Is this specific formula suitable for all life stages (kitten, adult, senior) or specific cat breeds?

The product is marketed as a complete cat food for general maintenance, which typically meets the nutritional needs of adult cats; it is not specifically formulated for kittens, seniors, or any particular breed, so owners of those cats should consult a veterinarian before feeding it exclusively.

What is the primary protein source in this food, and how does its grain‑inclusive nature affect cat digestion?

The main protein comes from meat and animal by‑products (including chicken), complemented by a plant‑protein extract, while cereals and added sugars provide carbohydrates; because the formula is not grain‑free, cats with grain sensitivities may experience digestive upset, though most healthy cats tolerate the inclusion of cereals without issue.

Are there common allergens or potentially harmful additives in this product that cat owners should watch for?

The food contains chicken, a frequent feline allergen, and added sugars; it also includes several mineral additives (iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium) and the thickener cassia gum (E427), but it is free from artificial flavours and colours, which reduces some chemical concerns.

Carrefour • 400 g

Companino Vitalive Terrine* *pour chat

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Product Insights

Companino Vitalive Terrine for cat is a 400 g pouch of wet cat food made in France. It contains roughly 50 % meat, 25 % animal by‑products (including 4 % chicken), 12.5 % cereals and 6 % added sugars, along with plant protein extract, mineral salts and a suite of vitamins and trace minerals, resulting in about 81 % moisture. The formulation is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and, while free from artificial flavours and colours, it relies on added sugars, multiple mineral additives and a high level of processing, which may be less desirable for owners seeking a more natural diet.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with most wet cat foods that emphasize high animal protein and low carbohydrates, this formula contains unusually high cereal and added sugar levels (≈19 % total carbs), positioning it as a more carbohydrate‑rich option.

Ingredients

Viandes et sous-produits animaux (poulet 4%), céréales, sucres, substances minérales, extrait de protéines végétales. _Constituants analytiques:_ Protéine brute: 10%, Matières grasses brutes: 5,5%, Cendres brutes: 2,2%, Cellulose brute: 0,3% , Humidité 81%. _Additifs (/ kg) : Additifs nutritionnels:_ vitamine A : 1700 UI, vitamines D3 : 220 UI, vitamine E : 22 mg, Sulfate de fer (II) heptahydraté : 54 mg (Fer : 10 mg), sulfate de zinc monohydraté : 28 mg (Zinc : 9 mg), sulfate manganeux monohydraté : 6 mg (Manganèse : 1,9 mg), sulfate de cuivre (II) pentahydraté : 5,9 mg (cuivre : 1,5 mg), Iodure de potassium : 0,28 mg (Iode : 0,25 mg), sélénite de sodium : 1,1 mg (sélénium : 0,026 mg). _Additifs technologiques:_ gomme cassia : 2100mg.

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Companino Vitalive Terrine* *pour chaton

Carrefour

400 g