Is it worth buying Wellkiss cat food? Advantages and disadvantages, prices, reviews from owners and veterinarians.

Wellkiss brand ready-made diets for cats are sold by one of the large chain Russian pet stores. The name of the brand itself sounds quite unusual and has little to do with cats and their health: if you translate it literally, you get something like “a good kiss.”

In the range of these foods, a special place is given to products for sterilized cats and neutered cats. We decided to find out what the pros and cons of Wellkiss diets are by looking at one of the brand’s products - dry food with lamb for sterilized cats called Cat Sterilized Lamb. We bring to your attention a description and characteristics of this food based on the composition indicated on the label.

Features and composition of Farmina feed

Farmina's factories are located in Italy, Serbia and Brazil. Feed on the Russian market is usually supplied from Italy. In total, 5 lines of feed have been developed, which belong to different classes:

  1. Natural & Delicious. This is an elite category of holistic practitioners. N&D is divided into 4 subtypes: grain-free, quinoa-based, pumpkin seed-based, low grain. There are no grains in the first three foods; in the last, they are present in small quantities. Each subtype, in turn, is divided into different formulas - with lamb, duck, lamb, etc. Meat content - at least 40%. Each formula is designed for different needs. In general, N&D food improves coat condition, the functioning of the genitourinary system and supports the health of the digestive tract.
  2. Cimiao. Represents super-premium food. Available in the form of dry biscuits. It is divided into subtypes according to the age of cats: food has been developed for kittens, adult and elderly pets, as well as sterilized and neutered pets. The percentage of meat content is also high - no less than 40%. The composition contains cereal components and corn. Cimiao is a complete nutrition that is balanced in minerals and vitamins. It contains no more than 7% ash, so even kittens readily eat it.
  3. Matisse. Premium product. The raw materials remain of high quality, but the composition is somewhat cheaper. Grain components (corn and rice) and vegetable proteins appear. Fresh meat is replaced with dehydrated meat (at least 30% of the total composition). Indicators of fiber and useful additives remain at the same level. There are different flavors: chicken with turkey, chicken with rice, tuna with herring. There is a children's food line.
  4. Fun Cat. This is economy class food. You can buy it when there are no other feeds on sale. In terms of performance, it is slightly superior to similar products from its competitors, but that is where its advantages end. There are 2 types of food: meat and fish biscuits. There is no meat in the composition, there is only protein meat and bone meal of fish and poultry (at least 20%). In addition, the composition contains chicken fat and vitamin supplements. The pet is unlikely to starve on this food, but it definitely will not improve his health.
  5. Vet Life. This is a whole line of therapeutic veterinary nutrition that can meet the needs of pets who suffer from chronic diseases. Perfect for daily use. The product reduces the risk of developing urolithiasis, cardiovascular diseases and reduces intestinal problems. There are separate subcategories for cats with excess weight, diabetes, allergies, reproductive system diseases and cardio problems. The composition is completely safe and natural. Meat content – ​​at least 30%.

Farmina feed contains:

  • fresh and natural meat (chicken, turkey, lamb, duck, fish, etc.);
  • vegetables (potatoes, peas, garlic, carrots, spinach, etc.);
  • fruits and berries (orange, blueberry, apple, pomegranate, etc.);
  • healing herbs;
  • fish fat;
  • vitamin and mineral supplements (vitamins B, C, PP, E, H, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, carnitine, etc.);
  • antioxidants of natural origin.

Important! Contains no dyes, flavors, preservatives or other artificial ingredients

Compound

Ready meals produced in the UK contain more than 76% meat. The food is positioned on the market as a grain-free, low-carbohydrate diet that is as close as possible to the natural diet.

The manufacturer uses the following as the main source of protein:

  • dehydrated chicken;
  • salmon meat;
  • duck fillet;
  • minced chicken;
  • fish broth;
  • chicken broth.
  • potatoes and potato peels, containing a large percentage of useful elements;
  • beets, which are the main source of fiber;
  • algae containing large quantities of iodine;
  • cranberries, considered the best regulator of urine acidity;
  • Yucca Schidigera, which reduces the aroma of feces and slows down the aging process;
  • rosemary, which is a natural preservative and is an effective preventative against the formation of cancerous tumors.

In addition, the composition was diversified due to mineral additives:

  • brewer's yeast, which replenishes vitamin B deficiency in the body;
  • methionine, which restores the health of the cat’s skin and coat and prevents the formation of sand in the urine.

Almost 38% of protein is contained in ready-made food for cats, which is undoubtedly an advantage. Fat in the feed is about 20%. For a young growing kitten this is an ideal indicator, but for castrated and sterilized cats there are too many lipids. Ash content is 10%. This indicator exceeds the permissible norm (by 1%), which contributes to an unbalanced diet and the development of a deficiency of useful elements. And this is the only drawback of the composition of Applaws ready-made food for cats.

How to replace Advance

Sometimes the owner of a cat experiences situations when the regular food may run out, the store may be closed, etc. In such cases, it is often necessary to replace the usual food with another. You can replace Advance with other brands of food:

  • premium: Blitz, Royal Canin, Eukanuba;
  • super premium: Arden Grange, Monge, Savarra;
  • holistic: Leonardo, Now, Innova Evo.

Among the listed products there are feeds of different price categories, but each of them has rations that can replace specific types of Advance. The widest veterinary line of food is from Royal Canin, Monge and Arden Grange.

Table: cat food to replace Advance

NameManufacturer countryType of feedFlavor optionsSourceproteinUnwanted componentsThe nutritional valueEnergy value (1 kg)Price(rubles)
ArdenGrangeGreat BritainDry
  • white fish and potatoes;
  • chicken and potatoes;
  • salmon and potatoes.
  • fresh chicken and offal;
  • fish and offal;
  • chicken meal;
  • fish flour;
  • pea starch;
  • egg powder.
Yeast, pea starch
  • protein - up to 31%;
  • fat - 19%;
  • ash - 7%;
  • fiber - 2.2%;
  • moisture - 8%.
From 3848 kcalFrom 440(400 g)
BlitzRussia
  • turkey;
  • lamb;
  • Domestic bird;
  • chicken.
  • dried poultry meat;
  • corn, hydrolyzed protein;
  • meat and bone meal;
  • offal;
  • egg powder.
Yeast
  • protein - up to 32%;
  • fat - up to 14%;
  • fiber - up to 4%;
  • ash - up to 7.5%;
  • moisture - up to 10%.
From 3850 kcalFrom 145(400 g)
Royal CanineFranceDry and wet
  • meat;
  • bird;
  • fish.
  • dry animal proteins;
  • vegetable protein isolate;
  • cereal flour;
  • protein hydrolysates.
Artificial colors, flavor and aroma enhancers, brewer's yeast
  • proteins - up to 31%;
  • fat - up to 20%;
  • minerals - 7.4%;
  • fiber - 5%.
From 3860 kcalUp to 500 rubles (400 g)
MongeItaly
  • fish or poultry;
  • meat and fish platter;
  • rabbit meat;
  • tuna, chicken and beef;
  • seafood with chicken.
  • fish or poultry meal;
  • corn gluten;
  • potato protein;
  • seafood mixture (for fishy flavors);
  • hydrolyzed protein.
Gluten, potatoes, brewer's yeast, peas
  • protein - up to 33%;
  • fiber - up to 2.5%;
  • fat - 20%.
Not specifiedFrom 290(400 g)
RoyalFarmSpain
  • chicken or duck;
  • turkey;
  • salmon;
  • beef;
  • rabbit.
  • fresh meat (or fish);
  • meat and bone meal;
  • liver hydrolysate;
  • corn gluten.
Yeast
  • protein - up to 31%;
  • fat - up to 16%;
  • fiber - up to 2.2%;
  • ash - up to 7.1%.
From 250 (400 g)
LeonardoGermany
  • poultry (duck, chicken);
  • meat (lamb, beef);
  • liver;
  • fish.
  • fresh meat (or fish);
  • dry proteins;
  • dried egg;
  • whey powder;
  • meat or fish meal;
  • marine zooplankton.
Yeast
  • protein - up to 33%;
  • fat - up to 20%;
  • ash - 7.9%;
  • fiber - 2.3%;
  • moisture - up to 10%.
From 340(400 g)

Table: brands of veterinary feeds

BrandClassRangeType of feedDistinctive featuresaverage cost
Hill'sPremiumThe line includes food for cats during the recovery period after surgery and serious illnesses, for the treatment of pathologies of the skin, lower urinary tract, joints, kidneys and liver, diabetes, obesity, allergies, hyperthyroidism, renal failure, urolithiasis and digestive disordersDry and wetMany types of food do not contain animal protein. There is not even hydrolyzate. The manufacturer uses corn as a source of amino acids and carbohydrates. With prolonged feeding of these foods, there is a high probability of developing multiple pathologies of internal organs. A jar of pate (156 g) costs 120 rubles, a pouch (85 g) costs 70–75 rubles, 1 kg of dry food costs about 1000 rubles.
FarminaSuperpremiumThere are foods for cats with heart, liver and kidney diseases, urolithiasis, diabetes, sensitive digestion, food allergies and obesityDry onlyIt is advisable to check the composition before purchasing. Many varieties contain corn gluten, a potential allergen. The share of fats in the diet for the treatment of gastrointestinal pathologies reaches a record 21.5%, which is a lot even for healthy pets. On the positive side, it can be noted that the manufacturer includes many additives in the composition. From 600 to 900 rub. for 1 kg depending on the variety
Royal CaninPremiumThe line contains food that is used during the adaptation period and for the treatment of diseases of the liver, musculoskeletal system, kidneys and lower urinary tract, urolithiasis, stress, diabetes, digestive disorders and allergies.Dry and wetJudging by reviews, animals really begin to feel better on Royal Canin brand food, but in fact the composition is not suitable for systematic feeding. The first places in the composition are occupied by cereals. Wheat is present, which can trigger allergies and worsen the condition of animals with sensitive digestion. From 700 to 100 rub. for 1 kg of dry food, depending on the variety, pouches (85 g) cost 70–75 rubles, pates (195 g) - 110–120 rubles.
Purina Pro PlanPremiumThe company produces food for animals with sensitive digestion, oral diseases, obesity and dermatological problemsDry and wetPurina Pro Plan does not have a full-fledged veterinary line: the available formulations are, rather, preventive. Contains corn and wheat. The proportion of meat is too low, so it is advisable not to use the feed for systematic feeding. The advantages include the presence of a diet for cats with sensitive skin without bird protein. 1 kg of dry food costs 500–600 rubles, pouch (85 g) - 70 rubles, canned food (85 g) - 80 rubles.
BozitaSuperpremiumThe manufacturer produces food for cats with sensitive digestion, dermatological problems and excess weight.Dry and wetThere is no full-fledged veterinary line: the manufacturer produces only 3 varieties of specialized food. The composition is far from ideal. Wheat and corn are present. Advantages include having dehydrated or fresh meat at the forefront. The manufacturer additionally uses elk meat, egg powder and fish. 1 kg of dry food costs 500 rubles, a package of wet rations (190 g) costs 120–130 rubles.
MongeSuperpremiumThe veterinary line consists of food for cats with sensitive digestion, allergies, excess weight, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, skin and kidneys, as well as for the treatment and prevention of urolithiasisDry onlySpecialized food for the prevention of urolithiasis may not be suitable for those animals in which the pathology has already developed, since it only slightly corrects the acidity level. Corn is present. The animal protein content is too low. 450–700 rub. for 1 kg
AdvanceSuperpremiumOn sale you can find food for the treatment of kidney and gastrointestinal diseases, urolithiasis and obesityDry onlyThe food contains dehydrated pork protein. In general, the composition of diets is balanced taking into account the special needs of animals. 500–700 rub. for 1 kg
Almo NatureSuperpremiumThe company produces food for the prevention of urolithiasis and weight control, as well as for cats with sensitive digestionDry and wetThe composition contains general names (“cereals”, “meat and its derivatives”, “vegetables”, etc.).500–600 rub. for 1 kg of dry food

Range

The Wellkiss cat food catalog is extensive.

For kittens under one year of age, the following options are offered:

  • dry food with chicken. This is a complete diet, including Omega-3 and Omega-6 amino acids (keep the kitten's coat and skin in good condition), yeast, lecithin, rice cereals, taurine and cellulose.
  • 2 versions of pouches: turkey with chicken in sauce and lamb with beef in the same sauce.
  • Option 2 of canned food in jars of 100 and 200 g: with chicken and tender veal. Can be used as the main food, or can be supplemented with dry food. It is not recommended to give it cold.

Each Wellkiss package states how much in grams the animal is allowed to give, based on its weight.

Wellkiss dry food for adult cats is offered as follows:

  • with chicken or salmon - for adults;
  • with turkey or lamb - for sterilized cats.

Wet food: with salmon and trout in sauce; with beef and lamb in sauce; with veal and poultry in sauce; with rabbit in sauce; with duck in sauce; with chicken in sauce or jelly; with lamb in jelly.

Wellkiss canned food in packaging with a light label. Kinds:

  • with beef;
  • with lamb;
  • with Chiken;
  • with tuna and salmon;
  • with duck;
  • with a rabbit.

The volume of the jar is 410 g. Ingredients: meat and offal, cereals, minerals and vitamins. Moisture - 81%, crude ash - 2%, fat - 4.5%, fiber - 0.5%, protein - 6%. Dry granules are packaged in packs of 400 g and 1.5 g.

Wellkiss Delice canned cat food in cans with gray label is available as follows:

  • chicken with asparagus;
  • chicken with shrimp;
  • chicken with rabbit;
  • beef with flaxseed oil;
  • turkey and veal;
  • salmon with vegetables;
  • duck with turkey.

Ingredients: meat component is at least 50%, salmon oil, minerals, broth, vegetables (asparagus, etc.). It is allowed to give 40-60 g of feed per 1 kg of weight.

If you take wet food out of the refrigerator, be sure to dilute it with warm water. You should not give your cat cold food - it may catch a cold. You can't heat it too hot either - you might get burned.

Owner reviews

Vladimir, cat owner, Orel:

“My cat lived in the village, and before moving to the city she did not even know about the existence of dry food, but ate exclusively mice, sour cream and milk. But in an apartment, I cannot provide her with such a diet, and therefore I decided to switch her to ready-made food. I read the reviews, and the choice fell on Wellkiss cat food, or more precisely on Delice canned duck food. My cat immediately liked it - she ate the entire portion and licked the bowl. I read the ingredients and became even more convinced that the food is not bad, and I will continue to give it to my pet.”

Oksana, breeder of the Scottish cat Thor:

“Our gourmet did not eat anything except the food that we were given with him in addition at the nursery. But later, after weighing the pros and cons, I decided to buy him something cheaper. A neighbor recommended Velkis - it is sold in 4 paws stores right under my house. I bought dry food with chicken, and so far everything is fine - he eats with pleasure, looks great, has no allergies or disorders. I don’t plan to change the cat’s diet yet.”

Pavel, owner of the Devon Rex Mickey:

“My aristocrat didn’t want to eat Whiskas right away - I had to frantically look for a replacement. I scoured the breeder forums and found a lot of positive reviews about Wellkiss dry cat food. It is cheap, has a good composition, and most importantly, my Mickey Mouse eats it with great pleasure. I chose salmon croquettes for him - I think this is a great taste for a capricious cat. So far everything is great - we’ve been eating and enjoying it for six months now!”

Description of Mnyams food for cats

According to ideology, this is not simple cat food. It takes a completely new approach to traditional pet cuisine using a variety of healthy and unusual ingredients. Main product features:

  1. Gourmet cuisine is available. Not only humans can be gourmets: some cats have special taste preferences. You can pamper your pet with an interesting delicacy made according to a unique recipe from another country.
  2. Up to 90% of the product composition is pure animal protein. does not use processed or soy-based meats.
  3. Availability of treats that will please even the most picky animals. With the help of “Mnyams” you can express your warm feelings for your pet.

Mnyams products are designed specifically to encourage cats

Where and by whom are the products manufactured?

"Mnyams" is a European brand. Dry food, most treats and wet food flavored with meat and poultry are produced at the Landguth plant in Germany, as well as at the Pro Pet factory in Austria. Wet food that contains sea fish or seafood is manufactured in Thailand. This is due to the manufacturer’s desire to include only natural ingredients in the composition. The fish is not frozen, but is immediately put into production while maintaining all processing technologies: this makes the taste of treats and food more intense.

What class do Mnyams products belong to?

According to the information, it is a premium food. For its preparation, natural ingredients and a minimal amount of by-products are used, and it also contains the necessary vitamin and mineral supplements, and there are practically no ballast substances. Due to this, the food has the necessary energy value. Food and treats also have certain certificates confirming the quality of the products.

The certificate confirms the quality of Mnyams products

Main advantages of food

Mnyams is one of the fairly young and little-known cat food brands. However, it already has some advantages that distinguish it from other manufacturers:

  1. Availability of several types of products. “Mnyams” offers not only traditional food for your pets in the form of dry and wet food, but also various treats in solid and liquid form.
  2. Safety. The analysis of the feed did not reveal the presence of microorganisms pathogenic for animals (bacteria, fungi), as well as salts of heavy metals and antibacterial agents.
  3. Fresh products included. This cat food does not contain preservatives or other additives that allow the product to be stored longer than expected.
  4. The composition of the product satisfies the basic needs of the cat's body for vitamins and mineral components. The products also contain a balanced amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
  5. Mnyams products retain their taste throughout their entire shelf life. The food does not taste bitter, its appearance does not change if storage rules are followed.
  6. Availability of new tastes. Your pet is invited to try unusual combinations: chicken with berries, ostrich fillet in sauce, lamb with rice, scallop cream mousse.
  7. There is a range of products designed for kittens, adult and senior cats. This allows you to choose a treat or food for an animal of any age group.

Disadvantages of Mnyams products for cats

The food also has some disadvantages: this must be taken into account when choosing food for your furry pet. The main disadvantages of the product include:

  1. The amount of protein indicated on the package does not correspond to the actual amount. Despite the fact that the food is generally balanced, the study reveals that the protein level is lower than stated in the composition.
  2. Presence of a small amount of pesticide. It can be transferred into feed from plant materials, which are used to make products. Pesticides have undesirable effects on the animal's body and can lead to digestive disorders. Owners whose cats have problems with the gastrointestinal tract need to take this point into account.
  3. There are no medicated feeds. The products are designed primarily for healthy animals, but if your pet suffers from any disease, you will have to choose a different brand.
  4. Not all types of treats can be bought in the store. Some special flavors require special ordering and a 2-4 week wait.

WELLKISS for cats

The most interesting thing about Wellkiss is its positioning by the manufacturer as haute cuisine for cats.
The range and name are impressive, but there are more owners than animals. Cats have much fewer taste buds than dogs and humans. When studying the ingredients, it became clear that the food couldn’t be simpler. The composition is balanced, but all elements vital for normal life and development are at the minimum acceptable level. Biological needs are provided with great reserve. Animals receive the optimal amount of energy only if the feeding rates indicated on the packaging are increased. This is due to low nutritional and energy value. If the canned version can still be used as a treat, and not every day, then you should not pay attention to drying at all. At the age of three months, the kitten was given dry food for kittens "Wellkiss", it was recommended by sellers in a pet store, the kitten vomited every day, one day he vomited three times with an interval of 15 minutes, it was decided to go to the veterinarian. The veterinarian said that it was because of the food and prescribed Hills I/D for us, the kitten did not vomit anymore. I do not recommend Wellkiss food, take care of your kittens.

I feed my cat according to a well-known scheme, 70% dry food + 30% wet, I recently switched to Wellkiss food, they have both in stock and, what’s important, at a price I can afford. The food packaging is beautiful, bags of dry food with a zipper, there are only 5 flavors of dry food, salmon and chicken - for adult cats, turkey and lamb - for sterilized ones and one for kittens. Previously, the manufacturer produced packages of 400 grams and 1.5 kg, but now larger 8 kg ones have appeared, cost 2800 rubles, and are much more profitable. I often buy food for sterilized cats; the composition seems to me to be a little better. Regular food contains cellulose, and for sterilized food it contains lecithin; the second ingredient is preferable; food for castrates also contains less fat, which is also important. I give wet food once a day, I buy pouches for 40 rubles, for such a price they contain quite a normal amount of meat (35-40%) and they weigh 100 grams, and not 85 like others. The cat gnaws dry food with gusto, but loves spiders more.

The most worthy product of the Wellkiss brand is Wellkiss Delis canned meat, they are sold in tin cans with dark gray stickers. Jars of 100 and 200 grams, the large one is much more affordable, costs only 95 rubles, if given as treats, then it can be easily stretched 3 times. Although the manufacturer claims that this food can be used as the main diet, I I don’t agree with him. Yes, there really is a lot of canned meat, about 70%, but there is a clear deficiency of vitamins and minerals, although taurine and ash are additionally added to the composition, but their quantity is not very large, and in order for the cat to receive the required daily dose, you will have to feed it several large cans . But this is expensive on the budget, and the cat will get tired of eating any, even the most “meat” canned food. Of course, they have a lot of flavors, as many as 7, but my cat happily eats only 3. There are no vegetables or fruits in the food at all.

There is very little official information about Wellkiss food, which alarmed me, it seems that the food is positioned as European, and the official website was only found in Russian. The feed manufacturers are different, there is only one exporter, there is an assumption that this feed is produced to order by a Belgian company, which also produces feed for Auchan, etc. And it becomes unclear why the customer would produce food of mediocre quality in Europe, and even sell it in only one store, and it would be okay to spend money on promoting the brand, but this is not the case. At first I thought that the food was new and the manufacturer was testing the market, but the food has already been in the store since 2013. The composition of the feed is quite common and practically harmless, not counting cellulose, to which feed manufacturers attribute cleansing properties; in fact, it, firstly, adds volume to the feed, and secondly, swells in the stomach and intestines and adds a feeling of satiety to the animals. Thirdly, it prevents the absorption of nutrients from the feed, of which there are already not enough of them in this feed. Perhaps due to the cellulose, the feed has a fairly low consumption. The nutritional value of the feed is fine, although the main sources of protein and fat are not fully understood.

On average, a 0.4 kg pack of Wellkiss dry food costs around 200 rubles. The manufacturer offers a decent range of food: dry, wet in pouches, canned food. There are enough tastes. There is plenty to choose from. At the same time, the food is quite affordable, the composition, in my opinion, is normal. Of course, it cannot be compared with holistic ones, but this is food of a different class. I believe that food should be evaluated taking into account its cost. I take dry food for adult cats with salmon. My cat loves everything fishy, ​​so she liked the salmon supplement. The main components of the feed, which come first: meat and meat derivatives, including salmon 14%, cereals, including rice 14%. The presence of crude protein is indicated as 33%. Yes, there is no talk of a high content of protein products of animal origin. Only 14% is the minimum amount for premium food. On the other hand, the food has a fairly laconic composition, without harmful components. Such food does not harm the animal. I didn’t notice any deviations in the cat’s health after switching to food. I can see from the cat's behavior that the food is coming. A 6 kg cat should eat 100 grams of food per day. My pet eats her quota. The food does not remain in the bowl. That's a plus. So he suits her.

Is it worth giving?

Upon closer examination of the composition, it turned out that Wellkiss brand food cannot be called “premium”.

Firstly, they contain undesirable ingredients: cellulose, sugar.

Secondly, the exact composition is not indicated on any type of food.

Meat and plant ingredients are designated in general terms: meat and meat derivatives, plant derivatives. This allows the manufacturer to hide a dubious composition behind such common names.

Pets eat WellKiss cat food well - this is confirmed by reviews from owners, but is it worth buying for quite decent money what you can buy in a supermarket for less?

Overview of the main components of Wellkiss Cat Sterilized

Component No. 1 in this food is “meat and meat derivatives (lamb 14%).” It is a source of animal protein, but what exactly is included in this mixture, other than some lamb, is completely unclear.

On the back of the package we found the mysterious phrase “cereals reduce the risk of allergies.” It is extremely doubtful that this is true. Not all cereals are hypoallergenic, and in this case, the number 2 place in the composition is occupied by the ingredient “cereals (rice 14%),” that is, a mixture of unknown grains, in which only 14% rice is present.

In addition, here we came across a mention of the presence of cellulose. Probably, this coarse and unwanted fiber is encrypted in component No. 3 “derivatives of plant origin (lecithin 0.5%, inulin 0.2%)”, since it is not reflected separately in the list of ingredients. Cellulose is a minus of the diet, since it is absolutely impossible to identify what it is actually obtained from.

As the analysis of Wellkiss Cat Sterilized Lamb shows, position No. 4 in the list of ingredients belongs to another vague mixture called “oils and fats” - it can include various plant and animal components, the quality of which leaves much to be desired.

General conclusion about Wellness Core food

Pros of food:

  • A decent amount of animal components corresponding to the declared super-premium class.
  • Grain-free composition.
  • Nice packaging design.
  • Good guaranteed analysis.

Cons of food:

  • Inconsistency of compositions in Russia and the USA - we know how suppliers like to embellish the composition of feed, but in this case we cannot even compare the original and the translation.
  • Explicit marketing with ingredients - combining meat components under a common name.
  • Marketing with KSD prevention (cranberry), healthy digestion (prebiotics), immune support (chicory?) and joint support (glucosamine and chondroitin) - these supplements are not dangerous, but there is no way to reliably test their usefulness.
  • Salmon feed contains rapeseed oil, which may contain a toxic substance.
  • Inflated price - the average price in Russia per package is 1.75 - 1450 rubles, and Sterilized food is even more expensive - more than 1500 rubles. For comparison, a 1.8 kg package of Acana food costs an average of 1,600 rubles. At the same time, Acana contains 75% meat, mostly fresh, and Wellness Core contains a maximum of 54% in total, that is, both fresh and dehydrated, and even contains a small amount of freeze-dried protein.

We cannot say unequivocally that the food is bad, it would be unfair, but in terms of price-quality ratio, Wellness Core food loses.

Feed overview

Wellkiss cat food is premium. Based on the analysis, dry food can be classified as economy class due to its anonymous and meager composition. General formulations often hide low-quality ingredients. Detailed information about the food can be found on the official website wellkiss-cat.ru.

Wellkiss dry formulas are available for kittens, adult cats and neutered cats. The main flavors are chicken, turkey, lamb, salmon with rice. Wet formulas come in pouches or preserves in cans. Contains chicken, lamb, beef, duck, rabbit or veal, as well as fish components (salmon, trout, shrimp).

Advantages and disadvantages of Wellkiss cat food

Meat ingredients in the first place Wide range of different flavors of dry, wet food and canned food Availability of a vitamin-mineral complex Availability in stores

High cost compared to competitors The manufacturer does not specify which specific meat derivatives it uses The preservatives used are not specified There is no medicinal line

Manufacturer

The production of this food, as often happens, was outsourced to third-party companies. All dry food of this brand is produced in Belgium, at the facilities of the United Petfood Producers NV company, wet food in pouches - in France by La Normandise, canned food in cans - in the Netherlands, at the De Haan Petfood factories, and canned food of the Delice series - at the factory Landguth Heimtiernahrung GmbH in Germany. All these factories are modern, with the best equipment and technology - many brands of animal feed entrust the production of their products to these enterprises.

Recipe

We analyze the characteristics of the composition using the example of kitten food.


Wellkiss feed composition

The manufacturer does not provide details about the composition of the feed. From the information on the packaging, it is clear that chicken meat derivatives, as well as cereals, mainly rice, are used equally to make the dry product. Apparently, the feed included waste from chicken and grain processing.

It is not clear what plant derivatives are. It is possible that soybean meal, wheat or corn gluten was used. In addition to the fiber from the plant components, purified cellulose was added. The feed mixture included 4% fish and its derivatives. Yeast was added in small quantities, as well as egg powder. The feed mixture is saturated with fats, but the manufacturer does not say which ones. The inclusion of taurine smoothes out feed deficiencies.

The feed mixture contains 34% proteins, 22% fats, 2% crude fiber, microelements, and vitamins. In terms of the concentration of nutrients, the food corresponds to the premium class, but in terms of composition it falls short of it due to incomplete information about the components.

Spiders in jelly

  • chicken breast 55%;
  • tuna meat 55%.

These two ingredients are exhaustive and indicate the excellent quality of the food. Additional Ingredients:

  • beef 7%;
  • lamb 7%;
  • chicken liver 7%;
  • salmon 7%.

Already more modest, general names that do not give us an idea of ​​what specific parts of beef and lamb were used for production. Vegetable gelatin or carrageenan is also added to the food.

What’s interesting is that the last ingredient is water, and its amount varies from 35.5% to 44%, mostly 37%. But for some reason, water was placed not in second place, according to its mass fraction, but in last. One might suspect marketing games, although on the other hand, the percentage is still indicated.

Conclusion

We like these spiders better because of their “first fiddle” in the form of chicken fillet and whole tuna. However, we are slightly disappointed that the second largest mass fraction of water was not in second place, but in last place. Well, it would be better without carrageenan.

Other feeds to replace Maurizio

"Maurizio" can be replaced with higher class feeds:

  • premium (Royal Canin, Pro Plan, Hill's);
  • superpremium (Leonardo, Gina);
  • holistic (Almo Nature, Applaws, Gina Elite).

Table: feed to replace Maurizio

Feed classNameType of feedFlavor optionsUnwanted IngredientsMedicinal and “baby” foodsPackagingPrice
PremiumRoyal CaninDry food and canned food
  • fish;
  • chicken;
  • turkey;
  • meat.
  • synthetic dyes;
  • flavoring additives;
  • yeast.
There is kitten food and a veterinary diet
  • packages from 400 g to 6 kg;
  • pouches and lamisters of 85 g and 195 g.
From 54 rubles (pouch)
Hill's
  • trout;
  • tuna;
  • bird;
  • pork.
  • potato;
  • peas.
There is a preventive line for kittens and adult cats
  • pouches 82 and 85 g;
  • packages from 400 g to 10 kg.
From 66 rubles (pouch)
SuperpremiumLeonardo
  • bird;
  • ocean fish;
  • lamb;
  • beef.
Food has been developed for old cats and for kittens (“Kitten”), pregnant and lactating females
  • cans of 190 g;
  • packages from 400 g to 15 kg.
From 130 rubles (can)
Gina
  • chicken;
  • rabbit;
  • lamb meat.
  • yeast;
  • cereals.
The children's line is represented by the food "Kitten 33"
  • packages from 400 g to 8.5 kg;
  • bags of 15 and 18 kg.
From 250 rubles (400 g)
MongeDry
  • fish;
  • rabbit meat;
  • meat
  • shrimps;
  • liver.
YeastThere is food for sterilized cats, a medicinal, “children’s” option - “Kitten”
  • pouches 100 g;
  • packages of 400 g and 1.5 kg.
From 950 rubles (1.5 kg)
HolisticAlmo NatureCanned food
  • shrimp with chicken or tuna;
  • chicken with pumpkin;
  • rabbit;
  • seafood.
There is a veterinary line and Legend children's food
  • pouches 55 g;
  • cans of 70, 85, 100 and 140 g.
From 70 rubles (can)
Applaws
  • chicken;
  • ocean fish;
  • meat;
  • fruits.
  • cans of 70 and 156 g;
  • 100 g sachet;
  • pots of 60 g.
From 83 rubles (can)

Where to buy and prices for Aplaus cat food

You can buy Aplaus in specialized stores and online cat food supermarkets. When ordering products online, keep in mind that delivery is paid separately at the buyer’s expense. When making a remote purchase, you should not purchase goods in the first online store you come across: explore all the options to choose the most reliable and honest supplier.

The average price for a bag of dry food weighing 400 g is 260 rubles. A 3-kilogram package will cost 900 rubles, for a package weighing 7.5 kg you will have to pay 2500-2700 rubles. The high price in this case is completely justified: Applaws manufacturers do not skimp on quality and do not compromise by adding cheap components to the food.

Advantages and disadvantages

  • Does not contain GMOs, soy, artificial colors.
  • Wellkiss cat food is sold in many pet stores, and some types can also be found in large supermarkets.
  • The assortment is large: there is both dry and wet food. There is a division into food for regular cats and for sterilized (neutered) cats.
  • The vitamin and mineral complex is good.
  • It is indicated that Wellkiss food contains meat, but the indicated percentage is small and there is too little of it for the full development of the animal.
  • Meat ingredients - the wording is vague. Any parts can be hidden under it, even horns and hooves (i.e. components are absolutely useless).
  • It is not clear what is hidden under the “cereals”. One ingredient has been specified - rice. The rest are not clear, and there is no information even on the official website.
  • Antioxidants and preservatives are not specified.
  • The presence of sugar in canned food. Sugar is not just an undesirable ingredient, but a harmful one. It contains no minerals, no vitamins, no proteins, but only calories; in the natural environment predators do not require it. Regular consumption of food with sugar provokes the development of obesity, diarrhea, arthritis, nervousness, and tooth decay. It is added to food to enhance taste, or as a dye and preservative.

Get acquainted with interesting cat breeds with the help of our encyclopedia: British Longhair, Thai, Ukrainian Levkoy.

What is to the point, and what is for the sake of a nice word?

The food package looks quite stylish, there is a photo of a cute cat, a silhouette of a lamb to indicate the taste, and an indication that the food is intended for feeding sterilized cats and neutered cats from 1 to 6 years old. There are also several icons on the packaging labeled “Optimal Digestion,” “Weight Control,” “Skin and Coat Health,” and “Activity and Longevity.”

A couple of ingredients in the food do have something to do with these claims: the added L-carnitine is designed to reduce fat storage and stimulate energy metabolism, and the prebiotic inulin feeds beneficial intestinal microflora, thereby improving digestion.

But in general, these are rather marketing statements, since the manufacturer wrote on the package exactly what the owner of any cat wants to get from the finished food.

Dry food, cereals and canned food for dogs

The range of Zoogourman dog food is truly huge and is represented by the following lines:

  • dry food "Zoogourman" for dogs "Meat diet" for adult pets of different breeds, ages, and activity levels. Packed in bags of 18–20 kg;
  • “Zoogourman” - instant porridge with different flavors, 0.4 kg per package;
  • canned food “Zoogourman Meatballs in broth” - additional nutrition in cans of 410 and 850 g;
  • canned food for dogs “Assorted meats” - complete food, packaged in 100, 300, 350 and 750 g;
  • “Meat stew” - complete canned food weighing 350 g;
  • “Meat ration” - canned food, which is produced in lamisters of 100 g and cans of 350 and 750 g;
  • Smally Dog - special products for small breed dogs. Available in lamisters with a volume of 100 g;
  • Big Dog - canned food for animals of medium and large breeds, packaging - 850 g cans;
  • “Big Bowl” is a series of wet food for dogs of all sizes and breeds, in cans of 340 and 970 g;
  • “Tasty giblets” - canned food for all breeds, packaged in 350 and 750 g;
  • “Special meat delicacy” - complete canned food for dogs of all breeds in 250 g cans;
  • “Menu from Zoogurman” - wet dog food in 125 g lamisters and slightly larger cans, 410 and 750 g;
  • “Sausages” for dogs in 350 g cans;
  • “Zoogourman Special Meat” - complete dog food in lamisters of 300 g;
  • “Meat soufflé Zoogurman” is an everyday food in lamisters weighing 100 g.

And also - Zoogurman farm treats for dogs.

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