Purina Darling Dog Food

Balanced nutrition is the key to the harmonious physical and intellectual development of the dog. Food maker Darling claims to provide a complete diet for pets of all breeds.

Darling dog food is produced in France by the Purina corporation. Known to all dog breeders, the company is engaged in the production of wet canned and dry food.

Dry food is a multi-colored pellet consisting of food colors, preservatives and antioxidants.

Darling Dog Food contains a small list of ingredients. No specific information is given on the added components. The consumer is simply informed that the feed contains cereals, meat by-products, fats and oil.

Cereals form the basis of the product. Meat accounts for only 4%. At the same time, the feed is enriched with fiber, which ensures good digestion of the animal.... In addition to improving metabolism, the manufacturer took care of the beauty and health of the coat. The food contains healthy fats and calcium, which contributes to the growth and strengthening of bone and cartilage tissue.

Thanks to fatty oils, fiber and vitamins, the owner can see his pet healthy, cheerful, with shiny coat and strong teeth. The composition of the feed is aimed at strengthening the body, protecting it from parasites and infections.

As with similar dog food, minerals and vitamins are a must in the Darling diet. Vegetables are present as an obligatory addition. The rations of this brand include legumes and carrots in the recipe. This approach benefits the canine body by feeding it vital carbohydrates for energy.

Carrots are also useful as a mild natural laxative and prevent vitamin deficiency. Legumes are represented by peas and supply the pet's body with plant protein in the required amount.

Also, the advantage of Darling food is its affordable cost. Every dog ​​owner can easily find an assortment of this inexpensive food in most supermarkets and pet stores.

However, the feed also has disadvantages:

• low content of meat and meat components (4% of the total composition);
• low calorie content;
• cereals and vegetables in rare cases provoke allergies and a slowdown in metabolism in animals;
• the composition contains emulsifiers, flavors, dyes and preservatives;
• trace elements added in small amounts;
• there is no comprehensive information on the ingredients of the feed on the package.

Dog food "Darling" is presented in two positions:

• dry granules of 2.5 and 10 kg;
• wet canned food.

The diet contains the necessary vegetables, meat and poultry. The food is intended for pets aged 12 months and older, with sufficient physical activity. One package weighing 2.5 kg will cost the dog owner 300-350 rubles. For a package of dry food weighing 10 kg, you will have to pay about 1000 rubles.

Eating the food helps to maintain the health of the dog's skin and coat.... This is due to the presence of healthy oils and fats in it. To strengthen the immune system, the food is enriched with a vitamin complex.

A food formulated for adult dogs with moderate activity levels. Balanced nutrients and active ingredients help adult pets stay full and active all day.

Dry food is created taking into account the characteristics of adult dogs. Suitable for all breeds from 1 to 8 years of age. Contains protein essential for the maintenance of normal muscle function. The dog gets its energy from the food thanks to carbohydrates. Fiber provides good digestion, and fats make the coat look healthy and shiny. Important minerals and vitamin D give strength to the bones. Vitamins are added to the granules: iron, iodine, manganese, zinc, copper and selenium.

The food ensures the normal functioning and health of the skin and coat of the dog... The composition contains all the same oils and fats valuable for the body of animals, a complex of vitamins to strengthen the immune system. Beef and offal (dark red granules) cereals and vegetables (orange and green granules).

TM Darling also produces assorted soft canned food. There is a choice of wet food with turkey, chicken, rabbit and liver.

It is recommended to feed canned meat to adults, in addition to a diet consisting of natural products. This does not require additional heat treatment of the feed or the addition of any food additives.

The advantage of canned food over dry food of the same brand lies in a large percentage of meat ingredients. In addition to meat and meat offal, pasta is included in the canned food. Sugar is present in wet foods. One can weighing 1.2 kg costs about 250 rubles.

Economy class ration, which Darling products belong to, is less caloric and nutritious than other food series... Therefore, the pet needs a larger volume of the product to saturate and obtain an optimal balance of beneficial trace elements.

When calculating the daily amount of pellets, the weight and age of the dog must be taken into account. Large individuals weighing 30 kg or more need to consume 0.5-1 kg of dry granules per day.

For medium-sized dogs weighing 15-30 kg, 0.5 kg of feed per day is sufficient. For miniature breeds, the amount of the daily requirement is reduced to 0.3 kg.The daily allowance is divided into 2 meals.

In most cases, 25% is added to the average rate. But you need to understand that before making changes to the pet's diet, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian... Many experts advise against feeding Darling pregnant and lactating dogs. At least during this period, it is better to feed pets with natural food with the addition of premium dry granules.

Dogs with low activity levels and older dogs should reduce their feed intake by 1⁄4. The owners are guided by the same rule when calculating the diet for dogs that tend to quickly gain excess weight.

Dogs under 1 year old add another 1⁄2 to the norm. This calculation of the norm is due to the formation of the skeleton of the puppy and the development of muscles. However, it should not be forgotten that Darling pellets are still food for adult pets.

The advantage of economy class dry dog ​​food is its low price. This diet will cost pet owners 2-3 times more profitable than high-quality counterparts. This attracts many breeders to Darling. But the low price tag indicates a not too rich composition.

The owners complain about the low percentage of meat ingredients, lack of vitamins and a meager percentage of trace elements. For the same reason, the reviews about ready meals from veterinarians and dog handlers are ambiguous.

However, not all dog owners can afford to buy premium food. And in the economical price segment "Darling" is quite a worthy option, not deprived of natural meat, cereals and vegetables.

Therefore, if the owner does not have the financial ability to buy expensive products, then you can stay on the Darling diet. Provided that the pet's menu will be supplemented with canned meat and natural products.

Of the advantages in the reviews, there is a large package and a dietary scheme, depending on the weight of the dog.

Given that dogs are carnivorous by nature, the amount of meat in the feed should be at least 25-30%. Therefore, Darling cannot be attributed to a complete diet. Among other things, the feed contains dyes and preservatives of an unspecified sample.

Many owners do not criticize the diet for the minimum meat content. In dry food, this indicator is always presented in a small percentage. Therefore, rational owners add boiled chicken and other natural products to cheap food.

Colored granules should not be alarmed either. Experienced dog breeders note that this is how vegetables are used in the composition. Moreover, the color is harmless and has good nutritional value. Dyes do not stain the dog's mouth.