Review of ZooMenu food for cats - analysis of the composition, how much to give, reviews

Many pet owners prefer to feed them prepared products. Organix is ​​a cat food designed specifically for pets with weakened immune systems. The assortment includes dry and wet types, which are made from natural ingredients. The manufacturer claims that food for pets is developed taking into account the physiological and anatomical characteristics of the animal. Below we discuss what Organix cat food is and how it can be replaced.

Organics feed: general description, manufacturer

Organix food is a product intended for feeding cats. The dry type is produced in the Netherlands, while the canned form is produced in Russia. The products are of high quality, so they are classified as super premium.

Many owners feed their cats ready-made food.

The main feature of the food is the variety of tastes. There are types on the market with the following ingredients:

• natural chicken;
• rice and salmon;
• duck, chicken and fish.

For your information! Turkey is added to Organix kitten food, and for cats with allergies it is recommended to buy food with lamb.

The products are sold in two variations: dry and wet. Organix dry food is intended for adult cats. Each type of product has its own purpose. For example, to remove hair, a cat is fed with pads, and to clean its teeth - with sticks. For pets suffering from intestinal diseases, food with a hypoallergenic composition was invented.

The wet type is produced in the form of canned food, which is divided into stew and soufflé. The manufacturer claims that the composition of the product is completely balanced. The cat will not need additional nutrition.

Organix produces canned food and dry pads

Opinions and reviews of veterinarians and breeders

Most veterinarians approve of switching animals to Organix natural food. They note that in the overwhelming majority of cases, animals remain healthy, mobile, and energetic, although they may refuse to eat at first. Organix should be introduced into the diet gradually, increasing the dosage each day. Food consumers are also satisfied with the result of the trust of furry (and not only) pets. Firstly, there are no ruinous prices, and secondly, the composition, although far from perfect, is not bad at all. Animals do really well when they consume this food as part of a complete diet, but it should not be overused. A certain number of Internet users advise, if you have the finances, to take more expensive super-premium food with those ingredients that would inspire confidence, since negative reviews, although few, are still present.

Brand benefits

The production of feed under the Organix brand is carried out using German technology, which, compared to others, is considered the most effective and safe. Veterinarians and felinologists participate in product development.

Gourmet: cat food, composition of Gourmet canned food

Buyers have already identified a lot of advantages of the brand:

• the main ingredient included in the composition is fresh or dehydrated meat;
• the dry diet line contains a rich vitamin and mineral complex;
• canned food is available in a wide range of flavors;
• affordable price in the premium segment;
• The products are easy to find in every grocery or pet store.

For your information! The manufacturer of Organix (cat food) in Russia is. The company is located in St. Petersburg.

Review of ZooMenu food for cats

The ZooMenu brand produces 8 lines of different flavors, containing 45 types of dry food. Most of them are intended for feeding dogs; the line of food for cats is small. Holistic and fresh meals contain fresh meat. We offer grain-free and hypoallergenic food, food for small pets and for large breed animals. The company pays special attention to active cats and lovers of a passive lifestyle. For the former, Active food is produced, and for the latter, Classic.

The brand produces a special category of food for pets with sensitive digestion (Sensitive), and for gourmets with a picky character (Extra - Taste). To provide the body with fatty acids and improve the appearance of the coat and skin, foods with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are offered. To strengthen joints and ligaments, food with glucosamine and chondroitin is offered.

Organix food composition

“Native food” for dogs: composition of canned food and dry diets

Manufacturers have tried to create food based on ingredients that would not cause an allergic reaction in the pet. The main component of the diet is meat.

The following are used as meat products:

• chicken;
• chicken flour;
• dehydrated turkey meat;
• lamb meat

Some canned foods add fresh salmon. Sources of carbohydrates are rice and maize flour. Unfortunately, this flour has no benefit for cats. Instead of flour, some feeds contain corn, flaxseeds and barley. Thus, more than 50% of the composition contains carbohydrate components.

Lamb, chicken and turkey are added as meat products

There are several additional components present in the food:

• Powdered eggs are a source of protein. Made from crushed eggs and shells;
• taurine It is an amino acid that is not produced in the animal's body. A deficiency of this substance negatively affects the cardiovascular and nervous systems of cats. Also, with a lack of taurine, food digestion worsens;
• inulin is a polysaccharide that removes waste and toxins from the intestines and also cleanses the animal’s blood;
• glucosamine is a substance that strengthens cartilage tissue. Once in the body, glucosamine coats the joints with lubricant and prevents pain when moving;
• yeast is intended for the normal growth and development of the pet. They also have a positive effect on the condition of the coat;
• Yucca Schidigera extract is a plant valued for its unique beneficial substances. They normalize digestion, cleanse the body and strengthen the immune system.

Lecithin, chondroitin and other vitamins and minerals are added to the feed in smaller doses. This suggests that the composition is truly organic. It contains no artificial components.

Note! The product contains coarse fiber, which is not absorbed by the digestive system. However, it must be present in the cat’s diet without fail. Fiber helps balance the composition of intestinal microflora.

Vitamins and minerals in the composition have a beneficial effect on the growth and development of cats

Reviews of Organix cat food

Marina: “I read about this food on the Internet and ordered a couple of dozen jars at once, because I have several cats in my care. But, it seems, I overdid it((. None of the three cats began to eat this food. The composition seems to be good, the smell too, but they don’t eat it - that’s all! It was a pity for the money spent and I disguised these 20 cans with other food for a long time, until "I didn't feed it completely. Opening the cans also didn't work out - the key often just falls off before the can can be opened. I won't buy any more."

Natasha: “Now all food has become more expensive, but the price of Organix is ​​pleasing, so I decided to experiment. I bought it and felt like a patriot, but not for long. Cats eat this food, but somehow they say “I don’t want to.” Moreover, they never finish eating. On the one hand, perhaps this is an indicator that special cat-attracting ingredients are not added to the food; on the other hand, cats feel when food is truly tasty and healthy. The salt in the composition is also confusing - in nature, animals do not add salt to themselves!”

Marat: “I can’t say anything bad about this food - it’s cheap, accessible, edible. I am sure of the latter, because before giving new food to my Marquise, I always try it myself. I also tried Organix and I can say that it’s delicious, you can put it on a sandwich. The cat is eating, the stool is normal, the fur is shiny - what else do you need?”

Organix range and features

Organics brand cat food is available in two variations: in the form of dry food and in the form of canned food.

Our brand: food for cats and kittens, composition

Dry granules are intended for adults. Having poured the food into the bowl in the morning, the owner can easily go to work and leave the cat alone. The pads will not lose moisture during the day. This means that the pet can eat it all day long. The hard shape of the pads helps rid your pet of plaque while strengthening the animal's jaw.

Packages weighing from 0.8 to 18 kg are available for sale. It is advisable to buy large packages if there are several cats living in the house.

Organix wet canned food for cats is made in the form of stew and in soufflé form. The soufflé is intended for kittens, and the stew is for adult cats. The food is packaged in cans ranging from 100 to 410 g.

For ease of storage, canned food is sold in small packages. This volume allows you to eat it at one time without leaving it for later.

Important! An open jar is stored for no more than 1-2 days, because upon contact with air, vitamins begin to gradually degrade.

Organix canned food

There are 10 flavor variations in total:

• with a rabbit;
• with chicken;
• with lamb;
• with turkey;
• with veal and tongue;
• with veal;
• with beef and quail;
• with beef and tongue;
• with beef and liver;
• with beef and heart.

Compound

In first place in the compositions are placed:

• rabbit,
• chick,
• lamb,
• turkey,
• veal,
• liver,
• beef.

So, despite the manufacturer’s assurances that canned food is made only from fresh, selected meat, we will operate exclusively with facts and take on faith only what is reflected in the regulated composition. As you can see, we can only consider veal and beef to be truly meat ingredients - it’s hard to argue with the fact that this is meat. But for the other components, the word “meat” is missing, from which a logical conclusion can be drawn - the animals in the food were used entirely, possibly together with bones, cartilage, skin, etc. The “liver” component does not indicate the animal origin.

In second and third place in the lineups:

• liver, heart or liver, stomach;
• language;
• veal;
• quail meat.

There are no questions about quail meat and veal, but what animal the listed offal belonged to is a mystery.

In fourth place in the composition of some canned foods the following are also added:

• poultry meat;
• heart, lung.

The same questions apply to offal, and poultry meat also does not provide any specifics, since the concept of “poultry” is very loose.

And by the way, about offal. For some reason, on large jars the manufacturer indicates that pork liver and pork heart, but on 100-gram jars these components are no name. It's quite strange. Either the quality of the product varies in different packages, or the manufacturer saves space on the label, it is even possible that these are different batches of the product. One way or another, you can completely trust the food where the animal origin of the by-products is indicated, theoretically they are of good quality. Pork heart is a muscle that does not contain fat and is a dietary product, and pork liver is a good source of animal protein.

Supplements

The following technological and other components are available:

• Vegetable oil – the plant from which the oil is obtained, the degree of its purification and the method of preservation are not known. Not a trustworthy ingredient.
• Natural gelling additive - it is impossible to determine the starting material; it can be of either plant or animal origin. I’m glad that the supplement is natural, but you can’t trust this component.
• Cereals no more than 2% - hodgepodge. This ingredient can contain both whole grains and grain production waste. Unwanted component.
• Stabilizer E472c is a food additive consisting of glycerol esters, citric acid and natural fatty acids. Officially approved in the Russian Federation and EU countries. Gives the feed a thicker and more viscous consistency. However, many manufacturers somehow manage without it, right?
• Salt is added to improve the taste of the product.
• Water – the degree of purification is unknown.

Guaranteed Analysis

• Protein: 7.0-8.0 g.
• Fat: from 6.0 to “not more than 15.0 g.”
• Carbohydrates: 4.0 g.
• Fiber: 0.2 g.
• Ash: 2.0 g.
• Moisture: Some packages say “up to 60%”, others “up to 80%”.

I would like to note that on large cans only the protein, fat and calorie content is indicated. There is no mineral composition on any package. The taurine content of the feed and the calcium/phosphorus ratio are not known.

General conclusion

So, we've found that you can trust Organix canned foods as long as they contain beef and veal, as well as pork by-products - be sure to read the ingredients before purchasing. There are complaints about additives, since their source materials are not known. You should not use Organix canned food as your main food, since their mineral composition is not indicated.

• The average price for a 100 g can is 40-45 rubles,
• 250 g – 80 rub.,
• 410 g – 115-120 rub.

Advantages and disadvantages

Despite the fact that the company entered the market not so long ago, buyers have already managed to evaluate Organix products.

The advantages of Organix brand food include:

• price. The products belong to the premium line of animal nutrition, but their cost is comparable to middle-class food;
• availability. The products are sold in many well-known supermarkets and all pet stores in the country;
• compound. Most of the composition is organic. The vitamins and minerals contained in the food can improve the well-being and health of your pet;
• diversity. The Organix product line includes a wide range of products consisting of dry and wet diets;
• tastes. Both canned and dry pads taste the same. This allows you to alternate different types of feed with each other;
• calorie content. A large number of nutritious ingredients make the food quite high in calories. Thanks to this, the cat gets satisfied faster with less food.

Correctly selected ingredients of the composition have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system. The pet's gastrointestinal problems disappear and constipation or diarrhea rarely occurs. The consistency of stool returns to normal over time.

The disadvantages of Organics brand feed include:

• Only one line has been developed for kittens;
• On the packaging of canned food, the manufacturer did not indicate what percentage of meat content is present in the composition;
• wet diets contain additive “E”;
• The product line does not contain products intended for neutered or elderly cats. There is also no food available for pregnant cats.

Note! Many buyers are unhappy with the quality of the packaging. When opening canned food, the ring breaks off or bends. In addition, another inconvenience is that large bags of food do not have handles. This causes discomfort during transportation.

Organics brand products were highly appreciated by buyers and veterinarians

Organix for cats

I would classify Organix food as average in quality; it does not contain any ingredients that are harmful to the health of cats.
But taurine added separately to the composition suggests that the meat ingredients in the feed are not of very high quality, because good meat contains taurine in sufficient quantities and there is no need to add it separately to the feed. Let me remind you that taurine is an essential amino acid for cats, which affects the functioning of their cardiovascular system, helps the body remove fats from the body and prevents the accumulation of cholesterol. Taurine is found in large quantities in clean meat, so we can conclude that this food does not contain enough of it. Also, there are still a lot of grains in the food, and as many as 3 of them are not desirable - corn, maize and corn gluten. The manufacturer’s statement that the food helps maintain the immunity of cats has no basis, because I haven't found a single ingredient that affects this. But one of the advantages of these foods cannot be ignored - their low price, which is why many owners buy Organix for their pets, and I will not discourage them from doing so. And those who are concerned about the health of their pet need to take a blood test every six months, which will also show whether the cat’s food is suitable or not. At first I took it out of curiosity, and the cat didn’t eat it well, but then I looked and the fur falls out by 70% less, otherwise it used to fly!! It’s shiny, but the eyes are interesting, they’re kind of gloomy, maybe the food isn’t very tasty, it smells like black bread, but it seems to me that it’s good—it’s not greasy, it’s more natural. Let's see further, I'll be ordering from this company for 2 months, but I can't promise that I'll buy it all the time.

I bought Organix with chicken for my cat at the dacha. To be honest, I was greedy, before that I only fed Wildcat. But then I needed it urgently, and the girls in Petshop presented it as excellent. I got the results of feeding my cat Organix in two weeks. The chair has ceased to be decorated and most importantly. Bloody mucus and just bright blood in the poop. I haven’t experienced such horror for a long time. The cat has always been healthy. I went on a diet for two days, bought Wildcat, and today I have more or less decent results. Summary: Despite the composition, I didn’t like Organix, the smell from feces is pungent and very “fragrant” “I don’t recommend anyone to buy it.

Organic food Organix is ​​produced here using German technology. The composition of organic food allows the use of preservatives, but not to critical levels. The food is in an acceptable price category; for 1.5 kilo it will cost 480 rubles, and hils per kg costs 500 rubles. Although, their quality is the same. Organix has noticeably improved the quality of my cat’s coat, it is shiny and crumbly, the hairs are fluffy and voluminous, the coat looks good in the light, does not feel greasy and shiny to the touch. It is clear that the cats did not spare vitamins for their external beauty. The food is within reach and the cat does not eat too much. After switching to Organix, the mouth stopped smelling strongly; the smell is worst when it’s natural. I don’t understand how you can feed something else.

The best food I've ever given my cat. It has a 100% natural composition, and is additionally enriched with all sorts of benefits. Available in different versions - drying, pouch bags, stew, soufflé. There are frankly few tastes, but cats are not particularly sensitive to this. The main thing is that everything is based on fresh, unfrozen meat. The whole lump has a faint meaty aroma, and the canned food looks very appetizing. The pieces of meat are packed tightly, and there is very little jelly; an open jar can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Dry and wet food come in repeating flavors and are easy to combine. A small portion is enough to satiate you, Organix is ​​very filling. And it is absorbed perfectly, the amount of excrement has decreased somewhat. There was a small mistake with the packaging. When opening canned food, the ring, which in the original should facilitate the opening process, constantly breaks off. And large bags of dry food do not have holes for fingers, making them uncomfortable to carry.

The food has no analogues on the domestic market; it is positioned as the result of completely organic production. The processing of the ingredients is minimal, so the nutritional properties are not significantly reduced. There is not a single artificial component in the composition. Both dry and wet food have equally good composition. In addition to fresh meat, the food is full of useful additives. L-carnitine helps maintain weight and slimness; the cat is not at risk of obesity. Taurine makes the coat shiny and thick, chondroitin promotes healthy joints, and lactobacilli have a positive effect on digestion. But despite all the advantages, the food has a few oddities. Firstly, there are no special options for elderly, sick, neutered cats and kittens. Secondly, for some reason salt was added to the food, although cat food is not salted. It is very difficult to transfer a cat to Organix; the process was long and painful. I had to add a little food to the regular food, gradually increasing the dose, the same thing happened with canned food. After a few months, the cat began to eat only high-quality food and flatly refuses to eat cheap, low-quality food. There are two cool things in the assortment that I buy for my pets all the time. This is the so-called toothpick, it comes in the form of small pieces of medium density and is served as a treat. Regular consumption solves many dental problems. I also take pads with stuffing to remove fur. The cat does not try to cough up the fur, it carefully comes out along with the excrement, and vomiting with pieces of fur no longer occurs. Organix had a great effect on the appearance of the animal, within a month the fur changed, the teeth became whiter, there is no unpleasant odor from the cat or from the mouth.

Review of the price of Organix and places where you can buy it

The cost of the dry type depends on the weight of the package and averages from 270 to 4100 rubles. The price of canned food starts from 46 and reaches up to 120 rubles* for a 410 g can.

Important! To save money, it is recommended to buy food from an official representative. They cooperate directly with the manufacturer, while selling products with a minimal margin. Up-to-date information on prices can always be found on Yandex.Market.

List of online stores that sell food:

• Petshop;
• Ozon;
• "Caudate";
• "12 Monkeys".

You can purchase products from any city in the country. Each store organizes fast and cheap delivery.

You can order food from any online store that sells pet supplies.

What can you replace the product with?

Organix is ​​not the only company that produces and sells animal feed. The table below shows the names of brands that can replace Organix products.

In order not to get confused when choosing food for your pet, veterinarians advise always comparing the composition.
Studying the ingredients will help the owner decide whether one or another is suitable for his pet. *Prices in the article are for February 2020.

Product range

ZooMenu produces high-quality cat food with a natural composition based on fresh meat. The amount of meat in the diet reaches up to 40%; in some types, the percentage of meat products is 60%. All products do not contain soy protein, gluten, flavors, flavor enhancers, dyes or preservatives.

• Food for kittens (Turkey) 34/18.

It is a dry food containing taurine, probiotics, Omega-36 and Omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins and mineral components. The composition includes turkey meat, rice, poultry fat, dietary fiber, moisture content is up to 9%. The daily norm for a small pet is 3 – 5g per 100g of cat’s weight.

• Cat food Universal (Duck+Salmon) 30/14.

The main component of the food is poultry (50% duck, turkey, goose), the composition includes salmon, rice, poultry fat, salmon oil, dietary fiber, taurine, probiotics, vitamins and minerals. The norm is 15-25g per kg of pet weight per day.

• Cat food Maxi (Turkey) 29/15.

This type of food is intended for feeding large cats living indoors. The composition is natural, it includes turkey meat, rice, poultry fat, salmon oil, dietary fiber, taurine, probiotics. The composition is enriched with vitamins and mineral components. The norm is 15-25g per kg of pet weight per day.

• Cat food Sensitive (Duck + Salmon) 28/14.

The food is easy to digest and contains taurine, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The food is intended for sterilized or neutered animals with sensitive digestion. The composition includes poultry (duck 50%, turkey, goose), salmon, rice, poultry fat, salmon oil, dietary fiber, taurine, minerals and vitamins. A cat will need about 25g of food per 1kg of weight per day.

• Cat food Extra-Taste (Duck+salmon) 29/16.

The food is intended for picky pets. The daily norm is about 25g per 1kg of animal weight.

• Turkey Superwool 29/16.

The food improves wool quality. Nutrition also has the function of removing hair from the stomach. It is easily digested and supplies the body with vitamins and minerals. Contains taurine, probiotics, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The main components are turkey meat, rice, poultry fat, salmon oil, dietary fiber. The norm is 15-25g per kg of pet weight per day.

• Cat food Prevention of ICD (Turkey).

The composition includes turkey meat, rice, poultry fat, taurine, salmon meat, vitamins, and minerals. The food is intended for sterilized and neutered male cats and is intended to prevent genitourinary diseases after surgery. Your pet should be given about 25g of food per 1kg of weight per day.

ZooMenu also produces canned cat food - canned cat food ZooMenu-Organic Meat pate (Veal with Rabbit). The food contains meat and offal (about 65%), rabbit meat (about 15%). The composition is enriched with vitamins A, E, B1–B9, D3. The food also includes minerals, in particular calcium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and iodine. The shelf life of the product is 2 years. Once opened, food should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours. The daily norm is 40-60g per 1 kg of cat weight.

Attention! It is not allowed to feed a cat dry food, mixing it with canned food, since in order to digest natural food and dry food, completely different enzymes are produced in the animal’s digestive tract, and an acidic environment of different balance is formed. Using several types of food can cause an imbalance in your pet’s gastrointestinal tract and greatly increase the load on its stomach and liver. The intestines are often included in the pathological condition.

When feeding a cat dry food, to prevent dehydration, you need to provide the pet with free access to water. The rate of water taken by a cat when choosing ZooMenu dry food should be 3 times the amount of food, that is, for every 50 g of dry food the animal should drink about 150 ml of water. If the cat categorically refuses to drink enough water, it is necessary to stop feeding dry food.

After the cat owner chooses food and begins to feed his pet regularly, he may have a question about whether the food and daily allowance for the pet have been chosen correctly. To understand how the cat’s body perceives new food, you need to monitor the weight and activity of the furry animal. Beautiful shiny coat, normal stool, standard activity and weight maintenance are the most reliable and accurate indicators of food quality and its digestibility by the cat’s body.