Purina dog foods

The first mention of the Purina brand dates back to 1902, at that time the company was known for producing various feeds for farm animals. But since 1922, its capacities have been tuned to the production of rations specifically for pets. Since 1985, the world famous brand Purina has come under the leadership of the equally famous brand Nestle. The factory for the production of dry food for European consumers is located in Italy, and on domestic counters, products manufactured by the brand at Russian factories are most often found. Today, this brand produces a variety of food for four-legged pets.

We can immediately highlight several of the most significant benefits of Purina dog food.

1. Excellent quality of the product, the presence in it of all trace elements, vitamins, antioxidants and other useful additives necessary for the health of any dog.

2. The brand's various ration lines include fresh meat and meat flour, various by-products and vegetables, grains and fish oil.

3. There are therapeutic, dietary solutions.

4. Formats and flavors are varied.

5. You can easily purchase it in any pet stores, even order with delivery in the online store.

6. Affordable cost, affordable for all dog lovers.

But there are also disadvantages.

1. The company says many of its feeds are either super premium or premium, while experts say the majority of the brand's feed is 100% economy class.

2. Not all pets are delighted with this food. Most likely, this is due to antipathy for a certain product that is part of a particular feed.

3. The use of various flavors and chemical flavor enhancers, the presence of incomprehensible ingredients in the feed.

This is a premium series. The diets can be used without any problems for feeding puppies and for feeding mature dogs of both large and medium breeds. Perfect for those animals that are prone to allergies. The main feature is the heterogeneity of the granules.

Thanks to the successful combination of large and small croquettes, the pet is forced to chew food, and not just swallow. This is good for digestion, and cleans the teeth efficiently.

The food can be purchased in large economy packages of 12 kg and 14 kg, however, if you are only introducing such food into your pet's diet, it will be more advisable to purchase a smaller package of dog food for testing. And also it should be noted that it will be problematic to purchase Dog Chow wet food in many large pet stores - it seems that they are simply no longer produced in this line.

In general, there is a wide variety in this line of pet foods. Here you can easily choose food for a small puppy, for an already adult dog of a certain size (parameters - from a Spitz to a muscular shepherd), where the daily activity of the pet is also taken into account. Chicken is often used as a protein product. Beef and salmon meat, which are stated on the packaging, will actually be present in insignificant quantities in this feed.

For puppies, you can choose 2 types of food:

• for large (medium) breeds of pets - with a high content of chicken and rice;

• for miniature dogs - with chicken and rice.

Ruler "Mini" consists of 4 types of rations (excluding puppy) and a fairly good set of liquid food. Purina One offers the following dietary options:

• for the most active pets;

• for sensitive individuals;

• for individuals with a good weight;

• standard view.

Since Purina One does not have a special diet for senior dogs, it is safe to assume that regular foods will work fine for pets over 8 years old.

Foods from Purina are striking in their variety - the manufacturer tried to offer the owners of four-legged pets a wide variety of variations of their products.

This is an economy class food with the lowest cost. The food is offered here only for adult dogs. It is declared as complete, although in fact, experts recommend using it only as a complementary food. Dry food is readily eaten by pets. Canned food for pets is divided into several types according to taste:

• chicken with turkey;

• meat with liver;

• rabbit meat;

• turkey with pasta.

Veterinary Diets product is distinguished by unique recipes and special composition of ingredients. It is this diet that helps veterinarians more effectively and purposefully treat all pets with special dietary compositions for a fairly wide range of diseases: for example, with significant obesity, food allergies, as well as with serious gastrointestinal disorders, joint diseases in elderly pets, diabetes. This is a treatment line that includes Purina canned food for dogs and dietetic foods, many of which are grain-free. For example, for puppies and adults who suffer from food intolerances, the line offers HA Veterinary diets. To support kidney function, choose soft foods marked NF. For problems with the musculoskeletal system, the JM Veterinary diets are more suitable. With dermatitis, DRM helps a lot.

It is recognized as one of the most popular diets, as it was developed taking into account all possible individual needs of a four-legged pet. In this series, a number of the most demanded positions stand out.

• Dry product Adult Medium - for medium-sized dogs.

• And also for them the brand releases the Medium Sensitive product.

• For large-sized individuals, Adult Large with chicken and rice is intended. The combination of nutrients prevents the animal from becoming obese. This kind of diet is perfect for pets with an athletic build, such as a Labrador Retriever or Doberman Pinscher.

• For decorative breeds (like the French Bulldog), Adult Small and Small & Mini Sensitive have been developed. The latter is suitable for quadrupedals, which have too sensitive digestion.

The feed contains chicken and duck meat, salmon, there are products with turkey and beef.

The choice of such rations should be based on the individual needs of your pet. - whether he has problems with stomach sensitivity, or he suffers from obesity, the food is perfect for pets with disorders of the heart and brain, as well as pets with allergies.

In principle, reviews of Purina dog food are not bad. Many dog ​​owners prefer this particular brand. But the manufacturer positions almost all of its products as super-premium class. Consumers refer it more to the premium category, and in some cases - to the economy class. And all because of the low content of natural meat and the presence of very controversial ingredients in the diets.

Studying the reviews of experienced veterinarians about this dog food, it should be noted that they are mostly positive. Experts are good at saying that there are diets with a therapeutic effect. They also note the balanced composition. The correct ratio of proteins and different fats helps to maintain the muscle mass of the animal, as well as its normal immunity. But despite the good reviews, doctors still advise against using Purina as a main food. And the reason for this lies in the rather controversial composition.