Organix is a brand that produces food for pets, including dogs and cats. The manufacturer positions the food as a complete diet for pets, made exclusively from natural ingredients, which allows it to be classified as a super-premium category.
The manufacturer states that the food developed by them is created as a result of the joint work of eminent felinologists and veterinarians, taking into account all the anatomical and physiological characteristics of dogs and cats. We will look at a review of Organix feeds, as well as reviews about them, in this article.
Advantages
This brand has been producing animal feed for a long time. But there are already enough reviews and information about the company to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the products.
- affordable price in its price category (super-premium);
- accessibility and prevalence, products can be purchased in almost all pet stores and large retail outlets;
- contains vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain good animal health;
- minimal technological processing of feed;
- a large assortment that includes both canned food and Organics dry food;
- high density of formed pieces of meat;
- low jelly content in wet food;
- the ability to store opened product in the refrigerator for a long time;
- the same tastes in dry and wet food, which allows you to combine different types of food with each other;
- increased calorie content, which allows the pet to be satisfied with less food;
- high digestibility of feed.
Introduction
The supplier to the market is the Russian representative “Pet-Product”. Their specialty was the production of good quality pet products. The products produced are classified as premium dry food. According to the manufacturer, the following points are excluded during production:
- Use of food waste.
- Adding dyes, flavor enhancers and preservatives to the composition, which can have a detrimental effect on the health of your pet.
- Organix dog food does not contain GMOs or other harmful elements.
Too good to be true? But the manufacturer assures that the production of the food is controlled by nutritionists, veterinarians and even scientists. That is why the certified product has been sold in European countries for the past 10 years. Organics dog food can be found in specialty stores on premium shelves.
Flaws
Judging by the reviews of Organix cat food, the disadvantages of the product include:
- use in the production of by-products;
- increased proportion of vegetable protein in the composition, since the proportion of meat is not very high;
- there is no specification on the packaging which specific antioxidant is used;
- the presence of salt among the components;
- large bags of food are not equipped with handles, which creates inconvenience during transportation;
- The ring on a can of canned food often breaks off during opening.
In addition, in reviews of Organix cat food it is noted that there are no products for animals with special needs: elderly, sick, pregnant or neutered. This causes some difficulties. For example, a pregnant cat requires a special diet, and due to the fact that the company does not produce such products, the pet will have to be switched to another brand, which is not recommended in this situation.
For anyone and everyone
A rich assortment allows you to choose food for any pet. True, the line does not contain specialized products for veterinary diets and there is no division into breeds, but this is rather a wish for manufacturers for the future, and not a negative. It remains to analyze in detail the composition and amount of nutrients stated on the packaging. To do this, take food made from lamb meat.
Composition of organic cat food
The first characteristic that you pay attention to when choosing food for your pet is its composition. “Organix” worked through all the components, supplementing them several times and changing the ratio. Currently, an optimal option has been developed that is suitable for cats with different needs. The product contains the following components:
- Dehydrated chicken - 12%, dehydrated duck - 4%, dehydrated salmon - 4%. These ingredients are animal protein. The total proportion of the protein component reaches 20%. Dehydration is a cooking process in which meat is reduced to a powdered form. This is done by completely drying the meat component. This type of processing of the product allows you to preserve most of the beneficial substances.
- Cereals in Organics food are represented by rice, barley and corn. The latter saturates the cat’s body with carbohydrates and amino acids. In addition, corn contains more than 10% vegetable protein, which is also necessary for the cat's body. Barley and rice are easily digested and are hypoallergenic crops.
- Fats of animal origin in Organix products are represented by salmon and chicken fat in a volume of 20%. They are necessary for the cat’s normal well-being and good immunity.
- Vitamin E ensures excellent skin and coat condition.
- Coarse fiber is present in the diet in an amount of 5%. It is not absorbed, but is needed to balance the composition of the intestinal microflora.
- Flaxseed and yeast are necessary for the normal development, growth and excellent health of your pet. They, like vitamin E, have a good effect on the coat.
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Veterinarians and specialists in the field of healthy dog nutrition evaluate food based on the content of three necessary components:
- Lamb meat and fish meal are indicated as protein sources. Liver hydrolysate has been added, but it is almost at the end of the list, which means that the amount of it in the composition is most likely small. Dry lamb meat is easily digestible, it is hypoallergenic, so the component becomes desirable in any dry food. Fishmeal is valued for its fatty acids.
- The source of lipids is chicken fat. This is an excellent product that is absorbed almost completely. In addition, it has a pleasant smell, so the manufacturer does not need to add flavorings.
- Carbohydrates. Despite the fact that their percentage in the composition is not indicated, you can calculate it yourself. Based on their stated figures, it turns out to be at least 45%. Sources are rice and barley. That's a lot. They are practically not absorbed in the animal's body. Moreover, in large quantities they can cause digestive upset. They are considered to be a cheap filler, which is needed primarily to increase the weight of feed.
What else is included?
Also included on the packaging are the following components:
- Taurine is an essential amino acid that is not produced in the body of cats, but it must be present in bile juice. Without its presence, the absorption and digestion of fats sharply deteriorates. In addition, taurine deficiency in a pet’s body affects the cardiac and nervous systems, as well as the structure of the retina.
- Powdered eggs are a source of protein, vitamins and minerals.
- Yucca Schidigera extract is a special component that purifies the blood, provides an anti-inflammatory effect and increases the ability to remove toxins through the skin.
- Inulin normalizes intestinal microflora.
- Lecithin - helps pets' liver function properly.
- Chondroitin and glucosamine strengthen bones and joints.
- The remaining components are additional and consist of vitamins and minerals.
says that all its products are created only from natural ingredients, without the addition of artificial components.
general information
Dutch food) was well received on the Russian market.
The produced recipe has an excellent composition, including natural meat. Therefore, the presented products are classified as super premium. However, in reality the composition does not reach such high quality. Dry food is produced in the Netherlands, and canned food is produced in Russia. A special feature of the manufacturer of this food is the production of products in a wide variety of flavors.
Range
Organx produces five product lines for cats with different needs:
- For kittens older than two months. Manufactured to meet the development and growth needs of animals. Sold as a soufflé with liver, minced meat, heart, beef and lamb.
- For kittens from the first year of life. Available in the form of medium granules.
- Dry and wet food for adult cats in various flavors: rabbit, turkey, veal, chicken, beef with liver or heart, veal with tongue. All products are hypoallergenic due to the exclusion of components that can cause allergic reactions.
Additional components
Beet pulp, flaxseed, chicken liver, L-carnitine, prebiotics, taurine - there is nothing outright harmful or dangerous to the life or health of your pet. But on the other hand, the food contains no fruits, vegetables and herbs, the meat content is low, and there are too many grains. Reviews of Organix dry dog food are either positive or neutral. Many note that they tried to introduce it into the diet as an alternative to an expensive product, but the dog simply did not get enough of it, they had to supplement the pet, and this is harmful.
Owners have several options: purchase more expensive and nutritious food or give the pet a larger portion. There are a small number of negative reviews, but they are most likely associated with individual intolerance to the components. Otherwise, the food can be called quite good and worthy of attention.
Veterinarian advice
Experts recommend following some rules regarding cat nutrition:
- New food should be introduced into the diet gradually, replacing the usual food by 10% per day. If there is a sudden change, the animal may refuse unfamiliar food.
- For water and food, it is best to use ceramic feeders; they are easy to clean and do not emit harmful substances.
- For cats with health restrictions, special food should be used.
- It is not recommended to mix natural and industrial food, as well as dry food with wet food. Such mixing is allowed only if the menu is from the same manufacturer.
- It is a mistake to believe that constant change of food brings benefit and variety. Diet replacement is required only if there are compelling reasons for this.
Doctors' opinion
First of all, we are interested in reviews from veterinarians. Organics dog food is presented as one of the best. But, judging by the composition, it does not reach either the holistic class or the super-premium class. There is one more drawback - the manufacturer does not indicate the percentage of components. You can only guess about the proportions.
The manufacturer describes the substance content as follows:
- Protein - 23%.
- Fats - 10%
- Fiber, phosphorus, calcium - approximately 2% each.
- Humidity - 10%.
Do you agree that the numbers are not very impressive? Even with a big stretch, this dog food cannot be classified as elite, since these indicators are the lower limit of the norm for a dog’s nutrition. That is why the fact that the pet does not eat enough often appears in reviews. Dry dog food "Organix" cannot be called bad, but still a regular portion will not cover the energy expenditure of an active animal.
We evaluate the clarity of the wording
So, in the first position in the list of ingredients, we must find meat, but not just any meat, but from a specific animal. In Acana Grasslands food this is all right: the sources of raw materials are clearly and clearly indicated: lamb, duck, herring, turkey, etc. By choosing such a diet, you will understand exactly what you are feeding your cat.
If you see that the basis of the food is “meat and its derivatives”, “poultry” or “meat products” and other undesignated sources of animal protein, this is a big minus for the manufacturer, although industry standards do not prohibit calling ingredients by groups.
The reason for using vague names is most likely because the composition of the raw materials is unstable and changes from batch to batch. And the word “derivatives” can hide anything, including waste not intended for human consumption.
The same applies to other food components: fats, grains, vegetables and fruits. For example, the name “mix of vegetable and animal fat” gives absolutely no idea exactly how much of each of them is added (and predators need animal or fish oil). Unknown “grains” may cause your cat to be intolerant, and you won’t know which ones exactly, which will complicate further diet choices.
Spiders Grandin
“Grandin” spiders already have a target orientation not only according to tastes, but also the age and characteristics of cats. The manufacturer claims that these foods contain 70% meat ingredients, represented by only one type of animal, that is, the composition of these products is monoprotein, which should help the animal avoid allergic reactions. In addition, the food does not contain grains. The consistency of the product is described by the manufacturer as “tender meat pate in jelly.” The food is declared as complete.
There are 6 types of food in the line, its gradation according to intended purpose almost completely repeats the line of dry food:
- senior (for cats over 6 years old) with beef;
- sterilized (for sterilized cats) option with turkey and lamb;
- kitten (for kittens up to one year old) with chicken;
- adult (for adult cats from one year to 7 years) option with chicken and veal.
So, let’s not beat around the bush, in the first place for these foods are meat and meat by-products, consisting of 70% beef, turkey, chicken, lamb or veal. What can you say about this component?
- Firstly, we are not talking about meat; the manufacturer implies a certain mix of not only soft, muscle tissue, but also other parts of the carcass, and this could be skin, bones, tendons, etc.
- Secondly, offal is also a loose concept, because this category includes both valuable liver and heart, as well as less nutritious heads and paws. The main problem with this component is that the raw material can vary from batch to batch, because its composition does not have clear regulations.
- Thirdly, again a statement about the reduced risk of food allergies in cats, despite the fact that an allergic reaction most often occurs to chicken, beef and other products obtained from these animals. A monoprotein food made from chicken will do nothing to reduce the risk of food intolerance in a cat with a chicken allergy, so this claim is nothing more than marketing.
In addition to the main ingredient, these feeds include:
Minerals are probably some kind of mineral premix averaged in terms of their indicators. Not the highest quality component, since its true composition is not known for certain.
Flaxseed oil is a source of unsaturated Omega 3 and 6 acids of plant origin - and this is its main disadvantage, because animal fats are much better absorbed by carnivorous animals. Moreover, it is not clear how this oil was extracted and how it was preserved.
Green mussels (in senior food) are a natural source of glycosaminoglycans, which help restore cartilage tissue. However, the exact amount of the component is unknown, so it is also unknown how expressive the effect of this ingredient is.
Fish oil (in kitten food) - most likely, this oil was obtained from various types of fish, because the manufacturer was silent about the primary raw materials, the method of obtaining the oil, the method of preserving it, but the quality of fish oil can vary greatly.
Guaranteed analysis corresponds to the complete product:
- protein 10.3-10.9%;
- fat 5.9-6.9%;
- raw ash 2.3-2.5%;
- crude fiber 0.3-0.4%;
- moisture 78-80%.
Our verdict
The food left mixed impressions: the ingredients may not be of the worst quality, but not too high either. The manufacturer's assurances about reducing the risk of food allergies do not fully correspond to reality. Additives do not have a mass fraction indication
The product is sold in pouches of 85 g, the cost of a pouch is 80 rubles - the price is quite fair for this composition, so based on the results of the review, we can say that you can use this food, but with caution, especially if your cat has food intolerance to any of the types of meat
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