Our Brand cat food: reviews and composition analysis

Owners of cats, especially purebred ones, treat food made in Russia with great distrust. Many owners are convinced that pet products produced in the Russian Federation are of low quality, and it is much safer and more reliable to opt for imported products.

Sometimes international companies move to areas closer to potential consumers. Unfortunately, in this case, the goods they produce become worse, but the price remains the same. Nasha Marka food for cats has distinctive features that are unusual for other domestic products for feeding pets.

About the company manufacturing the products

So, this article discusses products (cat food), reviews from veterinarians and consumers about them. It is worth talking about these products for the reason that they are manufactured in the Russian Federation. They have been produced in the Leningrad region, at the Gatchina feed mill, for eleven years. The company has its own farm where fish and poultry are bred for production. The plant specializes in the production of feed for both domestic and farm animals. It is believed that the products discussed in the article belong to premium class goods. However, the opinions of experts about the cat food “Our Mark” and consumer reviews indicate that the brand is more likely to be classified as an economy category. The products of this company can be purchased in pet supply stores or ordered online. The cost of one kg of feed is approximately one hundred and fifty rubles.

The products are produced in packages weighing four hundred grams and two kilograms. Large packs (fifteen kg each) are also available for sale.

Brand "Our Brand"

A balanced diet can help pets grow up healthy and active. Dry food from trusted manufacturers is exactly such nutrition. Food for cats and dogs “Our brand” has long been very popular among four-legged owners. It is produced by the same name . The company has extensive experience in the production of feed for farm animals, as it has been specializing in the production of compound feed for more than 75 years.

The enterprise is equipped with modern equipment. The company's specialists developed special recipes for feeding pets. Thus, the premium food “Our Brand” appeared. It is produced only from high-quality products, which contain almost all the necessary vitamins and microelements that are beneficial for animals.

What components are the products made from?

“Our Mark” is a cat food containing many ingredients. If you examine in detail the composition of the product indicated on the packaging, you will notice that the substances from which the product is made are arranged in order. In this case, the first place is occupied by corn and its components. Then the ingredient is listed, which is called bird meal. Regarding such a criterion as composition, “Our Brand” cat food is characterized in reviews by veterinarians as a low-quality product. Experts believe that corn often provokes intestinal upset in animals, and bird meal includes crushed beaks, bones and even feathers, which have an extremely negative effect on digestion. In addition to the above ingredients, the food includes rice, yeast, and vegetable oil. The products also include dried vegetables, liver, mineral and vitamin supplements, and fiber.

When listing components, manufacturers do not indicate the specific amount of these substances in the feed. Canned goods of this brand consist of meat and animal products. “Our Brand” cat food is characterized negatively in reviews from veterinarians also for the reason that the manufacturer adds powder from horns and hooves to the product. However, some claim that animals remain quite healthy by consuming these products. That is, the products of this company are not inferior to those that contain more natural meat ingredients.

Premium or Economy?

How can you figure out what kind of products are actually in the convenient packs of food? Of course, according to the information printed on them.

So, the composition of the product (using the example of the already mentioned canned “Chicken in Sauce”):

meat, as well as animal products (chicken meat at least 25%), plant ingredients (for example, fiber), whey protein (probiotic), sunflower oil, mineral supplements, vitamins, thickeners.

Of course, there are a lot of plant components here, but meat - on the contrary. However, if you compare this composition with the most famous economy class food, Whiskas, it turns out that the composition of the canned food called “Chicken Stew” does not even indicate the percentage of meat content. It is only indicated: meat and offal (including chicken), that is, what the canned food is made of in a larger percentage is not clear. Other canned goods of the same type are 40% meat and offal, of which only 10% is said chicken. So the superiority of “Our Brand” over “Whiskas” is obvious.

Although, of course, I would like there to be fewer “animal products” in “Our Brand”, because it’s not even skin, but beaks, horns and bones, which, according to veterinarians, are very poorly digestible...

Now let’s compare the composition of “NM” with the composition of “Shezir”, canned food known as respected representatives of the premium class. Take, for example, “Chicken Fillet with Aloe.” Here chicken fillet is 61%. And no “animal products.”

Conclusion: “Our brand” is still closer to the economy class, but at the same time, in its class it is distinguished by a large amount of meat. And besides, if you believe the reviews of cat owners, animals, having tried “NM” for the first time, are suspicious of such food, and sometimes even refuse it altogether. This means that there will be much less “chemistry” in such food than in the aforementioned “Whiskas”. And finally, what speaks in favor of dry food is that it is natural in color and not tinted.

Wet food

“Our Mark” is a cat food that is available in the form of granules and canned food. Wet products contain the following components:

• Meat ingredients (beef, lamb, poultry, liver, fish).
• Proteins of plant origin.
• Cereals and sugars.
• Cellulose.
• Vitamins.

Canned food is produced in packages weighing one hundred grams.

One pack will cost the owner twenty-five rubles. The opinions of owners who bought canned food (cat food) and reviews of veterinarians allow us to draw the following conclusion: the product, although affordable, is very dubious. Many experts are convinced that during production, chemicals are added to wet food that negatively affect the physical condition of the animal. In addition, even a slight presence of fiber in products for cats is considered unacceptable.

Pates

Cat pates are a type of canned food. In terms of consistency, they are no different from their human counterparts. They are often used as an additional food to the main diet.

With rabbit liver and rice

Soft pates with rice and rabbit will delight your pet with all the necessary additives. The composition of pates is not very different from canned food.

Compound:

• rabbit liver - 4%;
• cereals - 4%;
• oil;
• mineral supplements;
• taurine;
• vitamins A and E.

Does not contain flavorings, preservatives or artificial colors.

With turkey and carrots

A tender pate with carrots and turkey will provide adequate nutrition for your beloved animal. The standard composition of nutritional components includes:

• protein - 11%;
• fats - 7%;
• ash - 2.5%;
• fiber - 0.5%.

The calorie content of this dish is 115 Kcal per 100 g.

With sea cocktail and vegetables

For gourmet cats, Nasha Marka offers a line of delicious pates with assorted seafood and vegetables. Fish products make up 4% of the total. Vegetables, mainly carrots, take up the same amount.

The low calorie content and consistency of the pate make it possible to feed the following food:

• kittens;
• castrated cats;
• cats after sterilization;
• adult cats with problem teeth.

Important! When feeding cats, it is important to remember that food should be at room temperature.

Granular products

Dry food “Nasha Marka” for cats contains meat or fish, meat flour, liver, sunflower oil, yeast, vitamin supplements and minerals, as well as grains (corn and rice). The product helps prevent problems with the stomach, intestines and immune system of the animal. If you read the reviews of cat owners about the dry food “Our Mark”, you can conclude that, in general, it has a beneficial effect on the health of their pets.

The animals look energetic, they do not have intestinal disorders or other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Products in granules are produced in packages of four hundred grams (average price - seventy rubles), two kilograms (three hundred twenty rubles) and fifteen kg (two thousand rubles).

There are several types of dry food, for example:

1. For kittens (contains chicken and grains).
2. For adult cats (most often, food is made from rice and lamb, rabbit or liver).
3. For castrates (food designed specifically for pets leading a sedentary lifestyle).
4. Dry food for older cats “Nasha Marka” (created taking into account the physiological characteristics of old animals).
5. For picky pets (the food contains cereals and red fish).
6. For animals prone to allergies.

Varieties

Today, the plant produces “Nasha Marka” cat food of the following groups:

• For kittens. This variety is made from chicken and rice. Among other things, it can also be used for pregnant cats.
• For adult animals. One of the components is rice. The second, depending on the variety, is lamb or chicken. In addition, food made from vegetables and beef, as well as rabbit and liver, is produced for adult cats and cats.
• For old animals. This variety is usually purchased for cats over seven years of age. It is a granulated food suitable for the sensitive teeth of “elderly” cats.
• For castrated animals. Feeds in this category are balanced in such a way as to benefit specifically these inactive animals.
• For particularly picky cats. This variety is made from rice and salmon.

Among other things, Nasha Marka dry food contains microelements such as copper, iodine and zinc. A hypoallergenic product intended for sensitive animals is also available. Currently it produces two types of food - dry and soft canned. A very interesting variety are the pates of this brand. They are made from chicken. Moreover, the poultry was raised at the Gatchina enterprise itself. Fish is also bred at this plant, which is also used to prepare food, including for cats and dogs. All products are certified to meet the requirements of international standards.

"Our Mark" - food for cats with special sensitivity to foods

Many purebred animals are prone to allergic reactions. If your cat's skin itches and turns red after eating any food, this may be due to the following reasons:

• Particular sensitivity to milk protein (when consuming dairy products, the animal also suffers from diarrhea and vomiting).
• Poor tolerance to foods containing gluten (grain allergy).
• Hypersensitivity to animal proteins (fatty meats).

If we talk about hypoallergenic components, “Our Brand” cat food is rated positively in reviews from veterinarians, because most often it does not cause intolerance in animals. In addition, this product has a beneficial effect on the condition of hair, teeth and claws, and increases the body's resistance to infections.

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.

Kitten food

Small pets need a special diet. In order to grow normally and fully develop, they need to eat food enriched with vitamins and minerals. Products for kittens are available in the form of granules and canned food.

Cat food "Our Mark" contains rice and poultry. These ingredients are well absorbed by small pets up to a year old.

The food also ensures normal development and good condition of teeth, claws and musculoskeletal tissue. Canned food for kittens is quite nutritious, rich in lipids and proteins necessary for the growth and well-being of animals.

Stout food

This dry product is produced at the same facility as Our Brand. It belongs to the super premium class. It is hypoallergenic and contains lamb and rice for dogs. Designed for dogs of any age. A balanced composition has a good effect on the quality of the animal’s fur and skin. A certain percentage of fat does not cause obesity and helps you maintain your desired weight and be active.
An optimally selected level of fiber promotes good functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Cats are also picky eaters, no less than dogs. Dry food "Stout" is a suitable food option for cats of any age. A special assortment for kittens will allow them to grow and develop correctly, receiving balanced nutrition in the form of food.

For adult cats, this dry product will help them avoid obesity and stay healthy. There is also “Stout” food for cats with health problems. When consumed correctly, it will help you avoid further complications and become healthier.

The company that produces dry food offers a wide range of products designed for animals of any age. They do not contain GMOs or artificial colors . Judging by the numerous reviews from owners of four-legged pets, there are different reviews, each of them has its own pros and cons.

Optimal daily dosage

In order not to overfeed the animal and provide its body with the necessary substances, it is necessary to give the correct amount of food, which is calculated depending on the weight of the cat. It is recommended to dose the product as follows:

1. Neutered men are entitled to 20 grams per kilogram of weight daily.
2. Adult animals should be given from twenty to twenty-five grams per 1 kg of weight.
3. Pregnant cats – thirty to forty grams.
4. Nursing - from seventy to eighty grams per 1 kilogram of body weight daily.
5. Kittens from eight weeks old are prescribed 50 grams per day, from twelve weeks the dosage increases to seventy grams, from sixteen to eighty-five grams. Animals twenty-four weeks of age and older receive one hundred and five grams per day.

It is necessary to take into account the weight of a small pet, since as it matures and grows, it requires more food. Reviews of Our Mark food for cats are very mixed. However, products intended for kittens are generally characterized positively.

Which food is better for kittens - dry or wet?

Industrial feed is available in two versions - pouches (packaged wet food) and drying (dry granulated food). Newly-made kitten owners often cannot choose what is best to feed their pet.

In fact, even veterinarians cannot come to the same opinion; there is a lot of debate on this matter. Scientists who conducted research on both types of nutrition agreed that there is no fundamental difference between the feeds.

Breeders advise that it is better to start feeding a kitten with wet food, gradually adding a few granules of dry food.

The best food for kittens is a product that does not contain preservatives or dyes, predominantly natural ingredients and contains meat (rather than processed raw materials of animal origin).

How to properly store food?

Immediately after purchasing, the granules should be poured from the pack into a jar with a tight lid. If the food does not get wet, it can be stored for quite a long time. Opened canned food should be kept in the refrigerator. Owners should try to give the animal the entire portion of wet food at once. The granules can remain fresh for a long time, even if they are in a bowl. When feeding cats with Nasha Marka food, it is necessary to carefully monitor their health status, because animals may experience negative body reactions associated with intolerance to any components.

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.

Product advantages

It should be noted that there are both positive and negative reviews about the “Our Brand” cat food. The main positive characteristics are usually listed as an inexpensive price, a wide range of products and forms of product release (pellets, canned food). Also, many owners say that cats and kittens willingly eat food from this company. The availability of products for sensitive animals is another undeniable advantage. In addition, since Nasha Marka food is cheap, it is used in shelters for homeless cats. Many also feed stray animals with it.

Assortment and features of feed

“Our Mark” is presented on the market in the form of dry, wet food and pate. Each type of product has its own properties and recommendations for use, distinguishing it from the rest. In addition, feeding standards are different for cats of different ages, weights and pregnancy. Well, taste preferences are a purely individual matter, so selecting food sometimes takes quite a lot of time.

In pet stores you can purchase the following types of Our Brand food:

• dry hypoallergenic food for adult cats with lamb and rice;
• dry food for adult cats: with rabbit and liver;
• with beef and vegetables;
• with chicken and rice;

Dry food contains the following ingredients:

• corn;
• poultry meal;
• rice;
• corn protein extract;
• sunflower oil;
• minerals (it is not specified which ones);
• hydrolyzed liver;
• beet presses;
• Brewer's yeast;
• antioxidant (it is not specified which one);
• vitamins (it is not specified which ones).

Some types of food include lamb, beef or rabbit liver, dried vegetables, and fish - for a variety of tastes.

Wet food and pates contain as the main component:

• chicken from 10 to 25%;
• liver up to 4%;
• egg up to 4%;
• rabbit liver up to 4%;
• fish components up to 4%.

Wet food is supplemented with vegetable proteins, grains, vegetables, minerals and vitamins. The composition also includes thickeners to create the desired consistency.

Table: ratio of nutrients in different types of feed

Pate for cats “Our Mark” with sea cocktail and vegetables is a complete food for adult cats without the addition of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and genetically modified products

Judging by the composition of dry food, corn predominates as the main component, since it comes first on the list. This is not the best cereal for cat digestion, but it is quite acceptable. In addition, it matters how many meat ingredients are in the food, because these are what the cat needs most. The remaining components are not so expensive.

Photo gallery: types of dry food “Nasha Marka”

By purchasing Nasha Marka dry food for cats over 7 years old, you can save your animal from problems such as indigestion, obesity, and premature aging

The balanced level of minerals in the Nasha Marka food for spayed and neutered cats helps maintain the health of the urinary tract of pets

Dry food “Nasha Marka” for kittens contains a high percentage of proteins and fats, which are so necessary for a growing body

Dry food “Nasha Marka” for adult cats with chicken and rice has a good taste and will appeal to most cats

Dry food “Nasha Marka” for adult cats with rabbit and liver is enriched with taurine to support vision

Dry food “Nasha Marka” for adult cats with lamb and rice contains digestible fiber, which contributes to the proper course of the digestion process and affects the effective absorption of nutrients

Dry food “Nasha Marka” for adult cats with beef and vegetables is well balanced so that the animal does not lack energy or nutrients

A little advice: feeding your cat only food is not at all necessary, no matter what veterinarians say. By the way, it was the vet who told me about this! I do this: I cook porridge from different grains - rice, buckwheat, rolled oats - in meat broth. I add chopped boiled liver, chicken, and meat to the porridge. A small saucepan of porridge is enough for my pet for a week, and he weighs 4 kg (bobtail breed). In this form, the cat receives both proteins and carbohydrates. I feed my cat, sprinkling this dish on top with a little dry food for more taste. So I use 10-15 grams of feed per day, although the usual recommended intake is much higher. And the cat eats with pleasure and feels great!

Table: dry food “Our Mark” - consumption standards for pets

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

The manufacturer advises introducing the new food gradually over five days. Of course, all these standards are advisory in nature, and when feeding you need to focus on the well-being of your pet. In addition, a cat's appetite largely depends on the breed, lifestyle, time of year and other factors. It also matters whether your pet eats only food or eats something else.

Dry food “Our Mark” for cats: reviews of the disadvantages of the product

However, many owners are dissatisfied with the products of this company. They explain this by the presence of questionable components in the feed and insufficient content of natural meat. Chemical additives, corn and gluten often cause intestinal upset in animals. Also, some consumers notice a discrepancy between the ingredients listed on the packaging and the properties of the food itself. For example, products that contain salmon have a persistent smell of river fish. On the forums there are also notes from owners whose animals felt unwell after introducing “Our Brand” food into the diet, and then died.

Veterinarians diagnosed severe poisoning in these cats. This means that the food contains ingredients that have an extremely negative impact on the health of pets.

Advantages and disadvantages

• No raw materials containing GMOs, soy and synthetic dyes are added to the feed, i.e. components that cause great harm to cat health.
• Chickens (laying hens and broiler chickens) are raised in our own backyard, exclusively on natural feed without harmful additives and antibiotics.
• A natural antioxidant is used - vitamin E.
• “Our Brand” is very cheap - 2 or even 3 times cheaper than many analogues. Moreover, their compositions are identical.
• The food contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and a vitamin-mineral complex.
• Wide selection of food: dry, wet, pates. They are divided by age: for kittens, adults and older animals.
• Food from this brand is easy to find on sale.

• The proportion of meat and fish in the feed is too small for a carnivore, and the phrase “products and fish meat production” can hide anything.
• Corn is listed first, and corn protein extract is also high on the list of ingredients. Corn is poorly digestible and leads to diabetes, obesity and stomach problems. The plant extract has no nutritional value at all.
• The food contains the elements necessary for the growth and development of the animal (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins), but their percentage is not always indicated. But the manufacturer is obliged to provide all the clarifying information on the packaging.
• There is no line of medicinal food.
• According to research by Roskachestvo, the percentage of fat does not correspond to the specified level; there is not enough arachidonic acid.

Get to know interesting cat breeds with the help of our encyclopedia: Mekong Bobtail, Peterbald, Bombay.

conclusions

So, the pet products discussed in the article belong to economy class products. Of course, it cannot be said that the food is toxic and definitely harmful to pets; many owners give it to cats for a long time. After all, this product is cheap and easy to store. Of course, each owner decides for himself what to feed his pet.

However, the owners’ opinions about “Our Mark” cat food and reviews from veterinarians about it make us think: is it worth taking the risk and buying this product? Some owners argue: this is not necessary. If it is not possible to buy expensive and high-quality food, it is better to feed the cat the same foods that a person eats himself. Of course, in this case, it will take a lot of time to provide a balanced diet for the animal. But this option is safer. After all, every owner would like to be calm about the health of their pet.

Should you buy Marka for your pet?

Such food, like all economy class offerings, is a risky business. On the one hand, its composition is not the most dangerous and in online reviews no one has ever called “NM” poison. But on the other hand, this is still cat fast food. Of course, there are many people who feed their animals “Our Brand” all their lives and are satisfied. However, is it worth the risk..?

Our brand food was mentioned in a number of topics on our forum, so you can read about it, as they say, first hand: https://forum.kotodom.ru/topic4565-120.html https://forum.kotodom.ru/topic8395 .html https://forum.kotodom.ru/topic11264-270.html https://forum.kotodom.ru/topic9522.html https://forum.kotodom.ru/topic4565-75.html

Visit the profile section of our Feeding Cats forum or leave your feedback in the comments below. More opinions means more useful information, it will be useful to someone. If there are good and interesting videos on the topic of the article, write and I will insert them into this publication.

Dry food

Josera Kitten Minette

The product is difficult to find for sale on the Russian market; a large volume is brought to order - 10 kg from 3100 rubles.

Josera Minette dry food is produced by the German company Josera GmbH & Co. The manufacturer positions it as a super premium product, but in terms of ingredients it is closer to premium.

The main composition is 33% duck and turkey flour, beef flour, duck fat, rice and corn, chicken protein, turkey liver. Enriched with essential vitamins and minerals.

The composition is not bad, more than a third consisting of animal proteins. The confusing thing is that corn is a cheap source of carbohydrates and not recommended for cats. But, in general, the food can be recommended as the main diet.

kitten food Josera Kitten Minette

Royal Canin

Price from 276 rub. for 400 g.

Line of food from. For kittens, Royal Canin is represented by the Kitten series, which includes:

• Royal Canin British Shorthair – food for the British, 4 – 12 months;
• Royal Canin Maine Coon – for Maine Coon kittens, 3 – 15 months;
• Royal Canin Persian – for small Persians, 4 – 12 months;
• Royal Canin Sterilized – for spayed and neutered babies;
• Royal Canin Mother & Babycat – for kittens of all breeds from 1 to 4 months.

The composition of the feed looks much richer than in economy class feed. Animal proteins (poultry), plant proteins, rice, wheat, fiber, many nutritional supplements. The percentage of ingredients is not indicated.

Royal Canin kitten food

Royal Canin is actively advertised, so it is overpriced. Breeders believe that recently the quality of this brand produced in Russia has dropped significantly.

Eukanuba

Price – 290 rub. for 400 g.

Again a product of Mars Corporation. During the production of food abroad, it belonged to the premium class, now it is a good premium option.

The composition contains 86% of proteins of animal origin, from cereals - wheat, rice, barley. Added fish oil, dried egg, a large amount of mineral and vitamin supplements.

Eukanuba kitten food

This is a popular brand in Russia, so the price is not lower than some super premium food. Consumer reviews are mostly positive; veterinarians are not against regular feeding of this food.

Hill's

Price – 280 rub. for 400 g.

A very popular brand of premium food from Hill`sPetNutrition.

The Kitten line is a special food for kittens with chicken, tuna, chicken and vegetables. The composition contains corn, which is allergenic to cats, poultry meal, fish oil, and a basic set of minerals and vitamins.

Hill's kitten food

Owners note that it takes quite a long time for pets to get used to this food. The undoubted advantages include a wide range and availability in any pet store.

Purina ProPlan

Price – from 210 rub. for 400 g.

A product of the American company Purina, produced in Russia, France, Italy. It is declared as a premium class, but the composition let us down: chicken, poultry protein, wheat and rice, corn gluten.

Minerals, aromatic additives, vitamins, antioxidants. The entire composition is indicated without the slightest hint of specifics - how many, from what parts, which ones.

kitten food Purina ProPlan

Because of these nuances, you need to introduce ProPlan into your kitten’s diet carefully, carefully monitoring the food reaction.

Flatazor

Price – 356 rub. for 400 g.

The food is produced by the French company Sopral SA. It is rarely found on sale, the price is an order of magnitude higher than that of similar Russian-made products.

The declared ingredients are animal proteins (35%), cereals, poultry fat, many sources of fiber and a rich content of minerals and vitamins.

Flatazor kitten food

According to reviews, all owners are satisfied with the food, and veterinarians also recommend it.

Matisse

Average price 278 rub. for 400 g.

Manufacturer: Serbian company Farmina Pet Food. The composition already contains specifics: chicken meat - 36%, rice - 20%, fish - 6%, eggs - 4%. Rich vitamin and mineral supplement. Corn is present, which is not good for cats.

Matisse kitten food

This line of food is always available in pet stores, but in this price category you can choose products with a higher quality composition. Overall though, this is a good premium option.