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Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food Reviews

Description

Nutrience Grain Free Subzero™ is a Canadian made ancestral diet combining protein-rich kibble and freeze-dried NUTRIBOOST™ to deliver the nutritional benefits of raw in a convenient & easy to use recipe. The formulations are prepared with fresh, never frozen Canadian sources of meat, poultry, Pacific wild-caught fish and real freeze-dried protein for a superior flavor.

There are two formulas inspired by Canadian regions:
  • Prairie Red for cats, featuring Canadian beef, wild boar, bison and wild-caught Pacific salmon
  • Fraser Valley for cats , featuring Canadian chicken, turkey, wild-caught Pacific salmon, herring and cod
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    93% OF CHICKS DIG IT

    4.3/5
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    January 31, 2016

    We received this Cat Food from Chick Advisor as part of their PRC, I have two senior cats that LOVE to eat. When this cat food arrived I did what they suggested and gave some as a little snack to start and that was just not good enough for my 2 little piggy's. That night when I was in bed they ended up ripping open the bag and chowing down. I really liked the list of ingredients and even more that it is made right here in Canada.

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    January 29, 2016

    What I received: Prairie Red (beef, wild boar, bison, salmon, herring and cod)

    what I love about this product:
    - the first 13 ingredients are meat / protein. High in protein and fat, good for our little carnivores.
    - grain free (no corn, soy or wheat)
    - combination of kibble and freeze dried morsels
    - the resealable bag (a velcro-ish strip) that helps keep the food fresh and easy to open/close
    - made in Canada

    what I like less:
    - despite the MANY protein-based ingredients (which is awesome!), I wonder why it's only 40% protein (I'd think it'd be higher). There are many other ingredients, such as peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, apple, etc. Cats are carnivores, so they don't require these fruits and veggies like humans do...

    I can't tell how tasty it is - I haven't tried it and my cat doesn't talk to me... lol! but she seems to gobble it up with gusto. :)

    The price seems a little costly at first, but since the quality of ingredients is higner, my cat's appetite seems better satisfied with lesser amounts of food, so a small bag can last a long time.
    Overall, I am happy with this new product. Thank you for bringing a better quality cat food to our canadian shelves.

    Also, my boyfriend's ferrets are enjoying this product (the yellow Fraser Valley bag). The small kibble size is great for them too. :)

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    4.3/5
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    January 29, 2016

    I have 2 cats, Mittens (Senior) and Speedy (Adult), as well as a feral community in my yard consisting of anywhere from 4 to 8 cats on any given day. Mittens and Speedy eat Blue Buffalo Wilderness. They have several cups on the floor everyday of rabbit, salmon, trout, indoor, chicken (weight loss and hairball control), and weight control. Yes people think this is insane, but just as people like variety, my cats like it as well.They go through phases of wanting some flavours more than others, but they enjoy the variety. I give them this because it both keeps them healthy and gives them energy, as well as preventing weight gain and hairballs. The feral cats outside typically get cheap food, as well as my cats blue buffalo occasionally, or any top brand that is on clearance. Considering there has been so many as 30 in my yard at a time, top brands on a regular basis are out of the question!

    After researching Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food, I was excited to be selected to try this on my cats. It has items similar to their norm Blue Buffalo, and none of the crappy additives, fillers, or preservatives found in far too many pet foods on the market! I especially like that they are straight forward regarding where their ingredients are from, and even more so that they are Canadian! Many pet foods market themselves as health conscious, and promote that they use only top ingredients, yet far too many leave out the fact that many of these top ingredients are shipped in from Asian countries and mishandled due to the extremely low bar set by governments! Many websites refuse to admit where their food actually comes from, and dance around the subject when asked. If it is not something I am willing to feed my family, it is not something I will be feeding my family!! My pets are my family and they deserve the best I can afford! I was thrilled to find another company that meets my high standards!!!

    When I first received the bag from Chick Advisor, Mittens and Speedy were all over it! They both cheek-rub claimed it for their own and were excited when I first gave them each a bowl to try. I was blown away at how much they LOVED this food!! It is rare that I see them both desire the same item, and even more rare that they devour the entire dish in a matter of minutes! My family and I gathered around to watch them, as the sight was absolutely hilarious!!

    Unfortunately, the excitement and fascination with this new food only happened that one time! It baffles my mind that something they both truly enjoyed, is something they seem to never want to touch again! I have even tried placing some treats on top in hopes that they will at least eat a little bit more, but they just eat the treats, and when it gets down to the Nutrience, they pick out whatever treats are left and eat them off the floor! This is completely out of their nature! I have NEVER EVER seen anything like this before! They still have a fresh cup of Nutrience Grain Free SubZero put out for them each day. They both sniff it, and go back to their Blue Buffalo Wilderness! I wish I could ask them what this reaction is about, because I am completely baffled!

    The ferals outside also went bonkers for this food the first time they tried it! Unlike my indoor cats, the ferals have continued to eat the Nutrience, along with their other foods. Being feral and being given lower quality foods more often than not, I believe they recognize this as a higher quality product. They ALWAYS clear their plates when this is given, unlike their cheap food that they now leave in the dish then knock on the door or window as if it is all gone in hopes of something better. lol. As my dad says, "I guess beggars can be choosers!". Hahaha!! Given that they are feral, it is hard to truly review this product from their perspective since it is a comparison to the lower quality foods they typically get, unlike my indoor cats that receive Blue Buffalo. That being said, my review on the ferals behalf is that it is a major hit! I am thankful on their behalf for receiving this food, for allowing me to provide them with proper nutrition, and giving them a taste of the better life.

    I rated this product 5 stars for Quality because it is a high-standard, high quality food! What you see is what you get, and what you get is worth every penny if your cats enjoy it!

    I rated this product 5 stars for Effectiveness as I have seen a change in the overall health and well-being of the feral cats. Especially since it is winter time, it is nice to see them with thicker, softer, and healthier-looking coats. Their eyes are so much brighter! They exude less feral bahaviors such as fear and aggression. They have (unfortunately) also made friends with a skunk who now believes itself to be a cat! lol. We put a bit of food out for them at night and the skunk comes over a few nights a week and also devours the Nutrience food along with them!! It is hysterical to watch 2 cats play with a skunk in my yard!! Thankfully the skunk never sprays!! I truly believe the thing thinks it is a cat! haha! Well done Nutrience.. Well done! lol! Additionally, I don't think I have ever seen a skunk so energetic or playful! You should see the stinker charge down the street! Hahahaaaa!!!!! HYSTERICAL!!!!!! "Coming soon to a PetSmart near you.. Nutrience Grain Free SubZero CAT AND SKUNK food!" hahaha!!!!!

    Lastly, I gave this product a 3 for Price. After seeing it on shelves at PetSmart, Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food is about the same price I pay for Blue Buffalo Wilderness. So, listing it in the higher quality = higher price category, this product is average for a food of its caliber. The price at PetSmart for the 5.5lb bag is $29.99, and the 11lb bag is $49.99. At least at these high prices, you know you are paying for true quality, and ensuring both the health and overall life of your cat!

    I would recommend cat owners try this product because of the high quality and effectiveness. I know that if you purchase it from PetSmart and your cat does not like it, you can return or exchange it. It is definitely worth a shot.

    The reason I most likely will not purchase this product again is solely because it would be only for the ferals outside, and there is no way I can afford to purchase Blue Buffalo for Mittens and Speedy inside, and this for the ferals outside!

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    January 29, 2016

    My three cats give it 3 paws up. They loved it and it seems to do well by their overall health. Great product. Thanks for the chance to try it and the selfie tripod sorry cats would sit still for it. Also thanks for the Coupon.

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    January 28, 2016

    My cat easily made the transition from her regular food (Costco brand) to this. No issues with upset tummy, no changes with litter habits.

    She's happy to eat it, comes running as soon as we pour her bowl full and we're happy that it doesn't smell weird.

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    January 28, 2016

    I HAVE TWO CATS, BROTHERS, BOTH UNDER A YEAR. ONE LOVED THIS FOOD! DIDNT TRANSITION AT ALL, JUST GOBBLED IT UP FROM DAY ONE. THE OTHER, TOOK ALMOST TWO WEEKS BUT ONCE THERE, HE HAS LOVED IT AS WELL. I FEEL BETTER KNOWING THAT EVERYTHING IN THE FOOD IS AS HEALTHY AND NATURAL AS CAN BE AND PROMOTING THEIR BEST HEALTH. AT FIRST I WAS SHOCKED AT THE PRICE AS I USUALLY PAY ABOUT TEN A BAG FOR CAT FOOD, BUT AFTER READING INGREDIENTS AND SEEING HOW MUCH THEY LOVED IT, WE HAVE SWITCHED AND I SEE IT AS AN INVESTMENT IN THEIR FUTURE NOW INSTEAD OF JUST A DAILY FEEDING. I ABSOLUTELY RECCOMEND

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    January 28, 2016

    I received a bag of the grain free cat food. I only feed my cat grain free products due to an allergy of some kind, so this worked out great. Normally I would not have purchased this product due to its high price, at least by my standards, however after seeing my cat love it, It's changed my mind. Since I got the box, even before I opened the box, she knew what ever was in it was for her. I think she could smell it, and was trying to open the box!! I originally mixes it with her other cat food, but, she ended picking out every piece of the Nutrience food and not touching the other in her dish!! When all the Nutrience food is gone, and the other food remains, she routinely knocks the bag over, and has tried to chew it open just so she can get some!! Very rarely do I see her enjoy a food as much as this one.

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    January 28, 2016

    Wow ! My cats were so happy That they got in on this challenge ..... As soon as I placed the box down they were going crazy over it !

    My cats I sware they love this food soooo much they get a bit crazy when it's time for dinner !! I highly recommend it !

    I've also since purchased a large bag of this it's the coupon they provided !!

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    January 27, 2016

    My cats LOVE their food! Sometimes I think that they are bottomless pits because it seems like they are always hungry.
    Try a new food however, can be a bit of a challenge. One of my cats has a bit of a sensitive stomach and will sometimes throw up her food shortly after eating it. That said, high quality food that doesn't make my cat ill is an important factor in my food selection process.
    Nutrience Prairie Red fits that bill! Both cats love the taste and my sensitive girl has yet to throw up after her meal!
    A piece of advice for those who are going to give it a try (and you should!) you may find that your felines are put off by the small pellet texture of the food at first, but if they dare to taste it they won't be disappointed!

    Thanks to ChickAdvisor and Nutrience for sending me a free bag to try and review!

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    January 27, 2016

    I love my little Princess but boy can she be a really picky eater. I have tried a lot of different cat food brands and I haven't really found one that Ava really loves. I was really happy for her to have the opportunity to try this product.

    To my surprise, Ava really loves the Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food. And I really love it too because I am feeding my cat a food that is prepared with fresh, never frozen Canadian sources of poultry, Pacific wild-caught fish and real freeze-dried chicken.

    I want her to eat healthier and the Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food is just that. Every time I put her food out she runs right over to eat and finishes it clean.

    I will definitely be buying the Nutrience Grain Free SubZero Cat Food from now on. I highly recommend this product.

    Thanks again for the opportunity to try!

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