the market rely on cellulose – which is nothing more than ground wood or paper. It fills the intestines but provides no nutritional value. The cat eats the contents, not the packaging.

Typical branded hairball cat food:
Often with cellulose as fiber – cheap filler without real nutritional value. Plus "30% fresh meat" – after drying only about 6–8% real meat content. Taurine often at minimum levels. Price: approx. 5–8 €/kg.

Typical supermarket hairball cat food:
Closed declaration, "meat and animal by-products" without % indications. Cellulose as the main fiber. Price: approx. 2–3 €/kg.

Kallisbest Beef & Chicken Hairball Control:
40.5% meat meal – openly declared. Natural fiber & flaxseed instead of cellulose. Extra taurine 1,320 mg/kg. No grains, no by-products. Price: approx. 4.60–6.90 €/kg.

What does this mean for your cat daily? (Example: 4 kg adult cat)

  • 🏆 Kallisbest – approx. 45–70 g/day – Daily cost: approx. 0.21–0.48 € – natural hairball control, shiny coat, optimal taurine supply
  • ⚠️ Branded hairball food with fresh meat trick – approx. 80–110 g/day needed – Daily cost: approx. 0.40–0.88 € – cellulose instead of real fiber
  • ⚠️ Supermarket hairball food – approx. 100–140 g/day needed – Daily cost: approx. 0.20–0.42 € – but: risk of taurine deficiency, cellulose as filler

→ Conclusion: Kallisbest Hairball Control uses natural fiber instead of cellulose – and provides real meat & essential taurine. The cat eats the contents – not the packaging.


The Kallisbest Promise

  • ✅ 100% open declaration – you know exactly what's inside
  • ✅ 40.5% meat meal from beef & chicken
  • ✅ Natural fiber & flaxseed – no cellulose filler
  • ✅ Extra taurine (1,320 mg/kg) – essential for cats
  • ✅ 100% grain-free
  • ✅ Meat from food-grade and free-range sources
  • ✅ Veterinarian-tested and recommended
  • ✅ GMO-free
  • ✅ With DHA-rich algae for brain & vision

How do you recognize good hairball cat food?

  • Cellulose – ground wood/paper as fiber – no real nutritional value
  • Animal by-products – slaughterhouse waste without real nutritional value
  • Closed declaration – no exact percentage indications
  • The fresh meat trick – 70–80% water, after drying only 6–8% meat content
  • No or too little taurine – essential for cats
  • Nice packaging – the cat eats the contents, not the packaging
  • ✅ With Kallisbest: natural fiber, real meat meal, exact % indications – openly declared
€17,90
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