Many cat owners think that all foods labeled Sterilized are equally optimal for their spayed or neutered pets. We have a different opinion: specialized diets for pets who are deprived of the opportunity to give birth are largely a marketing ploy to expand the product line and take up more space on shelves in pet stores, and not the true need of such cats. It should also be taken into account that the compositions of such formulas can be quite different in quality.
In order for our readers to have the tools to choose such foods, we have prepared a review of the Grandin Cat Sterilized Chicken Grain Free food, trying to explain in as much detail as possible all its pros and cons so that the comparison of this grain-free diet with other products for castrates is informative.
Formulation and nutritional content
We analyze the composition of the feed mixture using the example of food for kittens and pregnant females:
Composition of Grandin feed
Meat and fish ingredients come first. A variety of foods ensures that the protein is balanced in amino acids. Chicken and salmon fat are more suitable for the cat's body than vegetable oils.
The manufacturer has prepared grain-free food for kittens and pregnant females. Cats need small amounts of carbohydrates. Therefore, starch comes from potatoes and green peas. The latter is a source of dietary fiber. Beet pulp (dry pulp) is a sorbent that absorbs and retains excess moisture. Apples contain antioxidants and pectin, which are absorbed by beneficial bacteria in the large intestine. Whey (apparently milk whey) is also added to the feed mixture. It contains lactose, which is only accessible to the enzymes of beneficial bacteria. Two types of yeast were included in the feed. These are sources of B vitamins, as well as immunomodulators.
The plant complex contains natural antiseptics, preservatives, dietary fiber, and biologically active substances. Chicory rhizome is included in all premium and holistic feeds as a reservoir of Inulin, a prebiotic that nourishes microflora. Yucca has the ability to partially absorb unpleasant odors emanating from cat excrement.
The feed mixture included rosemary extract, Taurine, DL-methionine, antioxidants, and preservatives. Perhaps this is why consumers consider Grandin food not a holistic product, but a super-premium product. The energy value of the feed is high – 4306 kcal/kg due to the large amount of fat – 22%. A high level of protein (38%) ensures intensive growth, embryo development, and abundant lactation.
Feed overview
Grandin food for cats belongs to the super-premium class. The manufacturer also positions this food as holistic. Experts recommend it as the main diet for pets. It is enough to choose the appropriate food, taking into account the pet’s age and weight. You can also read our review of Grandin dog food.
The food contains many essential minerals. The composition contains cold-pressed salmon oil, eggs, 1.3% yeast and many herbal additives, apples, potatoes, beets, 1.5% flax seeds.
The manufacturer believes that the main advantage of this dry food is that it contains a lot of fresh meat and does not contain GMO elements. “Grandin Holistic” is the full name of the food.
After analyzing the information, it is clear that the composition of the food is of high quality. It is truly natural, perfectly balanced, meeting all the needs of pets.
Advantages and disadvantages of Grandin cat food
The main source of protein is fresh and dry meat, fish additives
Lack of grain components (wheat, corn, etc.)
Lots of essential minerals and vitamins
There is no list of preservatives. It is indicated that there are technological additives - preservatives and antioxidants
Composition of Grandin Holistic Indoor food with lamb for domestic cats aged 1 to 7 years
Information on the composition of Grandin feed from the manufacturer’s official website
Flaws
Unfortunately, this type of feed is not without its drawbacks. The disadvantages of the product include the presence of a small amount of pesticides in it. This is due to the fact that plant raw materials are used in the production of food. The manufacturer assures that these substances are contained in very small quantities and cannot cause harm to health. However, cats prone to allergies and stomach upsets should not be given this food.
There are no medicinal foods in the Mnyams line. Many cat owners also consider this a disadvantage of this brand. The product is intended only for animals in good health. Special types of food are represented only by food for pregnant and lactating cats. Some types of dry and wet products are recommended for feeding sterilized animals.
Mnyams food is not yet widely used. Some of its varieties are rarely found on sale. They have to be ordered in pet stores or online in advance.
Treats
The Mnyams brand produces a variety of treats for cats:
- Traditional delicacies. They are produced in the form of sticks and pieces based on animal meat, poultry and fish.
- Moist creamy treat. It contains chicken, tuna and scallop.
- Vitamin treats. This product is designed to strengthen the body, remove hair and prevent diseases. Treats with vitamins and microelements are produced in the form of drops and crispy pillows.
Treats are not intended for constant nutrition. Their share in the diet should be no more than 10%. Sticks, cream and pads can be added to dry food, canned food and pouches.
Range
The manufacturer offers dry complete food for cats and cats, which can be supplemented with wet pouches or canned food if desired. The variety of assortment allows you to choose food for your pet, taking into account age and physiological characteristics. But Grandin’s assortment does not include medicinal, dietary or other special diets.
Dry diets
The production of Grandin dry food is based in the Czech Republic. Here we produce complete products designed for cats and kittens depending on age:
- Kitten with chicken for kittens (up to 12 months), pregnant and lactating cats.
- Sterilized with chicken for sterilized cats and neutered cats.
- Adult with beef for adult animals (1-7 years).
- Indoor with lamb for pets (1-7 years).
- Senior with lamb and rabbit for animals over 7 years old.
Each of the presented products is available in three packaging options: 400 g, 1.5 kg and 10 kg. Thanks to a convenient clasp, the packaging is hermetically sealed, so the product is not exposed to air and does not spread odors in the storage area.
Canned food
The production of Grandin canned food is located in Germany. The line includes 4 canned food options recommended for feeding adult animals
- Chicken fillet.
- Turkey fillet with tuna.
- Chicken fillet with tuna.
- Chicken fillet with shrimp.
Canned food contains 55% meat ingredients and is available in 70 g cans. The manufacturer recommends using them as a supplement to the main diet of animals.
In addition, wet diets are presented in packs of 85 g. Each of them is a monoprotein product based on one source of meat:
- For kittens with chicken.
- For adult animals with chicken or veal.
- For sterilized animals with turkey or lamb.
- For animals over 7 years old with beef.
Reviews of Grandin cat food
Poltin
While exploring the shelves of cat food at the 4 Paws pet store, my attention was drawn to the stylish packaging of Grandin Holistic Kitten dry kitten food. The standard packaging form and volume is 400 grams, the usual cost is 359 rubles, on sale 319. In general, at the level of the widely advertised Royal Canin and others like it. The food is declared as holistic, although I personally am confused by its price, it seems like holistic products are more expensive. But the composition looks very natural. A large percentage of meat components and animal proteins. Quite an impressive list of vitamins and microelements in the food. The food smells, but I wouldn’t say it’s unpleasant, it’s more of a “natural” smell. The kitten eats with pleasure, cleaning the bowl. In general, given the price of this dry food, we will buy more instead of other popular premium brands of a similar price.
The photograph is not a direct representation of the reviews presented in the review.
FeonaBell
I have a picky cat with British roots. How we suffered with him, we just didn’t treat him and didn’t try to feed him. It is very important for your pet to choose the right food. So far we have found the right one and tried about 5-6 items, including more expensive ones, until we tried the Grandin series food. First, I took Grandin kitten, which corresponded to the age of the kitten (up to 1 year), transferred it smoothly, as recommended by veterinarians, mixing it a little with the previous food, gradually increasing the amount of new food. The cat began to feel better, began to slowly grow stronger, the fur changed, became thicker, and the problems with the litter box disappeared (he always had loose stools). After a year, I started taking my cat Grandin Adult, which is recommended for adult cats, it has the maximum composition of meat ingredients, up to 80%. I also liked this food, the cat felt great and became more active. But after several months I began to gain weight, one might say get fat. Switched to Grandin Indoor. It already contains 61% meat, and the rest is healthy vegetables and herbs; it contains brewer’s yeast and flaxseed, which has a positive effect on the condition of the coat and digestion. I also gradually switched to the dietary version, since after the food consisted of almost only meat, the cat ate it reluctantly, but quickly got used to it.
The photograph is not a direct representation of the reviews presented in the review.
Spook
I usually use Pro Plan food, but lately I've started to feel like it's not doing very well for my animal's coat. I decided to buy Grandin for comparison. I took it on the seller's advice, Grandin with beef. The cat walked around the bowl, sniffed it, pointedly buried the whole thing with its paw and left. Grandin is the first food that she clearly did not want to eat.
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general information
The Grandin brand produces two types of wet food: in bags and in cans. The manufacturer classifies these products as “holistic” - this is indicated on the front side of the package. You should not focus on this characteristic, because there are no official standards that would strictly determine the status of the product; this is nothing more than a marketing ploy. We prefer to judge the quality of food based on the composition of the product - we will analyze the composition indicated on the official website of the brand.
Prices
In fact, the brand belongs to the same owner as the 4 Paws pet store chain, so you can buy Grandin food mainly in the stores of this chain. The price varies depending on the volume of packaging:
- 400 g – from 359 rub.
- 1.5 kg – from 1149 rub.
- 10 kg – from 5499 kg.
- Canned food (70 g) and pouches (85 g) – from 80 rubles.
You can now see the current price of Grandin food and buy it right here from Yandex Market with fast delivery:
Feed cost and sales points
The average cost is 450–500 rubles. for 300 g, 2000–2500 rub. for 1.8 kg and 4000–4500 rub. for 5.4 kg. Additionally, there is a large package (17 kg) for Orijen Cat & Kitten food, but finding it on sale is problematic. The average cost of 1 kg is 700–1000 rubles. On the Russian-language version of the manufacturer’s website there is a map that shows stores selling Orijen dry food, but they are not present in every city. In some cases, it is easier to purchase products online.
Our verdict
Let's look at all the pros and cons of this series of feeds.
Pros:
- nice packaging design, the bag is equipped with a convenient zip lock;
- not too wide, but quite exhaustive assortment;
- a sufficiently high amount of good quality meat products;
- quality fats;
- grain-free composition;
- reasonable cost - a 3 kg package of feed costs around 1,150 rubles.
Minuses:
- embellishment of the composition;
- not too detailed ingredients;
- great emphasis on supplements in the form of herbs, etc.;
- claims that the food is suitable for cats with allergies, although the food contains a fairly large number of potential allergens.
As you can see, we found more pros than cons, so we can conclude that Grandin food has a right to exist and is a product of decent quality. However, we urge you to be vigilant, and if your animal is prone to food allergies, it is better to look for food with a more suitable composition.
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