Landor cat food - composition and types of dry product

If you decide to have a cat at home, you need to be fully aware of all the responsibilities facing the new owner. It is necessary to allocate a place for your four-legged friend, buy toys, and also carefully approach the choice of daily diet. More and more owners of cats of all ages and breeds prefer Spanish dry food Landor, which has become famous throughout the world due to its high-quality and balanced composition. It contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals to keep your pet healthy.

Landor cat food review

Landor cat food is produced in Spain by Elmubas Ibérica. The feed is produced in a rented production facility. Ready-made industrial pet food is positioned as super premium.

Logo of the Spanish manufacturer of dry cat food Landor

The line of dry food is complete and has several varieties: for cats living in apartment conditions, for pets with digestive diseases or high sensitivity, prone to developing allergic reactions, as well as sterilized and neutered cats. Additionally, a composition has been developed for older cats that slow down the aging process, supporting the optimal functioning of all organs and systems.

Note! Landor kitten food is very popular. It can be introduced into the diet of pets from 1 month of life.

The composition is developed taking into account the biological needs of animals; only high-quality natural products are used as raw materials.

Recipe

Let's look at the composition of the food using the example of Kitten's dry food recipe.

Composition of Landor food

In the first position is dehydrated duck. The kitten's body was protected from the potentially allergenic effects of chicken. Duck is a fatty bird, so we decided to use the whole carcass. The manufacturer preferred the carbohydrates of rice and barley to the starch of wheat and corn. Sweet potatoes (yams) are a source of polysaccharides.

Brewer's yeast is an essential component of cat nutrition, which normalizes digestion and has a beneficial effect on the quality of the coat. It is unclear what kind of natural flavoring the food manufacturer used. Apple, carrot, rosemary, yucca, FOS, MOS are a standard set of components that are used as antioxidants, preservatives, immunomodulators and prebiotics.

The use of chelate (organometallic) compounds, such as calcium pantothenate, indicates that it belongs to the super premium class. High calorie content guarantees complete absorption of proteins (32%).

Unique formula and composition

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Dry food produced by Europeans is increasingly gaining popularity among domestic breeders. This is due to the use of high-quality raw materials in production, as well as compliance with all preparation technologies. The uniqueness of the formula is as follows:

• completely natural composition of high quality at an affordable price;
• the composition is dominated by easily digestible protein of animal origin;
• There are no allergens in the composition; rice is used instead of corn and wheat. This ingredient is a source of slow carbohydrates and is also well absorbed by the cat's intestines;
• the composition is enriched with unsaturated fatty acids, which have a beneficial effect on the organs of the reproductive system and also strengthen joints;
• For optimal functioning of the digestive tract, dry food contains fiber in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables;
• The company's technologists have developed a unique formula for preparing industrial feed. They contain an optimal combination of macro- and microelements;
• To maintain optimal intestinal microflora, a complex of prebiotics is added to the composition.

Composition of Landor dry cat food

Note! Each package is additionally equipped with a special zip-lock for hermetically sealing the package.

The company presents several lines of food, the composition of which was developed taking into account the needs, age, breed, weight and individual characteristics of the pet’s body.

Composition of dry cat food

The composition of food for domestic cats includes butyric acid, which is the main source of energy, has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and oncoprotective effect, and maintains homeostasis. The source of butyric acid is Butyrex C4, it is absorbed by intestinal epithelial cells and normalizes the functioning of the digestive system.

The main components of an industrial product for pets:

• lamb meat It contains a high concentration of fats, nutrients, macro- and microelements, as well as amino acids necessary for optimal functioning of the body;
• Duck meat is a source of animal protein. It contains a high concentration of valuable amino acids. The cat's body is replenished with the necessary macro- and microelements. Poultry meat also contains vitamins, pantothenic acid, niacin and thiamine. The product has a beneficial effect on the condition of teeth and bones;
• tuna is a seafood enriched with protein, fats and other beneficial substances, as well as vitamins B, D and E. Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids;
• Salmon is a source of high concentrations of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, C, E and PP. Fish contains potassium, zinc, phosphorus, selenium and iron. It has a positive effect on the digestive and cardiovascular systems, promotes the development of muscle tissue;
• Rice is a cereal crop enriched with B vitamins, which normalize the functioning of the nervous system.

The product also contains herring and anchovies, barley, carrots, berries, apples and Yucca Schidigera extract.

Landor dry food for sterilized cats

Note! The label says that for long-term storage of the product, rosemary is included in the composition, but experts assure that one substance is not enough, and there is no mention of others.

Our verdict

Let's list the disadvantages of this product that we discovered during the review:

• broth of unknown origin, may contain flavor enhancers and artificial preservatives;
• predominantly vegetable fats, which are less digestible by predatory animals;
• the order of the components in the supplementary food is out of order;
• the level of calcium/phosphorus or their ratio is not indicated;
• high cost of additional rations (104 rubles per 70 g).

We also found positive aspects of these industrial diets:

• high content of meat and seafood;
• decent quality of meat ingredients;
• good range for cats at all stages of life (complete canned food);
• attractive, stylish label design;
• excellent price for complete diets (113 rubles per 200 g).

So, we have described in detail all the positive and negative aspects of Landor wet food. According to the editors of Kot-Obormot, despite the flaws, Landor canned food is a worthy product that can be given to your pets without fear.

Types of feed

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The variety of feed from the Spanish manufacturer is quite extensive, which allows you to choose the most suitable option in each specific case:

• Landor for sterilized cats and cats after castration;
• for kittens up to 1 year;
• to stimulate the removal of hair from the body;
• for cats prone to gaining excess weight;
• for urolithiasis and to prevent its development;
• for elderly pets;
• for animals prone to developing allergic reactions;
• for pets who do not go outside.

Food for small kittens Landor

Note! Recently, the public was presented with a line of food intended for kittens with developmental pathologies or diseases of the digestive system. It’s practically not on sale yet, so you’ll have to order it on the official website.

Landor complete food

This line includes 6 options, including food for adult cats, sterilized cats, seniors and kittens. The volume of the jar is 200 g. This food is produced at the German plant Landguth Heimtiernahrung GmbH, which produces food of such Russian brands as Berkley, Dukes Farm, Grandin, etc.

So, the first components are represented by meat ingredients:

• turkey - we are talking about whole carcasses and their parts. Turkey is a good dietary product, rich in animal, highly digestible protein, vitamins and microelements. By the way, turkey is much less likely to cause an allergic reaction, unlike chicken;
• partridge is an unexpected and very rare ingredient. This small bird belongs to the pheasant family and has very valuable, healthy dietary meat, enriched with a lot of vitamins and microelements;
• veal - muscle tissue (with remnants of cartilage, veins, etc.) of young bulls. Veal has less fat, and it differs from beef in higher taste.

They are kept company (in smaller numbers):

• herring is a valuable ocean fish, one of the fattest fish. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids;
• duck - unlike the “duck meat” component found in one of Landor’s additional foods, this ingredient includes not only soft tissue, but also bones, cartilage, skin, and some internal organs;
• rabbit - the dietary meat of this rodent is very suitable for cats, since its composition is as close as possible to the natural prey of cats in nature. Rabbit meat protein is extremely highly digestible and low in fat.

Landor complete food also includes:

• broth - the situation with broth in Landor complete feeds is the same as in the case of additional feeds: the manufacturer kept silent about what raw materials the broth was made from, so, unfortunately, we cannot consider this component to be of high quality;
• flaxseed oil is a valuable plant source of Omega 3 and 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, it is unknown how well the body of carnivorous cats assimilates this product, because vegetable oils are non-physiological for carnivorous animals;
• Taurine is an important amino acid found exclusively in animal products. Unlike people and dogs, cats cannot synthesize it on their own and receive it only from food. Lack of taurine is manifested by the occurrence of partial or complete blindness in cats, impaired reproductive function, and severe heart failure. During heat treatment during the manufacture of canned food, part of the taurine is destroyed, so it is added to the final product in a synthesized form;
• Safflower oil is a rare vegetable oil for commercial feed, although it was known back in the days of Ancient Egypt. This oil is extracted from a plant called safflower or wild saffron/dye thistle. Saturated with linoleic acid, however, it is less digestible by carnivorous cats than animal fats;
• minerals - a mineral premix, the exact composition is unknown, but is partially disclosed in the “vitamins and minerals” section on the package.

salmon oil is also found in kitten food , but in very small quantities.

As for the guaranteed analysis, the protein level in these products is slightly lower than in supplementary feeds. But the level of fat is much higher, which corresponds to a complete diet for cats. The calcium and phosphorus content is not indicated on the official website.

Advantages and disadvantages

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Landor is a cat food that has a large number of advantageous features, and at the same time, disadvantages. Before purchasing Landor products, you should read them carefully.

The main advantages of dry food:

• freshness and naturalness of the ingredients used;
• adequate pricing policy in comparison with analogues with a similar composition;
• the main source of protein is meat, that is, the protein is of animal origin; peas are used as vegetable protein;
• The main source of carbohydrates is rice; cereals such as corn and wheat are not used.

The granules have a pleasant smell, so cats eat them with pleasure.

As for the shortcomings, the main ones veterinarians and cat owners consider is the lack of information about the percentage of key components, preservatives and antioxidants. It also contains plant protein in the form of corn gluten, which, if consumed regularly, can adversely affect the functioning of the digestive tract and the overall condition of the pet.

Advantages

Landor food has the following advantages:

1. Spanish quality.
2. The line of food includes holistic products.
3. Proteins come mainly from meat and fish components.
4. Sources of carbohydrates - peas, sweet potatoes, rice and barley - contain “slow starch” that does not cause fermentation in the intestines.
5. Antioxidants, preservatives and antibiotics come from natural plant sources.
6. Chelated compounds were added to the feed, from which microelements are absorbed better than from mineral salts.
7. Reasonable price.

Price and where to buy

Unfortunately, you can not purchase Landor products for your beloved pets in every pet store. The easiest way is to order food on official websites or from representatives. For example, on the Ozon website the price of food for 400 g is 234 rubles, and 2 kg costs from 870 rubles.* Over time, the price may change.

What cats can't eat

Landor industrial food from a Spanish manufacturer for domestic cats has mostly positive reviews on the Internet. This is due to a high-quality and balanced composition for relatively little money. If you have difficulty choosing a diet on your own, it is better to consult a veterinarian or breeder.

*Prices in the article are for February 2022.

general information

The manufacturer assures that wet food is made only from fresh meat and fish, without the addition of soy and potentially harmful artificial additives.

The Landor brand has two lines of wet food for cats: a series of supplementary food and a series of complete canned food. The difference is that complete food products contain all the substances the pet needs, and if the owner has a desire, he can safely feed the pet only these canned foods. Additional canned food is used only as a tasty treat in addition to the main dry, wet or natural diet. As a rule, such foods contain very little fat and minerals, so they should not be used alone.

To compile the review, we took the compositions of Landor feed from the official website landor.su.

Types of products

buy cat food by choosing a combination of nutrients to suit your pet’s requirements. An individual approach for each individual helps maintain activity for many years to come. Depending on the needs, the company has produced several series:

• for kittens up to 12 months;
• after sterilization surgery and overweight;
• for elderly pets;
• for homebodies who do not leave the house;
• for cats with food allergies;
• to control the formation and removal of hairballs.

A wide range of high-quality products with reasonable prices will help you choose the right one for each cat, taking into account its needs. The taste qualities of the line are also aimed at tailed consumers, which facilitates the process of switching to a new diet.

Landor Cat Sterilized: analysis of additives in food

In addition to rice, the food also contains rice bran. In theory, they may also contain leftover rice protein, but we tend to look at bran primarily as a source of fiber. In addition to bran, carrots and apples, as well as unknown berries, also contain fiber. We assume that there are not too many of them in the lineup, since they are far from the first places on the list.

The composition lists chondroprotectors - glucosamine and chondroitin, but in what quantities they are added to the diet is unknown. Theoretically, these substances are beneficial for the joints, but we cannot say whether they actually work in this particular food. Among the additives there are also separately added amino acids - taurine and L-carnitine. They are quite traditional in cat food.

But we cannot say the same about the natural acidulants on the list. This is a mysterious component - it is not clear what exactly it acidifies and what it consists of. It is logical to assume that acidifiers are designed to acidify the urine of cats and are added to prevent urolithiasis. But this is our hypothesis, nothing more. We are not inclined to trust the effectiveness of such ingredients, because neither their quantity nor types are clear.

A similar situation is observed here with the “natural flavoring” component - it is unknown what exactly was added here to enhance the taste appeal of the diet.

The composition of Landor Cat Sterilized & Light Duck and Rice completes with a description of mineral and vitamin supplements. We noticed that the Russian composition does not include copper sulfate (E4) and manganese oxide (E5) - we added them from the guaranteed analysis data. Interestingly, the sources of zinc on the label are listed as a complex - “zinc (3b603 zinc oxide, 3b606 chelated).” We found it necessary to divide it into two independent components, for each of which we have a separate article in the ingredients directory. You can find detailed information about feed additives by clicking on their names in the card.

Product basis

The proportions of any of the ingredients are not indicated in the composition list. The first ingredient here is Dried Duck, that is, “dried duck”. It was translated somewhat loosely into Russian as “dehydrated duck meat,” although the word “meat” is not in the English name. In our opinion, such translations are intended to improve the buyer's impression of the ingredients.

Places No. 2 and No. 3 are occupied by two grains - rice and oats. In addition to them, barley was also found on the roster list - however, outside the top five, he occupies position No. 7. It is quite obvious that there is quite a lot of grain in this food.

In addition, Landor Cat Sterilized & Light Duck and Rice Hypoallergenic food also contains protein isolated from peas - it ranks No. 4 on the list. Obviously, its task is to balance the protein indicators of the feed. We are against isolated plant proteins in dog and cat food.

Place number 5 is occupied by duck fat. In addition to it, there is also salmon oil.