Dog food "Gourmet": composition, reviews

Everyone knows the good old joke about the cat and buckwheat.

Remember? Somehow the owners of their cat decided to teach them to eat buckwheat. On the first day, the cat snorted with disgust: “Ugh, buckwheat,” on the second day he was surprised: “Buckwheat again?”, and on the third he rejoiced: “Oh! Buckwheat!"

So this joke has a continuation!

On the fourth day, the owners put semolina in the cat’s bowl, the cat came up and was indignant: “Where is my buckwheat?!”

For gourmet cats – our next story.

Manufacturer

The brand appeared on the Russian market a little over 14 years ago. And it is produced, oddly enough, in the vast expanses of our vast Motherland. The products first appeared in 2005, then it was instant porridge for dogs. Two years later, the “Four Paws” chain of pet stores began selling “Four-Legged Gourmet” dog food. Currently, the manufacturer focuses on producing canned meat for dogs, cats and ferrets.

Compound

The company characterizes its product as super premium. If you believe the manufacturer, then the first place for him is high-quality and natural ingredients that make up the food. On the official website this composition is described as very “tasty”, it makes you want to buy a jar for your beloved dog to try. And when you open the jar, you catch a delicate meat aroma. The contents look quite attractive: pieces of meat under a thin layer of jelly. And the composition of canned food (food) for dogs “Gourmet” pleases the owner’s eye. Just read what is in a jar of lamb food for adult dogs:

In first place is lamb (lamb), as the manufacturer reports on the packaging.
The second is a gelling additive.
Salt is on the third line, and water is on the last line.

There are only four ingredients in the composition that delight the owners. But is it really worth praising Gourmet dog food so much?

Lamb is very healthy, it is healthy and low in calories. In addition, it does not cause allergic reactions, but meat does. What is hidden behind the vague word “lamb”, in what quantities? The answer to the question asked remains on the conscience of the manufacturer. The thing is that it can mean natural meat, offal, and industrial waste such as leather, wool and bones.

Now about a certain mysterious gelling additive. Why is its specific composition not indicated, what is hidden under this phrase? And again, what is the percentage of the declared additive? We don’t know; the manufacturer chose to remain silent when describing the composition of its product.

The most common complaint is the salt in the Gourmet dog food. Experienced dog owners know that this supplement is not at all beneficial for pets. Moreover, you should not regularly give salty food, this leads to serious health problems for dogs.

Water is a harmless product, but how much of it is in our food is unclear. We will not dwell on the water; from the above it becomes clear how honest the manufacturer is with customers.

By the way, “Gourmet” dry dog food is also produced. There are a lot of incomprehensible things in its composition, but for such a price you can buy a better quality product.

Review of cat food “Four-Legged Gourmet”

Wet cat food “Four-Legged Gourmet” is produced in Russia by order of the company of the same name.
The official website contains information about the manufacturer, the composition of all lines of feed, and recommended feeding rates. This food belongs to the premium and super-premium class (depending on the line). The Four-Legged Gourmet brand also produces wet dog food and ferret food.

Composition of the food “Four-legged gourmet”

At the time of writing this review, four lines of canned cat food are produced - Golden Line, Cold Cuts, Soufflé, and Pates. Below we will separately look at examples of the compositions of each of them.

Gold Line

Let's look at the composition of the Four-Legged Gourmand canned food from the Golden Line line using the example of the "Chicken with Veal in Jelly" option for kittens:

Photo of the composition indicated on the can of canned food.

The basis of the food is chicken and veal, these two ingredients are in first and second place, respectively. Meat is a good source of protein, which contains at least 11.5% (indicated in the “Nutritional Value” section).

In third place is chicken fat, which is a source of fats and fatty acids. Contains no more than 10% fat. Fermented rice is a natural food coloring for meat products. Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats.

Brewer's yeast is a source of B-group vitamins. Fish oil is a source of fats and fatty acids. Seaweed - contains a lot of iodine and other trace elements. Yucca schedigera - reduces the smell of excrement. Gelling additive - needed to create jelly. Water is needed to create jelly.

In general, the composition of canned food in the Golden Line line is very good, corresponding to the super-premium class.

Cold cuts

Let’s look at the composition of canned food in the “Assorted Meats” line using the example of the “chicken” option:

Photo of the composition indicated on the canned food.

The first ingredient is chicken meat, 45% of it, which is a good source of protein. Next come meat by-products - heart (14%), lung, liver. These three ingredients are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals (especially liver).

Collagen-containing raw materials - it is not specified what exactly (it could be tendons, bone, skin trimmings, etc.). Animal protein - it is clear what serves as a source of protein, but it is not known from what raw materials this protein is obtained.

Manufacturer information.

Vegetable oil serves as a source of fats and fatty acids. Taurine is an essential (very necessary) amino acid for cats. Water - probably needed for the liquid with which the meat ingredients are poured.

In general, the composition of the canned food Four-Legged Gourmet “Meat Line” is quite good, it more than corresponds to the premium class.

Pates

Let’s get acquainted with the composition of the “Pate” line using the example of the “beef for kittens” option:

Screenshot of the composition listed on the official website of the food.

The basis of pates is meat and meat by-products, in this case it is beef (30%), meat by-products (which ones are not specified) and chicken. All of them serve as sources of protein and other nutrients.

Rice cereal (3%) is a source of carbohydrates. Blood plasma is a source of protein and also serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier of fats. Gelling agent - needed to create jelly. Fiber (it is not specified which one) is needed for normal digestion.

Sunflower oil and fish oil are sources of fats and fatty acids. Yeast is a source of B-group vitamins. Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats.

Souffle

Let’s take a look at the composition of the “Soufflé” line using the example of the “veal and rabbit for kittens” option:

Screenshot of the composition listed on the official website of the food.

In these canned foods, the first place is no longer meat, but chicken by-products. It is not specified which by-products and what percentage, but if it is the heart, liver, then very good, because they are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Next comes veal and rabbit, but again it is not clear what lies behind these names (meat or some kind of offal).

Blood plasma is a source of protein and also serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier of fats. Animal protein is a source of protein, but it is not clear from what products it is obtained. Gelling agent - needed to create jelly.

Amino acids (taurine and glycine) are needed by the cat’s body and play an important role in many biological processes. Natural caramel dye - gives canned food a certain color.

In general, the “Souffle” line has the most questionable composition in terms of quality. However, it can still be classified as premium.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of canned food Four-Legged Gourmet include:

the basis of the composition is meat and meat by-products;
good content of vitamins and minerals for canned food;
wide range, including 4 lines and many feed options;
They are quite common and can be purchased at many pet stores.

The disadvantages of this food can be considered:

Not all lines are equally good, some are excellent, others are a little worse.

Ruler

The manufacturer's choice is quite extensive. The buyer is offered food for puppies and dogs in the form of canned food, noodles and instant porridge, and dry food. The most common are canned foods, so we will indicate here what they are:

With chicken and rabbit for feeding puppies.
Children are also offered to try canned beef and chicken.
You can pamper your little ones with a jar of food with chicken and giblets.
Adult dogs will appreciate horse meat food.
For them, a product is produced that contains rabbit.
If your dog is too picky about food, you can offer him a jar of lamb food.
The most inexpensive would be chicken food.
Beef is a must-have product for a dog's diet.
And finally, turkey, already known to the reader, is one of the most popular ingredients in Gourmet dog food.

Advantages and disadvantages

Sold in all pet stores (even small ones), as well as supermarkets and grocery stores in the animal departments.
Gourmet food is affordable.
The assortment is extensive: there are pates, canned food and pouches with different flavors.
Added vitamins and minerals.

The manufacturer’s website says that Gourmet food contains no artificial flavors, dyes or flavor enhancers, but dyes are found in some formulas.
The formulas contain too little meat for carnivores.
Added vegetable protein, which is practically not absorbed by the cat's body.
The percentages of the main components are not specified.
Added sugar.
Few vegetables, no berries at all.
No preservatives listed.
There is no treatment line.
The lines differ from each other in packaging and shape, but the compositions are identical.

Get to know interesting cat breeds with the help of our encyclopedia:
Chartreuse;
Ragdoll;
Himalayan cat;
Seychelles;
Minskin.

Positive reviews

By tradition, we start with positive reviews of the “Four-Legged Gourmet” dog food. Here's what owners whose pets eat it say:

The appearance is pleasing. The pieces of meat are cut coarsely, but neatly, you can see them under the layer of jelly.
As soon as you open the jar, a hungry person begins to drool, this food smells so delicious.
The dog eats it with great pleasure.
The owners note the high-quality composition; many people like it.
The price category, according to most, is quite worthy for super-premium food.

Cat food “Four-legged gourmet” - reviews

Canned food “Four-Legged Gourmet” is quite common and enjoys considerable popularity, so there are many reviews about them on the Internet. Below we have collected a few of the ones we found.

Reviews from veterinarians

It was not possible to find direct reviews from veterinarians about this brand of food. If we come across any of these in the future, we’ll add them to this review.

Customer Reviews

Yana writes:

Four-legged gourmet Golden line chicken in jelly. The canned food is not even bad, although it does contain salt, but you can’t taste it at all. We use Berkley base, but sometimes I give these, my beauty loves them) I take chicken or turkey. I didn’t like the one with veal, just fat.

Natalya writes:

Four-legged Gourmet golden line for kittens. Looks very decent! The jar is very tightly packed with meat, without any pieces of fat. Moreover, it is meat, not minced meat (maybe a mixture). The kitten ate it for the first time. And the next time I didn’t finish eating

Alice writes:

I consider Four-Legged Gourmet canned food to be of high quality and suitable for my cats (I have two Siamese blue-eyed beauties, I buy them a regular selection of cold cuts). They love these canned foods, they always eat them with gusto, the appearance of the cats shows that the food suits them, the fur is shiny and silky to the touch. Eats and silky to the touch.

Negative opinions

Not all owners share the enthusiasm for this food. There were a few who were puzzled by the composition. And not only this makes dog owners think:

The quality of Gourmet dog food leaves much to be desired. The experienced owners, as noted above, are puzzled by its composition.
The price category does not suit everyone. Others consider the food too expensive.
Not suitable for feeding large dogs, at least in canned form. Because the volume of the cans is too small, you will go broke on food alone.
For representatives of small breeds, one jar is enough for 2-2.5 times.
Other owners note a change in the color of their pets' excrement. And their number increased after the animal was switched to canned Gourmet.
Some dogs, much to the chagrin of their owners, refuse to even try the food offered.

Analysis of the composition

"Grandin" (dog food): dry and canned

Choosing the right food for your pet should be based not only on its size and age, but also on its lifestyle. It is also important to take into account the presence of allergies and know exactly which products in the composition can cause it. Therefore, you should carefully study the labeling on the food packaging and its composition.

The manufacturer of canned goods under the “Four-Legged Gourmet” brand focuses on the main ingredient in their composition – meat. But besides it there are several more components:

water;
Wheat flour;
sunflower oil;
cream;
sauce stabilizer;
gelling agent.

The Platinum line of gourmet canned dog food contains the least amount of additives. In addition to meat, they contain only a gelling agent, water and salt. Mousses from the Golden series include cream, salt, sunflower oil, sauce stabilizer and wheat flour.

Silver line products have a wide variety of compositions, which include a number of beneficial additives such as fish oil and seaweed. But unlike other types of wet food, the products in this series contain fermented rice.

The Silver line contains useful additives

Important! The Yorkshire sausage delicacy contains egg powder. Owners of pets with allergies should pay attention to this.

Dry dog food “Gourmet” has a richer and more varied composition. Below is the full list of ingredients it contains:

corn;
whole grains of rice;
animal fat;
vegetable protein extract;
beet pulp;
vegetable oil;
yeast;
Jerusalem artichoke;
rosemary and yucca extract.

Note! The proportion of meat indicated on the packaging is only 26%. This product also contains glucosamine hydrochloride, an antioxidant and chondroitin sulfate, which is a little confusing and raises doubts about the declared complete naturalness of the food.