Manufacturer and features
The manufacturer of Gourmet food is Nestlé. It is a subsidiary of Purina. The main activity of the company is the creation of ready-made food for pets.
Gourmet brand cat food
The main feature of Gourmet food is that the recipe was developed by nutritionists taking into account the needs of the animal’s body. All products are subject to strict control. All components are purchased only from regular suppliers. Thanks to this, impeccable product quality is guaranteed.
Important! produces only wet food; the company does not have a line of dry food.
Production of pet food
Lines and composition of Gourmet food
“Gourmet” food for cats is canned in packages of 50 and 85 g and cans of 85 g. The manufacturer has developed many lines of food that differ in composition.
Gold
Grandorf: food for dogs and puppies, composition of canned food
Gourmet gold canned food for cats includes a line of pates.
“Tender filling” – this series produces an airy pate with jelly inside. The balanced composition contains 79% protein, fiber and fats. The components provide your pet with energy for the whole day and improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. The main feature of the product is its high content of vitamin A. Thanks to it, appetite increases, the coat becomes shiny and thick. The pate is made from chicken, beef, salmon and tuna.
For your information! The product is recommended for young and active pets.
“Gold Golden Collection” is the largest line from the famous manufacturer. It includes:
- Gourmet pate for cats with a high content of fats and proteins.
- Pieces of fish and meat in glaze, enriched with vitamins A, E and D. This is a low-calorie dietary product. The product is suitable for inactive animals to avoid excess weight gain.
- Creamy souffle of tuna, egg, trout with tomato.
- A mixture of vegetables and meat.
“Double Pleasure” is a classic series for pets of any breed. The food comes in the form of straws with rabbit, duck and turkey flavors.
In the production of the “Gold” series, a special technology is used to preserve the taste and smell.
Important! Contains no vegetable protein!
"Gold" line
A la Carte (“A la Carte”)
The series represents a real restaurant menu of Italian cuisine. The assortment includes chicken with pasta, poultry with vegetables, turkey with peas and vegetables.
Gourmet “Gifts of the Ocean”
This is a line of various products, which includes sea fish. The canned food contains delicious pieces in a rich sauce.
Gourmet Perle
A series of canned food called “Pearl” is a complete, balanced diet with various flavors. In this line, each product has only one meat component: chicken, lamb or turkey. There is no mixture of ingredients here. The pieces are cooked in sauce.
Petit
This is a series of miniature containers. The product should be preserved in 50 g bags. This is a line for the most demanding cats. Mini packs are convenient because they can be used for one meal. Pieces of fish, lamb or beef are in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Series "Petit"
Assortment of Gourmet feeds and their composition
With a variety of Gourmet flavors, you can find a solution for even the most capricious cat. Several series of food are produced: Perle, Mon Petit, A la Carte and Gold. Each differs not only in filling, but also in release form.
The manufacturer writes that all food does not contain artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Regarding the content of the main meat or fish component, Purina clarifies that there is at least 4%.
The composition of all products is approximately the same; clarifications can be found in individual release forms. The components specified by the manufacturer are listed below (the order may vary):
- Meat and meat processing products (present in the composition, including fish flavors, in first place).
- Fish and fish by-products (not included in meat flavours).
- Plant protein extracts.
- Minerals.
- Amino acids.
- Products of processing of plant raw materials.
- Thickeners.
- Sahara.
- Vitamins.
- Preservatives.
- Dyes.
Gold
This line has many forms: pieces in sauce, pate and much more. Review below.
Delicate filling
Flavors:
- beef;
- chicken;
- salmon;
- tuna.
The composition does not contain vegetable protein or plant processing products.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 896 |
D3 | 137 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 10,3 |
Iodine | 0,26 | |
Copper | 0,90 | |
Manganese | 2,0 | |
Zinc | 18,7 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 78 % | |
Protein | 10,5 % | |
Fat | 7 % | |
Raw ash | 2,8 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,03 % |
Sauce de Lux
Flavors:
- chicken;
- beef.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 720 |
D3 | 110 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 8,4 |
Iodine | 0,21 | |
Copper | 0,73 | |
Manganese | 1,6 | |
Zinc | 14,8 | |
Taurine | 460 | |
Flavor | 330 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 82 % | |
Protein | 11,3 % | |
Fat | 2,4 % | |
Raw ash | 2,2 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,25 % |
Pate
Flavors:
- chicken;
- rabbit;
- tuna;
- beef;
- turkey.
The composition does not contain vegetable protein extract and fish.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 990 |
D3 | 140 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 10,4 |
Iodine | 0,26 | |
Copper | 0,90 | |
Manganese | 2,0 | |
Zinc | 18,7 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 77,5 % | |
Protein | 10,5 % | |
Fat | 7,0 % | |
Raw ash | 3,2 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,05 % |
Pate for kittens is available with veal flavor.
It contains no vegetable protein extract or dyes.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 1060 |
D3 | 160 | |
E | 300 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 12,20 |
Iodine | 0,30 | |
Copper | 1,06 | |
Manganese | 2,36 | |
Zinc | 22,04 | |
Taurine | 667 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 74,5 % | |
Protein | 13,0 % | |
Fat | 7,0 % | |
Raw ash | 4 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,03 % |
Souffle
There are two flavors with vegetables:
- lamb and green beans;
- trout and tomatoes.
There is no vegetable protein extract in this form, but vegetables are present. The first flavor is 1.2% dried green beans and the second is 1% dried tomatoes. Equivalent to 10.8% and 9% fresh vegetables, respectively.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 875 |
D3 | 135 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 10,1 |
Iodine | 0,25 | |
Copper | 0,88 | |
Manganese | 1,9 | |
Zinc | 18,2 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 77,5 % | |
Protein | 10,5 % | |
Fat | 6,5 % | |
Raw ash | 3,2 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,1 % |
Delicate bits
Flavors:
- lamb and green beans (5% green beans);
- beef and tomatoes (7% tomatoes);
- chicken and carrots (7% carrots);
- turkey and spinach (4% spinach).
All flavors are free of preservatives and thickeners, and the first two also have no dyes.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 1040 |
D3 | 160 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 12 |
Iodine | 0,3 | |
Copper | 1,5 | |
Manganese | 2,3 | |
Zinc | 22 | |
Technological additive | ||
Cassia gum | 440 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 74,0 % | |
Protein | 17,0-18,0 % | |
Fat | 3,6-4,0 % | |
Raw ash | 1,9-2,0 % | |
Crude fiber | 1,1 % |
Terrine
This type of food does not contain plant protein extracts. Instead of the latter, the first flavor contains vegetables.
Flavors:
- duck, carrots and spinach (9% carrots, 4% spinach);
- rabbit.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 795 |
D3 | 122 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 9,2 |
Iodine | 0,32 | |
Copper | 0,8 | |
Manganese | 1,8 | |
Zinc | 16,5 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 78,0 % | |
Protein | 11,5 % | |
Fat | 5,0 % | |
Raw ash | 2,9 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,4 % |
Pieces in sauce
All flavors contain grains, and they come right after the meat or fish component, which cannot be a good sign. Although among the advantages of this form it is worth noting a large number of tastes.
Flavors:
- duck and olives (4% olives in sauce);
- chicken and liver (no vegetable protein extracts or plant by-products);
- salmon and chicken;
- trout and vegetables (4% vegetables, no vegetable protein extracts and plant processing products, dyes and preservatives);
- duck and turkey (no processed plant products, only fish);
- rabbit and liver (no processed plant products or preservatives, only fish).
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 625 |
D3 | 95 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 7,2 |
Iodine | 0,18 | |
Copper | 0,63 | |
Manganese | 1,4 | |
Zinc | 13,1 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 82,0 % | |
Protein | 7,0 % | |
Fat | 3,2 % | |
Raw ash | 2,1 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,07 % |
Perle (Pearl)
There are two forms of release - sauce de luxe and tender fillet. Below we will look at the flavor options and composition. Both types contain no preservatives. Also, all flavors contain fish and its products (including meat).
Sauce de Lux
The composition contains various flavorings, depending on the taste.
Flavors:
- beef;
- chicken;
- salmon;
- veal.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 660 |
D3 | 100 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 7,6 |
Iodine | 0,19 | |
Copper | 0,66 | |
Manganese | 1,5 | |
Zinc | 13,5 | |
Flavors | ||
Depending on taste | 350 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 82,0 % | |
Protein | 11,5 % | |
Fat | 2,5 % | |
Raw ash | 2,1 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,2 % |
Tender fillet in sauce
Flavors:
- lamb;
- chicken;
- salmon;
- duck;
- turkey;
- beef.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 650 |
D3 | 99 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 7,5 |
Iodine | 0,19 | |
Copper | 0,65 | |
Manganese | 1,4 | |
Zinc | 13,5 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 80,0 % | |
Protein | 12,5 % | |
Fat | 2,5 % | |
Raw ash | 2,5 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,05 % |
Petit
Available in mini-portions of 50 grams in sauce with flavors:
- salmon;
- lamb;
- chicken;
- beef.
There are no preservatives or processed vegetable raw materials in the composition; all flavors contain fish.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 640 |
D3 | 98 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 7,4 |
Iodine | 0,18 | |
Copper | 0,64 | |
Manganese | 1,4 | |
Zinc | 13 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 81,5 % | |
Protein | 12,0 % | |
Fat | 2,8 % | |
Raw ash | 1,6 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,05 % |
A la Carte (A la Carte)
The food is produced under the name Recipes from the Chef. Shapes:
- Salmon a la Florentine (4% each spinach, green beans and zucchini).
- Chicken and pasta a la Perlini (baked goods of which 0.4% pasta; 2.7% spinach).
- Beef a la Jardinier vegetables (4.5% carrots; 6.3% tomato; 4.5% zucchini).
- Turkey and side dish a la Ratatouille (8.1% green peas; 4.5% carrots).
- Poultry a la Provençal vegetables (6.3% tomato; 4.5% eggplant; 4.5% zucchini).
There are no preservatives in the composition. All types contain fish and its products.
Added substances | ||
Vitamins IU/kg | A | 630 |
D3 | 96 | |
Minerals mg/kg | Iron | 7,2 |
Iodine | 0,18 | |
Copper | 0,63 | |
Manganese | 1,4 | |
Zinc | 13 | |
Guaranteed performance | ||
Humidity | 80,5 % | |
Protein | 12,0 % | |
Fat | 2,5 % | |
Raw ash | 2,5 % | |
Crude fiber | 0,2 % |
The percentage of dyes and flavoring additives in all types of food is not disclosed by the manufacturer.
Which food to choose for your pet
Orijen: cat food, composition and dosage
Veterinarians say that wet food is most suitable for pets. It is 75% liquid. If your cat is fed dry kibble, he needs to be given twice as much water. This is necessary to avoid digestive problems. When a cat eats wet food, it receives liquid at the same time as the food. This is a more natural process for the body. This type of feeding is considered the most preferable for animals suffering from urolithiasis.
When choosing food, you need to carefully monitor the animal's reaction. If a cat becomes lethargic, his urination frequency increases, his fur becomes dull, and the food is not suitable for him.
The best food for cats
Features of the food
It is worth noting that Gurmet is the only company that has developed a special food only for cats. The main place of production is France, so you don’t have to worry about quality. According to the latest research, this line of food is the most suitable for animals of this species, because only it contains such a large amount of minerals and nutrients.
There are several main types of food:
- pate;
- meat with gravy;
- canned food with sauce;
- seafood with gravy.
If we take a closer look at the pate, it is an excellent option for those cats who lead an active lifestyle, because it contains a lot of protein and protein. It is thanks to them that the animal can feel good all day long. In addition, this food helps improve coat and skin. This is what most reviews from pet owners say.
For less active cats, meat with gravy is suitable because it contains a reduced amount of fat and carbohydrates. Therefore, the pet will not gain excess weight, even if it lies on the couch all day. If you wish, you can choose a composition with meat or fish. And keep in mind that most often two types of deli meats are used in one serving of canned food. Therefore, there is no need to increase the cat's portion.
But canned food with sauce is still considered the seals’ favorite treat. After all, this is not only a delicious dish, but also a source of large amounts of vitamins. And due to the reduced fat content of the product, you can forget about the problems with your cat’s extra pounds. This dish is also perfect for small kittens who still have difficulty chewing solid food.
By the way, about seafood with gravy, the specialists of the Gurmet company approached their development no less carefully and made sure that your cat could get the necessary supply of energy and microelements for the day. Although this type of food is more dietary and is more suitable for adult animals, as customer reviews indicate.
It should be noted that this food contains a large amount of moisture, about 70%, so absorption by the animal’s stomach is much faster and less problematic. This property also has a good effect on the consumption of dry food or on increasing the attractiveness of wet canned food.
The Gurmet company selects each new recipe only after much research and taking into account the wishes of all its customers. Only natural and high-quality ingredients are used for feed. Although they can only be given to those animals that have reached the age of one year.
You can purchase food and canned food not only in soft bags, but also in cans, which will slightly increase the short shelf life of the product.
The main flavor content of the product can be considered the following assortment:
- tender chicken pate;
- pate with fish or turkey;
- small pieces of chicken, rabbit or duck meat with liver gravy;
- tuna soufflé;
- chicken souffle.
Compound
- Protein is about 10%, which not only promotes the development of the cat, but also maintains the optimal weight of the animal.
- Fats up to 7%. This is considered the optimal indicator for saturating the body without gaining extra pounds.
- Minerals and trace elements of various groups help strengthen gums, teeth and bones;
- Fiber, which improves digestion.
- A complex of vitamins B, A, E, which enhance immunity and increase the cat’s resistance to various infectious diseases.
- Meat and seafood up to 8%, although you will not find more than 4% in food and canned food from other companies. Therefore, this fact can be considered a big advantage of this diet.
- Cereals.
- Oils and fats of animal origin.
Advantages and disadvantages of food
Like any other product, Gurmet canned food has a number of advantages and disadvantages that need to be compared in order to understand whether this food is suitable for your cat.
Pros of food:
- can be used continuously;
- the composition is developed taking into account all the needs and characteristics of the animal;
- canned food does not require additional actions with them, that is, you will not need to heat, fry, or cook them;
- you don’t have to add water;
- increased caloric content without harm to the cat’s body;
- acceptable price;
- a wide range of flavors designed for each pet individually.
The disadvantages of the food include the following:
- should not be given to animals under one year of age;
- contains preservatives and additives that are allowed in European countries, but are not always useful and suitable for cats;
- After opening a jar or pack, the shelf life of the product becomes very short.
Although most consumer reviews say that the disadvantages do not count against the advantages and benefits.
How much canned food should I give?
Another important issue that interests all cat owners is that regarding the serving dosage. After all, it is important not only to feed, but not to overfeed. Because this can negatively affect the cat's health.
This problem is solved individually, because on each package it is written how much canned food can be given, at what weight and age, and so on. Important factors are: the animal’s lifestyle, its species, climate, age, physical activity, gender. Although it is important to pay attention to the composition, because more energetically valuable products are produced in smaller packaging, but their quantity is quite enough for a cat. While cheaper food will need to be given in larger portions. Therefore, there can be no talk about saving here.
It is better to buy a more expensive but healthy product and use only one package at a time than to feed your pet cheaper food, which will require twice as much. And thus you also need to spend more. But this can affect your health.
It is also important to remember that pregnant or neutered cats require a larger portion in order to restore strength faster. To establish their diet, you should consult your veterinarian, who will give precise instructions.
This line is most suitable for those animals that do not lead an overly active lifestyle, but also do not sit still all the time. If the cat's weight does not exceed 5-6 kg, then about 3 cans or bags will be enough for her, which you should divide into several servings and give them at regular intervals.
Is this food from Gurmet suitable for all animals?
Oddly enough, cats, like many people, can be allergic or sensitive to certain foods. Therefore, it is important to know whether this line of canned food is suitable for your cat. If you notice some symptoms, you can say with confidence that this dish is not for your pet and you urgently need to change its diet.
These symptoms are considered to be the following:
- the cat began to go to the toilet less often and at the same time he experiences pain and discomfort;
- the smell from the toilet after the animal went there became unpleasant and pungent;
- The cat’s mouth began to smell bad;
- the pet’s behavior has changed in a radically different direction;
- the fur stopped shining, fell out, and the eyes took on a sick look.
These cases indicate that the food is at least not suitable for the cat. Therefore, you need to stop giving it, or better yet, if you additionally seek help from a doctor for advice and a health check of the cat.
Dietary recommendations
Gemon (food for cats and kittens): description and composition
A nutritious and balanced diet is important for your pet's active lifestyle. "Gourmet" cat food contains all the necessary ingredients for the health of the animal. The recipe includes:
- microelements;
- ash, yeast;
- greens and cereals;
- vegetable protein;
- vitamins, oils, fish oil;
- eggplants, peas, beans;
- meat, sea fish.
About 4-9% of the total composition is by-products.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gourmet cat food has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the product are:
- belonging to the premium class;
- high calorie content;
- balanced composition of meat and offal;
- the presence of all vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates necessary for the full development and energy of pets.
The finished product has a number of disadvantages:
- a small amount of meat;
- short shelf life after opening the can;
- the composition contains dyes, preservatives and sugar;
- There are no special treatment products for cats that have special needs.
Another disadvantage is the lack of a separate line of products for kittens. Canned food begins to be given to animals only from the age of one year.
Important! Gourmet cat food is not cheap. The cost of one canned food is 40-50 rubles more expensive than economy class products.
Composition of pet food
Cat food Gourmet Gold - reviews
Yulia
https://petobzor.com/korm-dlya-koshek-gourmet-otzyvy-razbor-sostava-tsena/
Advertising does its job. I decided to buy my pet a previously unfamiliar “Gourmet” food - food, as it seemed to me, of the highest level - premium class. A small jar cost me more than 30 rubles. I thought to myself: for one snack for the cat, I’ll still pamper the pet.
In general, my cat eats various ready-made foods, in combination with foods prepared by me: eggs, liver, chicken, fish. She never ate regular food, such as porridge or soup, although it was offered. And moreover, the cat also sometimes rejects the same treat - they say, serve something new and interesting.
But I fell in love with the Gourmet food and am ready to eat it day and night without stopping. Now I buy it all the time. What can I say, while feeding “Gourmet” my appetite improved, the cat gained a kilogram, the fur became softer and did not shed, the cat became more mobile and active. Despite the rather high price, I am pleased with the result.
Alyona
https://www.otzyvua.net/gourmet/review-128567
excellent food! my Musya loves it!
Valeria Pigulevskaya
https://rozetka.com.ua/ua/purina_12032394/p7237276/comments/
The cat really likes it. There is not a single taste that I would refuse.
Julia
https://www.proberry.ru/review/view/247125-otzyv-o-gourmet-gold-korm-konservirovannyy-dlya-vzroslyh-koshek-s-kuricey-po-probniku-ot-proberry
This is our first canned food. This jar was enough for us twice. Everything looks great, it looks appetizing. The smell is normal, not offensive. The cat calmly approached the food and ate, there was no bad behavior like some food, as if there was valerian in it. Everything is fine, it didn’t affect my health, I didn’t vomit, I didn’t do anything wrong... everything was wonderful as always. We won’t be able to let our cat gourmet all the time, but as a holiday treat, yes. She doesn’t refuse home-cooked food and eats soups and porridges. It happens that if we leave it, we take it and feed it.
Kristina Piskareva
https://www.gourmet-cat.ru/products/gold/reviews
We decided to try it, the cat really liked such a delicious dish, wonderful aroma and consistency.
Teacher
https://zoo-forum.com.ua/post5666.html
I've already had my cat try these new Gourmet Gold products. But we were still fans of the delicate mousse. Most of all of these new products we liked the rabbit pies; the rest of the canned food was also eaten, but not with such success. We are waiting for new flavors from Purina!
svetlanka122
https://otzovik.com/review_6203087.html
Advantages:
Cats love it very much, we give it as a treat.
Flaws:
Expensive for daily food.
Good day to all! We have two cats (more precisely, a cat and a female cat). They are terrible picky eaters, although they are not purebred at all. Brother and sister, but the cat is long-haired, and the cat is smooth. We usually feed dry food. And we give this food as a treat once every three or four days. We buy different jars from this line. There are all sorts of pieces in sauce, in jelly, pates, like stews. There are even treats with two flavors. That is, chicken and rabbit, etc. Cats love this food very much. They slurp all over the kitchen, as if they are about to take it away))) They can smell the smell even from the farthest room (the apartment is vaga-like). I don’t really recommend this company, but sometimes, I think it’s possible! I think it’s too “fatty” and expensive as a regular food. What a delicacy it is!
Gossip Girl
https://otzovik.com/review_3998197.html
Advantages:
Healthy active cat with shiny coat and good peristalsis
Flaws:
Not cheap
Greetings to all readers and authors of the Otzovik site! As I was told at the pet supply store, your cat will eat what you offer, the question is whether you can pamper it... Immediately I remembered the joke about yesterday’s buckwheat, tried the situation on for my animal and, in general, agreed with much of it. She will have it, but how will she feel? My cat is shaggy and if she doesn’t eat soft food, she can’t go to the toilet. Initially there was porridge with boiled fish, then poisoning and a transition to dry food, constipation... In general, now I buy canned food in addition to dry food and have tried a huge amount of them. Gourmet Gold was somehow not on the shopping list because it seemed to me that it was very expensive, but if there was no happiness, misfortune helped. A friend’s cat died and we got a month’s supply of Gourmet with different flavors: chicken, tuna, turkey, beef, rabbit... All food is truly gourmet in metal jars in the form of a soft and tender pate. Naturally, the cat did not refuse, although she reacted differently to different tastes. For some reason, my avid fish lover couldn’t handle a jar of tuna food. I ate half of it, and the rest just dried out in the bowl. Now I only give my cat half a jar so that the goodness doesn’t go to waste. So, if you feed him dry food, you don’t need a lot of tasty treats. Although my cat is large (6 kg 300 grams), she eats little, and moreover, she does not try to eat everything at once. For a month I buy 1 kg of dry Proplan salmon and in addition now 1/2 a jar of Gourmet in the morning. Sometimes we finish our other half in the evening, but it’s rare that the cat asks for something else, I usually look at the remaining food in the bowl. One jar of food - 85 grams As you can see from the barcode, made in France. It is convenient to open because there is a special ring. The contents of all jars look almost the same, except that the beef is a little darker. Pate and a little jelly on top The back of the jar - date and expiration date Contains meat products and grains, naturally, preservatives are used to increase shelf life. I personally am pleased with the results of feeding this food: the coat is shiny, the animal is active and happy, the stool is regular. The price of one such jar is 15 hryvnia 50 kopecks. Expensive or not? Everything is relative. I recommend.
tormento4ka
https://irecommend.ru/content/nemnogo-v-zashchitu-tak-i-ne-ponyala-chem-zhe-khuzhe-khvalenogo-royala
We recently acquired a kitten, our
Johnny. Feeding the cat-child was approached with particular importance at first.
A little background: I had a Russian Blue cat who ate 3-4 packets of whiskey a day and lived a long and happy life; he had not eaten dry food since birth. But of course, that was a long time ago, when there was no choice, so I decided not to feed him whiskey (yes, yes, I read the reviews and for some reason fell for them). Also, my friend had a cat who ate only Royal Canin and did not live long at all, terrible problems with the kidneys began. I had a cat who ate only dry Royal and died at 4 years old from a heart attack, although of course not in food things, I’m sure everything is like in people: the “germ” of the disease is there from birth...
You can throw stones at me, but I have a very bad attitude towards Royal Canin, Hills, etc., I’m sure that 90% of them are counterfeit. Of the dry foods, the cat prefers Brit and Purina. But not about that.
Once, when we once again went to visit our parents, our baby demon refused to eat dry food, we went to the store, saw Royal Canin pate, took it (because there was nothing else really there, and we didn’t want to go to a big pet store ). The cat ate everything with pleasure.
Already at home we tried to take him Gourmet. Most of all, the kitten likes pate with chicken and tuna. It smells so good that I could eat it myself)) (just kidding). A fairly soft pate, once they took a rabbit pate, it was very dense, the cat got tired of crushing it. In terms of composition: well, let's be honest, the composition is the same as everywhere else, the vaunted Royal Canina has the same composition)
For the price: I read a lot “what did you expect from a jar for 30 rubles”... well, now jars cost 40 rubles, and now we consider that there are 85 grams in a jar, Royal Canin costs 100 rubles for a jar of 195 grams)
The smell and consistency are the same.
I also read a lot of reviews “the cat runs to the kitchen at any sound”... I’ll say this, mine always runs to the kitchen at any sound, and it started from the first day, because curiosity was born before him.
No stomach problems... well, let's start with the fact that the kitten was initially completely healthy (we checked, we know), my opinion is that any problems are not associated with this food, but this is my personal opinion!
We don't feed him these pates every day; the cat doesn't eat a whole jar at a time! Sometimes it is quite possible to pamper your pet.
Osju
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I am not going to argue with professional cat breeders about the benefits and harms of commercially available food. We ourselves often eat everything, no matter how it affects our health later. My three year old cat loves chicken and cheese the most. Dry food is always there, he eats it whenever he wants. I give her wet food as a treat. I bought Gourmet Gold beef pate only because it was at a big discount, only 22 rubles instead of 51 for 85 grams. The food is actively advertised on TV, I wasn’t too lazy and looked up the ingredients on the Internet. Lots of vitamins - nice, but only 4% meat! That is, it’s simply not there, apparently just a smell. Of course, the packaging is interesting - it’s a jar.
Now I know for sure that this is just a publicity stunt. The jar opens conveniently, but you need to use a fork or spoon to empty the contents. Whereas you can simply squeeze jelly or pate out of a bag, but the quantity is the same.
Even a person with perfect vision cannot read the composition of the food on the jar, the font is microscopic, and a magnifying glass is not included with the jar.
The pate inside is like pate and smells delicious.
The most important thing is that my cat liked this treat. She ate everything with pleasure, did not bury it, as sometimes happens, and even asked for more, rubbing herself against my leg.
We haven’t finished the jar of beef (or its smell) yet. I usually divide 85-100 grams into 4 parts, because despite the recommendations, my cat has never eaten the contents of such a portion at one time. And if it stays in the bowl, it never finishes, demanding fresh yummy food.
In general, decide for yourself whether to buy this food or not. My cat liked it. I’m not going to buy Gourmet Gold all the time, but if there are similar promotions in stores, I’ll probably take it.
Veterinarians' opinion
Veterinarians recommend food for nutrition, but not for daily use. It is best to give it to cats as a treat, while adding natural products or dry food in granules to the diet.
Experts talk about one disadvantage, which is the lack of a detailed description of the ingredients included in the food. In addition, veterinarians believe that the products do not contain enough vitamins and minerals necessary for the full development of the animal.
Veterinarian recommendations
Differences between Gourmet and other Purina brands
The main feature of this type of food from other brands of the manufacturer is its consistency. A big advantage is the increased moisture content. If an animal eats only dry food, it needs to be given a lot of water for the gastrointestinal tract to function properly. Wet food eliminates this problem.
Comparison table: Gourmet replacement food
If you are choosing food for your pet to replace Gourmet, it should also be wet. It can be selected depending on the class:
- The economy option includes pates and pieces in sauce from Whiskas and Darling;
- You can purchase premium meals from ProPlan;
- premium super – “Hills”, “Leonardo”.
The composition comparison can be seen in the table:
Name | View | Taste | Compound | Packing |
"Whiskas" |
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| A large amount of wheat and flavorings, a small proportion of meat. | 85 g sachets |
"Darling" |
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| About 10% meat and offal, there are omega acids and herbal supplements. | 400 g jars |
ProPlan |
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| The composition contains large quantities of meat, eggs, preservatives. | 85 g jars |
"Sheba" |
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| Little meat, but no preservatives or dyes | 80 g jars |
Gourmet brand cat food is a good option for use as an additive to dry kibble or as a treat for your pet. But due to the low proportion of meat content and the presence of dyes and preservatives in the composition, it is not recommended to give only this brand as a constant food.
Gourmet food lines
If you are interested, let's look at what food lines the manufacturer offers. There are only 5 of them:
- Gourmet Gold;
- Gourmet Mon Petit;
- Gourmet Perle;
- Gourmet Gifts of the Ocean;
- Gourmet A La Carte.
First, it is worth noting that these lines include several types of food.
Gourmet Gold
Available in the form of pates, terrines, and also in the form of meatballs with a special sauce. There are 16 types in total, which contain 4-10% meat. Gourmet Gold is a classic collection of complete canned food that is suitable for cats of all breeds. Ideal for active and playful pets. Special release technology helps preserve aroma and taste.
Price: 35 rubles for a package weighing 85 g.
Gourmet Mon Petit
Canned food is produced in small containers weighing 50 g. There are several types with beef, lamb and fish fillet. In combination with gravy, the food is well suited for lazy cats and pets who live indoors. The content of saturated fats and carbohydrates is kept to a minimum. In total, the composition contains 5-7% meat.
Price: 20 rubles per package of 50 g.
Gourmet Perle
They are complete canned food with single flavors. That is, one package - one main meat ingredient with a standard set of additives. The assortment includes mini fillets with flavors of lamb, chicken, duck, etc.
Price: 30 rubles per package weighing 85 g.
Gourmet Gifts of the Ocean
A special line of cat food containing only seafood products. The line is designed as an additional menu, so it is not suitable for daily feeding. The composition is based on fish and processed products (10%). There are options for dishes with white fish, salmon, tuna and flounder.
Price: 45 rubles per pack of 100 g.
Gourmet A La Carte
This is a complete treat designed for picky cats. The name itself translates as “restaurant menu”. Contains vegetables and grains. A little meat - 5%. Suitable for continuous feeding. Thanks to its aroma and good taste, the food is quickly eaten.
Price: 30 rubles per package of 85 g.
Important! Don't try to change your cat's food too often. This can cause digestive and stomach problems.