All About Purina Pro Plan

Purina Pro Plan was one of the first feeds appreciated by professional breeders in Russia. The composition of the products from this manufacturer is quite balanced, there are wet meals with lamb, sterilized dry portions of food, Nutrisavour Junior for juniors 10 kg each and other options suitable for cats and dogs with different needs. To understand the full range of feeds, their features and advantages, a review of reviews and a description of the characteristics of products manufactured under the Purina Pro Plan brand will help.

Once upon a time, making special food for animals seemed like an overkill. The approach of American businessmen changed everything. It was the USA that was originally indicated as the country of origin of the Purina Pro Plan feed, although today this trademark belongs to the international corporation Nestle with factories around the world: from France and Canada to Russia. The history of the company goes back over 120 years. Once the food Pro Plan became a real salvation for breeders, today they are chosen for themselves by pet owners, including those who are not involved in breeding.

A special feature of the Purina Pro Plan brand feeds can be called their division into classes. Veterinary diets are super premium, other products are premium.

When choosing food for animals, owners often have a question, which product is better. In the case of Purina Pro Plan, it is easiest to compare with other brands in the same class.

• Hill's. Recognized market leader with a wide range of dog and cat food. Pro Plan cannot compete directly with it due to the difference in class. Hill's clearly wins here. The level of consumer confidence in him is also higher.

• Brit... A European-made product, the brand has both premium and super-premium feed. The range of products is quite wide, there are no particular complaints about it, but questions about the composition may arise. Not all brand foods are safe enough for cats and dogs with food allergies or urolithiasis.

• ROYAL CANIN... One of the most famous alternatives to Pro Plan feed. The product line is very diverse, there are no problems with the purchase and selection of food for animals. But this brand has a fairly high percentage of fat in their diets, they contain grains and other cheap fillers that reduce the competitiveness of products.

• PERFECT FIT. Not the best solution to replace the Pro Plan power supply. In terms of the content of animal protein, the brand's feeds are closer, rather, to the economy class, the compositions are not balanced enough. The main advantage of these rations is their affordable cost.

Overall, Purina Pro Plan can be a worthy alternative to other brands of food.... Balanced diets, produced according to American quality standards, fully satisfy the needs of domestic, working, and breeding animals. It is only important to think carefully about the selection of food for a particular pet.

Purina Pro Plan super premium nutrition is formulated by the brand to meet the individual needs of each pet. All formulas have a special composition. Grain-free option, meals with lamb, rabbit or salmon are suitable for animals with sensitive digestive tract. Rice is added here as a vegetable component.

Purina Pro Plan dry cat food is aimed at healthy pets without chronic diseases. All products are divided into groups.

• Original adult... Food for adult animals with chicken or salmon in convenient packages of different weights.

• Original kitten... The chicken starter is suitable for kittens 1–12 months old.

• Original senior... Food for senior cats over 7 years old. Differs in a high content of salmon in the composition, normalizes the intestines.

• Elegant... Special diet for long-haired cats. Helps maintain the beauty and health of the coat. There is only one taste - salmon, the packaging is presented in variants of 400 g, 1.5 and 10 kg.

• Delicate... Series for pets with sensitive digestion. The main interest is the Kitten and Junior products for the little ones and teenagers with turkey. Delicate Senior and Delicate Adult products are also available.

• Sterilized... Food for adult sterilized animals. Food options include rabbit, duck and liver, turkey, salmon, cod and trout. Animals over 7 years old are offered special food.

• Sterilized Kitten. High-protein feed with salmon in packs of 400 g, 1.5, 3 and 10 kg. Suitable for young animals up to 9 months after castration, sterilization.

• Optidigest... Food for fastidious cats and owners of sensitive digestive tract based on lamb meat.

• LiveClear... A special product for reducing the amount of allergens in the coat of domestic cats. Available in turkey and salmon flavors.

• Light... Specialized food for overweight cats based on dietary turkey meat.

Packages of 350, 400 and 1500 gr, 3, 7, 10 and 18 kg are designed for owners with different numbers of pets. When buying food, it is important to consider that it remains fresh no more than 6 months after opening the package.

The specialized Veterinary Diets series is designed for cats with medical problems. The company produces special meals for animals suffering from:

• kidney disease (NF);

• digestive disorders (EN);

• ICD in various forms (UR);

• obesity (OM);

• allergic reactions to certain foods (HA);

• diabetes (DM);

• chronic liver failure (HP).

All Purina Pro Plan Liquid Pouches are available as complete meals with chunks in gravy or jelly. Wet food is compatible with dry food; when it is included in the diet, the share of the main food is simply reduced. In total, these individual packages of 85 g. The main NutriSavour range includes the following product options.

• Junior... Food for actively growing kittens. The Nutrisavour Junior Spider contains optimal sized chunks placed in a delicious gelatinous broth. The food promotes the development of the brain, helps to develop chewing skills, provides the growing body with valuable protein, vitamins and minerals.

• Adult... In this series, only 1 type of spider is presented - with a chicken.

• Delicate... Lamb and turkey pouches for pets with sensitive digestion. Pieces in the sauce are designed for adult animals, contain inulin to normalize the digestive tract.

• Housecat... Salmon spiders for domestic cats. The composition includes prebiotics that neutralize the odor of faeces, as well as additives to control the body weight of the animal. The food is rich in fiber, helps to remove hairballs from the pet's stomach.

• Sterilized... Neuter and neutered cats can enjoy Nutrisavour spiders with turkey, chicken, beef or ocean fish.

The specialized Veterinary Diets series for cats is also available in a convenient spider format... The main ingredients in this line of food are dietary. Lean salmon or chicken are responsible for the protein component. You can choose food for diabetes and kidney pathology, digestive disorders and urological problems, obesity.

Pro Plan pates are high quality products based on natural ingredients. The range of these feeds is quite extensive. For kittens, there is food in 85 g cans with chicken meat. Baby Kitten is suitable for babies weaning from breast milk. Junior is a product suitable for feeding animals from 6 weeks to 1 year old.

Pates for adult cats from the Adult series are produced by the brand with chicken, and for pets over 7 years old - with tuna, which prevents excess weight gain. For cats with sensitive stomachs and intestines, Delicate with turkey or a delicate mousse high in this dietary meat will do the trick. Canned food Light is suitable for animals prone to weight gain.

Sterilized pets were not ignored either. They are offered canned food with salmon and tuna, containing natural antioxidants, anti-MKD supplements can help keep your cat or cat healthy. The diet food is suitable for controlling body weight.

Canned food is produced in cans of 195 g and in a line Veterinary Diets. Here you can choose your meal options:

• Gastrointestinal;

• Diabetes Management;

• Convalescence;

• Renal Function;

• Urinary in the form of a mousse.

All types of medical nutrition are prescribed to cats by veterinarians only after appropriate tests and studies. It is impossible to introduce them into the animal's diet uncontrollably.

The dog food lines also include many different options. Each type of food has its own characteristics and purpose. The main classification is as described below.

• For puppies. In the Puppy category, the brand launches the OPTIstart line for puppies, taking into account their breed characteristics and sizes, body type. It is a good starter for the transition from breast milk. Puppy Optidigest is a grain-free, high protein formula for puppies with sensitive digestion. The Optiderma series with salmon and rice will provide high quality protein and proteins to growing pets with a tendency to allergies.

• For adult dogs. The Adult category includes Optibalance and Optiderma, the main varieties with chicken meat or low-allergenic fish protein.The Duo Delice line is represented by cushions with a crispy shell and soft filling. The OPTIweight series is addressed to sterilized adult dogs, it is also indicated for animals with a tendency to gain weight.

• For the elderly. In the Adult 7+ and 9+ categories, the brand produces Optiage with chicken, Optiderma with salmon for pets with sensitive skin.

• Taking into account special needs.

Veterinary diets... Veterinary Diets are presented in this category. Neurocare is used for feeding pets with cognitive dysfunctions, Renal Function - for kidney pathology, Hypoallergenic - for food intolerances, Convalescence - for rehabilitation after diseases. The Obesity Management product helps to normalize weight in obesity, Dermatosis is indicated for hair loss and dermatoses, Gastrointestinal - for digestive disorders, Urinary - for struvite-type urolithiasis, FortiFlora diet is prescribed as a means to restore intestinal microflora, Hepatic - for liver problems, Joint Mobility - for joint diseases.

Purina takes Pro Plan dog food very seriously. All feeds, including special diets, contain the necessary vitamin and mineral supplements that support the pet's activity at the proper level, help it grow successfully, develop, and endure stress. Canned wet food is also present in the brand's assortment. OPTIsavour spiders for small and dwarf breeds are presented in the following options:

• against weight gain with chicken;

• with beef, chicken or duck in sauce;

• with salmon for sensitive digestion.

In the Veterinary Diets series, 4 types of canned food are produced: NF - for kidney pathology, EN - for digestive disorders, OM - for obesity. Special attention should be paid to the HA product with a hypoallergenic formula for puppies and adult dogs. It is used in the diet of nutrient-intolerant animals. All canned food is packed in 400 g cans.

Purina Pro Plan does not have general guidelines for rationing. But there are recommendations that allow pets to give the portion of food they need, taking into account all the characteristics of the age and weight of the animal. Cats may be offered food based on the following guidelines.

1. Up to 1 year. Kittens eat 6 times a day... Standard serving sizes per day are up to 70 grams. They are divided into all meals. When mixing wet and dry food, the proportions are halved.
2. Over 1 year old. Meals are given 2-3 times a day. The standard calculation of the norm is 12 grams for each kilogram of the animal's body weight.
3. Pregnancy and lactation. During this period, cats are given up to 55 grams of food per day. Preference is given to varieties for kittens to meet the needs of the cat's body in vitamins and minerals.
4. Canned food... 1 package is designed for 2 full meals. The calorie content of canned food is lower, on average, an animal is given from 100 to 150 grams per day, and up to 220 grams for pregnant and lactating women.
5. Elderly... Feeding a cat over 7 years old 2 times a day is considered the norm. For these meals, measure 50–80 grams of dry food.

Puppies up to 7 months old eat 50% more feed than an adult animal. This is due to growth processes and accelerated metabolism. Depending on the size and breed characteristics, the daily rate will vary from 200 to 600 grams for 5 meals. Adult inactive animals are given food at the rate of 20–35 g / kg of body weight, dogs that spend a lot of energy will need 30–40 g / kg.

Dog owners' opinions on Purina Pro Plan brand foods are quite diverse. Their affordable cost makes them attractive even for non-professional breeders who choose food for their pet at its cost.Experienced owners note that the food is quite consistent with the standards of the super premium class, it has many subclasses, taking into account the stage of the animal's life, and other important features. The owners also like the fact that there are no problems with the supply of products, because the brand has its own production in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Among the disadvantages is the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the mouth of dogs after some food. Also, individual owners note the presence of corn gluten and other potential allergens in the composition. Not all customers like the strong smell of the product either.

Cat owners also give their opinions on Purina Pro Plan foods. Positive reviews are most often associated with the convenience of packaging, good composition. The owners also like the fact that the rations take into account the needs of long-haired and short-haired pets, you can choose food with ICD and after sterilization of the animal.

There are few disadvantages of the brand's feed. The main complaints are about the rapid consumption of the product. Cats eat it willingly, and the owners do not deny them a supplement. The presence of animal fat and some other components in food also does not suit everyone.