Optimeal dog food: composition analysis, customer reviews, price

For a cat of any breed, it is important to choose the right and most balanced diet. This is the only way you can be sure that your pet receives all the necessary microelements for normal growth and development.

One of the highest quality feeds on the domestic market is the products of the OptiMeal company. Super-premium food is produced in Ukraine using technology specially developed in Switzerland. Today we will tell you about all the features of OptiMeal food , its composition, advantages and disadvantages.

Types of Optimeal cat food

Products for cats, manufactured under the Optimeal™ brand, are represented on the pet industry market in the following types:

• line of dry food;
• wet canned food in sauce or jelly

Dry food is available in bags and tubes of different sizes: 300 g, 650 g, 4 kg, 10 and 12 kg.

The wet ruler is packaged in foil pouches of convenient dosage – 85 g.

The line of diets includes basic food and products for cats with special needs:

• diets for adult cats;
• grain-free food for adult animals;
• formula for pets with sensitive digestion;
• food for sterilized and neutered animals;
• Formula to support immunity;
• diet for kittens;
• hair removal formula.

Optimeal canned foods are available for:

• adult animals;
• kittens;
• castrated and sterilized pets.

Dry food

Super premium industrial food in granules is produced in several flavors:

• duck;
• veal;
• turkey;
• lamb;
• salmon and shrimp.
• chicken;

Let's consider the composition, quality characteristics, pros and cons of popular types of food:

1. for kittens - chicken;
2. for adult animals – chicken;
3. with veal for adult pets;
4. for cats with sensitive digestion – lamb;
5. duck - for removing hairballs;
6. turkey and oats - for castrated and sterilized animals;
7. grain-free diet - duck or turkey and vegetables.

For kittens - chicken

Super-premium food for kittens consists of 1/3 of an easily digestible source of protein - chicken meat. An additional source of protein is egg powder.

The unique production technology allows you to add fresh meat to the composition and preserve in the finished product all the micro- and macroelements necessary for the growth, development and active play of a kitten. The diet is suitable for pregnant and lactating cats.

In addition to animal proteins, the formula contains: cereals (rice, corn), poultry fat, salmon oil, borage oil, beet pulp, flax seed, powdered eggs and yeast. The food is enriched with a unique berry-herbal mix, which acts as an immunostimulant and natural antioxidant.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 65 UAH, 650 gr. – 133 UAH, 4 kg. – 605 UAH.

For adult cats – chicken

Complete food in granules based on chicken is suitable as a source of basic nutrition for cats over 1 year of age. The diet has a balanced ratio of protein (34%) and fat (15%), which fully satisfies the needs of the animal.

Main sources of animal protein: dehydrated chicken meat (35%), dried chicken liver. An additional source of protein is egg powder. Fats include poultry fat, salmon oil and borage oil. Sources of plant carbohydrates: rice, corn, beet fiber.

The food is enriched with minerals, prebiotics, berries and healthy herbs (thyme, marshmallow root, ginseng, chamomile flowers, nettle, burdock root, marigold). Contains flaxseed, cranberry and brewer's yeast.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 65 UAH, 650 gr. – 133 UAH, 4 kg. – 655 UAH, 10 kg. – 1562 UAH.

For adult cats – veal

Granulated food for adult animals with a high content of veal. Sources of animal protein: veal (14%), dried chicken protein (11%), dehydrated turkey protein (11%), dried chicken liver, powdered eggs.

The balance of fats and proteins corresponds to the needs of an adult cat: proteins - 34%, fats - 16%. Fats – poultry fat, salmon oil and borage oil.

Other ingredients: brown rice, corn, barley, beet pulp, egg powder, yeast, flax seed. The formula is enriched with vitamins and minerals, a unique mix of beneficial herbs, and contains cranberries - a natural antioxidant.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 65 UAH, 650 gr. – 133 UAH, 4 kg. – 655 UAH, 10 kg. – 1562 UAH.

For cats with sensitive digestion – lamb

Optimil for cats with sensitive digestion is suitable for adult animals (over 1 year). Main sources of animal protein: boneless lamb (12%), dehydrated lamb protein (14%), and dry chicken (7%). An additional source of protein is egg powder.

The food formula has a balanced content of proteins (35%) and fats (15%). Fats – salmon oil, poultry fat, borage oil.

Sources of carbohydrates and fiber: rice, brown rice, barley, potato protein, beet pulp. The food contains a mix of berries, herbs and medicinal plants. The diet is enriched with prebiotics, minerals and vitamins. Contains biotin, taurine, brewer's yeast and flax seed. Natural preservatives and antioxidants are used in production.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 72 UAH, 650 gr. – 155 UAH, 4 kg. – 686 UAH, 10 kg. – 1617 UAH.

For removing wool - duck

Daily diet for cats. Recommended for adult pets during shedding. Particularly suitable for long-haired breeds. Protein components account for 1/3 of the composition: duck meat – 5%, dry duck meat protein – 26%. In addition, dried chicken liver, poultry fat, salmon oil, flax seed, and powdered eggs are added to the food.

Main plant components: rice, corn, beet fiber, cranberries. Cellulose, which is contained in the food, promotes better removal of hair from the cat’s gastrointestinal tract.

The formula contains vitamins (A, D3, E, C, B6, H) and minerals (iodine, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc, iron), prebiotics, taurine, biotin. Does not contain artificial preservatives or antioxidants.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 72 UAH, 650 gr. – 156 UAH, 4 kg. – 686 UAH, 10 kg. – 1671 UAH.

For castrated and sterilized animals

Cat Adult Sterilized Turkey is a special type of food that helps maintain optimal weight and condition of the urinary system of animals after castration and sterilization surgery.

The composition is based on dietary turkey meat (30%) and a special type of cereal, naked oats with a low glycemic index. Hulled oats are a dietary food product high in vegetable protein, amino acids and other beneficial substances.

In addition, the formula contains: chicken liver, rice, corn, poultry fat, beet pulp, flax seed, powdered eggs and yeast. A unique mix of prebiotics, spices, berries and medicinal herbs supports the animal’s immunity. Antioxidants of natural origin are used in production.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 72 UAH, 650 gr. – 156 UAH, 4 kg. – 711 UAH, 10 kg. – 1722 UAH.

Grain-free food – duck and vegetables

The new Optimeal Grain Free diet is as close as possible to the natural diet of a carnivorous cat. It contains no grains at all; instead, the manufacturer added vegetables, legumes and root vegetables: potatoes, tapioca, pumpkin, carrots, green peas, beet pulp.

Animal protein is represented by: dietary duck meat (5%) and dehydrated duck meat protein (35%). The ratio of protein (38%) and fat (20%) is balanced.

The feed has high digestibility and calorie content, making its consumption more economical than that of grain brands. The formula contains vitamins: A, D3, E, B6, C. MacroGard and Actigen prebiotics are added to improve digestion.

The composition is enriched with a mix of berries and healthy herbs, biotin and taurine, Omega-3, Omega-6. The grain-free formula and the presence of vegetables and fruits improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.

Price: pack 300 gr. – 77 UAH, 650 gr. – 194 UAH, 4 kg. – 742 UAH.

Wet food

The line of wet diets for cats is represented by several types of original menus. Canned food is produced according to a proprietary recipe developed in-house.

Let's take a closer look at the wet types of food Optimil:

1. for kittens with chicken;
2. for adult cats with lamb and vegetables in jelly;
3. for adult cats with rabbit in white sauce;
4. for adult cats with turkey and chicken fillet in sauce;
5. for adult cats with veal, chicken fillet and spinach in sauce;
6. for adult cats with lamb meat and chicken fillet in pumpkin jelly;
7. for adult cats with salmon and shrimp in sauce;
8. for adult cats with veal in cranberry sauce.

Canned food for kittens with chicken

Used as additional nutrition or as a treat. In the first place are meat ingredients - meat and offal. They make up 80% of the diet formula.

According to updated information from the manufacturer, these are chicken, pork liver and lungs. Chicken accounts for 4%. In second position are products that are sources of carbohydrates and fiber: cereals, vegetable protein extracts. Sources of fats: salmon oil (Omega-3, Omega-6) and borage oil.

Canned food contains cranberries, a natural antioxidant. As well as an expanded composition of useful plants and herbs: thyme, burdock root, nettle, marshmallow root, chamomile flowers. This has a beneficial effect on the condition of the kitten's immune system.

To improve digestion - prebiotic supplements Actigen and MacroGard. It has a high energy value (100 g/98 kcal).

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 15.3 UAH.

For adult cats with lamb and vegetables in jelly

The canned diet for animals over 1 year old contains a high percentage of animal protein - up to 80%. The manufacturer does not indicate the detailed protein composition on the packaging, but according to our updated information, the proteins are represented by chicken (4%) and pork by-products (liver, lung).

Expanded composition: cereals (not specified), vegetables (carrots), legumes (beans), vegetable protein extracts, cranberries (natural antioxidant, normalizes urine PH). The formula is improved by marigold flowers (source of lutein), marshmallow root (improves hair removal from the gastrointestinal tract), thyme (natural antiseptic and antispasmodic).

In addition, the canned food contains medicinal herbs (chamomile, burdock root, nettle), prebiotics and a vitamin-mineral complex.

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 15.3 UAH.

For adult cats with rabbit in white sauce

Canned rabbit is juicy pieces of meat in white sauce. As in the jelly formula, up to 80% of the composition is animal proteins. Dietary rabbit meat is very beneficial for cats; in this menu it makes up 4%.

The protein composition is not deciphered on the packaging, but according to our information clarified by the manufacturer, it is chicken, pork lung and liver.

There are no vegetables in the list of ingredients, there are cereals, cranberries and a mix of spices and medicinal herbs. Fats make up 4.5% of the composition and are represented by borage oil and salmon oil.

The formula is improved by prebiotic components: Actigen and MacroGard. A mix of herbs and prebiotics strengthens the animal’s immunity.

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 15.3 UAH.

For adult cats with turkey and chicken fillet in sauce

A special formula of wet food for sterilized and neutered cats, as well as animals prone to gaining excess weight. The formula is based on animal protein sources (79%).

According to the information specified by the manufacturer, these are chicken fillet in whole pieces (17%), turkey fillet (4%), pork offal (liver, heart).

In addition to protein components, the food contains cereals, cranberries, burdock root, marigolds, marshmallow root, thyme, chamomile and nettle. Fats – borage oil and salmon oil. Unique ingredients Actigen (source of prebiotics) and MacroGard (source of beta-glucans), minerals and brown sugar.

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 20.75 UAH.

For adult cats with veal, chicken fillet and spinach in sauce

High-quality grain-free food consists of 95% animal proteins. The manufacturer did not decipher on the packaging the exact composition of the meat and by-products included in the feed formula, but indicates that chicken fillet is 17%, veal fillet is 4%.

According to our information confirmed with the manufacturer, the remaining ingredients are chicken, pork lung and liver.

The food does not contain grains. Herbal ingredients - spinach, cranberry, burdock root, marigold, nettle, marshmallow root, chamomile flowers and thyme. Fat sources include salmon oil and borage oil. The formula is enriched with minerals and the Immunity Support Mix based on prebiotics and beta-glucans.

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 20.75 UAH.

For adult cats with lamb meat and chicken fillet in pumpkin jelly

Grain-free composition for adult cats (over 1 year old) based on lamb and chicken fillet. Meat and offal account for 95% of the total composition. Chicken fillet is highlighted on the packaging.

We checked with the manufacturer about the protein composition - chicken, pork liver and lung. Fats include salmon and borage oil. These are quality sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6.

Herbal ingredients: pumpkin, cranberry, chamomile flowers, marigold, marshmallow root, nettle, thyme, burdock root. The formula contains minerals and a unique additive Immunity Support Mix - a source of prebiotics and beta-glucans.

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 20.75 UAH.

For adult cats with salmon and shrimp in sauce

Grain-free fish menu for adult cats (over 1 year). Despite the name, the basis of the diet is meat products and offal (70-85%).

According to the information specified by the manufacturer, these are chicken, pork lung and liver. Fish and fish by-products are in second place (9%). Whole peeled shrimp (7.6%) are used as a source of protein, natural glucosamine and chondroitin. Contains the Immunity Support Mix complex, which improves the condition of the animal's immune system.

Price: pouches 85 gr. – 20.75 UAH.

For adult cats with veal in cranberry sauce

Cranberry sauce is another know-how of the OptiMeal brand. Cranberries are added to cat food to regulate the acidity of urine. It contains grapes (a source of fiber) and a mix of healthy herbs.

Animal proteins are meat and meat by-products (80%), of which 4% is veal. There is no decoding on the packaging, but according to our information clarified by the manufacturer, these are chicken, pork liver and lung. Can be given as additional nutrition and treats to cats with urolithiasis, castrated and sterilized pets.

Price: packaging (pouches) 85 gr. – 15.3 UAH.

Benefits of Optimeal feed

The main competitive advantages of the OptiMeal feed brand:

1. The brand's diets are high in animal proteins.
2. In all foods, the basis of the formula is animal proteins, which are better absorbed by the cat’s body, meat is the number one ingredient.
3. All diets contain the original Immunity Support Mix complex, which protects the animal from the harmful effects of the environment, strengthens the response of the immune system of young, elderly animals and cats after vaccination and during stress. It contains Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans.
4. Wide range of diets and flavors. There are specialized brands for animals of different ages and physiological conditions.
5. Contains innovative additives: Actigen and MacroGard. New generation prebiotics have a wide spectrum of action: they increase immunity, regulate the balance of microflora, and reduce the amount of pathogenic flora in the intestines. MacroGard has a positive effect on strengthening both general and local immunity.
6. Contains natural antioxidants.
7. There is a line of grain-free food that does not contain grains and has an expanded composition of vegetables, legumes, berries and herbs. These diets are suitable for cats with gluten allergies and obese animals. This composition prevents the development of diabetes.
8. The food is enriched with a unique mix of beneficial herbs, medicinal plants, minerals and vitamins. Contains taurine, biotin, Omega-3 and Omega-6.
9. Do not contain artificial flavor and odor enhancers, dyes.
10. The finished products have been tested and highly appreciated by the Warsaw Institute of Veterinary Medicine, the Institute of Animal Nutrition in France, and the Dutch Institute of Animal Nutrition (KENNEL DE MORGENSTOND).
11. The optimal combination of price and quality for super-premium food.

Reviews from veterinarians and buyers

Elena Petrovna, veterinarian: “I always very carefully recommend new food to my clients. Therefore, when Optimil first appeared on the market, I treated it with restraint and did not recommend this brand to patients.

I need either strong justification for the quality of the product, or my own experience of use. My attitude towards the products of the domestic company changed after it was tested by doctors of the All-Ukrainian Guild of Veterinarians in 2021. Having studied their reviews, the results of clinical trials and tests, I came to the conclusion that the food can be recommended to clients.”

Leonid: “I came across Optimeal food by accident, I decided to try something new for my cat, I saw a new package in the store. I chose food with duck and vegetables. I only read the composition at home. Turns out it's a grain-free formula.

The cat eats with pleasure. Saturates quickly. The coat has become shiny and sheds less. I was surprised by the result. And most importantly, for such money! No holistic specialists are needed. I think the duck formula is the best grain-free Optimeal food for my cat.”

Reviews of grain-free food "Optimil"

Alina writes:

For the exhibition we were given 3 bags of Optimeal wet food. I looked at the ingredients - meat, meat by-products, fish, crustaceans. Everywhere the percentage is indicated, for example, in the bag “with salmon and shrimp” it is written “meat and animal by-products (in pieces of at least 85%), shellfish and crustaceans (peeled shrimp 7.6%), fish and fish by-products (in pieces from salmon 9%)".

So that you understand - 85% is a lot, once, out of ignorance, I took Whiskas pouches, but there was only 4% meat! And most importantly, the cat really liked all three types of Optimeal grain-free food! Not only with good ingredients, but also delicious! I found it at a local pet store, now I will regularly spoil my cat with it))

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Conclusion

OptiMeal food is a worthy domestic product, a new product on the pet products market. The unique composition, European quality, optimal price-quality ratio, good reviews from veterinarians and consumers give us the right to recommend this diet.

Of course, the choice of food should be individual, taking into account the taste preferences, health and age of the pet. New food should be introduced gradually, taking into account the recommendations of veterinarians. If your pet likes the food, feels and looks good, you can safely switch to this super-premium food.

Video review of food

Price and where to buy

In pet stores, food of this brand is sold at the following prices:

1. "PetsLike" (link):
   Dry food Optimeal 300 g - from 61 UAH;
2. Dry food Optimeal 650 g - from 133 UAH;
3. Dry food "Optimil" 4 kg - from 489 UAH;
4. Dry food Optimeal 12 kg - from 1246 UAH;
5. Wet food "Optimil" 85 g - from 20 UAH.
6. "Socket" (link).

The above prices are current at the end of April 2021 and may change over time. See the exact cost on the pet store's website using the link above.