Arden Grange cat food: caring for your pet's diet

Manufacturer

Arden Grange food has been produced on the shelves by the British company Leander International Pet Foods Ltd for decades. By looking at the company's official website - www.ardengrange.com - you can find out all the most important information about the product (history of origin, composition, line, feeding rates, etc.). Please note: the site is in English.

Initially, this brand produced food for dogs, but over time, managers decided to expand the range and developed a line of food for cats.

This company does not produce special medicinal food, but a good composition allows Arden Grange to feed both weakened and sick animals. Currently, this food is one of the thirty most popular foods not only in the UK, but also in many European countries, as well as in Russia.

Price and where to buy

You can buy this food in online pet stores:

1. "Yandex Market" ():
   Dry food Arden Grange 400 g - from 353 rubles;
2. Dry food Arden Grange 2 kg - from 1325 rubles;
3. Dry food Arden Grange 8 kg - from 4256 rub.
4. "ZooMag"():
   Packaging 400 g - from 400 rubles;
5. Packaging 2 kg - from 1370 rubles;
6. Packaging 4 kg - from 2270 rub.
7. "Yandex.Market Shopping" ().

Prices shown are current as of early September 2022 and may change over time. For the exact cost today, see pet stores using the links above.

Feed class

Super-premium food has the following characteristics:

• it does not use corn gluten;
• the source of protein is meat and meat ingredients, and the source of carbohydrates is potatoes, barley, oats and rice (these components are less allergenic than corn and wheat);
• preservatives and antioxidants - only natural (mixture of tocopherols, rosemary);
• suitable for all categories of animals, including older ones;
• allowed for nutrition during the postoperative period;
• do not contain artificial preservatives or dyes.

As we can see, Arden Grange food meets all these requirements. It contains enough meat ingredients, more vegetables and herbs, and a good vitamin and mineral supplement.

Advantages and disadvantages of food

We found virtually no shortcomings. To be fair, we will mention only one:

• The feed contains glucose. Sometimes it works as a laxative.

The overview of the benefits is much broader:

• enzymes and probiotics, ingredients that the cat will find in every package, this is haute cuisine for the cat’s body;
• the manufacturer does not add attractates to the diet, i.e., substances that artificially attract a cat;
• you will also not find chemical dyes, harmful fillers (for example, corn), preservatives;
• low ash level (6%);
• Dried beet pulp from Arden Grange present on the cat's table is very useful as it prevents stomach upsets.

Range

The range of Arden Grange food is wide: there is both dry and wet food.

Types of dry food:

Adult Cat Grain-Free - food for cats older than one year with intolerance to grains. Ingredients: chicken meal (25%), fresh chicken, potatoes (26%), chicken fat, chicken egg, chicken digest, salmon fat, pea fiber (2.2%), minerals, prebiotics FOS and MOS, cranberry extract, glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, non-cleotides, vitamins A, E, D3, minerals (calcium - 1.3%, phosphorus 0.8%), inactivated yeast, rosemary.

Adult Cat Hypoallergenic - for additional care of your pet's coat and skin. Ingredients: salmon (26%), cranberry extract, potatoes (26%), vitamins and minerals (calcium - 1.3%, phosphorus - 0.8%), salmon meal (25%), ash (7%), fiber (2.2%), beets, chondroitin sulfate.

Adult Cat Sensitive (sensitive) - for cats with a tendency to allergic reactions, dermatitis, as well as animals with impaired digestion. Ingredients: ocean fish (26%), potatoes (26%), vitamins and minerals (calcium - 2.2%, phosphorus - 1.6%), fiber (2%), fish bone meal (24%), chicken fat, glucosamine.

Adult Cat Light is a special food for spayed and neutered animals, obese and sedentary cats. Ingredients: poultry flour (22%), chicken meat (26%); potatoes (26%), starch, egg, yeast, malt extract, prebiotics, vitamins and minerals (calcium - 1.4%, phosphorus - 0.9%), cranberries.

Kitten - food for kittens, pregnant and lactating cats. The composition is identical to the composition of food for adult cats, but the percentages are reduced: chicken meal (30%), chicken (26%), potatoes (26%), egg powder, yeast, malt, cranberry, prebiotic, rosemary extract, fiber (1 .6%), phosphorus (1%), calcium (1.6%).

Wet food

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Reviews of Arden Grange cat food

Sofya Igorevna : “I’m already buying the second pack of Arden Grange for my cat. The first one I took with chicken and rice for kittens, now I bought the same composition for adult cats. There is no difference in the ingredients; it is noticeable only in the size of the dry pieces. I like that the description of the composition is quite short, it does not contain a million of the usual E-sheks, but there is cranberry. I have read many times that cranberries are powerful in preventing urolithiasis.”

Slava : “I have an ambiguous opinion - at first my cats gained weight well on this food, but recently their stool has changed. Soft consistency, unpleasant smell... I’m sorry for the food, but for now the thought of changing it scares me, since my cats have a hard time accepting innovations in the kitchen.”

Ignat : “I have a Cornish Rex, a spoiled and picky person. It rashes on many foods, but there was no allergic reaction to Arden Grange, moreover, my kitty has also gained weight. True, since the first purchase of Arden Grange, the food has become more expensive and now the price is 50 percent higher than before, but I won’t refuse.”

Compound

If you look, for example, at the food “Sensitive - Ocean White Fish and Potato” (food developed for animals with sensitive digestion), you will see the following.

Its main ingredients are fresh white fish (26%), white fish powder (24%) and whole chicken egg flour. All 3 components are of animal origin, and this is a big plus of the food, since animal protein is absorbed by the cat’s body better than plant protein.

The composition also contains potatoes: there are 26% of them in the feed. Next: fish fats (from salmon) and chicken (they are sources of unsaturated and saturated acids), pea starch (a natural thickener), as a natural sweetener - malt extract (obtained from sprouted cereal grains). As a flavoring additive - chicken digest (hydrolyzed meat processing waste). There is also a natural supplement that strengthens joints and immunity, making the coat thick.

MSM is a natural supplement that is beneficial for the skin, mucous membranes, coat, joints and immunity of the animal. It prevents the alkalization of urine and prevents the formation of kidney stones. The remaining ingredients are also useful additives.

Cellulose

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The diet contains one type of fiber: beet pulp (No. 6 in the list of ingredients).

In small quantities, this component is quite acceptable and beneficial for the intestines of dogs and cats, but here beet pulp follows immediately after the first five ingredients - which means there is a lot of it in the composition, and it serves not only as a source of fiber, but also as a ballast filler.

Plant products are poorly absorbed by the body of carnivores. A large amount of fiber in the food increases the volume of the food bolus - dogs experience a deceptive feeling of fullness, but the fiber is not digested in their body and leaves it without bringing any benefit.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Completely grain-free. This means that there are no grains in it.
• The preservatives necessary for its preservation are exclusively natural, namely, a mixture of tocopherols that is safe for animals.
• The source of protein is fish fillet and meat.
• Food of this brand is sold in almost all pet stores and animal supply corners, and it is easy to order on the Internet.
• No pests or foreign components were noticed, and the taste of the food was preserved until the end of the shelf life.

• Traces of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate substance used to kill harmful insects (aphids, bedbugs, etc.), were found in one of the feeds. There is a high probability that this is a simple accident, but still, you should be more careful.
• The food does not fall into the category of cheap food (compared to most similar foods).
• The amount of fat indicated on the package is less than what actually occurs.
• The value of calcium is also overestimated.
• Some Arden Grange foods contain fishmeal in appreciable quantities. This product may cause kidney and intestinal problems in particularly sensitive pets.

Expert opinion

Dusheba Vera Ivanovna

In 2010, she graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine named after K.I. Scriabin with honors, specializing in veterinary medicine. I regularly attend veterinary conferences, congresses, and webinars.

When choosing food, we strongly recommend visiting a veterinarian. A specialist will examine your pet, take tests if necessary, and, based on the results, select the most suitable product.

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Company description

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The Arden Grange company was founded by two popular dog breeders in England - Wendy and Graham Stephens. They bred German Shepherds for thirty years, and then began to develop further. At first, the organization was engaged in the distribution of goods for animals. Over time, it grew into the largest wholesale company in the south of the country.

In 1996, the Stephens family developed their Arden Grange brand. From that moment on, the production of elite food for pets began.

They claim that on any package the buyer can find a detailed list of the components that are inside. Allergy-causing products are not added: milk and derivatives, beef, wheat, soy. No GMO ingredients, salt, sugar. The organization is especially proud of the fact that it does not test its products on animals. This is proven by the logo on the packaging.

Manufacturer's feeding recommendations

Arden Grange offers its own feeding scheme based on a number of important factors. When determining a cat’s daily food requirement, it is necessary to take it into account:

1. Weight . The lower your body weight, the fewer calories you consume. If the animal is overweight, then you need to purchase specialized dietary food or reduce the daily ration.
2. Degree of activity . Playful pets who love to walk and run around need more calories.
3. Metabolism . This is an individual indicator for each animal. You can consult a veterinarian about this or make independent observations based on your pet's appetite, stool and general appearance.
4. Mood . A stressed cat burns more calories.

The manufacturer also suggests focusing on the age, overall size and breed of the cat. More detailed recommendations and a table of daily values ​​in grams for animals of different weights are presented on the packages.

Feeding table

The table shows the approximate amount of food that a dog requires, taking into account its weight.

It is worth understanding that it is conditional and the following features of the pet should be taken into account:

1. Activity level.
2. Temperament. If your pet is prone to stress, it requires more calories.
3. Metabolism. Its speed varies, so the food needs of two representatives of the same breed are sometimes different.

When determining the amount of food, it is worth taking into account the appetite, quality of stool, and appearance of the animal. It is necessary to know the exact weight and give the portion in accordance with this factor. For dogs 15 kg and pets 80 kg it will be different.

Let's consider nutrition for older animals:

In order to facilitate the transition to a new type of feed, it is worth dividing its daily intake into two times, gradually increasing the share of Arden Grange. On days 1-2 it should be 25% (most of the previous nutrition), days 3-4 - 50%, days 5-6 - 75%, days 7 - 100%. When transferring, you need to reward the dog with a treat.

What does it contain?

You can consider this issue in more detail using the example of Adult Dog Large Breed. The food is intended for large breeds of pets. Main ingredients included:

• chicken flour – 27%;
• chicken meat – 5%;
• fish flour;
• rice;
• corn.

It turns out that the diet contains at least 32 percent natural meat, since flour is its dried, ground form. Rice is considered an excellent source of carbohydrates, which are especially needed by active pets. Corn contains vegetable protein and other useful substances. Further, the composition contains exclusively harmless components that will provide the dog with the necessary minerals, vitamins and other elements.

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