ᐉ Review of cat food Zoogurman

If you cannot spend time preparing food for your pet, but are willing to spend money, industrial food will be a real salvation for you. There are a lot of options, but choosing from this sea what is truly high-quality and what you need specifically for your favorite creature is not always clear. But the answer is obvious: study the product market, carefully read the ingredients and look for explanations of the components. Let's look at an interesting cat food Zoogurman from a domestic manufacturer.

Review of Zoogurman canned food for cats

Wet food for cats Zoogurman is produced in Russia at the Naro-Fominsk Cannery, upon request. The official website is https://zoogurman.eu/, there is information about the composition of the entire line of canned food. The manufacturer positions this food as super-premium.

In addition to cat food, Zoorurman dry and wet food for dogs is produced.

Composition of Zoogurman food

Let's look at the composition of the Zoogurman wet food using the example of the “Meat platter, beef and lamb” option (pictured below on the left):

On the left is a photo of the composition of Zoogurman canned food. On the right is canned food “Menu from Zoogurman”.

The basis of the food is beef, lamb and beef by-products. On the one hand, these ingredients act as sources of protein and other useful substances, since meat also contains vitamins and minerals. On the other hand, it is not clear what exactly is included in “beef”, “lamb” and “beef offal”, because it is not written “beef meat” or “lamb meat”.

In addition to ingredients of animal origin, there is a gelling agent (it is not specified which one), water and vegetable oil (a source of fats and fatty acids, but it is not specified which vegetable oil is used).

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Zoogurman wet food include:

the basis of the food is meat ingredients;
relatively low price;
wide range + food is quite common.

meat ingredients are described in general terms, it is not known exactly what they include;
some canned foods contain grains.

Range

The name of each product contains the prefix “Real Meat”. Today Zoogurman has about 100 varieties of ready-made dishes. Each product category takes into account the age, development, condition of the animals, breed, residence, and financial capabilities of the owners.

In assortment:

Delicious giblets;
Cold cuts;
Stew;
I eat without problems;
Souffle;
MurrKiss et al.

A new product is sausages in a can. Currently there are no analogues around the world.

Classic - made from beef;
Cocktail – different types of meat, for kittens;
Dietary – chicken with the addition of veal.

Jars with easy-to-open lids are very convenient to use; no knife or other additional tools are required. At a feed exhibition abroad, Zoogurman’s products “Canned Meat” and “Sausages in Cans” were recognized as the best product. In the near future it is planned to launch a series of Zoogurman-Diet products. The action is aimed at pets that require special nutrition due to the presence of pathologies of the heart, thyroid gland, vascular, reproductive system, musculoskeletal system, and gastrointestinal tract.

Instant porridge made from buckwheat, rice, cereals, with the addition of carrots, chicken, and offal. They are made using a special technology, retain all useful substances, and contain vitamins and minerals necessary for the animal’s body. Combining them with canned meat, you can get a quality dish for every taste.

A separate category of Zoogourman products consists of dried meat delicacies. Used in parallel with the main food, they help prevent diseases of the teeth and oral cavity. Made from:

Lungs;
Khvostov;
Shay;
Ox root;
Trachea;
Scar;
Chicken feet, scallops.

Veterinarians recommend for daily nutrition.

Wet food for cats Zoogurman - reviews

Zoogourman wet food for cats is quite common and relatively cheap, which is why it is popular. There are a lot of reviews about these canned foods on the Internet; below we have shared a few of the ones we found.

Customer Reviews

I bought wet food “Menu from Zoogurman”, metal can 250g, price 100 rub. The composition is vague, it is unclear why salt is present. It smells like pate and looks the same, but my cat appreciated it.

I continue to experiment with Russian dampers, this time we tried Zoogurman meat soufflé. It looked and smelled just like Animonda. The cats liked it.

Good portion 100g, lots of meat, little jelly. My cat Bengal really likes it. Much better than food bags containing 85g and half jelly. I buy Zoogurman in different flavors all the time.

ZooGourmet for dogs

The Zoogurman brand has many different products, including food for both cats and dogs.
I buy only dog food, the assortment includes dry food, instant cereals, meatballs, sausages, canned food, stews, wet food, pate and complete food. The class is mostly premium, there are canned “colsorted meats” - they are super-premium (as the manufacturer claims). The prices are very low, even suspicious. Most often I buy Big Dog canned meat, 850 grams in one can. The composition is simple - meat, offal, gelling products, cereals and salt. I cannot call the composition useful, there is salt, but there are no additional minerals and vitamins, it is for these reasons that I most often prefer other brands. I also don’t like that the percentage of ingredients is not written, only cereals are no more than 2% of the total composition. Canned food doesn’t smell very good, but you can feel that it’s not chemicals and flavorings that smell, but meat and offal. The food looks like pate, the dog really likes it, and the jar lasts a long time. Allergies or any disorders have never happened, but I still often don’t buy these canned foods. I buy canned dog food “Big Dog” from Zoogurman for “fire emergencies”. The jar is large, net weight 850 grams, enough for one-time cooking of porridge. Most often I take it to the dacha, where meat food is limited, more vegetables and fruits, and serve the dog meat. The can is conveniently opened using a special key; it does not break during the opening process. The food itself smells delicious and is uniformly colored with a hint of pink. Contains beef, offal, grains, something like gelatin. The consistency is very delicate, like a pate, there are no pieces. The dog eats it well, I give it more with porridge, and he also eats it in its pure form.

When stomach problems started, we went to the veterinarian, and she advised us to switch to one type of food - pet food. I liked the variety of types: dry, canned, and treats. The main thing is that everything is natural and tasty, I can judge by my appetite. We take dry food and mix it with canned food, sometimes we just give it dry. I really liked the meatballs, they look delicious. The composition contains phosphorus, calcium and the necessary vitamins; there is no need to give them additionally, which justifies the cost of the feed.

Price and where to buy

You can buy Zoogurman wet food in the online store:

"Ozon"
Canned food “Zoogourman, Assorted Meat”, 250 g jar - from 59 rubles;
Canned food “Zoogourman, Murr Kiss”, jar 100 g - from 40 rubles;
Canned food “Zoogourman, Meat soufflé”, 100 g jar - from 23 rub.
Canned food “Menu from Zoogurman”, 400 g jar - from 74 rub.

The prices indicated are indicative and current as of mid-April 2019. For the exact current price, see the store’s website at the link above.

Question of price

The average price for a jar of any series of products is 100 rubles. You can buy a package of 10 or 20 pcs. In this case, the price of canned food made from natural raw materials will be about 1,500 rubles.

According to reviews from cat owners, there are some difficulties in using tin cans. When using a 300 g container, the pet cannot eat the entire portion at once; it is divided into several times. It can be stored in the refrigerator, but the inconvenience is due to the lack of a tight-fitting lid. There are no other shortcomings.

Zoogurman cat food review

Dry food “Zoogurman” for cats is produced in Russia, to order from Zoogurman Company LLC. The official website is https://zoogurman.eu/, unfortunately it does not contain information about dry food, but only about canned food. This food is positioned as super-premium, but according to our criteria it is premium.

Zoohuman food for dogs is also available. Read a review of this brand of canned food here (for cats).

Composition of Zoogurman food

Let's take a look at the composition of the Zoogurman food using the example of the Supreme Veal option (for adult cats, with veal):

Information on the composition of Zoogurman Supreme Veal food.

The first two ingredients, dehydrated veal and dehydrated poultry, are sources of protein. Although the percentages of meat ingredients are not indicated, there are no components rich in vegetable protein further in the composition, which means that the bulk of the 28% of protein indicated in the analysis is of animal origin.

Wheat and corn are sources of carbohydrates. Animal fats and salmon oil are sources of fats and fatty acids. Plant fiber is a source of fiber (it is not specified from which plants, vegetables and fruits this fiber is obtained).

Hydrolyzed animal proteins are a natural flavoring additive. Brewer's yeast is a source of B vitamins. Vitamin-mineral complex is a food supplement of the corresponding substances. Probiotics are good for digestion.

Taurine, DL-methionine, L-cysteine, L-lysine are amino acids necessary for the cat’s body. Rose hips contain a lot of vitamin C and other beneficial substances. Yucca Schidigera extract - reduces the smell of excrement. Antioxidants are necessary for long-term storage of feed.

There is a note on the packaging that tocopherols are used as antioxidants.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the food can be considered:

the main source of protein is meat, fish (in the formula with fish);
good vitamin and mineral supplement;
a natural preservative (tocopherol) is used;
low price.

Disadvantages of Zoogurman food:

wheat and corn are used (typical for premium class);
general formulation of some ingredients.

Compound

Meat (chicken, beef, veal, turkey, rabbit, lamb);
offal (heart, liver, tongue);
cereals (rice, wheat, corn);
brewer's yeast, yeast extract;
fish (salmon) oil, chicken fat;
hydrolyzed animal proteins, vegetable proteins, vegetable fiber;
water;
salt;
vegetables and herbs (zucchini, yucca schidigera, rose hips;
vitamins and minerals (taurine, L-lysine, L-cysteine, DL-methionine, prebiotics, etc.).

Cat food Zoogurman - reviews

Since Zoogurman dry food is quite common, relatively inexpensive and has a composition better than many analogues, many cat owners have managed to buy it for their pets. Therefore, reviews on the Internet are often found; below we have collected several of the ones we found.

Reviews from veterinarians

Customer Reviews

The cats liked the food. The composition is good. Small granules, like for kittens. It smells like rye bread. The old picky cat eats it well, although he prefers “wet” treats. Everything is fine with the stool. It's bad that there is no medium-sized packaging.

I bought a couple of 350 g packs because the packaging was beautiful and I was familiar with the brand from wet food. But the cats didn’t appreciate the food, unless they had much appetite. Zoogurman wet food is eaten much better. I won't buy dry again.

I liked the good composition, a lot of natural ingredients. There was also a huge discount. Upon opening, I immediately felt a pleasant smell of fish, like when you hide snacks for beer. The cats nearby went crazy. We ate it in a couple of days. Next time I'll buy a big bag.

Pate Murr Kiss

There are only 5 types, in a nice package with cat faces:

Lamb with liver.
Turkey with veal for kittens.
Chicken with giblets.
Veal with heart.
Assorted beef.

Compound

The percentage of ingredients is unknown. So, in first place in the lineup:

If with beef and veal everything is more or less clear - after all, the animal is called “cow”, and beef and veal are the name of the product itself, then we found the remaining ingredients vague - the word “meat” is nowhere to be found. This means that the whole animal is in the feed.

In second place are:

beef liver,
veal,
chicken giblets,
beef,
beef heart.

Here the complaints are only about chicken giblets, since it is not clear what the manufacturer includes in this general name.

Supplements

Hemoglobin is a source of animal protein, but it is a highly processed component, and the raw materials are unknown to us.
Whey powder - apparently this means whey powder. Essentially, these are residues from the production of fermented milk products - a technological component added as a binder. The raw materials are questionable.
Dietary fiber is insoluble plant fiber, the raw material is unknown.
Algae extract is an extract from seaweed that undergoes deep processing, during which it loses some of its beneficial substances.
Yeast extract - since yeast is at the end of the composition, we can conclude that they were added only to improve the taste, and one cannot expect a beneficial effect from them on the health of the animal.

All options have a vitamin-mineral complex at the end of the composition.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein: 10-12%.
Crude fat: 5.5-6.2%.
Ash: 1.2%.
Fiber: 0.3-0.5%.
Moisture: 78%.

Conclusion

The meat ingredients are not the worst, especially considering the very affordable price of the pate (about 43-55 rubles), but there are many questions about the additives. It is not stated whether the food contains the essential amino acid taurine. The manufacturer does not write whether it is a complete food or not. It can be used, but with caution, as an additional nutrition.

The best dry hypoallergenic dog foods

Their compositions are as natural as possible, contain fiber, protein, and provide the animal’s body with the required amount of calories and nutrients. All varieties are suitable for adult dogs aged 1-6 years. The percentage of protein in the composition differs - you can choose a regular or low-protein option.

The most ideal dry food should not contain grains, especially wheat and corn. These components may cause allergies. Three out of four foods in the rating actually do not contain them. Two of them use rice as a side dish, one uses potatoes. The best dietary options for allergies came in first and second place.

4 Grandorf hypoallergenic, for sensitive digestion, lamb, with brown rice

Food with a carefully worked out composition belongs to the holistic class.
That is, its ingredients are suitable for food not only for animals, but also for people. Sold in different packaging, from 1 to 12 kg, and is suitable for dogs of different breeds. This means you can choose the package of the most suitable weight for the size of your four-legged friend. Or buy a small packet to try. But the main thing is the composition. The food includes two sources of animal protein (in addition to lamb, also turkey). Overall protein is 26% and meat is 65%. The ingredients are hypoallergenic and suitable for animals with food intolerances and allergies.

Rice in the composition is a much friendlier component for the dog’s body than some other cereals. For example, the manufacturer emphasizes that the hypoallergenic Grandorf food does not contain cheap fillers: corn, beets, peas. And there are no proteins that often provoke allergies (eggs, chicken). The composition also contains chondroprotectors, important for joints, and bioactive proteins (from Antarctic krill).

Pros:

You can easily find it on sale.
Packages of different sizes - you can choose so that the food does not get too dry.
The composition is described in detail, including the % of meat.
Good reputation of the manufacturer.
The beneficial properties of the ingredients are preserved thanks to the delicate cooking method.
There are different sizes of kibble for small and large dogs.
Pets like it.

Minuses:

Some dogs don't like the taste (in rare cases).

Dry dog food Grandorf hypoallergenic, for sensitive digestion, lamb, with brown rice

3 Farmina Cibau, hypoallergenic, for sensitive digestion, lamb

A good food with a balanced composition is intended for small breeds of dogs.
Their need for calories and useful components is taken into account. Lamb meat is also used as a source of protein, as well as fish and eggs. The main “side dish,” as in the previous food, is rice, but corn is also added to it. Also contains dehydrated beets. Compared to the previous food, the protein here is 23%. However, the product is highly digestible (85%) and contains L-carnitine, chondroitin, vitamins and antioxidants. Farmina Cibau food belongs to the super premium class. In terms of price, it is a little more budget-friendly than Grandorf, and a little more popular - both because of the price and because it is really suitable for dogs with allergies.

This food is bought, among other things, for elderly pets without teeth: its granules are easily soaked in water and easily eaten. It is suitable for dogs with very sensitive stomachs - say, pugs and Yorkies.

Pros:

There are different packaging.
The composition is selected specifically for small dogs.
The composition in percentages is well written, the manufacturer approaches this information conscientiously.
The granules are small, designed for small pets.
Good value for money.
Dogs like the taste.

Minuses:

Suitable for small breed dogs only.
Package without zip fastener.
May cause intolerance to some problems with the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas.

Dry dog food Farmina Cibau, hypoallergenic, for sensitive digestion, lamb

2 Farmina Vet Life for allergies, fish, with potatoes

In second place in our ranking of the best dry food for dogs with allergies is the grain-free option Vet Life from the Farmina brand.
There really are no cereal or grain components; instead, potatoes are used as a side dish. The product is high in calories due to its high carbohydrate content. There is less protein in the feed than in previous options, only about 15%. Products with reduced protein content are recommended for problems with the liver, kidneys and joints, as well as for older animals. In addition, Farmina Vet Life is suitable for dogs with animal protein intolerance, because the protein here is exclusively fish. Low-protein food is sometimes prescribed by veterinarians based on the animal's health.

In accordance with the manufacturer's specific recommendation, the product can be used as an aid for problems with the trophic functions of the skin. It contains fatty acids in increased quantities, they reduce inflammatory processes in the skin.

Pros:

Prescribed by veterinarians, often dermatologists. It is better not to use without doctor's recommendations.
Special dietary food.
Without animal and poultry protein, fats - one of the most correct hypoallergenic options.
The composition is described in detail in percentage terms.
Suitable for allergies, arthritis, liver and kidney diseases, intolerance to animal protein.
Improves the trophic functions of the skin and the condition of the joints.
Often suitable for French bulldogs and sharpeis (but it is better to consult a doctor).

Minuses:

Packaging without zipper.
Not all owners like the fishy smell from their food.

Farmina Vet Life dry dog food for allergies, fish, with potatoes

1 Monge Specialty line, hypoallergenic, salmon, tuna

In first place in the ranking is another food without animal protein.
It contains 24% crude protein from fish - salmon and tuna. Thanks to the fish oil content, the food is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are responsible for healthy skin and coat. Instead of grains, the composition includes rice, which is much less likely to cause allergies and digestive problems than other crops. Italian food is suitable for dogs of any breed and size. In addition to sensitive digestion, it takes care of joint health; for this purpose, chondroitin, phosphorus and calcium are included in the formula. Thanks to XOS prebiotics and other components, the product is gentle on the intestinal microflora and increases its ability to absorb nutrients.

The product has a rich, balanced composition and is perfectly absorbed. It contains L-carnitine, which is responsible for the breakdown of fats, and many vitamins and microelements. The granules are easily soaked in water, so Monge Specialty line can be purchased even for older animals.

Pros:

Rich composition without proteins that can cause allergies.
The composition is described in detail in %.
Balanced combination of ingredients.
No grains, soy, corn, artificial ingredients.
Good effect for dogs of different breeds.

Minuses:

Not suitable for all animals (like other dietary foods).

Dry dog food Monge Specialty line, hypoallergenic, salmon, tuna

Canned food Zoogurman Assorted meats

The packaging says “real meat” and “super premium”. The percentage of ingredients is not indicated.

Compound

There are 7 variations in total:

Selected beef.
Beef with poultry.
Beef with lamb.
Veal is tender for kittens.
Veal with turkey.
Veal with rabbit.
Veal with tongue.

So, in first place is:

And as in the case of pate, there are no complaints about beef and veal, but there are complaints about lamb and poultry meat. Under the “bird” there may be meat that is not of the best quality.

In second place in the lineups:

beef by-products,
tripe and liver,
rabbit,
language.

The tongue, tripe and liver are muscle organs that are fairly high-quality sources of animal protein and fat. You can even forgive the manufacturer for forgetting to write which animal these organs belonged to. The rabbit is listed in its entirety. But we considered the ingredient “beef by-products” to be too vague - skins with horns are also by-products, and what exactly this component is is a mystery.

Supplements

The following additives were used:

Natural gelling additive – a mysterious source of raw materials, a technological additive.
Vegetable oil - again, the raw material is unknown, as is the quality and degree of purification of the oil itself.
Water is of unknown quality and purity.
Taurine - indicated only in the 100 g jar of “beef with poultry”, and “selected beef” 250 g. It’s strange, either taurine is added everywhere, they just forgot to indicate it on the official website, or only in these two. In any case, when taurine is listed in the food composition, this may indicate insufficient quantity or quality of meat components, and the manufacturer was forced to add it in a synthesized form.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein: 10-13%.
Crude fat: 4-5%.
Carbohydrates: 4%.
Ash: 2%.
Fiber: 0.1%.
Moisture: up to 80%.

Canned food Menu from Zoogurman

There is no percentage of ingredients. There are 4 varieties in total:

The beef is delicious.
Beef is traditional.
Homemade turkey.
Meat delicacy for kittens.

Compound

In first place in the lineups:

Quite decent components. As additional meat ingredients:

Claims similar to previous products from Zoogurman - tongue and liver from an unknown animal, and in the case of offal, the source raw materials are not clear.

Supplements

Natural gelling additive - see the description of the ingredient in the analysis of the previous product.
Water – the degree of purification is not clear.
Salt – or sodium chloride, which is found in many products, but this food apparently contains additional food to increase its palatability. Don't forget to provide your pet with fresh water.
Grains are an undesirable ingredient. We remember that an obligate predator does not need cereals, and the quality of these cereals is unknown to us. Fortunately, he is in the penultimate place in the lineup.

The food also contains natural vitamins and minerals.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein: 10%.
Crude fat: 5%.
Carbohydrates: 4%.
Ash: 2%.
Fiber: 0.1%.
Moisture: up to 80%.

Conclusion

The same questions for the extensive components, plus I didn’t like the grains and the lack of detailed mineral analysis. Again, the manufacturer did not explain whether it was a complete food or a supplementary food. Therefore, we don’t rely on it too much and use it as an addition to dry or natural food. The price for a 410 g jar is around 85 rubles – very reasonable.

Meat soufflé in lamisters

The soufflé is presented in 6 variants:

With a rabbit.
With Chiken.
With liver.
With veal.
With lamb.
With tongue.

Compound

In first place in the lineups:

rabbit meat (at least 10%);
chicken meat (at least 10%);
beef liver (at least 10%);
veal (at least 10%);
lamb meat (at least 10%).

The ingredients are very decent in quality, on the one hand, but on the other hand, the exact quantity is not clear.

Auxiliary meat components:

It’s not clear what kind of offal it is, maybe liver, or maybe ear-nose-throat. There are no complaints about the beef, except for the lack of indication of the percentage.

Supplements

Rice (no more than 4%).
Vegetable oil - from which plant it was obtained is not known, as is the degree of its purification.

There is no mineral composition, there are no vitamins and taurine in the feed.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein: 10%.
Crude fat: 5%.
Carbohydrates: 7%.
Ash: 2%.
Fiber: 0.3%.
Moisture: up to 75%.

Conclusion

I was surprised to find no indications for ash and fiber in the guaranteed analysis on the official website, so I had to look at other sites. In general, it seems like a good composition, but some worm of doubt gnaws at me - if the first ingredient had indicated “at least 50%”, then there would be no questions, but it’s not entirely clear what the food consists of. The price is tempting - about 30 rubles per 100 g package, which raises even more doubts.

Perhaps I am at the mercy of stereotypes, but how can a food that has meat in the first place, that is, the main ingredient, cost 30 rubles? And there are a lot of complaints about him on the Internet that the animals refuse to eat.

Manufacturer

The ZOOGURMAN company, the same manufacturer of food and related products for both cats and dogs, began its work a little over ten years ago, but has already grown into one of the leading companies in Russia. The official website indicates the basic principles that the manufacturer adheres to, namely:

use of ultra-modern equipment;
multi-stage quality control;
careful storage conditions for finished products;
use of high-quality raw materials from domestic manufacturers;
constant growth, improvement of lines and expansion of assortment.

Overall verdict

Very decent quality - surprisingly, the composition is not perfect, but for such a price it is quite adequate. If you have several tails and cannot afford Shezir, or are a volunteer with seven cats in the shops, Zoogurman canned food will be an acceptable alternative for you to expensive canned food or fresh meat. However, we advise you to treat the last soufflé food with caution.

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