About the manufacturer
The owner of the industrial food brand is the wide chain of pet stores “Four Paws”. Drying production is distributed among several factories: dry granules - in Holland, wet granules - in Germany, some canned products - in Russia (Naro-Fominsk).
Product recipes are developed with the active participation of veterinarians and specialists working in human food production. The most current EU industry standards are used. The percentage of meat in Abba dog food can reach a record 70%. Production control of the finished product ensures the highest quality.
ABBA dog food - reviews
Review of ABBA dog food, writes Tatyana. I first saw this food in the Four Paws store, I was attracted by the Dutch production and good composition (in the first place is dehydrated lamb meat), and bought a small package of dried and canned food to try. Unfortunately, for my Yorkie, the food granules turned out to be too large and he could not chew them properly; the Hills food that we usually eat is half the size. That’s why drying didn’t work, but I still use canned food on a regular basis – they go with a bang.
Review of ABBA dog food, writes Natasha. Hi all. My dog is a little allergic, which is why we mostly feed him natural food. One day I went to a pet store and saw a discount on ABBA grain-free dog food, so I looked at it out of curiosity. It turned out that meat comes first in the composition, and there is no chicken in the formula with lamb. The price was about 500 rubles for 1.5 kg and I bought it at my own peril and risk.
I opened the bag and there was a specific smell like other foods. She called the dog and gave him a portion to try, and he ate it. I expected it to itch later, but that didn’t happen. As a result, he has been eating this food for more than a month, and there have been no negative manifestations so far. So I think ABBA is decent food.
Review of Abba dog food, writes Alina. Previously, they ate Pro Plan, then a new product appeared in the Four Paws store - ABBA food. I asked around and it turned out it was produced in the Netherlands by order of the same store. The composition turned out to be no worse than Pro Plan, and the price was lower. The dog didn’t even replace it - he ate very willingly. For half a year, the appearance has not deteriorated, the coat is shiny, the dog is active. Now I can say with confidence that the food is worthy of attention.
Feed composition
To analyze the components, we will choose dry food intended for adult dogs of small breeds. We will place the dry food ingredients in the order they appear on the label on the packaging:
- dehydrated meat - 17%. In our case it is lamb. The food contains no by-products or meat flour. This means that only meat that has undergone the most basic processing is included. Fishmeal is responsible for protein, but it is located in position 7, the percentage is not indicated. In this position it is small.
- carbohydrates - rice (14%), corn, barley, peas. These components in the feed also act as a source of plant proteins;
- fats of animal origin - without specifying the type, fish oil (salmon);
- fiber - as in many other feeds - beet pulp;
- supplements and sources of vitamins. Contains 4 types of vitamins, 6 essential minerals;
- antioxidants - no specific indication.
Please note that Abba dry dog food contains only 24% protein. Considering that the share of lamb meat is stated to be 17%, most of the protein source is fresh meat.
Advantages of food
What is good about ABBA dog food? First of all, the presence of meat in it. It may be small, but it is better than in the same economy-class feeds, where the meat composition is limited to 4%.
The second point is the wide range. There is food for dogs with allergies, in particular. The consumer is offered not only food based on lamb and rice. For small breeds there is an option with chicken and turkey. For large and medium breeds, duck and chicken are available.
There are also canned food. The line includes products based on lamb and tripe, beef, beef and heart.
The manufacturer produces delicious treats for dogs, in addition to basic food.
Why Abba food is better than others
Advance (Spain)
The premium diet from Spain contains a large amount of corn, gluten, maize and other inexpensive ingredients. In Abba food, the source of carbohydrates is provided by higher quality rice (14%) or potatoes (for grain-free formulations).
Nutram (Canada, USA)
Nutram dry food often uses chicken meat or flour consisting of bones, sinews and skin. Additional ingredients - salt and chicken seasoning (without detailed indication of composition). Abba food does not use spices or allergenic meats.
Abba dry food line
The brand's line of food includes the following products:
- dry granules. Conventionally, they can be divided into types: everyday, grain-free and fresh meat diets. Divided by age categories and sizes of animals;
- canned products: regular and premium;
- treats: sticks, cookies, sticks, bones. There are also specialized products that perform two roles - a treat and a toothbrush.
For puppies
Abba for large breed puppies
The amount of protein has been increased to 28%, additional vitamins and minerals have been introduced, allowing the growing body to develop evenly and correctly. The energy value of the feed is 400 kcal per 100 grams. Chondroitin and glucosamine are responsible for the correct formation of the skeleton of babies who should grow into big dogs.
For adult and senior dogs
Abba for small breed dogs (with fresh turkey meat)
The composition includes dehydrated and fresh turkey meat in equal proportions. Potatoes are the source of carbohydrates. The main condition of the food is to prevent your small pet from becoming obese. Vegetables and fruits are present, designed to improve digestion and reduce the smell of feces.
Abba grain-free for dogs with allergies (potato and lamb)
The source of carbohydrate is potatoes, which are the most nutritious product compared to cereals. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids ensure a healthy coat. High protein content ensures strong muscles and joint elasticity.
Canned food
Abba universal canned food for dogs of all breeds
A complete soft product contains a large amount of meat - chicken 40%, lamb 30%. About 30% comes from meat broth. The rest comes from minerals and flaxseed oil. No preservatives or antioxidants of unknown origin.
Treats
Dental care sticks (eucalyptus, for small and medium breeds)
The sticks contain grains, oils, fats and meat products. The sticks gently cleanse teeth of plaque or prevent its formation. Freshens dog's breath. In addition, pets really like their taste.
Abba sticks with calcium for puppies (dental care)
In the usual composition, the amount of calcium is increased. Such sticks are an additional source of calcium for a growing body and an excellent means of distracting from damage to things at home.
ABBA for dogs
100% natural food.
It contains at least 70% fresh meat that is not subjected to deep heat or other processing. The sublimation method is used exclusively. Therefore, Ava has a high taste appeal and is perfectly digestible. The remaining 30% comes from fruits, vegetables, high-quality organ meats and in some cases grains. The recipe does not require the use of preservatives. The composition is balanced and complete, all components are suitable for human nutrition. Microelements are in an active, easily digestible form. The ingredients include L-carnitine (helps to gain and maintain muscle mass), fiber (stimulates digestion, cleanses the intestines), hepato- and chondroprotectors (choline and chondroitin), healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. On this diet, dogs feel great, full of strength and energy. General condition and appearance are rapidly improving. Due to an allergy to chicken meat, chicken and cereals, I chose this food for my dog. Dry and wet. I fed her for about a year, following the recommendations of specialists. However, skin problems (itching, peeling) did not go away. I couldn’t understand what was going on until I read the general composition of the “Ava Premium” wet food - tender veal! It turned out that the veal itself is only 30%, but the chicken meat is as much as 40%! You choose food by name, i.e. meat means meat, but here you also have to read the entire composition, which is written so small that not everyone can see it. I think that the manufacturer did not provide reliable information in the name, the supplier doesn’t care at all, and the store sellers are also not aware of the composition of the food and recommend it based only on the name!
I buy teasers from ABB, we ourselves are on a natural diet, but for a stick of delicious dog “chocolate” the dog can do some cool tricks. I don’t know about the usefulness, I won’t pretend to be a Google expert, but candy is not particularly useful for people either. But they bring pleasure, everything here follows the same principle. In terms of treats, I give strong preference to ABBA treats. I especially like the grain-free lamb bones and the meat and eucalyptus sticks, all sold in an individual bag to protect them from moisture. I can’t help but recommend it since I take them almost every day.
The dog loves dry food Ava. And as a housewife, I like the pleasant aroma of dog cookies. The primary stage of preparing food is removing all the ingredients from water, then grinding all the products and frying them in the form of cookies. What can we argue about? The beet pulp (this is what remains in the juicer instead of juice) included in the composition is rarely found anywhere, but is very useful for digestion and dog stool. The dog leaves heaps twice a day, on every walk. The secretion of fluid was not impaired. The developer has come up with an excellent product, with excellent taste and economical consumption. Although the food is classified as a premium class, in my opinion it can rightfully be considered super premium. This company has excellent sticks for cleaning plaque, they are sold in a bag, with embossed edges, and when chewed, the dog sharpens its teeth on these edges and they are even meat, 4% in our country are already meat. These sticks also contain calcium, it is recommended to give them once a day. I give it only as a treat, much less often, because of teeth cleaning I don’t believe in this method. The wet one from Ava didn’t work.
My dog is crazy about lamb in his food; he would eat natural meat with even greater pleasure, but alas, it is many times more expensive. ABBA with lamb and blueberries is my favorite dog food. It is ideal for training. The dog’s stomach began to work twice as fast, but the dog tolerates going outside and doesn’t shit at home. We walk her three times every day, in the morning and evening the dog walks long and fast, without squirming, going to the toilet does not cause her discomfort. For a modern, domesticated dog, 30% of the meat included is more than enough. The granules are large, not suitable for small dogs, my husband bought Abba for small dogs for our large dog by mistake, so there is no difference from the large series! The granules are large; toy terriers and Yorkies will be too big for their mouths, and lazy owners will be too lazy to break them into two parts. When you pour the food with your hand, the whole hand becomes saturated with the smell of food and becomes oily. The manufacturer assures that this food protects the gastrointestinal tract and envelops it, probably with the help of these oils. We don’t give him any wet food, we make mistakes in this regard and I cook liver with porridge 3 times a week.
Reviews from veterinarians about Abba food
Igor N. I often recommend Abba grain-free food to patients who are allergic to other foods. A wide selection of just such options. Dogs eat with pleasure, such food is not expensive. So far I have not detected any negative reactions to the use. But the practice of application is short-lived.
Elena N. In my practice, there is a strange story with the Abba brand. I advised a new diet to a patient who is a bad guy. It seems that the hostess said that she devours both cheeks. Allergies began - huge pimples on my chin, hair began to fall out, and my eyes began to water. The food was canceled. We tried to find a hypoallergenic one, but nothing worked. The patients went to the country, where they were able to buy only the grain-free version of Abba. It was all over in a week. So, the selection of food must be done carefully, regardless of brand and class.
Price category
How much will you have to pay for ABBA dog food? It all depends on the volumes. A bag of food weighing 1.5 kilograms will cost about 600 rubles. The most expensive is grain-free. A 12 kilogram bag costs about 4,000 rubles.
What are the reviews for ABBA dog food? The owners are for the most part happy with it. If we analyze the reviews, we can draw the following conclusions:
Suitable for dogs with allergies.
The animals' fur is soft, there is no feeling of greasy or dryness, as happens when feeding cheap food.
The pets are healthy and cheerful. The energy in them is in full swing.
They eat food with gusto.
Excrements after it are normal. Not very big, but not small either. There is no diarrhea or constipation. The dog defecates daily.
Despite the low meat content in the food, dog owners are satisfied with it. And the dogs themselves don’t complain about the diet.
Owner reviews
Katerina O. My chihuahua is small. Or rather, a terrible picky person. She only eats tasty treats and has started to gain weight. The doctor said that she simply doesn’t eat enough of her food and is very spoiled. We bought Abba canned lamb, which is premium. Now I feed them, and I’ve limited the treats. If I buy, it’s only from the same company.
Vasily K. I have a natural Labrador. I always cooked porridge with meat trimmings and offal. For some reason I began to gain a lot of weight, although there was a lot of stress, the portion was small. The doctor ordered to reduce calories and fat content. I recommended Abba jars. I buy the biggest ones, I buy them in bulk. It comes out to about 200 rubles per jar. He eats well, we move, we play. The smell from the mouth became less.
Briefly about the main thing
- Abba is a brand owned by a Russian chain.
- Production is located in the EU countries and the Russian Federation.
- Belongs to the premium class.
- Contains raw and dehydrated meat, no flour or by-products are used.
- The line includes dry granules, canned food and a wide range of treats.
- It is sometimes difficult to buy in stores, but it is available in online pet stores.
Abba food can be recommended for inclusion in the diet of tailed pets. Do you feed your friend this brand? Which one do you choose? Share your experience in the comments, we really value your opinion.
