Purina® pet foods are packed with delicious, nutritious ingredients your pets will love. They are made from animal-derived ingredients, which are excellent sources

General information

engaged in packaging imported food. To assess the effectiveness of the food on the body, the consumer is asked to observe the pet for 3 weeks. According to the manufacturers, during the first seven days the cat will happily eat the Purina Van food offered. During the second week, the cat’s digestion normalizes. Feces become shaped, the sharp unpleasant odor disappears. At the end of the second decade, the pet has shiny fur and shining eyes. The veracity of the claims made by food manufacturers is not difficult to verify.

Changes in 3 weeks

Are there any advantages over other foods?

Purina One is the best choice among economy products according to most veterinarians. The high amount of crude protein, relatively clear composition and low cost give advantages over other companies in this category. If we compare several manufacturers - Happy Dog, Chappi, Pedigree, Stout, Our Brand - the fat levels are lower than in Purina Van. A table is provided for comparison.

The product under review is the only one containing poultry protein in the first place. The rest are dominated by cheap carbohydrates - corn and wheat, there is no indication of their percentage. Meat meal comes in last place; it means waste from the food industry - leather, feathers or skin, hooves, bones. The quantity listed is unknown, because the manufacturers are silent about it. There are flavor enhancers and preservatives that negatively affect the health of pets.

Video: review of Purina Van dog food, its composition and reviews

Compound

The recipe for Purina Van food is indicated on the packaging. Despite the fact that the food is positioned as economy class, the amount of grain components in it does not exceed the level of animals.

Composition of Purina Van food

The food is enriched with Taurine. This suggests that it is not possible to satisfy the cat’s needs for sulfoamino acid through animal components. But healing inulin, which nourishes beneficial intestinal bacteria, comes from a natural source - chicory rhizomes. The feed mixture contains flavoring additives, minerals, vitamins, and feed yeast, which have a beneficial effect on the condition of the coat.

Composition of Purina One food

The manufacturer positions “Purina Van” as a super premium product. The composition looks like this:

• dry poultry protein;
• wheat;
• corn;
• beef (14%);
• animal fat.

The first five ingredients are enough to draw the right conclusions. In addition to the above, rice (4%), soy flour, flavorings, gluten, glycerin, propylene glycol, minerals and vitamins, and fish oil are noted.

Guaranteed performance:

• protein – 26%;
• fat – 17%;
• raw ash – 7%;
• crude fiber – 1.5%.

Let's look at the composition of the feed in more detail:

1. In first place is dry poultry protein. The product is the basis of good nutrition and helps maintain the central nervous system (CNS). Several years ago, there was a growing opinion about the danger of high amounts of the additive in animal nutrition, allegedly, it negatively affects the kidneys. Veterinarians have refuted this claim. In our case, obtained as a result of deep processing of carcasses, it loses its beneficial properties, turning into ordinary protein.
2. In super premium products, meat is the main product. The manufacturer must indicate the percentage amount, type (fresh or dehydrated), and from whom it was obtained. There is nothing like this in the composition of disassembled dry food. The mention of “poultry” seems too vague; the manufacturer is silent about what we are talking about. When the exact source of protein is not indicated, the owner should be prepared for the fact that it was obtained as a result of euthanasia, mortality, death or natural death of an animal or bird.
3. Next comes wheat and corn. Cheap feed fillers, the dog’s body is not able to absorb them. The number is unknown, but cereals are in second and third place. For good food, this is completely unacceptable; the composition must contain vegetables and fruits instead of the declared carbohydrates.
4. Beef is in fourth place (14%). It remains to find out what is hidden under this word. This may include offal, leather, hooves, horns and other waste.
5. Animal fat closes the top five. Low grade lard, not useful for higher quality production.
6. Rice serves as a source of carbohydrates and is easily and quickly digested. There is negligible amount of it in Purina One food. Considering the presence of other cereals in the product, an excess of carbohydrates is guaranteed.
7. A flavoring additive is used to improve the taste and smell of food. This ingredient is comparable to a narcotic substance, because dogs become dependent on the product, refusing to eat anything else.
8. Gluten is a sticky substance found in cereal grains. Is dangerous to the health of pets. The fact is that the enzyme peptidase, which is absent in the intestines of adult animals, is responsible for its breakdown. Lingering in it, gluten makes it difficult for the villi to work, and the absorption of nutrients slows down. The food ceases to be absorbed due to damage to the mucous membrane, the four-legged animals develop diarrhea and abdominal pain. Regular consumption of the product will lead to disruption of basic intestinal function.
9. Food glycerin is a technological additive called E422. It consists of sugar alcohol, has no benefit, has a laxative effect, and leads to kidney problems.
10. Propylene glycol is a chemical that helps maintain moisture in feed and enhances flavor. Regular consumption of a product containing it provokes poisoning of the animal. Veterinarians strongly recommend avoiding this diet.
11. Fish oil is necessary for four-legged animals, it has a large amount of vitamin D, A, E, and fatty acids. Useful for puppies, serves to prevent rickets, helps a small pet grow and develop normally. Adult dogs that consume it have healthy skin, shiny coat, and rarely suffer from cardiovascular diseases. In products manufactured by Nestle, fish oil is almost in last place. It is unlikely that he is able to satisfy the needs of his pets in full.
12. Vegetables and fruits are the main source of vitamins in dry food. Due to the absence of these ingredients in Purina Van, the vitamin-mineral complex is added artificially, being chemical.
13. Ash content is the natural content of minerals in the feedstock. The required rate is from 5% to 14%. The disassembled brand has a sufficient amount of ash to saturate the body with everything necessary.
14. Fiber is a part of edible plants that dogs need. Helps normalize stool, prevent cancer, regulate blood sugar surges in animals suffering from diabetes. The optimal content in dry food is 2.5% -5%. The product contains insufficient quantities, which leads to health problems for the pet.

Based on the above, the conclusion is drawn that Purina One food is an economy class product, of low quality, and is not suitable for dogs for regular consumption.

Quality and composition of feed

Purina is a cat food that belongs to premium and economy class. However, this does not mean that the company produces food of poor quality. The range of products is huge. It presents 8 lines of food, each of which has several directions. These include:

1. Purina ONE is a food that helps maintain intestinal microflora.
2. ProPlan is a balanced nutrition designed for kittens, cats with sensitive digestion, sterilized pets, as well as older individuals.
3. Purina Veterinary Diets is a line of medical nutrition. Suitable for cats that suffer from allergies, diabetes, genitourinary diseases and kidney failure.
4. Cat Chow is a food that contains a large number of natural ingredients. The line includes food for kittens and adult cats, as well as medicinal food.
5. Gourmet – wet food treats with turkey, chicken, trout and salmon flavors.
6. Felix is ​​a food product that includes sauces and jellies with pieces of meat, as well as dry granules. In addition to meat flavors, it also has a cheese flavor.
7. Darling – dry food and canned food for kittens and adult cats.
8. Friskies are another balanced and complete food for cats.

Important! Each type of Purina food is carefully prepared for a specific group of cats and has an optimally selected composition.

Purina foods contain:

• natural meat of animals, poultry and fish (at least 17% of the total composition in dry and wet food);
• cereals – rice, oatmeal, wheat, corn flour;
• vegetables and plants;
• omega fats and fatty acids;
• vitamins A, E, D and K, as well as microelements (magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, selenium, manganese, etc.).

Brands belonging to

There are 7 brands of cat food produced under the Purina brand. They differ in price and composition. Each brand is divided into separate lines, with some offering treats and specialty products.

PRO PLAN

Dry cat food PRO PLAN (“ProPlan”) is produced in Italian, French and Russian factories. It belongs to economy class, but its composition is close to premium.

The manufacturer’s official website states that the food is created with the participation of 350 veterinary experts (doctors and nutritionists). Pro Plan differs from others in that the lines are designed taking into account the individual characteristics of animals:

• Junior for kittens - recipes to strengthen the immune system, support normal brain development, and prevent vision problems;
• Sterilized for sterilized animals - helps maintain normal weight, is used as a prevention of urolithiasis;
• Delicate is intended for pets with a sensitive digestive system;
• Derma Plus is made for pets with sensitive skin and should prevent the formation of hairballs in the stomach.

Pro Plan canned food is available for animals of different ages

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary diets are medicinal foods. It should be given to your pet only after consultation with a veterinarian. Used to treat cats for the following diseases:

• obesity;
• allergy;
• digestive problems;
• urolithiasis;
• diabetes.

You can purchase Pro Plan food in online stores and supermarkets. A 1.5 kg pack costs 990–1100 rubles, and a 10 kg pack can be purchased for 4690–5190 rubles.

Video: review of Pro Plan adult cat food

PURINA ONE

Dry food PURINA ONE (“Purina Van”) occupies a middle position between economy and premium class. The products are intended for use by adult animals and kittens. The composition contains a high percentage of protein (mostly vegetable).

The series of this line are designed to power:

• kittens;
• adult animals;
• aging pets (from 11 years);
• pets with sensitive digestive systems;
• sterilized cats.

Purina One is high in protein

In the production of the food, the Actilea formula was used, which, according to the manufacturer, activates the natural potential of the animal's immunity. It consists of:

• prebiotics that support healthy intestinal microflora;
• yeast - a natural source of vitamins and minerals, protein and beta-glucan;
• antioxidants that neutralize free radicals.

You can buy this food at pet stores and most hypermarkets. Price - from 90 rub. for a pack of 200 g up to 370 rubles. for 750 g.

Video: review of Purina One dry food

Gourmet

Gourmet wet food is produced in French and Russian factories. Belongs to economy class. Manufacturers position the product as food for gourmet cats.

Several lines of flavors are produced under this brand:

• “Gold” - sophisticated recipes (pates, meatballs, terrine in French);
• "Mon Petit" - single servings of 50 g;
• “Pearl” - fried pieces of meat (turkey, beef, duck, etc.) or salmon in sauce;
• “A la Carte” - recipes from the chef (assorted meat or fish with a side dish of vegetables, rice or pasta).

The Gourmet brand is positioned as premium, but its composition cannot compete with premium food

If you carefully examine the composition of the product, you can see that the feed uses not meat and fish, but their processed products. Often the type of meat and fish is not indicated on the packaging. Vegetable protein, sugar and dyes are used. This is why the food cannot be classified as premium, despite the fact that the product is positioned as premium.

The food is sold in many pet stores. A jar of Gourmet canned food can be bought for 20–40 rubles.

Video: review of Gourmet Gold food

Felix

Felix wet food is produced in Russia; it belongs to the economy class. The range includes jellies, sauces and granules. The composition contains processed products, dyes, and flavoring additives.

The series of this line are divided not by the age of the animal or its characteristics, but by taste:

• Sensations;
• "Appetizing pieces";
• "Double deliciousness."

The low price of Felix food makes it popular among cat owners

There is a line of treats that contain vitamins and omega fatty acids. These are the mixes:

• grill;
• cheese;
• original;
• nautical.

You can buy food in almost any pet store or supermarket. Average price - 20 rubles. Treats are sold in packages of 20–60 g and cost 29–65 rubles.

Video: Felix food review

Friskies

Dry and wet food for cats Friskies (“Friskies”) for Russian consumers is produced in Russia. Belongs to economy class.

Friskies cat food is a world first. Released in the USA in 1956.

Dry food is produced for adult cats. It is based on processed meat and vegetable products. The product contains dyes.

Friskies dry food is only available for adult animals.

Wet food is available:

• for kittens;
• for adult pets;
• for cats and cats that have undergone sterilization.

There is a line of products that prevent the formation of hairballs in the stomach.

The food is sold in pet stores and supermarkets. The product is quite cheap, the cost of the largest package corresponds to the price of an average package of many feeds from other manufacturers. A 300 g pack of dry food can be purchased for 80 rubles, 10 kg for 1,490 rubles. Wet food in a package of 85 g costs 20 rubles.

Video: Friskies food review

CAT CHOW

Cat Chow is produced in Russia and Hungary. Refers to economy class. Feed is produced:

• for kittens under one year of age;
• for adult cats;
• for animals requiring special care.

CAT CHOW uses high-quality protein, vegetables and vitamins

According to the manufacturer, Cat Chow is a balanced food that contains:

• quality protein;
• vitamins E and group B;
• whole grains, vegetables (carrots, spinach, peas, beets), yeast;
• Naturium complex (natural fibers and prebiotics).

The composition contains a fairly high percentage of meat ingredients, but the basis is cereals. The food does not contain dyes, flavors or preservatives.

The product is sold in many pet stores and hypermarkets. The price of a pack of dry food in 400 g is 130 rubles, 15 kg is 4990 rubles. Wet food costs 40 rubles. (85 g).

Video: review of CAT CHOW food for kittens

Darling

Darling cat food is produced in Russia. Belongs to economy class. The range includes canned food and dry food.

The products contain:

• cellulose;
• protein;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus;
• calcium;
• vitamin and mineral complex;
• Omega fatty acids.

Dry food is based on grains (including processed ones). Only 10% of the composition is meat ingredients (processed products). A significant part of the protein in the product is of plant origin.

A significant percentage of the protein in Darling food comes from plants.

The food is sold in pet stores and supermarkets. The cost of a 2-kilogram package is 216–245 rubles, a pack of 10 kg can be purchased for 1078 rubles.