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Edgard & Cooper Cat Food Review: Tried and Tested


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Is your cat overweight, lazy or sluggish? Do they have stinky toilet habits, a dull coat or dandruff? It could be down to a diet of processed junk, with low amounts of animal-based protein and an excess of grains and fillers.


If the food you're buying isn't making your cat happy or healthy, you're not alone. Edgard & Cooper is a young but fast-growing company based in Germany, founded by two friends and their dogs - Edgard and Cooper!


The pair made it their mission to create pet food that's not only delicious and healthy, but uses fresh meat in their recipes. After many years of research and partnering with universities, they found the perfect recipes and are now selling healthy cat and dog food in 13 countries.



Two cats near a box of Edgard & Cooper" cat food.
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Since then, Edgard & Cooper has become a leading independent premium pet food brand in Europe. In 2024, it was acquired by US food giant, General Mills, but continues to operate separately.


The company was kind enough to send me samples of their cat food range including wet food, kibble and some tasty treats that I can't wait to share with you. Of course, the final verdict lies with our important tester cats - read on to discover their ratings!


Shop on the Edgard & Cooper website, Amazon and other online retailers. They also have availability in select stores across the UK, including Pets at Home.



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In this article:




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What Can I Expect from Edgard & Cooper?


Before we get to the juicy stuff, here's a little more about what the company offers and how it differs from many of the brands you'll have seen on the shelves of Tesco.


Psst.... in case you missed it, I share my thoughts on commercial food here: The Truth About Commercial Cat Food: What Really Goes into Your Pet's Food?


Fresh, natural ingredients.

 Gently cooked to preserve nutrition and flavour.

 Sourced from local suppliers wherever possible.

 Recyclable packaging.

 1% of sales donated to charity.


All in all, Edgard & Cooper is good for pets, good for the planet and, consequently, good for you. If you're interested in learning more, you can read their sustainability plan and impact report.


It's important to note that, while Edgard & Cooper uses fresh meat in their recipes, it isn't the same as a raw or fresh food company that uses 100% animal ingredients. It does, however, come with many other benefits that sets it apart from standard commercial cat foods.


Edgard & Cooper

Other Food

 Fresh meat and fish packed with protein.

 Overly processed meat and offal.

 Herbs, berries and flowers for extra fibre, nutrients and antioxidants.

 Unspecified ingredients.

 Sweet potatoes, a low-glycaemic carbohydrate.

 Low protein content and quality.

 Well-balanced, wholesome recipes.

 Packed with grains and fillers.

 Grain and gluten-free.

 High in carbohydrates.

 No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

 Harder to digest.



Two Edgard & Cooper cat food bags on a gray surface: orange for chicken and blue for salmon.



Dry Food


Overview


The entire Edgard & Cooper cat food range is grain-free and gluten-free, which is promising for all cats but especially those with allergies. Their complete dry food contains fresh meat, not meat meal or bone meal. Anything described as "meal" basically refers to powdered animal parts - meat, skin, offal, bone, feet - your guess is as good as mine!


To be clear, all meat has to be dried and processed in order to produce kibble. Think of the difference between baking a homemade cake with fresh ingredients and whipping up a packet mix - there's a clear winner in terms of nutrition.


Main benefits:


  • Fresh meat/fish to support strong muscles.

  • Salmon oil for healthy skin and shiny fur.

  • Taurine to support the eyes and heart.

  • L-carnitine to promote metabolism.

  • Dried chicory to support a healthy gut.

  • No added sugar.



Cat eating from a bowl next to a bag of Edgard Cooper salmon cat food.
Flossie polishing off the salmon kibble.

Packaging


The packaging is made from recyclable paper and bioplastic, which is great for the environment but they aren't self-seal bags. This isn't a huge issue as dry food keeps for ages, but if buying this food on a regular basis, you might want to store it in an airtight container for maximum freshness.



Flavours


Flavour options include:


Adult cats: Chicken; Salmon; Turkey & Chicken


Kitten: Duck & Chicken


Senior: Chicken & Turkey


I received the chicken and salmon flavour kibbles for adult cats, let's take a look!



Chicken


Free-range chicken kibble for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Fresh chicken 50%, peas, potato (dried), potato starch, potato protein, pea protein.

More

Minerals, chicken gravy, chicken fat, linseed, yeasts (dried, natural source of mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and beta-glucans) 1.5%, chicory (dried, natural source of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin) 1%, beet pulp (dried), salmon oil 0.5%, cranberries (dried) 0.003%, sage (dried) 0.003%, valerian (dried) 0.003%.


399.4 kcal per 100g


Unlike most cat foods, we're not left guessing the calorie content either!


Analytical Constituents

Dry Matter Basis

Protein: 30%

Protein: 32.60%

Fat: 17%

Fat: 18.47%

Fibre: 2.5%

Fibre: 2.71%

Ash: 7.5%

Ash: 8.15%

Moisture: 8%

Carbohydrates: 38.04%

*DMB = Percentages with moisture removed for a more accurate representation.



Salmon


Atlantic salmon kibble for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Fresh salmon 50%, peas, potato protein, potato (dried), potato starch, pea protein.

More

Minerals, chicken gravy, linseed, yeasts (dried, natural source of mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) and beta-glucans) 1.5%, chicory (dried, natural source of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin) 1%, beet pulp (dried), salmon oil 0.5%, basil (dried) 0.003%, cranberries (dried) 0.003%, dill (dried) 0.003%.


403.9 kcal per 100g


Analytical Constituents

Dry Matter Basis

Protein: 30%

Protein: 32.60%

Fat: 18%

Fat: 19.56%

Fibre: 2.5%

Fibre: 2.71%

Ash: 7.5%

Ash: 8.15%

Moisture: 8%

Carbohydrates: 36.95%



Bag of Edgar & Cooper chicken kibble.


Review


Most grain-free cat foods contain vegetables as an alternative energy source, especially potatoes as the starch is used as a binding agent in kibble. What stands out with Edgard & Cooper is that recipes only use sweet potato, which has a lower glycaemic index. This means it's digested slower and results in a smaller sugar spike, keeping your cat's tummy fuller for longer so they're less likely to snack.


The inclusion of potato and peas does bump up the carbohydrate content, which I'd expect with bog-standard food; but it's more than I'd like to see in a brand like this. Recipes also contain pea protein which, again, is commonly used as a substitute for animal-based protein; however, it's not a main ingredient.


The exact percentages of potatoes and peas are not given, but the amount of carbohydrates gives us a good idea of how many grains or veggies are being added to any particular food. In this case, 36-38% on a dry matter basis is even higher than protein at 32% DMB. The percentage of meat decreases after being cooked due to the evaporation of water, which could explain the heavy use of vegetables. Some might call this a disadvantage of using fresh meat.


If you aren't sure how to do the maths then it's very simple and can be found here: How to Calculate Carbohydrates in Cat Food and Understanding Dry Matter Basis



Bowl of cat food next to a bag of Edgard & Cooper salmon kibble.


What we do know is that the primary ingredient is fresh chicken or fish at 50% - great! Taking a closer look at this, since it's the most important part of a cat's diet, 30% crude protein doesn't sound like anything special, especially since we don't know how much of that is animal-based. However, I'd rather see 30% of labelled, quality ingredients than 50% of crap.


The food contains a moderate amount of fat, which cats would benefit from in the wild; but as dry food is more calorie-dense than wet food, portion control is extremely important. The use of chicken fat and salmon oil also reduces the (unnecessary) need for plant-based ingredients. Free-range chicken is an ethical bonus.


The percentages of herbs and berries are so minute that I'm not sure they warrant boasting on the front of the packaging, but this is typical of pet food manufacturers - and less is more.


The kibble pieces aren't too large or small and quite flat, making them easy to chew for both adults and older cats; although the range does include a separate kibble especially formulated for seniors. For kittens, the pieces are significantly smaller.



Gray and white cat eating from an orange bowl on a blue mat.
Simba diving into the chicken kibble - you have to see it to believe it!

Tester's Verdict


I don’t often use my notoriously picky-eating cats for testing food, especially Simba who'll only entertain a couple of different kibbles (despite my ongoing efforts to get him onto wet food). To my amazement, he took to the chicken flavour without any bribery or encouragement from me whatsoever!


If you know my incredibly fussy, incredibly demanding little boy then you'll know that getting the paws-up for.... well, pretty much anything.... is a big win, so I have to give credit where it's due.


The bad news? This was the only thing he would eat out of all the goodies on offer, but that's no reflection on the food - just Simba being Simba. If you've never met a cat that rejected every brand of treats available, you have now!


The salmon flavour went down incredibly well with the other testers - aka, my nieces and nephew. Kit and Nobby are on the greedier side, but it was fussy Flossie that attempted to break into the bag before the kibble was even poured into a bowl.



Two cats eating next to a blue Edgard Cooper salmon food bag.
Nobby isn't sharing!

Conclusion


Dry food is never going to be the best dietary option for cats, but it's known for being a good cost-effective option. That being said, naturally, you're going to pay more for the fresh meat content of Edgard & Cooper. This alone makes it a big step-up from your basic commercial food - and even some of the so-called premium brands - but the protein and carbohydrate contents are about average.


Overall, if you're already paying for the likes of certain, ahem.... "specialist brands".... and your cat isn't on a prescription diet, then you might as well use that money for something that actually gives pets the nutrition they need. Unfortunately, we can't escape those carbohydrates, whether they come in the form of grains or vegetables, but some are worse than others - and different cats will tolerate different ingredients.


If you're confused about what to feed your cat or wondering whether you should switch to a wet food diet, this post is essential reading: Cats and Carbohydrates: Is Dry Cat Food Bad for Cats?



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There's tons of information on the brand's website, and it's refreshing to see a pet food manufacturer that cares about feline nutritional needs enough to promote their wet food range as a healthier choice - or at the very least, a mixture of wet and dry.


As well as the generic feeding directions provided on the packaging, which applies to both sterilised and unsterilised cats, each product page on the website includes a feeding calculator so you can work out the correct portion size for your specific cat. I tested this against my own calculations and it's fairly accurate.


Perhaps most importantly, both kibbles passed the furry palettes of two of our most pickiest eaters.



Stack of Edgar & Cooper's wet cat food tins.



Wet Food


Overview


Edgard & Cooper's wet cat food range (complete) offers a selection of chunks in sauce and pâté. Fillets are available as a complimentary snack.


Main benefits of chunks in sauce and pâté:


  • Packed full of protein with meat/fish and nutritious offal (the good by-products like muscle tissue, organs and bone).

  • Taurine to support the eyes and heart.

  • No added sugar.



Packaging


All of Edgard & Cooper's wet food cans are made from metal, which is not only recyclable but has natural preservative properties to keep those important nutrients locked in. Food lasts for up to 24 months, helping to reduce waste and spoilage.



Flavours


Flavour options for chunks in sauce and pâté include:


Adults: Chicken; Turkey & Chicken; Lamb & Chicken; Salmon & Chicken


Kittens: Duck & Chicken; Codfish & Chicken


Seniors: Chicken & Turkey



Flavour options for fillets include:


All ages: Tuna; Tuna & Chicken; Tuna & Shrimp; Tuna & Squid


I received all flavours of the chunks in sauce and pâté; as well as the tuna and tuna & chicken fillets. Let's take a look!



White cat food bowl with wet cat food inside, next to an open can of Edgard & Cooper chunks in sauce.



Chunks in Sauce


Chicken


Free-run chicken pieces in sauce for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Chicken 46%, beef 7%, minerals, sage (dried) 0.02%, turmeric (dried) 0.02%, cranberries (dried) 0.01%.


83.9 kcal per 100g



Lamb & Chicken


Juicy lamb and free-run chicken in sauce for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Chicken 40%, lamb 7%, beef 6%, minerals, sage (dried) 0.02%, turmeric (dried) 0.02%, cranberries (dried) 0.01%.


83.9 kcal per 100g



Cat eats from a white bowl next to a can of Edgard & Cooper chunks in sauce.
Kit diving in - literally!

Salmon & Chicken


Tandem of salmon from an MSC-certified sustainable fishery and free-run chicken in sauce for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Chicken 37.5%, MSC* salmon 8.5%, beef 7%, minerals, basil (dried) 0.02%, dill (dried) 0.02%, cranberries (dried) 0.01%.


83.9 kcal per 100g



Turkey & Chicken


Free-run turkey and chicken in sauce for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Turkey 26%, chicken 20%, beef 7%, minerals, sage (dried) 0.02%, turmeric (dried) 0.02%, cranberries (dried) 0.01%.


83.9 kcal per 100g



The analytical constituents for all of these wet foods are the same, as shown in the chart below.


Analytical Constituents

Dry Matter Basis

Protein: 9%

Protein: 50%

Fat: 5%

Fat: 27.77%

Fibre: 0.2%

Fibre: 1.11%

Ash: 2.5%

Ash: 13.88%

Moisture: 82%

Carbohydrates: 7.22%



Two cat eating from bowls next to a can of Edgard & Cooper chunks in sauce.
Happy cats and full tummies.

Review


This wet food provides a good balance of protein and fat that's much closer to a cat's natural diet than the dry food variety - and not a pea or potato in sight. Notice how this lowers the carbohydrate content to less than a quarter of that in the kibble, and it contains significantly less calories. With nothing but fresh meat, offal and a small percentage of herbs and berries, this is purrfect for the carnivorous kitty.


These recipes claim to use "free-run" chicken and turkey which, technically, isn't the same as free-range, as animals are still confined within a barn rather than having outdoor access. However, the company is very open about their mission to push for higher welfare - more on this can be found in the ethics and sustainability section at the end.


I appreciate a short, clear ingredients list with no nasties hidden under umbrella terms like "meat meal", "vegetable derivatives" or "cereals" - which, let's be honest, has become the unacceptable norm. The only thing I'd like to see here is named offal, just to confirm that it is indeed the nutritious parts of animals being used.



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The crude protein is at 50% - again, not a huge increase from what we're used to seeing - but the fresh meat and absence of fillers makes it a worthy trade-off.


It's also worth mentioning that all of these recipes contain 7% beef, hence the importance of checking the label. All products on the brand's website include an allergy section, which is helpful when choosing the best food for your kitty.


These meals don't look particularly appetising, but that's the point. No artificial colours or flavours to create that overpowering "meaty" smell - just simple chunks in a light sauce, which is all you really need. Cats don't rate their plates like humans do; in fact, those bright caramel gravies are more for your eyes to tempt you into buying the product.



Cat eating from a white bowl next to an open can of Edgard & Cooper chunks in sauce.
Gobble gobble gobble.

Tester's Verdict


I’m equally surprised to report that the chunks in sauce went down reasonably well with Drax who, as you may know, is on a urinary diet, but we don't want him feeling left out - a little treat never hurts! I did mash up the chunks because he has an aversion to the texture, but I have to do the same with his urinary food. If your cat prefers shredded or flaked meat then you can use a fork to mash it up.


I didn't have to do the usual mixing old food with new food or follow him around for half a day in the hopes that he'd try it. He only ignored it the first couple of times, which for Drax is quite the achievement! While he didn't lick his bowl clean, I'm certain it's a brand he could get used to as the occasional treat.


Since he can't have much of this food, I only gave him the lamb & chicken flavour. The remaining tins were devoured by Nobby and Kit, who chased their mum around demanding more. Flossie doesn't eat wet food and is no closer to changing her mind - we tried!



Four Edgard & Cooper pate cat food tins on a gray surface.



Pâté


Chicken


Silky soft pâté with free-run chicken for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Chicken 59%, minerals, cranberries (dried) 0.02%, sage (dried) 0.02%, valerian (dried) 0.02%.


93.2 kcal per 100g



Salmon & Chicken


Silky soft pâté with tandem of salmon from an MSC-certified sustainable fishery and free-run chicken. For adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Chicken 49%, MSC* salmon 10%, minerals, basil (dried) 0.02%, cranberries (dried) 0.02%, dill (dried) 0.02%.


93.2 kcal per 100g



The analytical constituents for both of these pâtés are the same, as shown in the chart below.


Analytical Constituents

Dry Matter Basis

Protein: 9.5%

Protein: 48.71%

Fat: 6%

Fat: 30.76%

Fibre: 0.4%

Fibre: 2.05%

Ash: 2.5%

Ash: 12.82%

Moisture: 80.5%

Carbohydrates: 5.64%



Lamb & Chicken


Silky soft pâté with lamb and free-run chicken for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Chicken 49%, lamb 10%, minerals, cranberries (dried) 0.02%, sage (dried) 0.02%, valerian (dried) 0.02%.


91.3 kcal per 100g


Analytical Constituents

Dry Matter Basis

Protein: 9.5%

Protein: 50%

Fat: 6%

Fat: 31.57%

Fibre: 0.4%

Fibre: 2.10%

Ash: 2.5%

Ash: 13.15%

Moisture: 81%

Carbohydrates: 3.15%



Turkey & Chicken


Silky soft pâté with free-run turkey and chicken for adult cats, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Turkey 31%, chicken 28%, minerals, cranberries (dried) 0.02%, sage (dried) 0.02%, valerian (dried) 0.02%.


99.1 kcal per 100g


Analytical Constituents

Dry Matter Basis

Protein: 9.5%

Protein: 46.34%

Fat: 6.5%

Fat: 31.70%

Fibre: 0.4%

Fibre: 1.95%

Ash: 2.5%

Ash: 12.19%

Moisture: 79.5%

Carbohydrates: 7.80%



Open can of pate cat food with foil lid partially peeled, showing a bite taken out.


Review


Looking at the dry matter basis, there isn't much difference between these recipes in terms of nutrition. Lamb & chicken has the highest amount of protein and the lowest carbohydrates, but only by a few percent. I usually find pâté to be a little mousse-like in texture with an unpleasantly strong smell, but this was firmer and didn't require a peg on my nose. I didn't go as far as tasting it, but you can see the quality in its appearance.


The salmon used in the salmon & chicken flavour pâté is MSC-certified, which means it's wild-caught and sustainable, helping to prevent overfishing.


In comparison to the chunks in sauce, neither is particularly better or worse than the other; although the pâtés contain more calories. They both have meat as the primary ingredients, with the pâté slightly higher at 59% (chunks in sauce 54%); followed by a small amount of herbs and berries.



Cat sniffing pink spoon with food next to an Edgard & Cooper chicken pâté tin.
Kit sampling some chicken pâté.

The pâté also comes in a fair bit cheaper per tin, which will save the pennies if you're on a budget. The main difference is texture, and the best choice will be whatever your cat prefers.


There are two kitten pâtés, which is a good option when weaning them off milk onto solid food; and a senior formula for easy chewing. Also in this range are a selection of organic pâtés.



Tester's Verdict


Drax isn't too keen on pâté and, unfortunately, this wasn't enough to sway him. All flavours were gobbled up by Nobby and Kit without hesitation.



Hand holding a tuna and chicken cat food tin from Edgard & Cooper.



Fillets


The fillets are a 100% natural complimentary food that can be given alongside any other complete food as a fishy snack. Feeding directions advise giving cats no more than one tin per day.


Personally, I'd limit any kind of fish to once a week.



Tuna & Chicken


Shredded tuna topped with chicken pieces in a mouthwatering broth for cats over eight weeks old, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Tuna 60%, chicken 4%, fish broth.


Analytical Constituents:


Crude protein 18.5%, crude fat 0.7%, crude fibre 0%, crude ash 1.3%, moisture 78.9%, carbohydrates 0.6%.


86.4 kcal per 100g



Open can of shredded tuna fillets on a gray marble surface.


Tuna


Shredded tuna in a mouthwatering broth for cats over eight weeks old, including sterilised ones.


Ingredients:


Tuna 60%, fish broth.


Analytical Constituents:


Crude protein 17.4%, crude fat 0.6%, crude fibre 0%, crude ash 1.2%, moisture 80.2%, carbohydrates 0.6%.


80.9 kcal per 100g



Fluffy cat eating from a white dish on a colorful striped mat.
Drax loves his tuna fillets!

Review


As a complimentary food, the analytical constituents aren't overly important for these fillets but I've included them as given on the label. All we need to know is that they're high in animal protein and moisture with minimal carbohydrates.


Edgard & Cooper only use skipjack tuna in their fillets, as this species is not endangered and richer in flavour. Upon opening the tin, it appeared no different to human food - in fact, I dare say it looked better!



Tester's Verdict


These pink, fresh, juicy fillets were scoffed in one go by Mr Drax after diving headfirst into the bowl. None of the other cats got a look in, what more can I say?



Cat on a perch sniffs at orange and blue treat bags labeled "Crunchies" and "Rolls."



Treats


Overview


Edgard & Cooper treats offer a selection of pillows, crunchies and rolls for cats over six months old.


Main benefits:


  • Made with fresh meat/fish.

  • Grain-free.

  • No added sugar.



Packaging


All treats come in plastic packaging that's resealable for freshness. They're designed for recycling in many areas but it depends on your local collection.



Flavours


Flavour options include:


Pillows: Chicken; Salmon; Turkey


Crunchies: Chicken; Salmon


Rolls: Chicken & Turkey; Salmon & Chicken


I received the chicken pillows, chicken crunchies and salmon & chicken rolls. Let's take a look!



Fluffy cat sits by a window next to a yellow Edgard Cooper PILLOWS cat treat pack.
Drax guarding his chicken pillows.

Chicken Pillows


Delicious rewards that are crunchy on the outside with a soft, creamy centre.


Ingredients:


Pea starch, chickpeas (dried), fresh chicken 14%, chicken fat, sweet potato (dried), pea protein, lignocellulose, chicken gravy, minerals.


Analytical Constituents:


Crude protein 17%, crude fat 16.5%, crude fibre 5.5%, crude ash 5.9%.


373 kcal per 100g (less than 2 kcal per treat)



Edgard & Cooper crunchies cat treat bag.


Chicken Crunchies


A variety of shapes with a hint of catnip for playing and relaxing.


Ingredients:


Fresh chicken 30%, potato starch, pea starch, pea protein, potato protein, chicken fat, chicken gravy, lignocellulose, catnip 1%, minerals.


Analytical Constituents:


Crude protein 33%, crude fat 10%, crude fibre 2.7%, crude ash 5%


378 kcal per 100g



Cat eating Edgard & Cooper salmon treats.
Kit hoovering up the salmon & chicken rolls.

Salmon & Chicken Rolls


Soft, meaty rolls for hunting and chasing.


Ingredients:


Chicken 76%, salmon 10%, potato flakes, minerals, psyllium seed husks, yeasts.


Analytical Constituents:


Crude protein 31%, crude fat 21%, crude fibre 2%, crude ash 7%, moisture 27%.


345 kcal per 100g



Cat eagerly eats a treat from a person's hand near a window.
Flossie can't get enough of the chicken crunchies with catnip!

Review


This is a fun variety of treats for different occasions, with good flavour and texture options for the particular pussy cat. The pillows and crunchies are like standard treat biscuits and contain fresh chicken, as well as potatoes and peas, as main ingredients.


The rolls are softer and "meatier", as well as being healthier in terms of nutrition and having the fewest calories per 100g. The pillows are described as containing less than 2 kcal per treat, but there's no saying how this compares to the others.


Since treats should be limited and make up less than 10% of a cat's diet, the nutritional specifics aren't too much of an issue, and we still have a healthy dose of fresh meat in there. Which, compared to the usual "meat derivatives" and "vegetable by-products", is worth the extra pennies.



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Tester's Verdict


Drax is a big fan of pillow treats and, as expected, he took to Edgard & Cooper's chicken pillows after a thorough inspection. They're a little harder than his usual brands, but he didn't seem to mind the extra crunch of fresh meaty goodness.


The chicken crunchies took a little more convincing but eventually disappeared when I wasn't looking - he only went and broke into the bag! Unfortunately, the salmon & chicken rolls were rejected but quickly snatched up by the remaining tester cats. Even Flossie went crazy for them, which is a first.



Calico cat exploring a blue Edgard & Cooper box on wooden floor.
Flossie checking her order.

Final Thoughts


I’m not exaggerating when I say that I'm shocked at how well Drax and Simba responded to this food, as we all know my fussy felines are less than ideal testers. In my opinion, this only confirms the positive feedback I received from the other kitties. Absolutely nothing went to waste and there were no tummy upsets after eating. I'll almost certainly be purchasing a few favourites in the future!


There aren't many cat food brands using fresh meat in their recipes that are available in the UK, and of those that exist, you'll likely find meals containing higher amounts of protein - whether they're as tasty, only your cats will tell you.


However, there are many other reasons to invest in Edgard & Cooper.



Two cats eating from a bowl next to a can of Edgard & Cooper wet food.
Kit trying to muscle in on Nobby's meal.

Ethics and Sustainability


The company's ethical practices are impressive to say the least. They do a lot for the pet community, animals and the planet - from charity work to sustainability and the careful sourcing of ingredients. Of course, we can never be sure that suppliers are doing everything they say they're doing, but this is part of Edgard & Cooper's mission.


As a vegetarian myself, I wanted to share this important statement from the brand's website:


We’ve been pushing industry norms: 93% of our meat, fish and offal is of EU standard, where the Five Freedoms are a legal requirement, and we frequently go further than this with higher welfare ingredients in 52% of our products (organic, MSC, ASC, Initiative Tierwohl, plant-based)."


Two cats eat from white bowls with a can of Edgard & Cooper pate nearby.
All bowls licked clean!

Along with tracing their ingredients and pushing for better animal welfare, Edgard & Cooper have a Zero Pawprint Plan. They're one of the only pet food brands that print the carbon score of their products onto the packaging. It's this level of transparency that helps customers to compare options and make informed decisions about the food they're buying.


No cat food is perfect, but I wouldn't recommend any product that I didn't believe had some value - and I certainly wouldn't feed it to my cats. If you're looking for better quality food than what you're currently feeding or want to try something different, Edgard & Cooper is a safe option - especially their wet food, which is more nutritionally balanced in my opinion.


If you need help transitioning cats to new food, this post has you covered: How to Change a Cat's Food with 10 Tasty Tips


Cat taking a treat from a hand, with another cat peeking up.
More queues for the treats.

Customer Feedback


At the time of writing this, Edgard & Cooper has a rating of 4.6 / 5 stars on Trustpilot. This represents a great experience amongst pets and owners alike.


Positive feedback includes:


  • Good variety of products for cats and dogs, including those with allergies.

  • Pets love the taste of food, including picky eaters - which I can 100% agree with!

  • Improved health and wellbeing.

  • Fast delivery and easy-to-use website with subscribe and save plan available.

  • Good customer service.

  • Option of donating loyalty points to animal shelters.

Only 4% of reviews are less than 3 stars and usually report issues with delivery. There appears to be minimal gut problems or other adverse reactions to this food, and pets rarely dislike it. The company has replied to 99% of negative reviews and frequently offers a solution.



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Head over to the Edgard & Cooper website to browse their large range of cat and dog food, or check out their blog for some pawsome posts.


Don't miss out on getting 20% off your first order over £20 with my exclusive code: CATMUMJOURNAL20 (only valid on the official Edgard & Cooper website).



Have you tried this brand? Did your kitties approve? Share your experiences and feedback in the comments.


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