TOP 7 best holistic food for cats: rating of dry and wet, reviews

Germany truly pleases us with high-quality animal food - we have already discussed Bosch Sanabelle, Animonda, today our review is dedicated to Berkley wet food. It is produced by Landguth Heimtiernahrung Gmb. To be honest, their official website seemed somewhat strange to me, since I couldn’t find a list of products there, no matter how hard I searched. Apparently, the company produces food at its own facilities at the request of manufacturers from different countries, for example, the same plant produces Mnyams food. Well, okay, let's get down to a detailed analysis of the deliciousness.

Berkley Philosophy

The manufacturer claims that it uses the highest quality raw materials, all types of food are balanced and created in close cooperation with veterinary nutritionists.
The composition is strictly regulated, and all ingredients undergo veterinary control. Berkley foods are guaranteed to be free of:

• bone meal;
• soy;
• artificial colors;
• attractants;
• flavorings;
• preservatives.

Berkley views

Berkley's range of wet food includes:

The company does not produce any “crackers”, treats, chocolates or washing powders – production is focused specifically on high-quality complete food.

Pouches with the tempting name Fricassee are packaged in packages of 100 g and 85 g, 100 g pouches are produced in Germany, and 85 g in France. Let's start with them.

BERKLEY Fricassee

In the first place for the German pouch there is turkey meat, in another there is poultry meat, in the third there is generally a somewhat vague “chicken”, but more on that below.

I am glad that the percentage of ingredients in the food is indicated. Lamb and veal are also present. In addition, spiders contain:

• broth, which is useful for cats of any age;
• Grape seed oil is a natural antioxidant and generally beneficial oil of plant origin;
• vitamin and mineral supplement;
• cranberries are a natural urine oxidizer.

Protein content is from 10.5% to 11.2%, fat – 5.3-5.5%, ash content – ​​1.6-1.8%. The humidity of spiders from Germany is 80%. Excellent guaranteed analysis, these spiders can be safely called complete nutrition, they can be used as the main food.

French fricassee pouches contain rather contradictory ingredients:

“Where is the meat?” - you ask. The answer is simple: in Germany there are no requirements for the word “meat” to be included, but “rabbit” does not mean ears and bones, but the muscle tissue of the animal. In addition to meat, tendons, subcutaneous fatty tissue, cartilage, etc. may be included, but the basis will be meat, without any horns or hooves.

In second place is chicken fillet, as an auxiliary meat ingredient. The “sauce” is a bit more questionable. What kind of sauce? Let's say it is of natural origin, but what are its components? Dont clear. At the same time, its content is quite high - about 50%. Next is the no less mysterious “plant extract”. Which plant extract? For what? As a source of fiber or perhaps a natural preservative? Unclear.

Next in the composition is the “calling card” of Berkley food - cranberry, and thyme (also known as thyme), apparently as a seasoning that attracts cats.

Guaranteed analysis of French spiders:

Remember that the guaranteed analysis in wet food is not based on dry matter, as in dry food, but based on the percentage of moisture.

And therefore, in wet food, protein, fat and ash will always be higher than in “dry” food. Frankly speaking, ash of more than 3% (taking into account moisture) is a lot, about 16% on a dry matter basis, but this is also an indicator of the large number of meat ingredients in the feed.

Based on the results of the review of Fricassee spiders - try pouch No. 3 Duck & Chicken Fillet with Herbs in Sauce with caution - it contains questionable ingredients. But the rest are tasty and healthy.

BERKLEY canned food

Canned food can be roughly divided into 2 lines:

• jars of 100 g;
• line with wild berries, packaged in 200 g.

Interestingly, on some sites, canned food is called All Meat Terrine - indeed, the contents of the can are more like a terrine - something between a pate and a casserole.

Berkley canned cat food.

It happens that a person gets a cat. And it happens that a cat turns on a person. In any case, the animal very quickly becomes the center of the family and everyone’s favorite, which you want to take care of, love, and cherish. And of course, it is important that the cat’s nutrition is at its best - after all, both the animal’s health and its lifespan depend on it!

If there is little money in the family, truly caring owners do not waste money on economy food, but prepare “natural food” for the cat with their own hands (after all, feeding it anything from the master’s table is also fraught with danger). If a certain amount can be allocated for animal food, purchased holistic food is used (in extreme cases, super premium or at least proven premium companies). Of course, buying canned food and dried goods is much more convenient than cooking fresh stew every day. But is everything okay with the well-known foods?

Let's look at Berkley canned cat food. Is it worth buying them, or is it better to turn your attention to another brand?

What are Berkeley canned foods?

Made by rational Germans, these canned foods have the “glory” of being natural and of very high quality. According to the manufacturer, raw materials are purchased only from suppliers verified as a result of many years of partnership, sorted by hand, carefully processed...

If you open the jar, its contents look really nice - even nicer than the domestic chicken stew in glass jars that supermarkets offer to our table. The composition on each can is also reassuring: a very large percentage of meat, some addition of vegetables or berries, a small particle of oil, vitamins and minerals... And no corn flour, soy or gluten, much less flavorings or preservatives.

However, every canned food should be mashed with a fork, especially those purchased for kittens. The fact is that in reviews of Berkeley nutrition, bones are sometimes mentioned, and quite sharp ones at that. Of course, the presence of these bones could simply be caused by a defective batch, and it’s not a fact that you will get them too... But still, why not play it safe, especially if the kitten is small?

What flavors of Berkley cans are there?

They can be divided into those intended for kittens and for adult cats.

For kittens we sell: “Rabbit with vegetables”, “Turkey/liver”, “Chicken/rice”.

Big pussy can buy: “Chicken with vegetables”, “Turkey with chicken liver”, “Turkey with rice”, “Rabbit meat”, “Tuna with vegetables”, “Duck and turkey”.

In general, if you wish, you can diversify your pet’s diet quite well. Moreover, all Berkeley canned food is complete nutrition. And thanks to the fact that all canned food is packed in iron jars, they can be stored for quite a long time without fear that the summer heat will harm them.

What do consumers say?

In their reviews of Berkeley canned food, frequent buyers state the following: 1. Cats like these canned food (mostly), only a few refuse to try it. 2. Canned food alone (despite the manufacturer’s assurances about its completeness) is not enough for the animal; it also needs to be supplemented with “drying”. In principle, any veterinarian will agree with this: a cat’s diet should consist of wet and dry food + a sufficient amount of fresh drinking water. 3. The composition of canned food is a little dense, so some housewives dilute the canned food with broth before “serving”. 4. The disadvantage of “Berkeley” is that they are not sold everywhere. Of course, in big cities or their suburbs there is no problem with this - after all, there are online pet stores that will readily bring such goods even from the other end of the city. But in small towns, Berkley canned cat food may only be sold in one place, or even not found at all.

The class of these canned foods is super-premium. They appeared on the market in 2010, and since then they have firmly taken their rightful place in cat bowls. Having stood the test of time, these canned foods have gone from being an interesting novelty with a tempting composition to being considered a very worthy food for pets. But such fame cannot be earned by advertising (which Berkeley simply does not have) - only by excellent quality over all these years. And of course, with the ardent love of “tailed gourmets”!

Conclusion

In general, Berkeley canned food is an excellent addition to dry food, as well as an excellent alternative to a natural diet - vitamins and amino acids are already added to canned food, and phosphorus and calcium levels correspond to the norm. Does your ponytail like Berkeley?

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Berkley cat food - reviews

Considering the prevalence of Berkeley wet food, many cat owners have managed to buy it for their pets. Therefore, there are many reviews on the Internet about this food; below we have collected some of the newest ones.

Reviews from veterinarians

Customer Reviews

I bought Berkley Poultry & Berries “Poultry with Berries” canned cat food. The packaging depicts a red cat next to berries, very touching. Probably everyone had a red cat)) The price of a 200 g jar is 156 rubles.

The composition of the canned food is wonderful, very natural. No dyes, preservatives. Inside the jar is a meat pate with an excellent smell. Probably pates don’t smell so delicious to people.

My cats liked Berkley canned food; after the meal, their faces were very happy. The food did not cause any problems with stool. I recommend it.

Hi all. Today I will share a review about Berkley, a food that I have been buying for the past two years. I also sometimes take canned food from Almo Nature, Bozita, Applaws, but Berkley is number one among them in my rating. It’s a pity that the Pet Shop (which is near my house) only offers it in a few flavors.

The food itself is sold in neat jars, with ingredients, information about the manufacturer, and the address of the official website written on the side. The top of the jar is equipped with a “tongue”, but it sometimes breaks when opened.

The smell of the food is very appetizing, so much so that you want to eat it yourself. The cat also sincerely likes it, I feed only half of the jar at a time, move the other half into an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator, for later, so to speak.

I hope my review will be useful, good mood to everyone!

Berkeley cat food - reviews

Review of canned Berkley Poultry&Berries (“Poultry with berries”), writes Larisa. I read reviews about this food and decided to try feeding it to my cats. I bought 100 g canned food, opened it - the food had a pleasant smell, and looked like something between pate and pieces. The cats ate deliciously! Of course the price is not small, but you have to pay for quality. Considering that canned food is only an addition to dry food, you can buy it from time to time.

Review of Berkley cat food, writes Christina. When I got a kitten, the question of choosing food arose. Of the canned foods, I chose Berkley because of the composition - chicken comes first (35% and veal 35%). Having opened the jar at home, I saw a really meat stew - the manufacturer did not deceive. For a kitten, 100 grams is enough for more than one meal (the main food is dry, 1st choice). The price for a jar is over a dollar, but I only give canned food as treats, so it's acceptable.

Natalya writes a review about Berkeley canned food. Even when our cat was a kitten, we bought him this brand of canned food. Now the cat is two years old and we started feeding him with them again. We give them for lunch, sometimes half, and sometimes a full jar at a time. The contents look very natural and not just a mess like some others (we've tried several brands over the past two years). The smell of the canned food is also very pleasant, and I also like the convenient lid with a ring - pull it and it’s open! I recommend!

Price and where to buy

You can buy wet food of this brand in online pet stores:

1. "Old Farm" (link):
2. Berkley canned food 100 g x 6 pieces - from 552 rubles;
3. Berkley canned food 200 g x 6 pieces - from 738 RUR;
4. Berkley Fricassee spiders 85 g x 12 pieces - from RUB 1,068;
5. Berkley Fricassee spiders 100 g x 12 pieces - from RUB 1,440;
6. "UniZoo" (link):
7. Jar "Berkeley" 100 g - from 86 rub.

The above prices are current as of mid-November 2020 and may change over time. For the exact cost, see the pet store websites using the links above.

Conclusions about Berkeley food

Reviews about Berkley cat food are mostly positive, and its composition is quite good. Taking this into account, the PetObzor website has no reason not to recommend it as an addition to the main diet of your cats.

Overall food rating out of 55 possible points, including bonus/penalty

Overall food rating out of 55 possible points, including bonus/penalty

Overall food rating out of 55 possible points, including bonus/penalty

Overall food rating out of 55 possible points, including bonus/penalty

Berkley - wet food for cats and kittens, manufactured in Germany and France, commissioned by a Russian company. You will find a review and rating of Berkley cat food on our website.

Composition analysis

We familiarize ourselves with the structure of the feed mixture using the example of Berkeley 1 food with chicken and rice:

Berkeley feed composition

The pate is made from turkey and chicken meat and offal, broth, rice, salmon fat, mineral and vitamin supplements, and taurine. In terms of the composition of ingredients and nutrient content, the food corresponds to the super premium class. The manufacturer positions the food as complete, but pet owners consider canned food to be a tasty addition to the main dry food.

Berkley range of wet cat food

Berkley cat food is represented by the following brands:

1. All Meat Terrine is a complete canned food, in the form of a pate in jelly from broth. The pate is packaged in tin cans equipped with a key, volumes of 100 and 200 grams. The All Meat Terrine collection primarily includes foods for adult cats, but also includes options for kittens and a low-fat option.
2. Fricassee is a complete wet food produced in the form of spiders. Berkley Fricassee 100 gram food is made in Germany and consists of meat pieces in jelly. The 85 gram pouches are made in France and are made in the form of meat slices in sauce.

Kinds

TM Berkley is a complete wet food for cats. The brand does not produce treats or dry food.

In total, Berkley offers two lines of food:

• ALL MEAT TERRINE. Available in the form of classic canned food in tins with keys. Mainly pates. The meat used in the preparation is rabbit, beef, duck, turkey, salmon, tuna, and chicken. In 100 g jars there are additional vegetables and rice. Pastes can be monoprotein or multicomponent. A larger volume of feed, 200 g, is produced with wild berries. The canned food contains salmon oil and broth-based jelly.
• FRICASSEE in disposable bags. A 100 g portion consists of slices of different types of meat and offal in a gelled broth. The recipe contains forest berries and vegetable oils. Pauchi, 85 g each, are slices in a special sauce. Additions include herbs and cranberries.

The approximately 29 different combinations on each Berkley package are labeled with their own serial number. The line includes 8 foods specifically for kittens.

Berkeley food rating for cats

On the official website, the manufacturer claims that Berkeley cat and kitten food does not contain bone meal, animal fat substitutes (including soy), or artificial additives. This is good, but we understand that each component may have more or less value for cats - when rating foods, we do not rely on advertising claims from marketers, but look at the specific list of ingredients.

If we talk about the brand as a whole, then Berkeley’s place in the ranking is significantly above average. You can get acquainted with a detailed analysis of Berkley feed by going to the card of the product you are interested in by clicking on its name.

We involve independent veterinarians in writing reviews, but reviews are left by users at the very end. Your participation is important to us - send requests for reviews of Berkley and other brands, share your opinion.

The best holistic wet food

The best wet foods are:

• Berkley Cat Pate #3;
• Almo Nature Classic;
• Night Hunter Meat pieces.

Below are detailed characteristics of each food.

Berkley Pate for cats #3

The completely natural and balanced composition guarantees ideal feeding for your pet every day. By the way, this food is one of the few that does not contain grains or vegetable protein. Thanks to this, the animal does not gain excess weight, but the muscle mass and, accordingly, the pet’s endurance increases. Another advantage is that you can easily find food in pet stores, which means you will be able to maintain stable feeding for the animal.

Price: from 149 to 169 rubles.

pros

• natural composition;
• the pate does not contain dyes or preservatives;
• pleasant aroma that attracts animals;
• The composition is based on meat ingredients that ensure satiety of the pet;
• easy to find in pet stores.

Minuses

• not found.

I bought canned food for two cats. The packaging is remarkable, sold in many stores. On the plus side - good composition. Even I, a person without much knowledge, was able to figure it out and understand: the food is definitely suitable for my pets. The pate also has a pleasant aroma, I would eat something like that myself, but it’s still food for animals. No complaints, good composition, satisfying and healthy. Cats approve!

food Berkley Pate for cats #3

Almo Nature Classic

Canned food combines natural nutritional components without artificial additives and the presence of natural mineral substances. Contains meat from free-range animals. This means that the animals grew on their own, and not on hormones and antibiotics. The products were processed carefully, mechanically. Accordingly, all useful substances and microelements are preserved in them.

Price: about 76 rubles.

pros

• canning in your own broth;
• maintaining the original taste;
• the best combination of natural trace elements and nutrients;
• accurate mechanical processing;
• animal meat without hormones and antibiotics.

Minuses

• not found.

At first the food was introduced gradually, but now the cat only eats it. We have an elderly pet, we just want to extend his life and strengthen his immunity. Pleasant soft consistency does not cause any discomfort during feeding. The animal became livelier and more active, and the quality of its fur improved. There are no problems with stool, and the veterinarian also noted a general improvement in his condition.

Almo Nature Classic food

Night Hunter Meat Pieces

The food is not classified as medicinal, but it helps the cat to be satisfied and active throughout the day. The owners note that their pets like the taste, and one package is enough for 2 feedings. It contains natural ingredients: assorted meat, which has a pleasant texture and attractive aroma.

Price: from 58 to 73 rubles.

pros

• good consistency;
• combination of natural ingredients;
• improvement of the animal's condition;
• increased activity;
• availability.

Minuses

• not found.

I was afraid that the cat wouldn’t eat, but my fears were in vain. The animal eats the food well, the aroma is really pleasant. Previously, the package was divided into 2 doses, but now I give it completely at once, since the animal needs more energy.

feed Night Hunter Meat pieces