Gina Elite food for cats - dry and wet, reviews, price and where to buy

Review of Gina Elite cat food

Gina Elite is produced in the UK, where there are high standards for the quality of its products. It belongs to holistic food. The composition of these feeds is as close as possible to the diet of animals living in their natural environment. The line of food has been developed taking into account all types of cats. Therefore, every pet will be able to eat fully. There are food options for pregnant and lactating cats, adult cats and kittens, sterilized cats and cats with digestive problems. Everyone will be able to find food to suit their taste, while fully satisfying all daily minerals and nutrients. There are no dyes, preservatives or genetically modified substances in the composition.

Conclusions about this food

Reviews about Gina's cat food are mostly positive, this applies to both the Elit and Denmark lines, and spiders. The composition also does not raise any complaints, so the Murlo website has no reason not to recommend Gina brand food.

Price of cat food Gina Elite

Dry cat food Gina Elite 0.4 kg - from 240 rubles;
Dry food Gina Elite for cats 1 kg - from 490 rubles;
Dry cat food Gina Elite 3 kg - from 1400 rubles;
Dry food Gina Elite for cats 15 kg - from 6100 rubles;
Wet food Gina (pouches) 85 g - from 70 rubles;

The indicated prices are current as of March 2021, they may differ depending on the option, store and other factors, and may also change significantly over time.

Compound

The composition of the food was developed together with veterinarians specializing in nutrition. Each cat food necessarily contains a large amount of protein - chicken and Atlantic fish. Vegetables and fruits are sources of fiber. Fatty acids provide Omega three and Omega six. When buying food, you first of all care about the health of your pet. Brown rice, barley and oats provide the missing proteins.

It should be noted that there are no allergens in the composition.

All feeds are non-grain, meaning they do not contain wheat or corn. The food is rich in aromatic herbs and spices that improve taste and appetite, and also have antiseptic effects. Some ingredients can serve as a preventive measure for many diseases. Herbs such as oregano, marjoram, cinnamon, calendula, plantain, etc. are presented.

Russian label "Gina Elite"

Note that on the packaging of this food there is a funny photo of a purebred cat, as well as notes that the diet does not contain GMO ingredients and is able to maintain optimal weight.

The list of ingredients on the pack, despite the production of the food in England, is given only in Russian - the focus is obvious solely on the Russian consumer. In this case, our analysis and evaluation of Gina Elite Adult Cat Sterilized is based on the “truthfulness” of the manufacturer who provided the data on the label.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages.

The most important advantages include a perfectly balanced composition.
High content of meat ingredients.
Lack of hypoallergenic components.
The presence of vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs and herbs.
Exclusion from the composition of wheat, corn, soy, which can cause allergies.
No flavors, artificial colors, preservatives.
Content of essential minerals, vitamins, macro- and microelements.

Flaws.

It can not be found in every pet store and is also not often found on the Internet.
Quite a high price compared to other feeds, but consistent with its category.

Flavorings and mineral premix

Fish broth is added to the feed as a flavoring additive. This component does not inspire confidence in us, as nothing is reported about the raw materials from which this natural concentrated flavor is obtained. It is quite possible that the manufacturer himself does not know which fish or its parts are used to prepare the broth in a particular batch of goods.

On the plus side, the label lists vitamin and mineral balancing supplements in some detail. This information gives us a more detailed understanding of the composition of the diet.

Customer Reviews

Elena, 32 years old. We found my cat by chance in the entrance. He was so fluffy and cute that I couldn’t resist and took him with me. Now we live together, which I am very happy about. From the very beginning, I decided to feed him good food. And I spent a long time getting acquainted with all the material about food for cats in order to make the most accurate choice. At first we ate Pronature. But after a year of feeding, the cat began to eat it with less pleasure and appetite, and often did not finish eating. I had to reconsider my views on feeding and select new food. On the counter in the pet store I noticed a new product; I had never seen it in any store before. The seller said that the food is of Canadian quality and there is a special food intended for sterilized cats. I was very pleased with the composition, so I decided to buy a kilogram package. The daily intake is less than the food I used before. This allows you to save significantly. You can find food for any cat and kitten, so I will recommend it to my friends.

Fat, fiber and nutritional supplements

In addition to chicken fat, this food also contains fish oil, as well as a plant source of Omega-3 - flax seed.

Beet pulp and alfalfa were added to the feed as sources of fiber. Among the useful additives, we note brewer's yeast (it contains a certain proportion of B vitamins and prebiotics - mannan-oligosaccharides), as well as three components for joint health: glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfanylmethane, which promotes their absorption.

The presence of “joint” supplements in the diet is, in general, logical, since neutered pets often gain weight, and excess weight is an additional load on the joints, therefore, chondroprotectors are needed to protect them.

Brief description and country of origin

The Gina brand produces a variety of cat food for every taste, need and budget.

There are 4 lines of cat food:

"Gina Elite" (holistic);
“Gina Denmark” (super premium food) in the form of pouches and croquettes;
"X-Cat" (economy class);
canned food "Mi-Mi".

Countries - produced at Canadian and British facilities, “Gina Denmark” is exported by Denmark, “X-Cat” is produced by Italy, and “Mi-Mi” is manufactured by Thailand.
This brand positions all its lines as high-quality natural food, balanced in all respects, including fortification. These foods differ in cost: “Gina Elite” is considered the most expensive, then comes “Gina Denmark” in croquettes and pouches, then canned “Mi-Mi” and croquettes from “X-Cat”.

Important! When choosing cat food, be guided by the following rule: the more expensive the line, the higher its quality and the better the effect on the cat’s health.

Advantages and disadvantages

Not only the manufacturer speaks about the advantages of this food. Veterinarians, cat owners, exhibition workers recommend this food as a balanced, healthy and high-quality nutrition for different categories of animals.

Find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of cat foods: Royal Canin, Hills, Kitekat.

About the advantages

High-quality natural ingredients, the percentage of which in the food is indicated on each package.
Enrichment with enzymes and probiotics. They stimulate the development of their own healthy intestinal microflora and improve digestion, increasing the digestibility of food.
The absence of irritating digestion and allergenic ingredients - flavor enhancers, dyes, preservatives, as well as wheat, corn and soy, which have existed only in a genetically modified form for the second decade.
An adequate protein level of 30 to 40% will keep your pet predator active without causing protein satiety.
Variety of release forms. You can alternately feed croquettes, canned food and pouches - your pet will be grateful to you for good nutrition.
Wide range for different categories of animals. You can choose food for cat babies, pregnant cats, sterilized cats and be completely confident that their nutritional needs are met.

Did you know? Domestic cats and cats use meowing exclusively to communicate with humans. They have more than a hundred other sounds in store for their relatives and other representatives of the animal kingdom, some of which we humans may not even hear.

Assortment and features of Gina feed

The manufacturer offers “Gina” and “Gina Elite” food in the form of dry and wet diets.

Dry food "Gina"

Dry food "Gina" is crickets with a diameter of up to 1 cm. They are sold in dense bags weighing 1, 3 and 7.5 kg, as well as in bags of 18 kg. The cost of a kilogram package varies from 366 to 422 rubles. Crickets are produced in chicken, lamb and rabbit flavours. Now the manufacturer offers 4 main lines of this food:

Kitten 33 (“Kitten 33”) is suitable for kittens up to 1 year old, pregnant and lactating females;
Cat 33 (“Cat 33”) is suitable for cats leading an active life (for example, living in a private house with access to the outdoors or participating in exhibitions/championships);
Cat 30 is a complete chicken-flavored dry food for cats with normal activity levels;
Cat Rabbit&Rice is the lowest fat food for adult cats.

Gina food can be produced not only in bags or bags. The weight of the package may also vary. For example, previously complete food was also produced in plastic buckets. This package weighed 15 kg. The packaging material may also change: thick or foil paper, film or plastic.

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Table: composition of dry food "Gina"

Name	Main cast	Amino acids	Vitamins and minerals	Guaranteed performance	Energy value (in 1 kg)
Kitten 33	Ingredients: chicken and lamb meat; rice, cereals, beets; sea fish fillet; animal fats; egg, brewer's yeast; probiotics (Lactobacillus).	Content: Read also: How to accustom an adult cat to dry food: doing everything right methionine; lecithin; taurine; tryptophan; Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.	Content: vitamin A; vitamins B1, B6, B12; vitamins D3 and E; vitamins K and C; biotin (H); vitamin PP; calcium; magnesium; phosphorus; zinc; iron; copper; sodium.	Compound: protein - 33%; fat - 21%, fiber - 1.5%; moisture - 9%, ash - 7.5%; taurine - 0.2%, magnesium - 0.09%; calcium - 1.5%, phosphorus - 1.1%.	4120 kcal
Cat 33				Compound: protein - 33%, fat - 21%; fiber - 3%, moisture - 9%; ash - 7.5%, calcium - 1.4%; phosphorus - 1.1%, magnesium - 0.09%; taurine - 0.2%.	4050 kcal
Cat 30	Ingredients: chicken's meat; rice, cereals, beets; sea fish fillet; animal fats; probiotics (Lactobacillus).			Compound: protein - 30%, fat - 15%, fiber - 1.5%, moisture - 9%; ash - 6%, calcium - 1.10%; phosphorus - 0.90%, magnesium - 0.09%, taurine - 0.12%.	3880 kcal
Cat Rabbit&Rice	Ingredients: chicken and rabbit meat; rice, cereals, beets; fats and probiotics (Lactobacillus); fructooligosaccharides.			Compound: protein - 30%, fat - 12%; fiber - 2.5%, moisture - 9%; ash - 6%, calcium - 1.0%; phosphorus - 0.70%, magnesium - 0.08%, taurine - 0.12%.	3700 kcal

Dry food "Gina Elite"

Gina Elit crickets are distinguished by their high meat and fish content. They are produced in packages of 400 g, 1, 3, 8 and 15 kg. Suggested flavors: chicken, duck, turkey, salmon. The price for 1 kg of feed is from 510 rubles. The following lines of elite “drying” are currently produced:

Adult Cat Duck & Rice is a dry food with duck and rice flavor for adult, moderately active cats;
Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon (“Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon”) is a salmon-flavored “dry” for adults;
Adult Cat Chicken & Rice is a dietary food with chicken and rice flavor for adult cats;
Adult Cat Sterilized (“Adult Cat Sterilized”) is intended for sterilized and neutered individuals (allows weight control);
Cat Sensitive is a complete dry food suitable for feeding cats prone to problems with the digestive system;
Kitten (“Kitten”) is a “children’s” version of a complete food (allows you to control the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, contains components beneficial for the cardiovascular system and vision).

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Table: composition of dry food "Gina Elite"

Name	Main cast	Vitamins and minerals	Guaranteed performance	Energy value
Duck & Rice	Ingredients: duck meat (31%); white and brown rice; animal fats; vegetables, broth; chicory, cranberry, yucca.	Content: vitamin A; vitamin B; vitamin D; vitamin E; folic acid; sodium selenite; calcium pantothenate; biotin; vitamin K; manganese oxide; potassium chloride; calcium iodate, etc.	Content: protein - 30%, fat - 18%; fiber - 1.5%; moisture - 7.5%, ash - 8%; calcium - 1.6%, phosphorus - 1.1%; amino acids - 3.8%.	3810 kcal/kg
Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon	Ingredients: salmon 60%, sweet potato (30%); sunflower oil; vegetables, yeast; olive oil, peas; asparagus.		Content: protein - 32%, fat - 15.5%; fiber - 2.5%; moisture - 7%; ash - 7.5%; calcium - 1.5%, phosphorus - 1%; amino acids - 3.41%.	3680 kcal/kg
Chicken & Rice	Ingredients: chicken (38%) and fish; rice, corn, fats; hydrolysates, beets; egg powder, yeast; cellulose, taurine; methionine, MOS, FOS.		Content: protein - 30%, fat - 18%; fiber - 2%; moisture - 7%; ash - 7.5%; calcium - 1.8%, phosphorus - 1.1%, amino acids - 4.32%.	3800 kcal/kg
Sterilized	Ingredients: poultry (27%) and salmon; cereals, hydrolysates, fats; beets and glucosamine; powdered eggs, alfalfa; yeast, flax; chondroitin sulfate, MSM.		Content: protein - 32%, fat - 15%; fiber - 2.5%; moisture - 7%; ash - 6.5%; calcium - 1.1%, phosphorus - 0.9%; amino acids - 3.7%.	3650 kcal/kg
Sensitive	Ingredients: turkey meat (32%); white and brown rice; animal fats, broth; vegetables, chicory, cranberries, yucca.		Content: protein - 30%, fat - 20%; fiber - 1.5%; moisture - 7.5%, ash - 8%; calcium - 1.6%, phosphorus - 0.9%; amino acids - 3.8%.	3880 kcal/kg
Kitten (UK)	Ingredients: poultry meat (18%); white fish fillet (10%); cereals, fats, hydrolysates; beets, egg powder; flax seeds, yeast.		Content: protein - 30%, fat - 18%; fiber - 2%; moisture - 7%; ash - 7.5%; calcium - 1.8%; phosphorus - 1.1%; amino acids - 4.32%.	3950 kcal/kg

Wet food "Gina"

Gina canned food is a wet food whose main ingredient is tuna. The flavor options for this food are a combination of tuna with other ingredients (chicken, sardines, beef, vegetables and squid). Pouches with a volume of 85 g are sold at a price of 50 rubles per bag.

The veterinarian explained to me that even the highest quality wet food cannot be used as the main diet. The calorie content of canned food is almost 10 times lower than that of “drying”. It is also not recommended to mix Gina wet food with other brands of crickets. The ideal option is a combination of canned food and crickets of the same brand. And from my own experience, I know that you need to be especially careful with wet food. Opened jars and pouches cannot be stored for more than a day, even in the refrigerator.