Our Brand cat food: reviews and composition analysis

About the company manufacturing the products

The manufacturer of Nasha Brand cat food is Gatchina Feed Mill CJSC, which is located in the Leningrad region. The company has been operating for more than 75 years, but began producing animal feed only in 2006. At the same time, the plant complies with all international standards, so we can hope that the product is safe for animals.

Products Our Brand is popular among many cat owners

For your information! Equipment at the plant is supplied from the Danish company Andritz-Sprout. The company recently began producing not only dry, but also wet products.

What should be in cat food

High-quality cat food should primarily contain meat. The presence of several varieties is welcome if the pet does not have problems with food intolerance. The use of different types of animal products allows you to provide the cat’s body with all the necessary amino acids and trace elements. It’s good if the manufacturer indicated that the composition includes fresh meat. This means that it was not subjected to preliminary heat treatment and long-term storage. However, it should be taken into account that fresh meat also includes a large amount of liquid (about 70–80%), which in the case of low-quality dry food with fillers distorts the overall picture.

Fish contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, so its presence in the composition is a significant advantage, but for castrated animals it is better to choose a different food: a high concentration of minerals provokes the development of urolithiasis

Dehydrated meat is almost as good as fresh meat, and in some cases it is even better. When a dried ingredient appears first in a grain food, it lets the consumer know that the diet contains enough amino acids. Of course, grain-free food is preferable, but owners do not always have the opportunity to give their pets such products. For example, my friend’s cat developed nausea and vomiting when transferring from economy class to holistic.

Whole carcasses without by-products (“chicken”, “turkey”, “duck”) are also an acceptable ingredient. Internal organs are removed during the preparation of raw materials, leaving only meat and skin. Sometimes, along with carcasses, a small proportion of cartilage, bones and other impurities enters the feed, but in the case of high-quality products this is even useful: a small amount of offal is included in the natural menu and helps meet the daily needs for microelements. If we are talking about budget rations, the situation may be worse. Unscrupulous producers may process carcasses less carefully or introduce additives, so the quality of the ingredient depends on the feed manufacturer.

Beef tripe is a healthy by-product: it contains probiotics and enzymes, therefore improves digestion

Vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs, plant extracts, etc. can be included in the food as a vitamin-mineral complex. In small quantities, they help obtain microelements that are better absorbed in their natural form. Additionally, plant components contain fiber. It stimulates the movement of feces, improves peristalsis and cleanses the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract from rotting food debris. Many such supplements also promote the normal development of microflora, creating an optimal environment for the growth of beneficial bacteria. This prevents food from rotting and increases resistance to infections.

Some cat foods (Pronature, 1st Choice) contain ginger: it improves immunity and has a general strengthening effect

The presence of preventive additives in the feed is encouraged. With the right choice of complex, nutrition will prevent the appearance of age-related problems and the development of certain pathologies. For example, berries and many fruits normalize the acidity of urine, which prevents the formation of stones in the urinary system. Cartilage is a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin, which are essential for maintaining musculoskeletal health. Clams, crab shells and some other analogues can replace this ingredient. Beans in small quantities improve digestion.

Any food must contain preservatives. In the case of high-quality products, rosemary and a mixture of tocopherols are used to reliably preserve them. The combination of these two components prevents early spoilage and is not harmful to health.

The broth is a natural flavoring additive: the liquid is sprayed onto the granules at the end of cooking

To increase taste and aroma appeal, manufacturers can include natural additives in the composition. For example, chicken liver. Such additives are safe in most cases, although if possible, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with a detailed analysis of the composition. Increasing the attractiveness of food is necessary if the pet has health problems that are accompanied by a deterioration in appetite. This will also help to “agree” with finicky animals. The presence of flavoring and aromatic additives makes the transition to a new food easier.

Review of cat food Our Brand

The company positions Nasha Marka food as a premium class, however, many veterinarians believe that this rating is overestimated and the product can only be classified as an economy group. The reason for this is the not particularly high-quality composition.

Our brand: dog and puppy food (hypoallergenic)

The products are presented in dry and wet assortments. Dry mixtures are sold in bags of 0.4, 2 and 15 kg. Wet food is packaged in bags of 100. All products of this brand are presented on their official website www.nm-pride.com. You can buy the product in specialized stores or order it online.

Note! Even though this is an economy class, the quality is better than some of the other types in this group.

There is a wide variety of dry products for adult cats.

Pet lovers opinion

Of course, “Our Brand” (cat food, reviews of which allow us to judge it as one of the most popular) is not as widely advertised as the same “Whiskas” and “Royal”. However, experienced cat breeders have a higher opinion of it even than of these brands. This is mainly due to the naturalness of the products used for production. And, of course, its not too high cost also plays an important role in the popularization of this product. According to reviews, cats receiving this food look healthy, do not lose weight and do not shed.

The only criticism of this brand is that the amount of meat contained in the product is not too large. Particularly sensitive cats sometimes also develop an allergy to corn, which is part of most varieties of the Gatchina product.

Composition of food for cats Our brand

Gemon (food for cats and kittens): description and composition

The composition of the feed Our Brand says that this product cannot be called high quality:

• The very first on the list is corn, which is a source of carbohydrates. Grain foods are not very healthy for cats. In a quality feed they should not be in first place. Unfortunately, such ingredients do not make food hypoallergenic, although they are rich in protein and various beneficial substances;
• in second place is bird meal. However, there is no information about what kind of bird or bird parts were used in production;
• Further on the list you can see rice, corn gluten, as well as sunflower oil - a source of omega-6;
• you can see mineral supplements in the diet, unfortunately, there is no detailed information about them;
• hydrolyzed and lamb liver are a source of vitamins and minerals, but the percentage of content is also not indicated;
• The composition contains sugar beet pulp, which is a source of fiber.

For your information! In Nasha Brand food you can see B vitamins (yeast), there is also an antioxidant, but its description is not detailed.

How do the animals themselves feel about Our Brand?

As you can see, cat owners and veterinarians have the most positive opinion about this domestic food. But how do the animals themselves feel about “Our Brand”? According to the observations of its owners, cats really like this food. Including the most capricious and fastidious. And there is nothing surprising about this. In addition to its attractive appearance, balanced composition and nutritional value, Nasha Marka food is also distinguished by its excellent taste. Among other things, this company also produces granular varieties. In the latter case, the food also cares for the oral cavity of the animal eating it.

In order for the product to remain fresh for a long time, experts have developed special packaging for it. However, of course, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the expiration date of the food, as well as the date of its release.

Product range and features

Monge: food for cats and kittens, composition Monge

The product range of Our Brand is represented by dry granules, wet products and pates. Each type has certain features, as well as recommendations for use.

The line includes products for cats with allergies

In stores you can find the following dry food for adult cats:

• hypoallergenic with lamb and rice;
• with rabbit and liver;
• with beef and vegetables;
• with chicken and rice;
• for cats over 7 years old with chicken and rice;
• for picky eaters with salmon and rice;
• for sterilized and neutered animals.

The company also produces dry food for kittens, Nasha Marka, with chicken and rice.

Note! Wet products for adults are produced with the following additives: beef, vegetables, liver, chicken, rabbit, fish, lamb, cold cuts.

Our brand for kittens is produced in the form of wet products with chicken, vegetables, fish, veal. The assortment also includes pates with rabbit liver and rice, turkey and carrots, sea cocktail and vegetables.

The choice is quite extensive, so you can choose the most suitable food for your pet.

Canned food

Canned food for cats is usually produced in the form of wet mixtures, porridges made on a meat basis. They smell delicious, thereby causing increased appetite in the animal. “Our Mark” produces a large number of all kinds of canned cat food.

With lamb

Healthy and tasty canned lamb puree is a real delicacy for cats. The canned food contains the following ingredients:

• meat and meat by-products (15% and 4%);
• herbal ingredients;
• cellulose;
• mineral additives;
• probiotic;
• oil;
• vitamins;
• thickeners

With beef

Canned beef is similar in composition to the same puree with lamb. Nutrients are distributed in the following proportion:

• humidity - 81%;
• proteins - 7.5%;
• fats -4%;
• ash - 2.5%;
• fiber - 0.3%;
• vitamins A, E.

With a rabbit

Canned food with the addition of rabbit meat provides cats with energy for the whole day. The optimally selected composition of vitamins and minerals contributes to the normal functioning of the body of both small kittens and adult animals. Puree for kittens contains more vitamins A and E, as well as a higher percentage of protein. The energy value of such food is 75 Kcal per 100 g.

With Chiken

Like all canned foods with meat additives, chicken puree is equally beneficial for cats and their babies.

Taurine is responsible for clarity of vision, vitamin E builds immunity, protein nourishes the body as a whole and gives energy, fiber promotes proper intestinal function.

Unlike dry food, canned food is much softer in consistency and is better suited for older animals.

When choosing the right food for your animal, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with other lines of cat food: “Gina”, “Purina”, “Gourmet”, “Pro Plan” from “Purina”, “Hills”, “Royal Canin”, “Kitekat”.

With liver

Meat puree with liver:

• does not contain GMOs or flavors;
• increases immunity;
• provides energy;
• There are options for small kittens;
• suitable for neutered cats;
• Allowed for older cats.

With fish

Canned fish also includes chicken meat, at least 15%. Fish and fish products occupy 4% of the total volume. In addition, there are fiber, vegetable protein, proteins, vitamins A, E.

This type of canned food is low in calories, so it is excellent for feeding cats after castration and sterilization operations.

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Cold cuts

The cold cuts contain:

• chicken meat - 12%;
• beef - 4%;
• lamb meat - 4%.

The remaining components correspond to the standard composition of the Nasha Marka line of canned food.

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Table: ratio of nutrients in different types of product

Different Our Brand cat foods contain different amounts of nutrients. This can be seen in the table below:

Note! As you can see, the presence of some elements is characteristic only of a dry product. In addition, croquettes contain more nutrients.

Table: norms for consumption of wet food by adult cats and kittens

There are certain standards for the consumption of wet food for cats and kittens. It is important to correctly calculate the appropriate dosage so that the animal is full, but does not overeat. Information can be seen in the table:

New food should be added to the diet gradually, especially for kittens, so as not to provoke the development of allergic reactions.
Important! The amount of food must be selected individually for each pet, taking into account its needs and characteristics.

There are also certain products for castrated and sterilized animals

Feeding standards

You should be aware of this too. “Our Mark” is a cat food (reviews about it are positive), which must be given, of course, in certain quantities. They feed it to the animal in such a way that it does not overeat and does not remain hungry. The specific rate depends mainly on the weight of the cat. So, small animals weighing 2-4 kg are given about 30-80 g of feed per day. Larger cats (5-6 kg) are fed 70-120 g per day. Pregnant and lactating cats sometimes have to double or triple the norm. So, a large animal weighing 6 kg can eat almost half a kilo of product per day. Of course, you should base the amount of food on the cat’s appetite.

Table: consumption rates of dry food for adult cats and kittens

Dry product should also not be given to your pet uncontrollably; it is important to adhere to the correct portion depending on the weight and age of the cat. In the table below you can see the approximate amount of dry food:

Important! If the cat's diet consists of dry food, then it is necessary that there is always clean water nearby in unlimited quantities.

Which one is better?

All dry food is divided into four classes:

• economy;
• premium;
• super premium;
• holistic.

This gradation is not officially approved; it is often used by manufacturers to raise the prestige of their products.

Experienced owners, when choosing “drying”, pay attention primarily to the composition of the feed, and not its class

Kitty cat

Economy

The first group includes products sold in supermarkets:

• Whiskeys;
• Kitekat;
• Friskies;
• Darling;
• Felix;
• Cat Chow;
• Sheba;
• Perfect Fit;
• ProTail;
• Our brand and others like it.

They attract owners with low prices, bright packaging and active television advertising. However, such food is useless for animals, and if consumed continuously for a long time, it is extremely harmful.

Having carefully read the composition of an economy class product, you can find out that meat and offal in their composition account for only about 15%. Moreover, this category includes all waste from the meat industry (horns, hooves, beaks, intestines with their contents, blood, etc.). The bulk of cheap feed comes from cereals, vegetable fats, and processed vegetable products. These components will not add health to your pet. The main harm is caused by various chemical dyes, preservatives, and flavoring additives. The latter explain the high degree of habituation to low-quality food of usually selective cats.

This composition “hits” the internal organs of a small predator. Irreversible consequences occur in the liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and stomach. There are quite a lot of owners who claim that their pet has been eating cheap food for many years and everything is fine with it. Veterinarians say this is a temporary effect. The consequences of constant consumption of such feed are inevitable. They don't always come right away. In animals with strong immunity, they may be delayed, but improper nutrition will definitely affect the life expectancy of your furry pet.

Royal Canin

Premium

These foods differ from the economy version in a better composition, but this is also not an ideal option for adequate nutrition for a cat.

This group includes products from such brands as:

• Royal Canin;
• Hills;
• Pro Plan;
• Organix, Happy Cat;
• Schesir;
• Night Hunter;
• Nero Gold and others.

In addition to offal, they contain meat, but not much of it. Premium food also contains a lot of grains, but also contains vegetables, eggs, and vitamins (the packaging indicates which ones and in what quantities). The content of harmful synthetic additives and soy is minimal. The downside is the lack of information about what specific preservatives were used in production.

It is worth noting that the composition of premium food varies greatly (even in the lines of the same manufacturer). This allows you to choose a completely acceptable product at an affordable price.

Landor

Super premium

This category includes high quality products. Breeders consider super-premium feed to be optimal in terms of price-quality ratio.

The most famous brands in this group:

• 1st Choice;
• Bozita;
• Landor;
• Savarra;
• Brit Care;
• Leonardo;
• Vet Life.

They contain the bulk of the composition of natural meat, vegetables, seeds, oils, and herbs are present. There are few grains, the manufacturer chose the most suitable for cats (barley, rice, oats). Natural substances are used as preservatives, without “chemicals”. The feed components are varied.

Akana

Holistic

Products of the highest quality are produced under the following brands:

• Acana;
• Grandorf;
• Orijen;
• Wildcat;
• Applaws;
• Farmina N&D;
• Go Natural;
• Nutram.

The share of natural, dehydrated meat in holistic foods reaches 80%. Also in the composition of different types of food there are: fish, vegetables, oils, fruits, fats, berries, vitamin supplements. There are practically no grains, some have a little rice. Products for such feed are grown in environmentally friendly areas.

Some companies (such as Champion PetFoods) produce products according to the WholePrey principle. The uniqueness of the development lies in the fact that the food is as close as possible to that obtained by a predator in its natural environment. To do this, not only muscle fibers of meat are added to the feed, but also cartilage, entrails, etc.

Holistic formulas are by far the best option for constant feeding of cats, but they are quite expensive.

Medicinal foods should be included in a separate group. They are intended for individuals with various chronic diseases. They can only be given to cats as prescribed by a veterinarian!

How to store it correctly

To prevent food from spoiling, it is important to follow fairly simple storage rules. Dry food can be poured into a glass jar. If moisture does not get into the container, the shelf life of the product will be quite long. When moisture penetrates, the food swells and becomes completely unsuitable for consumption.

After opening the package, wet food is left in the refrigerator, but not for a long time. You should try to calculate the portion of food so that the cat eats everything at once.

Wet products are also available in different types

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other food, Our Brand has positive and negative qualities. There are both satisfied and not so satisfied animal owners who have already tried these products.

Advantages of cat food Our Brand

The positive points include the following:

• quite low cost;
• can be purchased in regular stores;
• wide range, as well as specialized lines;
• various forms of release: dry, wet and pate;
• contains meat products;
• wide range of wet products.

Cons of cat food Our Brand

However, not everyone is happy with Our Brand food. There are a number of negative aspects that pet owners highlight:

• the basis of food is corn;
• a small amount of vitamins in the composition;
• lack of detailed information on poultry meal and animal products;
• unknown antioxidants in the composition;
• The main source of protein is poultry meal, regardless of the type of feed.

Note! Many buyers note that wet food is overpriced. In addition, some components are serious allergens, although the packages may indicate “hypoallergenic”.

Despite the negative aspects, the food is popular among cat owners.

Cats like Our Brand food, despite its disadvantages

Table: popular economy class food

Price and where to buy

The cost of feed depends on the form of release and the weight of the pack. Dry products are sold at prices ranging from 140-170 rubles* per 1 kg. Hypoallergenic food, as well as products for sterilized and neutered cats, costs a little more - up to 180 rubles. for 1 kg.

Wet food sells for up to 25 rubles. per 100 g, but an adult animal requires quite a lot per day, so the cost of such food in general is not exactly cheap.

Note! You can purchase Our Brand food in regular stores that sell animal food. If desired, you can order online.

Our Brand for cats is a good food, but it cannot claim to be premium. Despite the presence of some negative aspects, such food can be given to pets. Many owners speak very positively about the product and purchase it for their furry pets.

*Prices in the article are for February 2022.

Experts' opinion

Galina Petrovna Koval, veterinarian, 9 years of experience. The food is quite dubious. Of course, if compared with Whiskas products, it is better to choose it. However, if it is possible to purchase more expensive food that is included in the premium class, then opt for the latter.

Izmailov Dmitry Alekseevich, veterinarian, 15 years of experience. For an animal with health problems, Our Brand is definitely not suitable, since its composition is not sufficiently balanced, and there is no adaptation for low-weight or, on the contrary, obese pets, such as Innova Evo. It may well be included in the diet of a healthy pet. I recommend that my patients choose wet food.