Delicious food Gurmet: the cat will be satisfied

03/14/2021 18 138 Cat nutrition

Author: Olga

Many cats are famous for their exquisite taste for food, so it is important to know which food is best for your pet. Gurmet canned goods can rightfully be considered one of these. After all, they will not only please even the most spoiled pets, but will also provide maximum energy, vitamins and nutrients to the body. And you rarely see this anywhere now. Therefore, below we will look at this issue in more detail and study reviews from veterinarians.

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Feed class and composition

Cat food is divided into 4 classes:

• Economy The prices are the lowest and the quality is appropriate. They contain a lot of offal and almost no meat. A large percentage consists of cereals and proteins of plant origin. Cheap raw materials and packaging are used.
• Premium Average prices and quality. There are already more animal proteins here, although there are also plant proteins.
• Super premium. These foods are guaranteed to be free of dyes and flavors. But they contain up to 35% meat and almost no vegetable proteins. There are also fewer grains. More vitamins, minerals, vegetables. Convenient packaging and clasp, which allows you to store the food closed.
• Holistic. The highest quality natural food. It's not easy to find it in stores. Consists of natural meat, vegetables and herbs.

Food for furry gourmets
Gourmet canned food for cats belongs to economy class, but the composition is close to premium. In addition, the wet form is better absorbed, less water is required, and is better eaten by animals.

Economy does not mean that everything is very bad. It just contains cheap raw materials, a small amount of animal proteins, and more by-products and grains. Preservatives and flavor enhancers may be present. Gourmet uses dyes and flavors approved for consumption in the European Union.

Due to its aroma and delicate texture, the food is often classified as premium, but its composition is not so good. It contains more proteins of plant origin. Not enough vitamins, but the absence of artificial and dangerous preservatives gives it an advantage over other foods.

Feed composition:

• meat and processed products, or fish and processed products at least 4%;
• vegetables 4%;
• vitamins A, D, E;
• iodine, copper, iron, manganese, zinc;
• thickeners;
• sugar;
• natural dyes and flavors.

In addition, it contains amino acids and grains.

According to the nutritional value of Gourmet:

• humidity 77-82%;
• proteins 7-12%;
• fats 3-7%;
• fiber 0.1-0.5%;
• raw ash 1-3%.

The range of numbers depends on the specific food in the Gourmet collection.

Variety of flavors

The composition does not include:

• specific sources of raw materials;
• what plants does the protein extract come from and how much is it;
• are there any animal proteins?
• meat and processed products are also no specifics;
• Sugar in food makes it less healthy.

Gourmet Gold has a long line and reviews from cat owners vary. Often, pet owners complain that their pets do not eat food well, and when they give it to Gourmet, they eat everything. Negative reviews from cat owners who did not like the food: rashes, diarrhea, itching.

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

1. Protein is about 10%, which not only promotes the development of the cat, but also maintains the optimal weight of the animal.
2. Fats up to 7%. This is considered the optimal indicator for saturating the body without gaining extra pounds.
3. Minerals and trace elements of various groups help strengthen gums, teeth and bones;
4. Fiber, which improves digestion.
5. A complex of vitamins B, A, E, which enhance immunity and increase the cat’s resistance to various infectious diseases.
6. 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.
7. Cereals.
8. 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.

For everyday feeding

The Gourmet food line includes Gourmet Gold, Perle, Mon Petit, A la Carte. It is produced only for healthy adult cats.

But Gourmet has enough flavors and varied textures. To please any gourmet, the company produces food in the form of pate, pieces of meat or fish, and pate with filling. Each collection has its own name:

• Gourmet Gold - pates and meatballs with gravy. Taste of chicken, duck, rabbit, liver and fish. Packaged in tin portion jars.
• Perle - fillet of fried pieces of meat and fish. Turkey, chicken, rabbit. There are no mixes.
• Mon Petit are small bags, weighing only 50 grams. Contains yeast. There are flavors of beef, lamb, fish fillet.
• A la Carte - delicacies from the chef. These are florentine with salmon, ratatouille with turkey and vegetables, jardinier with beef, perlini with chicken and pasta.
• Gold Delicate filling is a new product with sauce inside the pate. Flavors of chicken, salmon, tuna and beef.

Treat for your pet
The manufacturer recommends feeding your cat twice a day, using 3 jars or 4 bags. This food can be combined with dry food.

The peculiarity of Gourmet food is that it is produced exclusively for cats. The Purina company produces pate for them, pieces of meat or fish in gravy, meatballs in sauce, and seafood.

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

https://irecommend.ru/content/koshke-ponravilsya-0

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.

By age category

The food is produced only for cats over one year old, moderately active. There is no gourmet for kittens, as well as for older cats.

If we consider the composition, pate can be used for older cats, since it is easier to chew. It is in this form that contains more proteins, which will help an elderly pet remain active. Vitamin D strengthens bones, potassium improves heart function.

Kittens also eat this food well, but the composition is not suitable for a growing organism. Little ones need a well-balanced one that contains all the necessary substances for development. An older kitten can be fed canned food, supplementing the diet with vitamins and minerals.

What makes the packaging attractive?

There is a ring for easy opening of canned food. The label on the can of Purina Gourmet Gold, perhaps in keeping with the name, is designed with a golden sheen. The packaging is decorated with two attractive photographs - a purebred cat and pate on a plate.

Information on the composition of Purina Gourmet Gold food is presented only in Russian. It follows from this that this food is a complete diet for adult cats.

The yellow marking and the inscription “with chicken” indicate the taste of this product. How much chicken is there really? This will help us find out an overview of the composition of Purina Gourmet Gold chicken pate.

For restricted feeding

Complete food Purina Gourmet was created for sophisticated, capricious cats, for those that are picky eaters. It is possible that this is why it is so popular. And even a poor composition is not a hindrance if you need to feed a cat with a poor appetite.

There is no special line for sterilized cats, but spiders are quite suitable for them. The pieces contain less carbohydrates and fats, which will prevent your pet from gaining excess weight. And sterilized cats and female cats are susceptible to this, since after the operation the hormonal levels are disrupted.

If the cat is sedentary and likes to lie down, canned food with sauce will suit her. It has a reduced caloric content, so your pet will not gain weight. Seafood will also be useful due to its dietary composition.

Food for active animals

Gourmet food is more suitable for active cats. Especially pates with pieces of meat inside and a delicate sauce filling. They contain more proteins, which gives animals energy.

Pregnant and lactating cats require an increased portion. To get the necessary nutrients, you need to consult a veterinarian. It will help you create a diet.

Video “Consumer opinion about Gurmet food”

In the video below you can read reviews and a more detailed description of this product from the owner of the cat for whom the food was purchased.

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Feeding recommendations

According to reviews from veterinarians, Gourmet food is not recommended for individual consumption. It contains few vitamins and minerals with normal amounts of proteins and fats. You can combine it with natural food. Wet food is healthier than dry food and doesn't require much water.

Cats usually eat Gourmet food well. You need to switch to it gradually, just like any new food. If allergic reactions or digestive disorders occur, the food must be replaced.

For kittens

Since the food is economy class, it contains few animal proteins, while plant proteins are less digestible, and the cat does not get enough to eat. In this case, you need to either give her additional boiled meat or increase the dose of food. Especially big cats. But how beneficial this will be to the owner from a material point of view is up to him to decide.

You can combine Gourmet with dry food for more complete saturation.

Wet food base "Gourmet Gold" short

The list of diet composition is very short. Apart from additional explanations about vitamins and mineral supplements, there are only 5 ingredients in the food, the first two of which form the basis of the product.

The first number on the list is a vague complex of “meat and meat by-products (of which 4% chicken”). As you can see, chicken here is only an additional source of animal protein, and all other raw materials cannot be identified. In second place is an equally mysterious component called “vegetable processing products.” Since the manufacturer of Purina Gourmet Gold does not provide a description of the raw materials, we cannot rate such components highly.

Advantages and disadvantages

Gourmet cat food has its advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

• complete food, contains a normal dose of proteins and fats;
• cats eat it with pleasure;
• variety of tastes and textures;
• affordable price;
• completely ready for use, better digestible than dry;
• portioned bags and jars, the food will not remain open.

Flaws:

• few vitamins and minerals in the composition;
• predominantly plant proteins rather than animal proteins;
• there is no line for kittens, sterilized and cats with sensitive digestion;
• presence of sugars, preservatives;
• the composition is not fully disclosed.

We can also say that pates do not differ in composition from spiders. They will be very good as a delicacy.

Reviews from veterinarians about Gurmet

If we turn to the reviews of experts, they are divided in opinion, but most of them still recommend this food for cats. Although by-products and preservatives can be found in the composition, they are still natural. We must not forget about the fairly high level of natural meat and fish. This difference is present because Gurmet belongs to a line of premium canned goods produced exclusively in France. Manufacturers in other countries cannot guarantee you the same quality.

According to reviews from experts and breeders, cats eat this treat with pleasure and easily digest it. You can’t make a clear choice until you let your cat try canned food and see for yourself what this product is like.

If you want your cat to be active, healthy, and eat only the best, then Gurmet food is the ideal solution for you. Therefore, after studying the line, choose exactly what you like. After all, if your pet is happy, then so are you.