Review of Animonda cat food: types, composition, reviews

What will you learn from the article?

1. History of Animonda cat food
2. Types of Animonda food
3. Benefits of Animonda cat food
4. Feed disadvantages
5. Reviews from cat owners and veterinarians
6. Prices

“Besser heute ein Ei als morgen ein Küchlein,” says a German proverb. Roughly translated, this means: “Better an egg today than a pie tomorrow.” However, if a decent cat were offered an egg, a pie, and a sausage at once, they would hear a satisfied: “Sehr gut!” The German menu for cats in the form of Animonda food will be discussed in this material.

History of Animonda cat food

Animonda is food produced by German specialists in Germany for German cats, as well as for their brothers in 35 countries around the world! The brand name itself is a derivative of the English “animal”. That is, animals are the final target audience for the products of Animonda Petfood GmbH.

Two factories (in Bremen and Hattem) produce premium cat food every day. Considering the age of the manufacturing company (almost a century!), we can assume that Animonda Petfood GmbH knows a lot about good food!

Animonda food line

Since today we are looking at wet food, we will omit dry food; besides, it is of absolutely depressing quality and, to be honest, does not deserve a review.

Animonda's assortment is quite rich:

• spiders;
• pates in lamisters;
• canned food;
• pieces in sauce - and each type has many flavors.

Canned food has an excellent reputation, but don’t delude yourself – not all Animonda is equally healthy! Let's not waste time and immediately proceed to a detailed analysis of the products.

Sit back, there will be a lot of letters!

Types of Animonda food

The developers of Animonda cat food emphasize that their brand creates a special menu for any cat. Animonda has food for kittens (from 4 weeks), grain-free food, for pregnant and lactating cats, for adult cats, for large breed cats, for neutered cats, for show-class cats and for elderly animals!

It is important that all Animonda cat food contains easily digestible protein. What sauce is it served with? With milk-yogurt, herbal sauce, heart sauce. We wiped our mouths and read on... Dietary sea fish, game, rabbit, turkey, shrimp, beef and chicken - it seems that the menu was created by a Michelin-starred chef.

Dry food is sold in three packaging sizes: 0.25 kg, 1.75 kg, 10 kg.

Wet food can be purchased in cans (200 g, 400 g) and in pouches (85 g, 100 g).

Animonda pates and stews are available in packages of 80 g and 100 g.

Kinds

Animonda's assortment includes wet, dry food and treats. The latest lines are limited:

• dry food Vom Feinsten Deluxe, packaging from 250 g to 10 kg;
• Crispy Cat Snack treats, which are based on a combination of chicken meat (from 98%) and various additions pleasant for the cat: mint, flax seeds, green mussels.

• Animonda has a huge range of canned goods. They are produced in classic cans, aluminum lamisters or cuvettes, and bags of various sizes. Moreover, the contents of canned food have very different characteristics, taste and ratio of ingredients.

Brocconis line. Canned food, 400 g each. Four flavors: poultry with heart, with beef, with game, and chicken with pollock. Animonda insists that these are daily complete diets for cats. However, on the packages of canned food there is information that there is no more than 8% meat products.

The Rafine line consists of pates with flecks of tasty bits.

Canned food is available in three feed options:

• Adult. The basis is animal products and meat. Tasty pieces (4-5%) – fish, rabbit, heart;
• Soupe. Sauce with meat pieces. Six different options for a complete menu that Animonda offers cats. Meat content from 8%;
• Soup Kitten. With poultry (38%) and shrimp or hearts and turkey (20%) with carrots.

Carny line. Packages 80–800 g. Includes 6 types of canned food in broth for every day and treats or additions to the main food.

Including:

• Senior. For older cats. Takes into account the special needs of the aging body and health status. Offers two daily nutrition solutions: Chicken with Cheese and Beef with Turkey Heart. The basis of these Animonda feeds is beef (47-54%, respectively);
• Exotic. Complete food. The canned food is based on beef with various varieties of exotic meat: buffalo, kangaroo, ostrich. Beef at least 48%;
• Kitten. Meets the nutritional needs of active young animals. Each food is based on beef (minimum 42%, including by-products). Animonda offers combinations with turkey heart, chicken and rabbit, poultry, chicken and veal;
• Adult. Eight foods with different tastes for the daily nutrition of cats. Each one is based on at least 44% beef. You can buy a Multi-meat cocktail for your cat, various combinations with chicken, heart, lamb, duck, turkey, shrimp, rabbit, or monoprotein beef;
• Ocean. Recommended as a dietary supplement or treat. Flavor combinations include white tuna meat with shrimp, quail eggs, red cod, beef and seafood. The minimum tuna content in the feed is 45%. There are Ocean canned salmon with sardines (96 and 4% respectively);
• Fisch Menu Adult. Like the Ocean series, the food is designed to complement the main diet. The texture is jelly. Two types of Animonda: Fish menu and Tuna in salmon jelly.

Vom Feinsten food. Six types of Animonda complete nutrition for different categories of cats. The texture is mainly pates, depending on age they are denser or, conversely, tender:

• Baby-Pate. Recommended as complementary food for kittens from four weeks. Has a creamy texture. Meat components 33%;
• Kitten. The line is designed for active young cats and male cats. Three foods with beef, chicken, lamb (up to 63% in different combinations with animal products);
• Senior. Pates for cats that have passed the age mark. Starting from the age of 7, Animonda recommends purchasing beef, lamb, and poultry for pets in different proportions. The specific gravity of the ingredients is the same as in Kitten pates;
• For castrated cats. Changes in hormonal levels in castrated cats also require a change in food. Animonda offers 5 complete foods with broth. The canned food is based on dietary turkey meat (min 44%). In addition to monoprotein food, you can buy it with cheese, trout, tomatoes, salmon;
• Adult. Animonda's nine flavors will help add variety to an adult cat's diet. Combinations of meat, fish and seafood (at least 60%) to exotic additions of pasta and potatoes;
• Select. Six delicacies that are suitable as an addition to the main food: chicken fillet (49%) with tuna, cheese, sea bass, ham, shellfish, eggs and aloe.

Benefits of Animonda cat food

The main advantage of Animonda food is its honesty! The developers openly indicate the presence of by-products, their quantity and quality. However, offal is not the main type of protein. There is also a decent amount of meat in Animonda food.

The meat, by the way, included in the food is not pre-frozen, that is, it retains all its beneficial properties.

All types of food are additionally fortified and mineralized.

The fact that the German manufacturer produces both dry and wet food can also be considered an advantage, since many pets are very selective in their preferences.

Finally, the availability of Animond’s food is also encouraging. If you run out of food at home, then there is no need to order it from other cities and wait a long, long time for the parcel. All you have to do is visit the nearest supermarket.

Advantages and disadvantages

Animonda cat diets are very popular. They are found almost everywhere. However, due to the very large variation in characteristics, these feeds may not have the same benefits.

The Brocconis, Rafine canned food lines and a separate offer in the form of Vom Feinsten Deluxe are objectively an economical option for cat food. However, Animonda does not hide what its products are made from, and the choice is up to the cat owner. Of course, they are less digestible, but due to the lack of artificial additives, they are definitely better than other foods in this class.

Dry treats, the Carny and Vom Feinsten lines are Animonda's absolute favorites. They are openly recommended in their reviews by veterinarians and experienced breeders. Pros:

• variety, availability of offers for kittens even the smallest;
• no artificial additives;
• quality;
• transparent composition.

Overall, Animonda's advantages outweigh any possible disadvantages. Among the most common factors of dissatisfaction:

• lack of a treatment line;
• Despite the wide range, cheaper Animonda food is easier to find. The rest can only be ordered online.

Reviews from cat owners and veterinarians

Surprisingly, numerous reviews of Animonda cat food do not provide an opportunity to seriously criticize it - cat owners are favorable to Animonda and mostly praise this brand.

Miroslava : “I bought Animonda for pampering - I took a few spiders to try. Inside were pieces of chicken meat in jelly. I couldn’t pull the cat away from the plate by the ears. I tried to take a couple of photos, but the cat wouldn’t let me, he even got his nose into the open spider. I will buy, but not often - it’s too expensive for us.”

Peter : “I'm looking for the perfect food for my recently neutered cat. Animonda is still at the top of the rankings. My cat is allergic - Animonde contains wheat-free food. The pieces of food are large - and that’s exactly what he likes. Protein content of 34% is normal, does not starve. All in all. A well-fed, satisfied cat and without erotic fantasies!”

Olga and Sergey : “We have two three-month-old kittens, we fed them super-duper food and went broke within a month. We looked for a compromise solution and found it in Animonde. Golden mean, not fodder! The composition is excellent (54% beef, 14% turkey heart), smells appetizing, and the price is two times lower than premium food. Overall, a good alternative."

Compound

Before choosing, you should take a close look at the composition and, preferably, not the analytical one. Despite its popularity and naturalness, Animonda cat food is not always made from pure meat. In some cases there is very little of it.

Dry food is not the most balanced option for cats. In the composition of Vom Feinsten Deluxe, poultry comes first, but the specific gravity is not declared, but the use of corn and its gluten, animal and fish fats in the base creates the preconditions for an imbalance in the cat’s digestion from the use of Animonda.

There are no complaints about Cat Snack dry treats. Animonda makes its crispy bites from real chicken with minor (0.5–2%) additions of green mussels, flax seeds and mint.

Brocconis, despite its balanced analytical composition, is at odds with the needs of cats as predators. The 8% stated by Animonda of animal protein sources is clearly not enough for them. Cereals, sugar and unknown vegetable protein extracts make you think about your cat’s health.

Rafine foods have heterogeneous characteristics. Petit from Animonda is distinguished by an opaque list of ingredients, the use of plant products, fats and oils. The quality and quantity of proteins is not monitored. Soupe Adult also includes products of plant origin, and the vital source of animal protein that cats need in this Animonda series is a maximum of 30%. Soupe Kitten has a more transparent composition, but the amount of different meat is no more than 42%; in addition, Animonda actively uses cereals or grains in food.

Canned food Carny can confidently be considered one of Animonda's super premium foods. With a minimum of 42% animal protein sources stated on the packaging, no additives in broths and jellies - this is a great option for cats that don't drink much.

On the same level as Carny is the Vom Feinsten line. The minimum content of meat products in Baby-Pate kitten food is 33%. The remaining Animonda rations in this range contain more than 44%. For wet canned food, and pates are one of them, this level allows you to occupy a stable position in the super premium.

Vom Feinsten – cat foie gras or an incomprehensible mess?

In general, the Vom Feinsten line is represented by a variety of pates in aluminum cuvettes (or lamisters). The range includes: Vom Feinsten Baby, Vom Feinsten Kitten, Vom Feinsten Senior, Vom Feinsten for castrated Cats, Vom Feinsten Adult and Vom Feinsten Select spiders.

Vom Feinsten Baby

Vom Feinsten Baby – intended for kittens from 4 weeks of age. Packaged in lamisters of 100 grams, approximate cost from 80 to 100 rubles. The delicate creamy texture of the pate is undoubtedly the best option for an easy and painless transition from mother's milk to full-fledged food. But what about the composition?

And immediately disappointment. In first place is “meat and animal by-products,” with 25% beef and 8% chicken in parentheses. I would like to hope that German pedantry will not allow beaks and hooves to be put into kitten pate, but alas, friends, these are only hopes. In second place are “vitamins and minerals.” Guaranteed analysis: proteins 10%, fats 6%, ash 2%, moisture 81%.

I’m glad that there are no grains or any plant nonsense, but somehow, you know, it’s suspicious that such a vague composition is for kids. I won't advise.

Vom Feinsten Kitten

Vom Feinsten Kitten is a complete pate for kittens from 2 months. Packed in lamisters of 100 g. The price is the same as the previous product.

It comes in three flavors: beef, chicken and lamb. Similar to the previous product, the composition does not shine: 63% meat and animal products, then slaughtered animals are listed in brackets. The composition contains broth, but its percentage is not indicated, and minerals of unknown origin. Guaranteed analysis: proteins 10%, fats 7%, ash 2%, moisture 80%.

Overall better than premium.

Vom Feinsten Senior

Vom Feinsten Senior is a pate in lamisters, created for picky adult cats from 7 years old. Packages of 100 grams, cost around 80-100 rubles.

Three flavors: beef, poultry, lamb, but the list of products begins again with a disappointing 63% of “meat and animal products.” Next in the composition are broth and minerals. The guaranteed analysis is as always in order: proteins 10%, fats 4%, ash 1.4%, moisture 82%.

Well, you understand.

Vom Feinsten for castrated Cats

Vom Feinsten for castrated Cats - compared to the previous three products, it undoubtedly wins in the quality of meat products.
These pates are created specifically for neutered cats - they need tasty food with a reduced calorie content. Packaged in lamisters of 100 g, the cost is similar to all Vom Feinsten products. There are five flavors available: turkey+cheese, turkey+trout, turkey+tomato, turkey+salmon and natural turkey.

• In first place, of course, is turkey - it is not specified what exactly: fillet or even just meat, but not “animal products” either, which is good news.
• Next is the broth and an auxiliary ingredient (trout, cheese, tomatoes, etc.).
• Calcium carbonate and sodium chloride are also listed.

The presence of salt in food can be confusing, but it is not as scary as it is made out to be - after all, sodium chloride is an extremely important component for all living organisms, which is present in most products (not necessarily those that taste salty). Salt is added to animal feed as a flavor enhancer and also encourages the animal to drink more water.

Guaranteed analysis: proteins 12%, fats 4.4%, ash 1.8%, moisture 80%.

In general, pates for neutered cats are of decent quality.

Vom Feinsten Adult

Vom Feinsten Adult - here we come to the “pearl” of the line, a complete pate for adult cats. Packaging and cost are similar to all Vom Feinsten products.

In short: this is high-quality nutrition, presented in nine mouth-watering variations, with detailed composition. In the first place is meat and meat products and then the ingredients are listed in parentheses, for example, 23% beef, 10% lamb, turkey, chicken, rabbit, pork. There are no intestines or bones in the pate, since all products are meat. Next is a “side dish” (pasta, potatoes) or an additional meat ingredient (shrimp, ocean fish). All types contain broth and, of course, minerals.

Guaranteed analysis: proteins 11.5%, fats 4.7%, ash 1.6%, moisture 80.5%. You can give these pates to your pet without any worries.

Vom Feinsten Select

Well, let's move on to the final delicacy - Vom Feinsten Select. These are no longer pates, but 85-gram pouches in six variations with whole pieces of meat costing from 80 to 100 rubles.

Its composition is excellent: the main ingredient is chicken breast 49%, followed by broth and an additional ingredient that gives the dish a “zest”: cheese, ham, white tuna, shellfish, eggs, aloe vera and sea bass.

Guaranteed analysis: proteins 12%, fats 1%, ash 1%, moisture 83%. As an addition to dry food - simply wonderful, and without harming the cat's waistline.

Company philosophy

According to data from the official website - animonda.de - the manufacturer thinks first of all about the welfare of animals, the company's motto is Füttern mit herz und verstand. Its literal translation from German is “feeding with the mind and heart.” According to the brand owners, Animonda products are manufactured in accordance with the latest scientific developments, with the participation of veterinary nutritionists and experts from leading German and European universities. The manufacturing process takes place at the Saturn Petcare GmbH plant, certified by IFS/BRC quality standards, under the supervision of technologists and other specialists.

Indeed, Animond products do not contain soy, sugar, artificial flavorings or preservatives. But how suitable is it for feeding predators, dogs and cats? You can read our analysis of Animonda food, expert opinion and compare the score of this brand with analogues, including those made in Germany. When reviewing food, we rely on its composition, nevertheless leaving the opportunity for resource users to leave their opinions and reviews.

If your pets have tried any Animonda line, write whether it suited them or not, whether there was any reaction - positive or negative.

Benefits of dry German food

Animonda food is a complete, perfectly balanced diet containing an excellent combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that support the functioning of the urinary system and the immunity of cats. The food contains natural fibers of plant origin that stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, due to which the formation of hairballs is significantly reduced. The product provides quick satiety, which prevents overeating and regurgitation.

This food is very gentle on your pet’s teeth, as it contains a minimal amount of sugar, which has a positive effect on the condition of tooth enamel. Such nutrition makes the fluffy put more effort into chewing, which contributes to the development and strengthening of the chewing muscles. Due to the fact that the food can be purchased in large packages, it is an economical proposition. There are also miniature packages that allow you to buy the product to try.

Rafine – seven grain soup

This category of food is in turn divided into Rafine Petit, Rafine Soupe Adult, Rafine Soupe Kitten.

Rafine Petit

Rafine Petit is a pate in a funny shaped lamister packaging with a cute cat face, weighing 85 g.
Its average cost is about 100 rubles. per package. But is it worth the money? In the composition, in first place... yes, yes, and again “meat and products of animal origin”, and 4% of more or less real meat lurks next to it.

Next are the laconic and unknown “oils and fats”, “minerals” and the boring “products of plant origin”. There are only three flavors: rabbit, heart and fish.

The 4% monkfish is intriguing, but damn it, forgive the involuntary pun, I personally don’t want to pay 100 wooden ones for 4% noble fish, and I hope you don’t either.

Guaranteed analysis: proteins 10.5%, fats 6.8%, ash 1.8%, moisture 79.5% - considering that proteins and fats are boiled from unknown husks and boots, we will simply close our eyes to it and move on to next product.

Rafine Soupe Kitten

Rafine Soupe Kitten – meat “sticks” for kittens in 85 g packets. It is rare in Russia, but the average price is about 80 rubles.

Includes only two flavors: poultry cocktail with shrimp and turkey with heart and carrots.

The composition, in general, doesn’t make you want to rip your hair out: meat and meat by-products (the key word is “meat”), a decent amount of meat products (for example, 15% chicken, 15% turkey, 8% duck + 4% shrimp) , but again, further “no name” cereals and cereals with minerals.

Guaranteed analysis: proteins 8%, fats 8%, ash 2.5%, moisture 80%. Overall - better than Royal Canin, and the money is the same.

Rafine Soupe Adult

Rafine Soupe Adult – pouches, packaged in 85 g, which are mouth-watering pieces in Schleck sauce. The average cost is approximately 75-80 rubles.

With the composition, the story is more interesting. In first place is “meat and meat by-products.” Please note that the offal is meat, which means that not skins and intestines were used, but valuable liver.

Meat products with animal origin are already in more decent quantities: 20% duck, chicken, pork (8-10%) veal, rabbit, goose. There are also delicacies (4-8%): cheese, ham and mortadella. There is an option containing 4% paste, and even 0.1% curry!

But, sadly, the next ingredient is an unidentified “plant product” or “grain”, and that ruins the mood created by mortadella. “Minerals” are also shrouded in a veil of terrible secrecy.

Guaranteed analysis is in order: proteins 8%, fats 5%, moisture 81%.

Our verdict: if the store already has a promotion on these spiders or all the chezir in the world has run out, buying a couple of packages will not be a crime, especially if you choose the option with more meat. The quality of such spiders is clearly superior to any premium-class moisturizer. But overall, better pay attention to the following two products!

Reviews about "Animond" from customers

If you open a jar or package, the composition pleasantly surprises you. Of course, this applies to a greater extent to wet food, because all “dry” ones are one way or another similar to each other, but good canned food can look like either “cubes in colored jelly” or like stew. In the case of Animonda, it’s just the latter.

Animonda Carny HD

Cats eat these foods with pleasure, so you don’t have to worry about not pleasing picky eaters. Although if you know that your cat doesn’t like pates, it’s better to buy a small jar of any Animonda canned food to try, because both “Cairney” and “Vom Feinsten” are guilty of pates or stews very similar to them.

The food also has a delicious smell.

No matter how wonderful the taste, all experienced cat owners know: a cat chooses its meal using mainly its sense of smell.

So, whether it fits in the bowl or not depends directly on the smell of the canned food.

And, of course, a variety of tastes! Starting from canned ostrich meat for adult cats, ending with a good choice for kittens (almost all manufacturers of food for babies offer to feed them exclusively chicken, but Animonda has both lamb meat and veal - which is not a joy for the cat and his caring "mothers")!

Variety of feeds from a German manufacturer

Animonda cat food has an attractive aroma and appearance. Nutrition also has a beneficial effect on the animals themselves: after 14 days of consuming Animond, owners will be able to notice positive changes in the well-being and appearance of their furry friend. By choosing the right diet, you will be able to improve your cat’s digestion, and your pet’s coat will become soft, fluffy and silky.

Animonda cat food is presented in six main lines, among which there are 18 types of food of different consistencies and 72 different tastes:

1. The Brocconis Cat line is a complete wet food for adults. The line includes four different flavors.
2. The Carney line includes six types of complete wet nutrition and 25 flavors. This category is represented by food for older cats and for growing young cats. Several types of food have also been developed for animals that prefer the meat of exotic animals, seafood, and sea fish.
3. The Vom Feinsten line is a wet food consisting of six types and 27 flavors. Products in this range are developed taking into account the physiology and age of animals.
4. The Rafin line includes three varieties of wet food with 11 flavors for picky eating pets.
5. "Animonda" dry food from the "Vom Feinsten Deluxe" line is a complete food offer for adults.
6. The “Cat Snack” delicacy is a delicious “crisp” for already adult and still growing organisms. The line has three flavors.

Among such diversity, even the most picky and purebred pet will definitely find his favorite delicacy.