Almo nature (“Almo”) for cats: reviews of food from veterinarians and animal owners, its composition, series, types and price

Almo Nature is a European-made cat food with a wide range of products of varying quality. In general, there are no questions for the manufacturer: the food is not bad, especially the canned food, which receives a lot of praise. The people who really raise questions are the people promoting Almo Nature on the Russian market.

Firstly, there are cases when the Russian translation of the composition did not coincide with what was written on the packaging by the manufacturer: through the translator’s willpower, the quality of the ingredients slightly improved. Perhaps this was a one-time accident, but because of such accidents, distrust in the brand appears.

Secondly, for some reason the official Russian-language website has chosen a policy of significant omissions. In the description of the composition, vague formulations such as “vegetable pulp” (which ones exactly?), “vitamins and minerals” (for example?), mysterious “flakes” appear every now and then... The list of ingredients of a good food should be precise and clear.

Despite such misunderstandings, the quality of Almo Nature is not inferior to good super-premium food, although it does not reach the level of such reliable brands as Go Natural, Orijen or Innova.

Compound

There are several series of products for adult cats

The company's assortment is very large; you can find dry and wet food, as well as a variety of treats for cats.

All products are divided into 4 main categories, which differ from each other in composition, purpose and slightly in cost.

Rouge Label is a good diet from Almo Nature for your cat. There is dry food and canned food. The packaging of dry food in this series is 400 grams. A special feature of this product is that this food does not cause allergies. Contains only one source of protein and one source of fat, such as canned chicken or turkey only. The food manufacturer Almo Nature uses only natural meat; there are no by-products or even bone meal. Sources of carbohydrates include brown rice and potatoes. To eliminate allergies, a source of hydrolyzed protein is also added.

Rouge Label food

The second series of products from the Italian company Almo Nature-Orange Label. This series is cheaper and easier to buy. Dry food, according to animal owners, is not good enough, but canned food is somewhat better. It is not very nutritious, so it is suitable for neutered cats. The cat food in this series cannot be classified as “holistic”; it is rather a “premium” product. In addition to meat, the percentage of which is lower than in the previous version, there are also by-products and bone meal.

Orange Label food

The third series is Almo Nature Green Label. This series is considered the best; its composition is characterized by a high content of natural meat and a complete absence of artificial additives. Protein sources can include beef, turkey, chicken, fish - tuna or salmon, and rabbit. Sources of carbohydrates are rice and potatoes. The Almo Nature Green Label series contains only canned food and spiders. Raw meat is packaged in pouches, after which the product is processed. That is, all the nutrients from the meat remain in the broth. The broth is very aromatic and tasty, so cats will definitely eat it. Therefore, your pet will receive the required amount of water. This food is suitable for all breeds of castrated and non-castrated cats that consume little fluid.

Green label series food

The Azul Label line is inferior in quality to the previous type of food. Almo Nature dry cat food contains bone meal, offal and a large amount of fish, which can lead to diseases. The product also contains yeast, which often causes allergies in cats. In addition to rice, vegetables are added to the meat.

Azul Label series food

Almo Nature food - balanced nutrition for every day

The manufacturer's most common products are canned food from the Legend, Classic and Jelly series.

The composition here is natural; the food contains 50-70% natural animal protein.

There are no dyes or preservatives, which is a big advantage.

As for dry food, the situation here is more complicated, since, despite the name “holistic”, Almo Nature dry food can be classified at most in the super-premium category, just like Hilss or Leonardo food.

The composition of 400 gram packages of dry food, which is dominated by beef, rabbit or tuna, contains only 15% meat.

Everything else is animal fats and yeast, as well as bone meal and offal.

But the dry food contains a balanced complex of vitamins and minerals.

Wet food contains only natural meat

Range

Almo Nature products are represented by a wide range, which includes dry food, canned food in jars, pouches, and cat treats. All this diversity is divided into 5 large categories

Since quality varies greatly depending on the category (from very good to unacceptable levels), understanding what's what is very important

Rouge Label: a good hypoallergenic composition, you can use both “dried” and canned food

This is a food designed primarily for cats prone to food allergies. To this end, each food in the “red” line contains only one source of protein and fat (for example, only chicken or only duck). Only fresh meat is used without offal and bone meal (which is very good!).

The composition also contains hydrolyzed protein; on the one hand, hydrolyzed protein is suitable for better absorption and reducing the risk of allergies, but on the other hand... without indicating the source of the protein, it looks extremely suspicious. Rouge Label uses high-quality ingredients, but the composition of the food itself is quite modest, practically meat and fats + rice and potatoes. Vitamins are included in the composition, but their sources are not disclosed.

Food intended for castrated and overweight cats. In fact, judging by the composition, dry food in this category is intended for animals that their owners do not like. The quality of the ingredients is noticeably worse than in the “red” line, by-products have appeared, and the percentage of fresh meat is much lower.

This is definitely not holistic anymore, rather the border between super-premium and premium. At the same time, Orange Label is only slightly inferior to the previous category in price. Wet food from the “orange” line is noticeably better than dry food, although it is also inferior to Rouge Label canned food.

Green Label: spiders with an excellent composition, you can safely take them

This category only includes treats and wet food. Green Label meals differ in their cooking method: raw meat is first packed into pouches and then cooked directly in them, so that all the nutrients remain in the broth.

It is assumed that not a single cat can resist such a fragrant broth - which means you can be sure that your pet is consuming enough liquid. The meat used is fresh, of good quality, without artificial additives (Green Label focuses on environmental friendliness). Green Label treats are natural meat or fish with a little rice added - a safe and inexpensive way to occasionally treat your pet with something tasty.

Azul Label: Wet food and treats are of much lower quality

Azul Label cannot stand comparison with the “green” line. The composition contains meat derivatives (offal, flour, etc.), yeast (an allergenic ingredient!), and a lot of fish, which is also not very good, since excess phosphorus is harmful to cats. True, some vegetables are added to the meat, but this does not save the situation.

Since the price of Azul Label and Green Label is almost the same, it is better to choose the green label.

Canned food legend, classic and jelly

Wet food of decent quality, meat and/or fish content - from 50 to 75%. Natural composition, absence of artificial colors, flavors, etc., large selection of flavors - all this speaks for itself.

Among the disadvantages: canned food is not additionally enriched with vitamins and minerals; the manufacturer relies exclusively on microelements that are originally contained in meat and fish. There is no certainty that such food can be considered completely balanced.

Dry food Holistic

Despite the name, this food is rather super-premium, and not of the highest level. The food is, of course, acceptable, but if there is an opportunity to find something better, take it. To a greater extent, this applies to food with beef, rabbit and tuna (composed of: animal fat, yeast; only 15-20% fresh meat, the rest is derivatives, i.e. bone meal and offal). Quite a high level of ash.

In terms of the quality of ingredients, it is inferior to the “drying” Rouge Label, but has a richer and more balanced composition.

Canned food in jars and pouches Daily Menu

Perhaps the worst of everything that Almo Nature produces is practically economy class. Very little meat, mainly by-products are used, contains corn gluten (an allergenic and harmful product). Better to avoid it.

Almo nature food for cats reviews from veterinarians

Feed overview

Almo Nature is the first company to use exclusively natural ingredients in production.

As a result, the product is nutritious and healthy for the animal; now there is no need to choose cat food.

All Almo Nature cat food is made taking into account the characteristics of the animal's body.

Its composition is adapted for normal hair growth and the full development of the pet’s bones.

Dry food and canned food are completely balanced

Almo Nature products are presented in two types - dry food and canned food.

You can combine, but it is better to accustom your pet to one type of feeding.

All Almo Nature cat food undergoes strict, multi-stage quality control before sale.

Thanks to this, risks are minimized.

Almo Nature canned cat food undergoes minimal processing during production and is created using the latest technologies.

Such feeds, both dry and wet, undergo triple testing:

Checking the composition - the initial ingredients for preparing cat food.
Checking the correctness of processing - it should not be too intense, but also too weak, since excessive processing will lead to the loss of nutrients, and weak processing will not allow the Almo Nature product for cats to be stored for a long time.
Checking the final product for safety and nutritional properties for the animal.

The Almo Nature line will delight you with a large number of flavors

Almo Nature cat food belongs to the holistic class - that is, both dry food and canned food are a completely balanced product for the normal functioning of the animal.

In fact, no auxiliary products are required - just buy one package of any food, and the animal is provided with everything it needs.

But the manufacturers of this Italian product offer their own method - to create a diet for cats that is 60% wet food and 40% dry.

As a result, the company’s employees have developed the ideal composition of each type of food, which can complement another type.

This feeding concept allows you to add the required amount of water to your cat’s diet and reduce the load on the kidneys, which greatly increases when eating dry food.

Now you will need to visit the veterinarian less often.

Daily consumption of canned food will normalize important processes in the animal’s body.

However, reviews from veterinarians are mixed.

In their opinion, the animal’s body is individual and such a diet will not benefit every cat; on the contrary, it will harm some.

Although, according to reviews from owners, the diet is suitable for neutered cats.

General characteristics of TM

Almo Nature is an Italian company producing medium and high-end pet food. It was the Italians who first began to use only natural ingredients in their products, taking care of the interests of their customers and the health of their pets. The company's staff develops food for cats that fully corresponds to the individual characteristics of the animal's body. Each sachet of Almo Nature can have a beneficial effect on your pet’s coat and claw development.

During the production process, dry and wet food undergo 3 stages of testing:

First, the composition of the finished food is checked: the norms of meat, vegetables, vitamins and minerals.
Next, the processing intensity of the finished product is checked. The ingredients in each bag are subject to heat treatment, which allows you to preserve all the necessary beneficial substances in the product.
At the last stage, the readiness and safety of the feed is checked.

The Almo Nature treat contains all the beneficial substances necessary for the normal functioning of a cat. The manufacturer claims that if you feed your pet only its products, then health problems will be greatly minimized. According to veterinarians and Almo Nature employees, the diet of your mustachioed companions should contain 60% wet food and 40% dry food. An imbalance can disrupt the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Composition of Almo Nature feed

According to information from the official website of the brand, Almo Nature food contains two types of meat products:

HFC (Human Food Chain) - fresh meat products that are suitable for human consumption;
PFC (Pet Food Chain) - fresh or dehydrated animal products that are intended only for consumption by animals.

On our website you can familiarize yourself with an analysis of the entire composition of Almo Nature feed, read information about the components and compare it with other diets. To do this, simply go to the food card by clicking on its name in our rating. You can also find out about the characteristics of any product (animal or plant) and the purpose of additives (vitamins, minerals, preservatives, etc.) in food if you type them in the search bar of our ingredients directory.

Reviews from dog breeders

Faith. I used to feed my Rottweiler Eukanuba, but there were supply problems and I had to switch my pet to Almo Nature. I bought a diet with lamb and rice for large breed dogs to try. My dog is an omnivore, and therefore began to gobble up this food with pleasure. However, I was not entirely pleased with the result: the fur began to fray and fall out in clumps, and was everywhere. We went to the veterinarian, who recommended immediately changing the food. Now we are giving injections with vitamins and eating special medicinal food.

Natalia. If we talk about Almo Nature canned food, then this is the only canned food that my Pinscher eats with pleasure. Previously, we tried different brands, but it all ended in one scene: she sniffed it, turned around and left. But my girl will never get used to Almo Nature dry food; she has no appetite at all.

The opinion of dog owners about Almo Nature food is divided into positive and negative.

Description of the line

On the shelves of pet stores and veterinary pharmacies you can find 3 types of Almo Nature cat food: dry, canned, pouches or treats. Each type of product differs in composition, purpose and pricing policy.

Dry food

The line of dry food is presented in the following variations:

"Rouge Label" is a hypoallergenic food for your mustachioed companions, prepared on the basis of exclusively natural ingredients. The composition contains no preservatives, bone meal or by-products. Food for cats prone to allergic reactions includes the following foods: chicken or turkey, rice, potatoes. Only hydrolyzed protein is used, as it is better absorbed by the body

It is important to eat only one source of natural fats and carbohydrates, and this, in turn, minimizes the risk of allergies in the animal

“Orange Label” - this type of cat food was created specifically for overweight and neutered pets. But if we talk about the quality of this product, it is significantly inferior to the previous type of food. Orange Label already contains bone meal, and the percentage of natural animal meat is minimized. Of course, this is reflected in the price, which is slightly lower than the price of the “Rouge Label”.
“Holistic” is a premium dry food that contains 15–20% natural animal meat. Of course, this product, according to experts, is slightly inferior to “Rouge Label”, since it contains bone meal, offal, a lot of ash and other auxiliary ingredients. But, on the other hand, this food is completely balanced and allows you to cover your cat’s daily requirement of vitamins and minerals.

Canned food

Experts note that wet food and canned food from Almo Nature are of higher quality. The Italian company's canned food comes in the following variations:

“Rouge Label” and “Orange Label” are a line of not only dry products, but also wet ones. The compositions are almost identical, but experts say that the wet food of these lines is of higher quality.
“Azul Label” is a middle-class canned product that contains many “derivatives” of natural meat. Such canned food is often prepared on the basis of fish carcasses, and according to veterinarians, a significant amount of phosphorus is harmful to the cat’s body. In addition, Azul Label contains yeast, which is a highly allergenic product.
Canned food “classic”, “jelly” and “legend”. This type of canned food can be classified as premium due to the large amount of natural meat products it contains. The manufacturer states that each can of food contains from 50 to 75% natural meat or sea fish carcasses. The line has a wide variety of flavors and compositions. The manufacturer has focused on the naturalness of the products, so there are slightly insufficient vitamins, but there is a whole complex of minerals. Moreover, such canned food does not contain flavorings or dyes.

“Daily Menu” - economy class products with a minimum amount of natural meat. These canned foods contain a lot of bone meal and corn gluten, which can undoubtedly cause an allergic reaction in cats, which are especially prone to it. Therefore, if you love your mustachioed friend, then it is better to avoid the “Daily Menu” line.

Treats

Sometimes you need to pamper your cat with something tasty and healthy at the same time. For such purposes, it produces special treats, which are presented on the world market in the following forms:

“Green Label” is a high-quality delicacy prepared in accordance with all environmental standards. Raw pieces of natural meat are packed into pouches and then cooked. The finished product is very nutritious and aromatic, as it is cooked in its own juice. Thanks to this, the animal also consumes a sufficient amount of liquid. In addition, Green Label products contain a small amount of rice, but do not contain food additives in the form of flavors and colors.
“Azul Label” is a delicacy whose quality is slightly below the level of the “green” label, although the pricing policy for these types of products is almost the same. Due to the fact that Azul Label treats may contain dyes and preservatives, it is better to choose Green Label.
“Daily Menu” - middle-class delicacies that can be purchased at an affordable price. Contain various food additives and a minimum amount of natural meat and fish products.

Range

Almo Nature products are represented by a wide range, which includes dry food, canned food in jars, pouches, and cat treats. All this diversity is divided into 5 large categories

Since quality varies greatly depending on the category (from very good to unacceptable levels), understanding what's what is very important

Rouge Label: a good hypoallergenic composition, you can use both “dried” and canned food

Green Label: spiders with an excellent composition, you can safely take them

Azul Label: Wet food and treats are of much lower quality

Since the price of Azul Label and Green Label is almost the same, it is better to choose the green label.

Canned food legend, classic and jelly

Wet food of decent quality, meat and/or fish content - from 50 to 75%. Natural composition, absence of artificial colors, flavors, etc., large selection of flavors - all this speaks for itself.

Dry food Holistic

In terms of the quality of ingredients, it is inferior to the “drying” Rouge Label, but has a richer and more balanced composition.

Canned food in jars and pouches Daily Menu

Compound

The product range consists of three types:

dry food;
wet food;
various cat treats - sausages, fillets in broth.

There are several varieties of Almo Nature. The difference between them is their purpose, composition and price:

Almo Nature Green Label. Of the entire product line, this series is considered the best. It contains a large percentage of natural meat. Manufacturers use the following ingredients: rabbit meat, beef, turkey, chicken, salmon, tuna. Sources of carbohydrates are rice and potatoes. The series is characterized by the absence of unnatural additives. Almo Nature Green Label only produces canned food and pouches. The food is produced using a special technology. Raw meat is packaged in pouches, then the product is processed. The nutrients contained in the meat remain in the broth. The series is suitable for all breeds, for castrated and non-castrated cats.
Almo Nature Rouge Label. The series includes both dry food and canned food. Dry food weight: 400 grams. The product contains one source of fat and protein each. It could be turkey or chicken. For this reason, the product does not cause allergies in cats. A source of hydrolyzed protein has also been added to the line. It is easily absorbed by the animal’s body and reduces its energy costs. The product contains only natural meat, not even bone meal. The manufacturer uses rice and potatoes as a source of carbohydrates.
Almo Nature Orange Label. The price of this product is lower than other series. The quality of dry cat food in this series is inferior to canned food. Suitable for neutered cats as this product is not very nutritious. The product contains meat, bone meal, and offal. This food is lower in class than the previous ones. It is not a holistic food, but a premium food.
Almo Nature Azul Label. The dry food in this series contains offal, bone meal, and a large amount of fish. The product also contains yeast. They can cause allergies in some cats. Vegetables are added to the meat, not rice. The quality of this product is inferior to the previous ones.
Tradition. These are canned foods that contain a lot of meat - from 50 to 70%. However, they are low in vitamins and minerals.

Canned food from the Jelly, Classic and Legend series contains a high percentage of natural protein (50-70%). There are no dyes or preservatives.

The dry product contains a small percentage of meat (15%). The most commonly used are rabbit, tuna or beef.

Why is this food better than others?

The undeniable advantage of the Almo Nature brand is its wide range of nutrition. Every dog breeder will be able to choose the best option for his pet, because there is everything here: dry food, canned food, spiders and even a special Confiserie treat in the form of apple cookies. In comparison, the range of popular holistic brands Savarra and Akana is limited only to dry food.

In addition, the Almo Nature line is presented with food options for both adult dogs and puppies of various sizes, from dwarf to large. The English brand Piccolo cannot boast of such variety, since its range is represented by only three foods for dwarf and small breeds.

The next plus of the Italian food Almo Nature is a sufficient amount of fiber (3.5-4%). The benefit of this valuable element is its ability to normalize the animal’s stool, reduce weight and prevent colon cancer. For example, the proportion of fiber in the analysis of Genesis Pure Canada and CarniLove feeds rarely exceeds 2-2.5%.

The Almo Nature food line includes treats in the form of cookies, which many other food brands cannot boast of.

Types of Almo Nature brand food

Almo Nature cat food is available in a wide range. The assortment includes dry food, canned food, spiders and treats for smaller brothers and sisters. 5 main large categories can be distinguished in Almo Nature:

Rouge Label. Food designed for allergenic animals. This category of food (dry and canned) contains only one protein and one fat plus vitamins. By-products and bone meal are excluded. Rouge Label's ingredients are high quality, but the menu is modest - almost always a protein and a side dish of rice and potatoes.
Orange Label. Available both dry and canned. Recommended for castrated animals. The composition already includes by-products, the percentage of meat content is noticeably reduced. It looks like cats who tend to be overweight will have to tighten their belts.
Green Label. Available in pouches and prepared in a special way. Raw meat is first packaged, and then the pouches undergo heat treatment, due to which all the nutrients and beneficial substances remain in the broth inside the pouch. There is not a lot of rice in Green Label, so Green Label is highly valued as a delicacy.
Azul Label. Presented mainly in canned food. The composition is worse than Green Label, because there are by-products, flour, allergenic yeast, and fish in excess. True, there are also vegetables.
Tradition. This is wet food. They contain a lot of meat (or fish) – from 50 to 75%. The choice of flavor combinations is decent. But canned food is not fortified with vitamins and minerals.

It remains to tell a few technical characteristics about each type of food.

Wet food for cats is available in cans of 70 g, 140 g and in pouches of 70 g. There are no canned foods specifically for kittens, but Almo Nature has developed a delicious menu for adult cats and the elderly.

Dry food is sold in packages of 105 g, 400 g, 750 g, 2 kg and 12 kg. Here the menu is much wider - there are separate dry foods for kittens, formulations have been developed that control hair loss, and a menu for casted animals.

Almo Nature delicacies are represented by sausages (3 sausages in a package) and fillets in broth (by the way, tasty and suitable for people, the producers of Almo Nature believe).

Feed composition

The food can contain a variety of natural ingredients, it all depends on the category and type of line. The manufacturer has taken care of the quality of its feed, so they contain the following healthy products rich in vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats:

chicken, turkey, beef, rabbit;
tuna, salmon;
brown rice, potatoes;
offal, bone meal;
various vegetables.

It should be noted that the products are divided into middle-class and premium-class feed. If we are talking about the middle class, then the composition contains bone meal and offal, and the amount of real animal meat is small. In premium products, ingredients from the fourth point are completely absent, but they are enriched with natural meat, vegetables and hydrolyzed proteins (the latter are easily digestible and do not cause allergic reactions).

Compound

The composition of cat food from Almo Nature contains many components, which are presented in different proportions depending on the series:

Animal proteins – chicken and fish meat and their derivatives. The presence of chicken meat reduces the load on the animal’s kidneys, since this protein is easily absorbed by the pet’s gastrointestinal tract. Dehydrated raw materials are not used, but are cooked in a saturated broth, which ensures its juiciness. According to the general classification, the fish and meat used by this manufacturer are classified as raw materials suitable for human nutrition, which corresponds to exceptionally high quality.
A broth that helps improve the body's water balance.
Plant proteins necessary for normal animal digestion.
The main source of carbohydrates is rice, which is suitable for cats with sensitivity to allergens.
Oils and fats. From them, the cat receives such valuable fatty acids as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which are especially valuable in the diet of furry breeds.
Supplements of vitamins and minerals, as well as probiotics, necessary for the normal function of the digestive system.

There are no synthetic ingredients, flavor enhancers or preservatives in Alma Nature food.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of Almo Nature food:

Dry food contains vitamins.
Natural composition. Does not contain preservatives or dyes.
The product is suitable for all cat breeds.
It is minimally processed to preserve nutrients.
Wide range of both dry and wet food.

Flaws:

There is no ideal high-meat dry food.
The composition of the product can only be found on the packaging, and on the Internet and on the product’s website the composition is written insufficiently transparently and is often allegorical.
Dry food is not suitable for cats that are prone to weight gain.
The food is intended for adult cats (from 8-9 months). It is not recommended to give it to kittens.

Pros and cons of Almo Nature food

Pros:

Many cat owners purchase various types of Almo Nature food due to its large selection. It is easy to choose the diet necessary for a particular cat.
The use of natural products and their careful preparation becomes another advantage in favor of choosing Almo Nature diets, which do not contain artificial preservatives or dyes. With the help of convenient color labels, it is easy to navigate the assortment of feeds.

Minuses:

The quality of canned food is much better than dry food.
Another disadvantage of Almo Nature food is that the manufacturers did not bother to additionally include vitamins and minerals in them, believing that the microelements contained in the raw materials - meat and fish - are quite sufficient.
Another feature of food from Almo Nature is the developer’s approach to the daily diet of cats, which is not approved by all veterinarians. When formulating food, they believe that cats need to eat both dry and wet food throughout the day. Dry should be 40%, and wet -60%. Therefore, the ideal daily diet formula is calculated from the combination of two products. Many veterinarians do not agree with the benefits of this diet for cat digestion.

Compound

The composition of cat food from Almo Nature contains many components, which are presented in different proportions depending on the series:

Animal proteins – chicken and fish meat and their derivatives. The presence of chicken meat reduces the load on the animal’s kidneys, since this protein is easily absorbed by the pet’s gastrointestinal tract. Dehydrated raw materials are not used, but are cooked in a saturated broth, which ensures its juiciness. According to the general classification, the fish and meat used by this manufacturer are classified as raw materials suitable for human nutrition, which corresponds to exceptionally high quality.
A broth that helps improve the body's water balance.
Plant proteins necessary for normal animal digestion.
The main source of carbohydrates is rice, which is suitable for cats with sensitivity to allergens.
Oils and fats. From them, the cat receives such valuable fatty acids as Omega-3 and Omega-6, which are especially valuable in the diet of furry breeds.
Supplements of vitamins and minerals, as well as probiotics, necessary for the normal function of the digestive system.

There are no synthetic ingredients, flavor enhancers or preservatives in Alma Nature food.

Reviews

Most of the reviews presented on the Internet are positive.

This Italian food will appeal to cats of any breed, especially if you give preference to products from the Rouge Label or Green Label lines.

Reviews from veterinarians also confirm the high quality of the products; according to their observations, after introducing such food into the diet, the condition of the cat’s kidneys and stomach improves.

Elena, Ryazan: “Since a year I have been feeding my cat exclusively Green Label Almo Nature - everything is fine, there are no health problems. We periodically see the veterinarian, all body systems are working perfectly. The cat loves the food very much, so I definitely recommend it!”

Marina, Vladivostok: “Our Rozzie is delighted with chicken-flavored canned food, but she doesn’t like fishy ones. We constantly buy chicken, with rice and vegetables - everything is fine, the hair does not fall out, there are no allergies, the stomach works normally. This is not the first year we have been buying Classic canned food and pouches from the same series.”

Specifics

Almo Nature cat food is universal and suitable for all breeds, including exotic Peterbalds and Don Sphynxes, giant Maine Coons and the smallest cat breeds.

Canned food and dry food can be fed to Oriental, British, Burmese, and Scottish cats.

This food is intended for adult pets starting from 8-9 months. Children's Whiskas is better suited for kittens.

This food is suitable for both long-haired and short-haired breeds

Italian-made food is suitable for neutered cats, but this product in dry form contains a large amount of carbohydrates.

Therefore, if your pet is prone to weight gain, dry food consumption should be limited, focusing on wet canned food with a high protein content.

A universal option for any cat, including those prone to allergies and gastrointestinal disorders, is the Rouge Label series, which was created specifically for cats that need special care.

Price and where to buy

The brand is sold in many pet stores and also online. The price of canned food for 70 g is from 75 to 200 rubles. Dry For 12 kg you will have to pay about 3,500 rubles. The cost varies depending on the line.

So, you can purchase Almo Nature brand food if your cat is not prone to allergies or obesity. We do not recommend purchasing this product for expensive purebred pets at risk of developing genetic diseases. If you have an ordinary indoor cat, but you are worried about its health, you can use this brand. Just choose the right diet. Consult your veterinarian before making your choice.

Types of diets for dogs Almo Nature

Almo Nature dog food is produced by an Italian company and belongs to the super premium class, although the company talks about being a holistic product. A special feature of the diet is the presence of dry biscuits with fruit in the form of treats for dogs. The food is designed for pets of all ages, from large to small breeds. The manufacturer uses a lot of fiber and protein in production, which reduces the serving size for the dog, but maintains nutritional properties.

Food is presented in the form of dry croquettes, wet canned food and cookies. During production, products undergo heat treatment in double boilers or at extremely low temperatures to preserve their benefits.

Main components:

fresh meat;
fish meat;
rosemary extract;
rice;
barley and oats;
beet pulp;
prebiotics;
flax-seed;
yeast;
meat broth;
vegetables.

Which food option should I buy for my dog?

Almo Nature dog food is divided into several categories: for puppies and adult pets, for large and small breeds. Such series are available in the lines of dry and wet food. And delicacies in the form of cookies are suitable for all animals.

Dry croquettes

Almo Nature dry granules are suitable for all ages and breeds; the packaging clearly indicates who the food is suitable for. There is a separate hypoallergenic, grain-free line. You can give food from the third month of life, the main components are meat, vegetables and a complex of vitamins to improve the condition of bones and brain activity. Food is divided into two categories:

holistic - a balanced, high-protein diet with vegetables, fruits and phytocomponents. Suitable for animals of all ages, especially those with allergies;
alternatives - a monoprotein diet with a lot of meat, almost no additional components, solves problems with the stomach and constipation.

Wet canned food

Wet canned food is designed for pets of all breeds, over six months of age, the main difference is the composition and flavor options.

Canned food is presented in the following diets:

Green Label - a nutritious, daily diet, the main ingredients are chicken and fish;
Orange Leibel - soup with three varieties of meat and vegetables. They give soups as an addition to dry granules on an ongoing basis, stimulate appetite, help with constipation;
Classic - canned meat and broth, additional ingredients - vegetables, phytocomponents, fiber. Canned food is prepared with minimal heat treatment;
Daily Menu is a daily diet for adult dogs, available in pouches. Food comes in more than five flavors;
Single Protein is a grain-free food with a small amount of protein in the form of fresh meat, used to treat digestion.

Remember that the Daily Menu series has a separate line with chicken and salmon, which is suitable for puppies with weak jaws.

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Almo Nature's series of treats is called Confiserie, suitable for puppies and adult dogs from three months to six years of age. The peculiarity of biscuit cookies is the absence of chemicals, so they are not addictive. In appearance and composition, the cookies resemble a human product.

By the way, you cannot give canned food or cookies on a regular basis, since these products are nutritious and have more calories than regular dry granules. It is also important to monitor the dosage.

Advantages and disadvantages

Almo Nature confirms that its products have not been tested on animals. Nutrition testing for this brand is carried out on a voluntary basis by cat owners, at home. Reviews are mostly positive, due to which the food remains one of the most frequently purchased among other cat foods.

The advantages of the product include:

the presence of markings for various lines, which can be easily distinguished by color;
a large assortment, giving the opportunity to choose food for cats of different breeds and ages;
balanced composition of most types of feed, the presence of vitamin and mineral components in the diet;
exclusion of chemicals, GMOs, antibiotics and hormones. The composition of all feeds is natural;
compliance with European standards. All products are manufactured using the latest technology to ensure quality control. Microbiological, chemical and physical analyzes carried out by the company are also a guarantee of quality;
availability of food for animals with allergies;
a large percentage of broth in the food, which allows you to maintain water balance and prevent dehydration and the development of constipation in cats;
the ability to establish information about the manufacture of goods using a separate number assigned to each batch.

The disadvantages include:

lack of full composition on the site. A detailed overview of the composition is provided only on the food packaging;
presentation of components under a general term and absence of specific names of the substances used (vitamins, proteins);
a large percentage of vegetable protein, which is difficult to digest by the pet’s digestive tract;
low quality of dry food compared to wet food, lack of food for kittens in this form of product;
incorrect translation into Russian of the text on the packaging. The text does not correspond to the original, which is a serious flaw.

The disadvantage of this product is also the inferior composition of dry food, which the manufacturer proposes to compensate for by combining wet and dry food. This combination is not suitable for all cats as it can cause digestive problems.

Flaws

And now about the shortcomings (rubbing our hands). Reviews of Almo Nature cat food would be much better if animal owners had not noted the fact that the Russian translation of the food composition does not coincide with the original. It seems as if translators know more than even the producers themselves. A trifle, but unpleasant! After all, it’s the little things that build trust in a brand.

For the same reason, there is no transparent composition of the feed on the website. Very often, the main ingredients are written allegorically and you can only guess what exactly they are serving your kitty with.

But we see the main drawback elsewhere. The developers of Almo Nature emphasize that they have created their own concept of nutrition for cats.

Its essence is that the cat should be fed 60% of Almo Nature wet food and 40% of Almo Nature dry food throughout the day. Theoretically, this reduces the load on the kidneys and increases fluid intake (remember about the broth!). In this regard, reviews from veterinarians about Almo Nature cat food are not all fundamentally positive - it cannot be unequivocally stated that such a diet is suitable for all animals. The gastrointestinal tract is as individual as the animal itself. But the 60+40 formula is designed for everyone. The choice and decision is yours!

More food:

Bozita;
Hills.

Feed overview

Almo Nature dog food is positioned as a super-premium class and holistic, but having studied the composition, we would classify it as a premium class. The company also makes Almo Nature cat food. Information about Almo Nature food can be found on the manufacturer’s official website almonature.ru.

Almo Nature Alternative

For dogs of dwarf and small breeds, for medium and large breeds from 50 to 75% meat.

With fresh chicken and rice;
Lamb with rice;
Salmon with rice;

Almo Nature Holistic

For adult dogs of dwarf and small breeds, for medium and large breeds from 50 to 75% meat.

For puppies with chicken;
Grain-free with pork and potatoes;
With Chiken;
Beef flavored;
With the taste of fish;
With lamb;
With salmon.

The Almo Nature wet food lines will be discussed in a separate review, as they are presented in large quantities.

Advantages and disadvantages of Almo Nature dog food

The company produces a wide range of dry food. The diets do not contain flavor enhancers and various food additives. The formulas contain essential vitamins and minerals.

The manufacturer does not indicate which parts of the carcasses were used to make dry food. There is no exact information about what oils, fats and plant by-products are used in the food.

Composition of Almo Nature Holistic

Sources of animal protein are meat and their derivatives (chicken, beef, fish, lamb). The wording “their derivatives” may imply that various parts of animals were used, including processed products (skin, bones, entrails). Rice is used as carbohydrates. The manufacturer did not specify what oils and fats were used. Vegetable protein extract is listed in third place in the composition. This is an undesirable ingredient as it means it forms the basis of the diet. Plant proteins are added to feed to reduce the cost of the product without reducing the protein content. Plant by-products are processed plant materials. Inulin and mannan-oligosaccharides are prebiotics that support intestinal microflora. Contains essential vitamins and minerals. For a holistic person, the composition is quite poor.

Composition of Almo Nature Alternative

In first place are meat and their derivatives (chicken, lamb and salmon) from 50 to 75%. At the same time, the total percentage of protein in the feed is no more than 25%. In second place are carbohydrates in the form of rice from 17 to 45%. Next comes beet pulp, yeast and flax seeds - a source of fiber. The manufacturer did not indicate from which animal the animal fat was obtained. The remaining components are the same as the previous line of food and are described above.

Reviews of Almo Nature food for dogs

Sasha: It may not be holistic, but it is super premium nutrition, so our dog feels very good. We use all series: croquettes, canned food and sometimes we give cookies. But we try to balance the diet so that the pet does not overeat, but remains active and develops normally.

Olya: So far we have only used canned food, but we bought different flavors. The dog really likes it and eats them with pleasure. Before purchasing, we read reviews from veterinarians and buyers, and they were all positive. The price is fine, although the composition could be completely grain-free. Now most brands are trying to replace porridge with vegetables.

Alya: We only use Almo Nature dry food, because the dog is prone to obesity, the only thing we give occasionally as a reward is cookies. Tony cannot live without sweets, but they are known to be prohibited. But dog biscuits from Almo Nature are healthy and solve this situation.

Read reviews:

about Royal Canin dog food;
about Happy Dog food for dogs;
about Savara food.

Which cats should not be spoiled?

As has already been mentioned several times, treats are just an addition to the main diet.

Consequently, there is a whole category of pets that have contraindications to adding treats to their diet:

suffering from obesity or malnutrition - the diet of such cats should include only foods prescribed by the diet;
those who have recently undergone an illness or surgery - pets with strict treatment recommendations should not be teased with treats;
small kittens also do not need treats - most pads are too hard for a kitten to chew, and the puree contains starch and jelly-forming additives that are useless for the growing body;
pets eating commercial food - some treats are incompatible with the composition of food from other manufacturers, so it is better to give preference to treats of the same brand.
cats on a therapeutic diet should not include mass market treats in their diet. They usually add salt, sugar and preservatives that are contraindicated by the diet. During the recovery diet, veterinarians exclude feeding with natural food.
cats with allergies - some cats may have a negative reaction to a certain type of animal protein (usually chicken) and corn.

Criterias of choice

The manufacturer indicates what type of meat or offal the food is made from, what amount of this component is per 100 g. Companies that produce high-quality food also inform the consumer about the ratio of the main nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and fats, and also indicate vitamin and mineral composition of the product.

In addition, industrial feeds contain preservatives, flavor and aroma enhancers, and other additives. The fewer there are, the better for the animal.

Chicken is not recommended for cats prone to allergies. It is better for them to buy canned fish, turkey or lamb. Rice is the most common carbohydrate. It is nutritious and has a good effect on the digestive process. But corn, soy, flavorings and flavor enhancers are undesirable. They are difficult to digest and often cause food intolerances. The amount of preservatives is determined by the shelf life of the product. The shorter it is, the fewer stabilizing components it contains.

Before purchasing food, you should also familiarize yourself with information about the place of production of the product. Many foreign manufacturers have their own factories in Russia, but quality control here may be less strict. And in fact, it often turns out that products of well-known brands manufactured in Russian conditions are inferior in quality to the same feed produced in the country of origin.

You need to choose products for your pet based on its age, weight, and individual characteristics. Quality food manufacturers offer a variety of product lines designed for pets with specific characteristics.

After castration and sterilization, diets with reduced calorie content are recommended to reduce the likelihood of your pet gaining excess weight. Also in these feeds the amount of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus is reduced, the excess of which leads to urolithiasis.

Owners of long-haired cats are recommended diets rich in fatty acids and aimed at improving the condition of the skin and coat.

Also, when choosing food for your pet, you should pay attention not only to his taste preferences, but also to the opinions of other cat owners and veterinarians