Purina Darling Cat Food

Cat breeders try to provide their four-legged pets with quality balanced food. That is why they prefer ready-made feeds from reliable producers. One of the most popular of them is Purina Darling, its composition is approved by veterinarians, and the taste will please even the most fastidious mustachioed pussies.

Today, Purina is one of the leaders in the pet food market. The Darling brand offers balanced food for cats of different ages and breeds, optimal for pets with digestive disorders and weakened animals. The assortment line contains specialized food for certain categories of animals - small kittens, weakened and pregnant cats. If the product is selected correctly, then it will fully satisfy all the basic physiological needs of the cat.

According to the manufacturer, Darling is balanced. The recipe for the product was thought out by veterinarians in cooperation with zootechnologists and professional nutritionists. It contains all the main components necessary for the healthy growth and development of a pet:

• proteins - are responsible for building muscle cells;
• cellulose - helps to improve digestion;
• fats and oils - required by the animal to improve the quality of the wool;
• trace elements and vitamins - are an important part of a quality diet.

However, not all users are sure of the usefulness of such food. The product information on the packaging raises a lot of questions.

The main ingredient is cereals, they are a rich source of protein. However, the manufacturer does not specify either their percentage or nature.

If the digestive tract of a cat can cope with rice, then corn with wheat and their derivatives, with frequent use, lead to the most serious pathologies - from obesity to severe forms of diabetes. In addition, millet and corn grits have a deficient amino acid composition. Therefore, as a source of food can be used only from time to time.

On the second line of the list of ingredients are products of processing plant raw materials. Most often these are wheat kernels. This means that the food will not bring any benefit to the pet, since the digestive system of the animals does not cope well with the digestion of this product.

Only on the third line is meat and meat-containing products. Its share in Darling feed does not exceed 10%, while the manufacturer specifies that its concentration corresponds to 20% of reconstituted meat. This fact suggests that it is added to Purina Darling in a dehydrated form.

Thus, most of the proteins in the feed are plant proteins... At the same time, any experienced cat owner knows that the body of cats assimilates such components very poorly. Carnivorous pets, like the cat, require animal products.

Purina Darling is fruit and berry free. Vegetables are the main source of fiber, but, again, the manufacturer does not specify which foods are contained in canned food and dry food.

The amount of food additives is minimal. Fatty acids supply Omegas and other oils. However, even in this case, their source is not indicated.

The product contains natural dyes, they are used to give a certain shade.

Other disadvantages include:

• increased ash content;
• high concentration of offal, ground bones and fiber in the feed;
• the presence of flavors and other synthetic components aimed at improving the taste and odor characteristics.

The food in the Purina Darling range is offered in several basic lines. Darling Kitten with chicken / turkey combined with vegetables has been specially developed for little fluffies. According to the manufacturer, the nutritional and energy value of the products fully covers the daily requirement of a growing animal. The line of products for adult pets is represented by dry mixes and canned foods with various flavors:

• with beef;
• with Chiken;
• with a duck;
• with turkey;
• with rabbit meat;
• with goose meat and kidneys.

Granules are sold in packages of 300 g, 2 kg and 10 kg. Canned food is packed in cans of 400 and 800 grams.

In general, the daily rate is chosen based on the physiological characteristics of the cat, the state of its health and activity. In this case, you should monitor the maintenance of the optimal body weight of the pet.

Important: When using any dry food, the animal must have unhindered access to drinking water.

Reviews for the product Purina Darling are the most controversial. On the one hand, users highlight significant product benefits, such as:

• versatility - the ability to use for both small and adult pets;
• wide range of - a large selection of feeds with different flavoring components;
• democratic cost, availability in all pet and chain stores.

However, experienced breeders are not satisfied with the information on the composition of the product - the manufacturer does not report the percentage of products and their sources.

Veterinarians' opinions on Purina Darling are also often divided. Some advise them as a source of complete nutrition, suitable for mustachioed pussies of all ages, breeds and degrees of activity. They claim that the BJU and the Purina Darling vitamin and mineral complex are well-chosen, thanks to which the product supports the healthy condition of cats without causing any diseases or allergies.... These doctors also note the presence of some synthetic components, but do not see them as dangerous, since these components are fully compensated for by nutrients and are easily absorbed by the feline body. Other veterinarians claim that if you use only this type of food for a long time, constantly giving it to a cat, this will have the most detrimental effect on the health of the four-legged pet.

In general, the Darling series feeds belong to the economy category.... This does not mean the lowest grade in the quality rating. The labeling only says that such products should not be used on a permanent basis. They can be given from time to time when no other food for the animals is available.