Dog food Gina (Gina): review and composition overview

Gina Dog Food Review

Our review section has already covered many super-premium foods, but not all of them. And now we will correct this by reviewing another dry dog food - Gina. It is produced in Canada (Elite line), Thailand (canned food Gina, Mi-Mi and X-Dog) and Denmark to Russian order for Russian consumers - as it is written on the official Gina website www.gina.ru.

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Composition of Gina dog food

The compositions indicated below were taken from the official website of the food and verified with those indicated on the packaging. As you can see, the composition of the food from the Elit line is much richer than the composition of the food from the regular line. In the first, we see in the first places chicken meat (more than 43%), lamb meat, salmon fillet, chicken liver, chicken fat, and then the sources of carbohydrates - rice, oats, barley. In the second they are already from second to fourth place.

However, if we look at the composition of even the second option (Dog Classic), we will not see other sources of protein (except chicken meat and northern fish fillet), which means that the indicated 26% of the protein in the analysis is of animal origin. However, only in the Elit line we will find vegetables, fruits and even herbs. It also uses a natural preservative, which is not listed in Classic.

In fact, Gina Elite food is definitely a super-premium class, and Gina Classic is still a premium class but with real meat (most premiums use “meat and by-products,” such as Brit Premium food).

Pros and cons of Gina food

Among the advantages of the food:

using meat rather than offal;
wide range (dry food, canned food, hypoallergenic food, etc.);
affordable price, especially the regular line;
natural preservative (at least in the Elite line).

The disadvantages include:

In general, the regular line does not have a very rich composition;
It is not available in all pet stores (but buying Gina food on the Internet is not a problem).

Assortment and features of Gina feed

The manufacturer offers “Gina” and “Gina Elite” food in the form of dry and wet diets.

Dry food "Gina"

Dry food "Gina" is crickets with a diameter of up to 1 cm. They are sold in dense bags weighing 1, 3 and 7.5 kg, as well as in bags of 18 kg. The cost of a kilogram package varies from 366 to 422 rubles. Crickets are produced in chicken, lamb and rabbit flavours. Now the manufacturer offers 4 main lines of this food:

Kitten 33 (“Kitten 33”) is suitable for kittens up to 1 year old, pregnant and lactating females;
Cat 33 (“Cat 33”) is suitable for cats leading an active life (for example, living in a private house with access to the outdoors or participating in exhibitions/championships);
Cat 30 is a complete chicken-flavored dry food for cats with normal activity levels;
Cat Rabbit&Rice is the lowest fat food for adult cats.

Gina food can be produced not only in bags or bags. The weight of the package may also vary. For example, previously complete food was also produced in plastic buckets. This package weighed 15 kg. The packaging material may also change: thick or foil paper, film or plastic.

Photo gallery: dry food "Gina"

The main ingredients of the feed are easily digestible products of animal origin - high-quality chicken, lamb, rabbit meat

The presence of fish oil and sunflower oil creates the necessary ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6

Probiotic cultures (lactobacteria) and prebiotics in Gina feed normalize intestinal function and improve the absorption of nutrients

Even among the 4 types of Gina food, you can choose the appropriate complete food option for almost any cat

Table: composition of dry food "Gina"

Name	Main cast	Amino acids	Vitamins and minerals	Guaranteed performance	Energy value (in 1 kg)
Kitten 33	Ingredients: chicken and lamb meat; rice, cereals, beets; sea fish fillet; animal fats; egg, brewer's yeast; probiotics (Lactobacillus).	Content: methionine; lecithin; taurine; tryptophan; Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.	Content: vitamin A; vitamins B1, B6, B12; vitamins D3 and E; vitamins K and C; biotin (H); vitamin PP; calcium; magnesium; phosphorus; zinc; iron; copper; sodium.	Compound: protein - 33%; fat - 21%, fiber - 1.5%; moisture - 9%, ash - 7.5%; taurine - 0.2%, magnesium - 0.09%; calcium - 1.5%, phosphorus - 1.1%.	4120 kcal
Cat 33				Compound: protein - 33%, fat - 21%; fiber - 3%, moisture - 9%; ash - 7.5%, calcium - 1.4%; phosphorus - 1.1%, magnesium - 0.09%; taurine - 0.2%.	4050 kcal
Cat 30	Ingredients: chicken's meat; rice, cereals, beets; sea fish fillet; animal fats; probiotics (Lactobacillus).			Compound: protein - 30%, fat - 15%, fiber - 1.5%, moisture - 9%; ash - 6%, calcium - 1.10%; phosphorus - 0.90%, magnesium - 0.09%, taurine - 0.12%.	3880 kcal
Cat Rabbit&Rice	Ingredients: chicken and rabbit meat; rice, cereals, beets; fats and probiotics (Lactobacillus); fructooligosaccharides.			Compound: protein - 30%, fat - 12%; fiber - 2.5%, moisture - 9%; ash - 6%, calcium - 1.0%; phosphorus - 0.70%, magnesium - 0.08%, taurine - 0.12%.	3700 kcal

Dry food "Gina Elite"

Gina Elit crickets are distinguished by their high meat and fish content. They are produced in packages of 400 g, 1, 3, 8 and 15 kg. Suggested flavors: chicken, duck, turkey, salmon. The price for 1 kg of feed is from 510 rubles. The following lines of elite “drying” are currently produced:

Adult Cat Duck & Rice is a dry food with duck and rice flavor for adult, moderately active cats;
Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon (“Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon”) is a salmon-flavored “dry” for adults;
Adult Cat Chicken & Rice is a dietary food with chicken and rice flavor for adult cats;
Adult Cat Sterilized (“Adult Cat Sterilized”) is intended for sterilized and neutered individuals (allows weight control);
Cat Sensitive is a complete dry food suitable for feeding cats prone to problems with the digestive system;
Kitten (“Kitten”) is a “children’s” version of a complete food (allows you to control the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, contains components beneficial for the cardiovascular system and vision).

Photo gallery: dry food "Gina Elite"

The specially developed formula does not contain beef, pork, wheat, eggs, dairy or soy, making this food a hypoallergenic diet.

Two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble, and prebiotics MOS and FOS ensure stable intestinal function and stimulate the vital activity of beneficial microflora

Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM complex and Omega-3 fatty acids in Sterilized provide joint protection, while taurine supports heart muscle function and visual acuity

A specially developed food formula normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, maintains the balance of beneficial microflora thanks to the prebiotics and probiotic cultures included in the composition.

Grain-free formula Contains a high percentage of animal protein, the source of which is salmon fillet, rich in amino acids, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals

The texture and shape of the crunchy granules in Gina baby food promotes oral health

Table: composition of dry food "Gina Elite"

Name	Main cast	Vitamins and minerals	Guaranteed performance	Energy value
Duck & Rice	Ingredients: duck meat (31%); white and brown rice; animal fats; vegetables, broth; chicory, cranberry, yucca.	Content: vitamin A; vitamin B; vitamin D; vitamin E; folic acid; sodium selenite; calcium pantothenate; biotin; vitamin K; manganese oxide; potassium chloride; calcium iodate, etc.	Content: protein - 30%, fat - 18%; fiber - 1.5%; moisture - 7.5%, ash - 8%; calcium - 1.6%, phosphorus - 1.1%; amino acids - 3.8%.	3810 kcal/kg
Grain Free Adult Cat Salmon	Ingredients: salmon 60%, sweet potato (30%); sunflower oil; vegetables, yeast; olive oil, peas; asparagus.		Content: protein - 32%, fat - 15.5%; fiber - 2.5%; moisture - 7%; ash - 7.5%; calcium - 1.5%, phosphorus - 1%; amino acids - 3.41%.	3680 kcal/kg
Chicken & Rice	Ingredients: chicken (38%) and fish; rice, corn, fats; hydrolysates, beets; egg powder, yeast; cellulose, taurine; methionine, MOS, FOS.		Content: protein - 30%, fat - 18%; fiber - 2%; moisture - 7%; ash - 7.5%; calcium - 1.8%, phosphorus - 1.1%, amino acids - 4.32%.	3800 kcal/kg
Sterilized	Ingredients: poultry (27%) and salmon; cereals, hydrolysates, fats; beets and glucosamine; powdered eggs, alfalfa; yeast, flax; chondroitin sulfate, MSM.		Content: protein - 32%, fat - 15%; fiber - 2.5%; moisture - 7%; ash - 6.5%; calcium - 1.1%, phosphorus - 0.9%; amino acids - 3.7%.	3650 kcal/kg
Sensitive	Ingredients: turkey meat (32%); white and brown rice; animal fats, broth; vegetables, chicory, cranberries, yucca.		Content: protein - 30%, fat - 20%; fiber - 1.5%; moisture - 7.5%, ash - 8%; calcium - 1.6%, phosphorus - 0.9%; amino acids - 3.8%.	3880 kcal/kg
Kitten (UK)	Ingredients: poultry meat (18%); white fish fillet (10%); cereals, fats, hydrolysates; beets, egg powder; flax seeds, yeast.		Content: protein - 30%, fat - 18%; fiber - 2%; moisture - 7%; ash - 7.5%; calcium - 1.8%; phosphorus - 1.1%; amino acids - 4.32%.	3950 kcal/kg

Wet food "Gina"

Gina canned food is a wet food whose main ingredient is tuna. The flavor options for this food are a combination of tuna with other ingredients (chicken, sardines, beef, vegetables and squid). Pouches with a volume of 85 g are sold at a price of 50 rubles per bag.

The veterinarian explained to me that even the highest quality wet food cannot be used as the main diet. The calorie content of canned food is almost 10 times lower than that of “drying”. It is also not recommended to mix Gina wet food with other brands of crickets. The ideal option is a combination of canned food and crickets of the same brand. And from my own experience, I know that you need to be especially careful with wet food. Opened jars and pouches cannot be stored for more than a day, even in the refrigerator.

Wet food "Gina" is different combinations of tuna in sauce or jelly

Table: composition of Gina wet food

Type of feed	Main cast	The nutritional value	Calories (100 g)
Chicken with tuna	Ingredients: chicken fillet - 42%; tuna fillet - 4.5%; gelatin - 1.2%; broth - 52.3%.	The nutritional value: protein - 13%; fat - 0.5%, ash - 2%; fiber - 0.1%; humidity - 85%.	49 kcal
Tuna with sardines	Ingredients: tuna fillet - 50%; sardines - 4.5%; gelatin - 1.2%; broth - 44.3%.	The nutritional value: protein - 14%; fat - 1.5%, ash - 2%; fiber - 0.1%, moisture - 82%.	61 kcal
Tuna with beef	Ingredients: tuna fillet - 50%; beef fillet - 4.5%; gelatin - 1.2%; broth - 44.3%.	The nutritional value: protein - 14%; fat - 1%, ash - 2%; fiber - 0.1%; humidity - 82%.	57 kcal
Tuna in thick sauce	Ingredients: tuna fillet - 43.5%; tuna pate - 11.4%; gelatin - 1.2%; broth - 43.9%.	The nutritional value: protein - 13%; fat - 1%, ash - 2%; fiber - 0.1%; humidity - 82%.	54 kcal
Tuna with vegetables	Ingredients: tuna fillet - 49.2%; carrots - 3.4%, cereals - 2.3%; gelatin - 1.2%, broth - 43.9%.	The nutritional value: protein - 12%; fat - 0.8%, ash - 2%; fiber - 0.2%; humidity - 84%.	48 kcal
Tuna with squid	Ingredients: tuna fillet - 50.4%; squid - 4.5%; gelatin - 1.2%; broth - 43.9%.	The nutritional value: protein - 12%; fat - 1%, ash - 3%; fiber - 0.1%; humidity - 83.9%.	51 kcal

Veterinary ruler

“Gina” does not have a separate veterinary diet. Some cat owners choose this brand of food along with another diet. However, for this you need to consult a veterinarian. For example, a sterilized cat can be given low-calorie food Gina Elit, and if the animal has some kind of disease, it may require medications.

Does the brand have cat treats?

Cat owners can choose Gina canned food as a treat. In this case, you can take into account the pet’s taste preferences and its physiological characteristics.

Gina dog food - reviews

Review of Gina Elite dog food, writes Polina. Hello. We have a 6-month-old hound, we feed her Gina for small and medium breeds Small & Medium Breed Adult, so far she is happy with it. Activity, appearance, output - everything is normal. The only caveat is that the granules are a little small, but the dog still chews them rather than swallowing them. Also, my friend’s cat eats Gina, and no complaints either.