Review of the range and assessment of the composition of Guabi cat food

Manufacturer

Guabi brand diets are produced in Brazil by the company of the same name, which is located in the suburbs of Sao Paulo and is one of the thousand largest companies in the country. There has been production since 1974, and every year the quality of the products only grows. For this purpose, a large research complex has been created, which carefully studies each recipe so that the food brings the greatest benefit to the animal’s body.

In addition to food for pets, the Guabi company produces food and premixes for horses, livestock, fish and poultry. Thanks to excellent raw materials and modern production, the products of Guabi factories are successfully imported to more than 30 countries around the world. In Russia, only a few suppliers sell food of this brand, the largest of which can be called LiSS LLC, located in St. Petersburg. You can buy Guabi Natural cat food right from home - the company has a website where all available types of food for animals are presented.

Brand history

Looking at a pack of this food, we will certainly see a small maple leaf in the upper corner, which is a symbol of the country in which it is produced. There is no need to guess here, this is Canadian food produced by Petcurean Pet Nutrition. Diets Go! - this is just one of the company’s trademarks, whose product portfolio also includes the brands Now Fresh, Summit, Spike treats and a new product - Gather diets, each of them has its own fans in Russia, judging by the number of reviews on the Internet.

Petcurean is a very young family company, founded in 1999, as a very small production facility aimed at producing the highest quality pet food. According to the manufacturer, all raw materials used to prepare Gou feed are purchased from nearby farms and delivered fresh to the factory.

Everything is grown in the ecologically clean regions of Canada - the Fraser and Okagan valleys, without the use of growth hormones, various chemical additives and other artificial substances. All products undergo strict multi-stage quality control, and the Go! has certificates from various organizations confirming that the product meets the high stated standards. However, the best confirmation of the quality of Go's dog food is the reviews of satisfied and grateful dog lovers who appreciated the products of this brand.

Range

The Guabi brand has a very modest range of dry cat food - only six Natural series food items are available for purchase in domestic online stores. Namely:

• Adultos – formula for adult cats of any breed;
• Filhotes – food for kittens (up to 1 year);
• Persa – for Persian cats of any age;
• Castrados – for sterilized animals;
• Hairball is a food that helps remove hairballs;
• Light is a veterinary diet for cats with diabetes and overweight.

All food, except the veterinary diet and food for kittens, is available in 1.5, 3 and 7.5 kg packaging. Foods for diabetics and babies are available in packs of 0.4 and 1.5 kg.

And although the variety of types of food does not allow the fantasies of breeders to run wild, the main thing in the food is the quality of the components and nutritional value. To find out how things are going with this in Guabi diets, it is necessary to analyze the composition of one of the most popular types - Guabi Natural Adultos cat food.

Guabi Natural food

Guabi Natural brand food helps improve the kitten's health, digestion of various foods, and stabilization of organs. The cat food line offers a variety of foods for all types of cats. For neutered cats, small kittens, adult predators, old kittens, Persian cats, for obese animals. Different types of feed can improve the structure of the body.

They help survive the period after castration and stabilize the urethra. The playfulness, activity, enthusiasm, positivity, affection of a cat directly depends on its health! When the appetite is healthy, nothing threatens his body, he is kind, affectionate and active. Active components, vitamins, allow you to strengthen bones in a timely manner and treat emerging ailments.

Compound

Based on the fact that the components in the composition list are indicated in descending order of their quantity, it can be assumed that the first 5-7 nutrients form the basis of nutrition, and the rest are additives designed to improve the feed. So here is the list of components:

• Chicken meat (mechanically separated);
• Chicken liver;
• A mixture of brown and white rice;
• Shredded salmon (originally “salmon meal”);
• Chicken by-products;
• Proteins from pork flour;
• Wheat gluten.

This is the basis of the feed. This is followed by additional components: fish oil, animal fat, pork plasma, egg powder. Next come: plantain, beet pulp, sugar cane fiber, brewer's yeast, vegetable oil, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, animal by-products, sodium hexametaphosphate and citric acid. After them the content of mannan-oligosaccharides, phosphoric acid, green tea extract and apples is indicated. Next on the list is rosemary extract and zinc proteinate, glucans and potassium sorbate. It also contains taurine, methionine and lysine.

Last on the list are the natural preservative tocopherol and yucca schidigera extract, beta-carotene, and behind them is a vitamin and mineral supplement listing all trace elements. The guaranteed nutrient content looks like this:

• Protein - no less than 34%;
• Fats - 16%;
• Water - 9%;
• Fiber – 3.5%;
• Ash – 8%;
• Calcium - no more than 1.4%;
• Phosphorus – not less than 0.65%.

In fact, these are quite good indicators for animal nutrition of this class.

Squirrels

Chicken meat is a source of protein - it is an excellent product, rich in protein and microelements. Also rich in proteins are both chicken and animal by-products, chicken liver, pork flour, chopped salmon and pork plasma. Egg powder is also valuable as a source of proteins.

Fats

Fish oil is a valuable source of lipids and fatty acids. In addition, the list contains animal fat, which is not a very healthy nutrient, since this general name hides low-quality raw materials. The composition also contains vegetable oil - a dubious component, because without indicating the specific source of its origin, it is very difficult to assess the quality and benefits of such fat.

Carbohydrates

The mass fraction of carbohydrates is not indicated, but their percentage in the food in question is about 20-25%. The main supplier of carbohydrates, rice, is quite good, as it is a hypoallergenic grain and provides the energy necessary for the cat’s life.

Additional components

• Beet pulp, sugar cane fiber, plantain are sources of fiber of plant origin, which takes part in digestion and improves intestinal motility.
• Sodium hexametaphosphate - despite the “scary” chemical name, this is a useful dietary supplement that prevents the formation of tartar in dogs and cats.
• Choline chloride - vitamin B4 - is beneficial for cells of all types, and also protects the animal's skin from dehydration.
• Brewer's yeast is good for skin and coat.
• Citric acid is an antioxidant designed to slow down cell aging. Used as a natural preservative.
• Mannanooligosaccharides are active components obtained from yeast. A natural prebiotic designed to maintain the normal intestinal microflora of animals.
• Taurine is an amino acid that is extremely important for cats. Their body does not produce taurine, but urgently needs it - this substance supports visual acuity and the functioning of the heart muscle. In nature, cats get this amino acid from raw meat, but at home it must be administered with food, which is what the manufacturer does.
• Phosphoric acid is an artificial chemical antioxidant. It is extremely undesirable to contain in cat food, but this acid is cheap - and therefore is often used as a substitute for natural antioxidants and preservatives.
• Rosemary extract is a natural beneficial antioxidant and preservative for dry diets.
• Calcium carbonate is a source of calcium for bones and teeth.
• Glucans are complex sugars that have a beneficial effect on the immune system.
• Zinc proteinate is the most absorbable source of zinc. Considered a useful supplement for cat nutrition.
• Potassium sorbate is a safe preservative.
• Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a natural, and therefore useful, preservative.
• Methionine and lysine are essential amino acids that promote the breakdown and subsequent absorption of fats and microelements.
• Yucca Schidigera extract is an extract from a plant designed to reduce the smell of animal excrement.
• Beta-carotene is a vitamin A that promotes coat health. It is also a natural yellow dye.
• The vitamin-mineral complex is added as a ready-made premix and contains the required amount of vitamins and microelements.

As a result, we can say that the composition of the food is quite good, but the content of some chemical additives is extremely undesirable. Considering the positive and negative aspects of this recipe, by generally accepted standards, this is more likely a premium nutrition, rather than a super-premium.

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Price

An important aspect when choosing a diet is its price. In the online store of the official importer, food can be purchased at the following prices:

• Guabi for adult cats: 1.5kg. – 610 rubles;
• Guabi for kittens: 1.5kg. – 790 rubles;
• Guabi for castrati: 1.5kg. – 720 rubles.

In comparison with other classmates, the price of Guabi Natural food is very, very attractive.

You can now see the current price of Guabi food and buy it right here from Yandex Market with fast delivery:

Customer Reviews

Elena Valerievna, breeder of Canadian Sphynxes:

“Our cats always ate Royal, but after production began in Russia, the quality dropped noticeably. The composition has become radically different, which is why some of my cats, frankly speaking, began to vilify. I was looking for a replacement for a very long time, and after reading reviews on the Internet, I decided to take Guabi Natural cat food. At first there were doubts about the quality - what kind of quality control can there be in Brazil. However, this stereotype was completely destroyed in my head - the food is very good, and my cats eat it with pleasure. The only caveat is that the croqueta differs in color from batch to batch, and no one can explain why this happens.”

Olga, owner of the cat Matvey:

“I learned about Guabi cat food when I started reading reviews on thematic forums. At first I thought that these were custom opinions, but I still decided to try it and bought a small pack. My Matvey happily eats the entire portion and asks for more, but I give him food in strict accordance with the recommendations on the pack. He is such a young man that he would eat everything, no matter how much you give him. The cat looks great and is in good health, so I advise everyone to at least try Guabi - you definitely won’t regret it!”

Advantages and disadvantages of the brand

The food of this brand has undeniable advantages:

• the unique shape allows the cat to grip it comfortably, and the composition helps maintain dental health;
• the food is suitable for all cats, even those with the most capricious digestive system, and does not cause allergic reactions;
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids in the food improve the fur of fluffies;
• the diets contain small amounts of phosphorus and magnesium, so owners do not have to worry about the pet’s genitourinary system;
• a wide variety of food allows you to choose food for each pet in accordance with the individual characteristics of the body;
• price and quality are consistent.

However, "Guabi" also has disadvantages:

• contains vegetable protein - gluten;
• The label does not specify which by-products are used.

The food is difficult to buy because it is not very common in stores. At the same time, Guabi food is of high quality, so it can claim consistency in the diet of fluffies.

Reviews from veterinarians

Tatyana Sergeevna, veterinarian:

“I am often asked: what inexpensive food can I recommend for domestic cats? I usually recommend well-known brands whose composition suits me as a doctor. But lately I’ve increasingly come across reviews from my veterinarian colleagues about the Brazilian cat food Guabi. I became interested and studied the nutrients in this diet in detail. I must say that in comparison with food of the same class, Guabi is in many ways superior to its competitors, and therefore I increasingly recommend these menus to my tailed patients. And the price is generally unrivaled - every breeder can afford such food.”

Advantages and disadvantages of the brand

The food of this brand has undeniable advantages:

• the unique shape allows the cat to grip it comfortably, and the composition helps maintain dental health;
• the food is suitable for all cats, even those with the most capricious digestive system, and does not cause allergic reactions;
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 acids in the food improve the fur of fluffies;
• the diets contain small amounts of phosphorus and magnesium, so owners do not have to worry about the pet’s genitourinary system;
• a wide variety of food allows you to choose food for each pet in accordance with the individual characteristics of the body;
• price and quality are consistent.

However, "Guabi" also has disadvantages:

• contains vegetable protein - gluten;
• The label does not specify which by-products are used.

The food is difficult to buy because it is not very common in stores. At the same time, Guabi food is of high quality, so it can claim consistency in the diet of fluffies.