Dukes Farm cat food is positioned as a super-premium product. Judging by the description of the composition, this is indeed the case - the diet contains a large proportion of meat and fish products.
There are a lot of vitamins and minerals, but there are no harmful chemical elements - preservatives and dyes. Dux Pharm wet food is prepared at the German plant Landguth Heimtiernahrung GmbH. The dry product is produced by an English company, but commissioned by a Russian organization. Only Pet Retail LLC, better known in Russia as the Beethoven pet store chain, sells goods manufactured by Golden Arces. From reviews of Dukes Pharm cat food, you can find out that the product is often pushed by the pet store employees themselves. Veterinarians, for the most part, only support the choice of their clients.
Composition, class and release forms
This brand is sold by the Russian organization Pet Retail LLC, which is the founder of the Beethoven chain of pet stores. The company has the exclusive right to sell Dukes Farm feed, which is produced by the English company Pet Food Partners on its order. The natural composition of the ingredients, the absence of preservatives, artificial colors and flavor enhancers allows us to classify the product as super premium.
Super premium food
What components are the basis of these dry granules? As an example, complete food for cats Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Lamb with lamb. The content of the main meat ingredients is indicated as a percentage and is as follows:
- fresh lamb – 28.1;
- dehydrated chicken fillet – 17.5;
- fish - 7;
- lamb meat flour – 11.2.
As you can see, protein components occupy more than 60%. This is a fairly good indicator that allows you to verify that Dukes Pharm food belongs to the Super Premium . Meat and fish are not frozen or chemically treated before the cooking process, which guarantees maximum preservation of the necessary nutrients.
Rice and peeled oat grains are used as a source of carbohydrates. The latter product has a low glycemic index, which makes it possible to include the food in the diet of cats with diabetes. Also contains the following ingredients:
- beet pulp – contains fiber, which has a beneficial effect on intestinal function;
- flax seeds are sources of antioxidants and Omega-3 acids that improve the condition of the coat;
- dried cranberries – reduce the risk of developing diseases of the urinary system;
- brown algae – enrich the body with iodine, normalize hormonal levels;
- Yucca Schidigera extract is an essential component of all types of Dukes Pharm food, which reduces the stench of cat excrement;
- lamb fat – contains fatty acids;
- chicken sauce is a natural flavoring additive;
- vitamins, macro- and microelements.
In the form of canned food,
Dukes Farm cat food is also produced based on poultry and rabbit meat. Packaging weight – 0.3 and 2 kg. There are dry granules for kittens and older pets, and a line for sterilized animals. Wet products are produced in the form of canned food and spiders.
Feed lines
The table shows the types of dry pads for cats that the English company produces:
| Ruler | Main Ingredient |
| For kittens | Duck |
| For castrati | Chicken |
| Turkey | |
| Rabbit | |
| For older cats | Turkey |
| For adults | Chicken |
| Duck | |
| Rabbit | |
| Lamb |
For everyday feeding
Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Lamb food with lamb, the composition of which is discussed above, is complete. It is suitable for adult healthy cats. By offering it to your pet as a daily menu, you can be sure that the animal receives all the necessary nutrients.
Another product for everyday feeding is Dukes Farm Adult Cat Duck and Rabbit . The main protein component is fresh duck meat (30.5%). An additional source of protein is animal flour from rabbit (7.8%), as well as duck flour – 19.3%. The remaining ingredients are almost the same as those included in the lamb-based feed.
For picky adult animals, Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Poultry - food with three types of poultry: duck, turkey, chicken. Even the most picky pet is unlikely to refuse such a combination. There is also food based on the meat of only one species of these domestic birds.
Feed class
Dukes Farm food belongs to the super-premium class. This is a very good option for those who cannot buy expensive food, but are also not ready to feed their pet questionable ingredients.
The advantage of super-premium food is that the protein sources in it are of animal origin, not of plant origin (animals are easily and quickly digested); meat and offal are of the highest quality; There is a minimum of cereals and only those that do not cause allergies and are quickly digested (oats, rice, barley). Dyes, flavor enhancers, GMOs and antibiotics are prohibited, but the vitamin and mineral complex is usually decent. Preservatives and antioxidants are only natural.
By age category
The company produces several types of Dukes Farm cat food intended for pets of different age categories.
Kittens need a balanced diet, thanks to which the body will grow and develop without deviations. Kitten Fresh Duck's main source of protein is duck meat. It also contains fresh sea fish fillets, the amount of which is twice as much as in products for adult animals.
One of the main ingredients
Important! The food can be used as a daily diet for pregnant and lactating cats.
Grain-free wet canned food with duck and spinach is also produced for kittens. Main ingredients in percentage:
- fresh duck meat – 35;
- chicken fillet – 33;
- broth - 28.9;
- spinach – 1;
- cranberry – 1.
In addition, the composition contains vitamin D, zinc, manganese, and taurine. These components are very important for the full formation of all systems of a growing organism. An essential element is iodine, which regulates hormonal levels.
, Dukes Farm Senior Cat Fresh Turkey food with turkey is suitable. Contains amino acids necessary to maintain the health of the cardiovascular system, vision and muscle mass. Also, older pets can be offered wet food, with chicken meat and additives that have a beneficial effect on joint function. This option, produced in bags, is especially relevant for animals that, due to age-related dental problems, are not able to chew dry granules.
Dukes Farm cat food - reviews
Dukes Farm cat food appeared on the shelves of Beethoven pet stores a couple of years ago. During this time, dozens of reviews about it appeared online, and we share several of them below.
Reviews from veterinarians
Maria Yurievna, a veterinarian, writes in response to a question about the quality of Dukes Farm food:
Hello! The composition of this food corresponds to the super premium class level. The first place in the composition is occupied by fresh meat, the remaining ingredients are also of high quality. Overall the food is not bad.
Customer Reviews
Angela writes:
Two years ago, a 3-month-old Scottish fold cat appeared in our house. The breeder fed her Whiskas, but I read such reviews about it that I decided to study the topic in more detail. It turned out that there are different classes of feed - economy, premium, super premium. Whiskas of course belongs to the first. The best food belongs to the latter, so I went to the pet store with the intention of taking only super premium.
Of those offered by the seller, the lowest price was for Dukes Pharm, so I took it for testing. The cat liked it, ate well and grew up on it into a beautiful, playful adult cat with shiny, silky fur. Then we sterilized her and switched to special food for sterilized ones. The situation has not changed, the cat is still so active and inquisitive, and looks great.
Overall, I was pleased with the choice, as was our cat. So I think Dukes Pharm dry food is good and recommend it!
Elena writes:
I bought a pack of Duke's Farm chicken on the recommendation of a seller in Beethoven when our usual food was not on sale. This supposedly English food is quite ordinary: medium-sized granules, without a sharp unpleasant odor, the cat eats more or less normally, there are no negative consequences such as vomiting or indigestion.
The composition looks decent, but there is one thing. Even if it is true and high-quality raw materials are used for the feed, the story of the widespread advertising of Duke's Farm food as English raises suspicions. It is known that it is produced exclusively for Beethoven and is sold only here. Then why are there all these inscriptions in English on the packaging? It would be better if more information was written in Russian.
Anya writes:
Our cat has been eating 1st Choice dry food for two years now, and regularly receives Dukes Farm canned food as a treat. In general, when we first bought, we wanted to take Leonardo, we read good reviews about them on the Internet. But they were out of stock and the seller recommended Dukes Farm.
The cat eats these canned foods with great pleasure, and his stool is normal. Therefore, there is no point in looking for others, especially since their composition is good. “Duck meat 35%, chicken meat 33%, broth 28.9%, spinach 1%, cranberries 1%, minerals 1%, salmon oil 0.1%.” We also thought about trying dry food from this brand, but it never came to that.
For restricted feeding
Neutered pets are prone to gaining excess weight and therefore their diet requires an individual approach. Fresh Turkey and Fresh Chicken foods labeled Sterilized are low in fat to help maintain optimal body weight. And the dried cranberries included in the composition reduce the risk of developing urolithiasis.
In spiders
Canned food can also be used as the main food for castrated animals. Dukes Farm wet food for sterilized cats, according to reviews from veterinarians, is a complete product suitable for everyday feeding. Manufacturers produce flavors with chicken and apple, lamb and lingonberry, turkey and cranberry.
Opinions and reviews of veterinarians
Veterinarians and buyers have different opinions about Dukes Farm English food. Experts are accustomed to trusting their own experience, which is why they especially recommend buying food for sterilized or neutered animals. Doctors advise their clients this type of nutrition, because after systematic use, the cat really becomes “alive and playful.” In addition, food for our little brothers contains so much protein component - meat. But not all pet owners agree with the reviews of experts. Owners who are surprised by the behavior of their cats after eating a portion of Dukes Farm do not recommend the product to other breeders.
Among the mass of reviews, you can also find those that tell about the beginning of severe health problems in animals.
Feeding recommendations
The optimal daily serving size depends on the weight of the animal. The recommended intake for an adult cat weighing an average of 5 kg is 60 g/day. The dosage for kittens is calculated based on the age of the baby. From 2-3 months they begin to give 20 g/day, and it is necessary to monitor the pet’s health. If no problems arise, then the portions are gradually increased.
Important! Each animal is individual, so you should consult your veterinarian before starting feeding.
The best option would be to divide the daily portion into 2 doses. When eating only dry preservatives, you need to control your fluid intake. The daily water intake should be 2 times the weight of the food eaten.
How to give?
The manufacturer recommends using Dax Pharm dry pads as the basis of a mono-diet for a cat. A balanced composition allows you to avoid the inclusion of special additives in the diet. The optimal serving size is calculated based on the pet's body weight. The amount recommended by veterinarians is 40-80 g per day. There should always be fresh water near the bowl. The manufacturer warns that when switching from another food to Duke s Farm, a cat may experience an upset stomach for 7-10 days, but such a reaction is normal when the menu changes.
Advantages and disadvantages
It's time to summarize the above and talk about the strengths and weaknesses of this product. First, about the advantages, these include:
- high percentage of protein components, achieved through fresh meat and fish;
- absence of unnatural additives and dyes;
- the presence of a vitamin and mineral complex necessary for the full functioning of the body;
- wide range of products;
- moderate cost compared to other Super Premium foods.
The main drawback is that it is not available in retail outlets, except for Beethoven pet stores. Perhaps this does not allow these products to become more widely distributed, since not all cities have this distribution network.
