Cat food "Purina": review, composition, reviews

Who produces food under the Purina brand?

]Purina[/anchor] today unites three companies known as manufacturers of pet products: PURINA, Spillers and Friskies. These firms became the founders of the pet food industry. The first dog treats were produced in 1856 by Spiller and Co. Robinson-Danforth (the ancestor of PURINA) began producing the first animal products in 1894. The Carnation Corporation (predecessor of Friskies) opened the Canine Nutrition Research Center in 1920.

The development of these firms has a long history, but the final merger occurred in 1998, resulting in the creation of one of the world's largest pet food companies. Since 2001, it has been called Nestle Purina Pet Care. This company not only produces food, but also actively influences the lives of pets: it sponsors the “Pets for You” charity program to work with homeless animals, it opened the world’s first Dog DNA Distribution Center and created the largest Event Center in which hosts international cat and dog exhibitions.

What brands are produced under the Purina brand?

Extensive experience in creating animal feed allows the company to offer a diverse range of its products. Cat food is represented by a number of well-known brands, each of which is popular in the modern market.

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Felix food is an inexpensive food, presented in the form of jelly and sauces of various flavors.

Inexpensive dry and wet food, has a line of products for cats of different ages and living conditions

Purina One - dry and wet food for cats of different ages, including a medicinal variety; characterized by high protein content

Darling food is inexpensive and contains omega fatty acids.

Gourmet food is offered only in wet form and is packaged for one serving

ProPlan food is a high-quality food, contains only easily digestible ingredients and has a good taste.

presents a line of therapeutic food for cats

Premium food "Cat Chow" is presented in dry form for cats of different ages and contains a lot of protein.

For small kittens

Caring for kittens is always associated not only with joy, but also with great responsibility. Cat owners and breeders are well aware of how important it is to choose a complete food for small kittens, because feeding animals at this age lays the foundation for the future health of the pet throughout its life.

The Purina ONE diet for kittens is designed specifically to ensure the active growth and development of the baby during the first year of his life. The food is easily digestible, has a high protein content and has a beneficial effect on the development and strengthening of muscles and bones. In addition, the food contains a source of DHA. This substance is found in the milk of a nursing cat and is necessary for the proper development of the kitten.

At the age of 1 month, kittens are usually close to their mother. However, this is when it is recommended to start accustoming your baby to adult food. Dry food for kittens can be diluted with water, turning it into a liquid paste, and given to the kitten. The amount of water should be gradually reduced so that the kitten can learn to eat increasingly solid food. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the animal always has access to fresh and clean drinking water.

Cat owners and breeders are well aware of the importance of choosing complete food for small kittens.

Due to its high nutritional value and optimal combination of healthy ingredients, kitten food is recommended for feeding lactating and adult cats during pregnancy. Reviews of kitten food are mostly positive. Owners note the energy, playfulness and mobility of their pets.

Read more about Purina Van food

Taking into account the characteristics of the digestive system of different age groups of animals and the nuances of their maintenance, the company offers the following range of dry food “Purina Van” (wet food is not produced under this brand):

1. For kittens. This food contains the following additives:
   DNA (a substance that is part of cat's milk and affects the development of the baby),
2. prebiotics (have a positive effect on the gastric microflora),
3. yeast (contains vitamins and minerals),
4. antioxidants (increases immunity).
5. For pets over one year old. Consumption of this food reduces the formation of tartar, it contains:
   vitamin D (helps strengthen the skeletal system),
6. Omega-6 fatty acids and zinc (beneficial to the animal’s coat and skin),
7. prebiotics,
8. yeast and antioxidants;
9. substances that improve the condition of the urinary system.
10. For older cats (over eleven years old). This food differs from the previous one in its increased content of vitamins and minerals, as well as a higher fiber content, which helps improve the functioning of the digestive tract. In addition, it contains easily digestible proteins.
11. For sensitive digestion. The food is based on turkey and rice - this food is recommended if your pet is prone to diarrhea.
12. For cats that don't go outside. Contains turkey and whole grains.
13. For animals after sterilization. This food is made from salmon or beef, the food is lower in calories and contains a higher percentage of protein.
14. A food that improves skin health and prevents the formation of hairballs in the gastrointestinal tract. Its composition reduces hair loss, and the increased percentage of fiber helps remove hair from the body.

All packages of Purina Van food have a convenient clasp to prevent product spoilage during storage.

Purina One dry food is the same price as economy class food. If you carefully read its composition, you can see that it is close to the premium class of feed, although in some respects it is still inferior to them.

Table: composition of dry food components indicated by the company

The composition of “Purina Van” shows that it meets the minimum requirements for proper nutrition for cats: the percentage of meat (or fish component) is indicated, the food is balanced, contains the necessary microelements and vitamins. However, classify it as holistic (these foods use fresh and dehydrated meat or fish as a source of protein, there are no plant proteins, the fiber content is provided by dried vegetables, fruits or berries) or super premium class (these foods do not contain wheat, corn and corn gluten) is not allowed. It roughly corresponds to the composition of premium food, but has too much vegetable protein, which is poorly absorbed by the body of a domestic cat.

If your cat eats dry food, he should always have access to clean water.

The cost of Purina Van dry food depends on the weight of the package:

• 200 grams - 100 rubles;
• 750 grams - 330 rubles;
• 1.5 kilograms - 550 rubles;
• 3 kilograms - 890 rubles.

Table: advantages and disadvantages of Purina Van food

Description and composition

Purina One produces dry cat food. It is produced in the form of dried croquettes of light brown color with a moderate specific odor. Available in bags of 200 and 800 g, 1.5 kg. It belongs to the economy class, but some breeders put it between budget food and premium food, since, unlike low-quality food, Purina One contains a higher percentage of meat ingredients. But due to the cereals contained in the diet, it still falls short of premium brands.

Useful components of the substance

The composition of Purina One cat food includes the ingredients shown in the table:

Comparison of Purina Van food with other dry food

Most cat food brands are represented in economy class, with the exception of ProPlan food, which is premium. The approximate composition of the ingredients in these feeds is as follows:

• Felix food is a wet food; has a low protein content (11.5%); reading the composition, it is not clear what kind of protein we are talking about; the amount of added vitamins and minerals is small; the cost of a pack of pouches weighing eighty-five grams is from 15 to 20 rubles;
• Dry food "Friskies" contains 13% protein, but neither the percentage of meat products nor their origin is given, the description of the main components is rather vague, vitamins A and D and a small amount of microelements are added; the cost of a one and a half kilogram pack of dry food is about 360 rubles;
• the amount of protein in Darling dry food is 26%, of which 10 are meat ingredients, the rest are vegetable; wheat is indicated as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins A, D3 and B (yeast) and a minimum amount of microelements are added; the cost of a two-kilogram pack is from 360 rubles;
• wet food “Gourmet” is presented in the form of pouches and pates, it contains 14% protein, but how much of it is plant-based, there is no data, although there is a clarification: meat products contain at least 4% duck; added vitamins F. D and E, as well as minerals; pouch cost: 30–30 rubles; pates - over 40 rubles;
• dry food "Cat Chow" contains 40% protein, of which 33% is meat and meat products; the composition also includes whole grain cereals (without specifying which ones) and a source of fiber - beet pulp and other dry vegetables; added vitamins A. D3. E and group B, the amount of listed minerals is greater; the cost of a two-kilogram package is from 400 rubles;
• ProPlan dry food contains 36% protein, of which 21% is chicken (not chicken meat), as well as dry poultry protein, egg white and vegetable protein (wheat and corn gluten), but the percentage of these components is not indicated; sources of carbohydrates are called wheat and rice; added vitamins A, D, E, C, group B (yeast) and minerals; In addition to dry food, there is wet and medicinal food; the cost of a one and a half kilogram package is over 900 rubles.

From the above list you can see that the composition of dry food “Friskas” and “Darling” is somewhat worse, “Cat Chow” is approximately at the same level, and “ProPlan” food is superior in the content of meat components, but is significantly higher in price.

Comparison of dry food "Purina Van" and "Perfect Fit"

Perfect Fit food is produced by MARS and is very close in composition to Purina Van. You can consider its composition in more detail.

Table: Perfect Fit food for domestic cats

As can be seen from the table, the general composition of nutrients is approximately the same. “Perfect Fit” has more mineral supplements and they are described in more detail, but the composition of the main components is given without indicating the percentage. The cost of this food is slightly lower than Purina Van:

• packaging 190 grams - 66 rubles;
• packaging 650 grams - 330 rubles;
• large three-kilogram bag - 738 rubles.

Reviews about this food are not bad. If necessary, Purina Van food can be replaced with Perfect Fit.

Advantages and disadvantages of feed

Nutrition has a number of useful characteristics. Many breeders transfer their animals to it and leave positive reviews. Pros of food:

1. The cost of a pack is comparable to the economy option, but it contains not only offal, but also natural meat.
2. Widespread and accessible. Purina food is sold in many supermarkets.
3. Relatively budget priced.

Of course, nutrition is not ideal and may not be suitable for the animal. Among the negative points are:

1. The content of vegetable protein is too high and the content of animal protein is low.
2. Lack of information about the composition and, possibly, low quality of raw materials. The wording is vague, for example, “dry protein”, salmon. General data, without decoding, usually refers to processed products or food industry waste.
3. The total amount of minerals and vitamins is insufficient. It is recommended to additionally offer your cat vitamin complexes.
4. There is no information about the composition of the flavor and the nature of antioxidants.

Reviews of Purina Van food for cats

In general, the veterinarian advises feeding the cat dry food, especially since she herself suddenly began to eat such food well. Before this I tried Perfect Fit, and then I saw this pack at a discount and decided to buy it. It was sold for 209 rubles, in my opinion. This is cheaper than buying small 200 gram packs for 80 rubles. Judging by the way my cat eats, such a pack may be enough for her for 10-12 days. It's good to eat, although he still asks for meat. I sometimes give, trying to maintain 6 hours between feeding dry food and meat. The veterinarian said that different enzymes are needed for this, and if you wait a while, you will get something like separate nutrition. The body determines what has gotten inside it and already gives a command to produce enzymes. On dry food, the cat must always have fresh water. We have several bowls at home, the cat drinks constantly. But he seems to be feeling good now. She became as cheerful as before before her illness. I started playing sometimes. Appetite is good. And by the way, she eats these “crackers” all the time. There is no such thing as refusing. I like that the packaging is exactly like this, and not cardboard like before. The food is always closed. It does not absorb moisture or odors; if it falls, it will not crumble. In general, it was a convenient idea. Now this food has a promotion for accumulating points until the beginning of July, but I didn’t find any code in the package. Maybe he's at the bottom? We just haven't fed everything yet. I don’t know whether I’ll be able to accumulate points before the end of June. But if anyone has a lot of cats. who eat food decently - you can try it. You can get guaranteed prizes - a bowl or a hammock. The food itself is similar in composition to Perfect Fit, which we bought before. Although there seem to be differences in appearance and smell. Of course, it bothers me a little that after these foods (and Purina One) the cat basically walks around in such a way that you at least need to wear a gas mask. This didn’t happen before on a natural diet. Well, of course, there are smells, that’s natural. But now, it’s somehow too “pretentious.” The cat itself, in horror, tries to bury the source of the smell in record time. If no one is home at that moment, he digs so hard that the filler flies out of the tray. And if we are at home, I clean right away. I don’t know whether this is how it should be or not. It seems that there are no other complaints, and the cat looks healthier, but I don’t really like this moment.

Neo

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Purina food is somewhere between expensive elite food and Whiskas and Kitekat. Experts say that you need to feed with good food - highly balanced and the best raw materials (which were used in preparing the food). All cat breeders know that dry food is cheaper than pouch bags. Now there is plenty to choose from. I once bought both Kitekat and Whiskas, especially since they are on every corner - they are even sold in Red and White, such aggressive marketing. And they are inexpensive. But if health is more important, it is better to buy more expensive food. Purina is one of the best in economy class. If the animal is no longer young, it is definitely better to choose elite food, especially if there is one or another disease (and these are not uncommon in older animals). We are currently buying Purina for the cat, she eats with pleasure, and a package of dry food lasts for several days. A friend of mine has a whole cat zoo - five cats and cats! So, she says that from Kitekat the Persian cat had terrible dandruff and itching, and they even thought of putting her to sleep. I dissuaded her from doing this, she began to take more expensive food, including Purina, and everything became fine with the cat’s health. Of course, everything is individual, but reactions must be taken into account. By the way, those who are in favor of natural foods like meat and fish should not think that they are always healthy. They contain too much protein, and fish often causes urolithiasis. In my family, when I was at school, there was a Siamese cat, he ate only capelin and pollock, then there was no ready-made food. So, after 10 years he began to develop urolithiasis, alas... And also good food, alas, is for mice - for cats. Veterinarians often advise, if possible, a cat to go to the village and get mice... A friend of mine was cured of a gastrointestinal disorder this way... But I still feel sorry for the mice, so we continue to eat Purina with pleasure...

Good spring

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Hello comrades! Our cat eats, as it turns out, almost any kind of food. Not in the sense that we buy her only the cheapest, but in the sense that we buy good food from well-known manufacturers, and the cat eats it and is not picky. Purina One cat food is one of them. It is convenient because it is sold almost everywhere. That is, there will be no problems when the next supply runs out. The expiration date (on an additional sticker) can be found at the bottom of the package. On the back there is a lot of advertising and a mention of a promotion being carried out by the manufacturer. It would be quite nice to win a year's supply of food. Our cat is adult and trimmed. That's why the food is special. The packaging opens conveniently. There is a zipper. The cat tried it and eats it with pleasure. At least it seems so to me. Good luck!

Unnah

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Veterinarian's opinion

The best option among budget feeds. The composition is very simple, useful additives are the bare minimum. But there is the required amount of fiber and prebiotics. The food has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system, constipation and diarrhea do not occur. There are no dyes or flavor enhancers in the composition, but there are flavors. Some cats experience a slight degree of addiction, which quickly passes when switching to another food. Most of the animal proteins are replaced with plant proteins, there is too much yeast (a strong potential allergen). The manufacturer chose to leave the exact composition a secret, so it is impossible to talk about balance and complete nutrition without laboratory tests of Purina Van. It seemed like more money was being spent on advertising than on quality ingredients. You can feed Purina, but with constant monitoring of your health. This is especially true for the condition of the kidneys and liver.

Pavlovskaya Ekaterina Viktorovna (veterinarian)

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If you do not have the opportunity to provide your pet with high-quality nutrition, then Purina Van food is a completely acceptable option. Relatively cheap and at the same time it provides the pet with the necessary minimum of nutrients. Since the food is not addictive, it can be alternated with similar foods to add variety to your pet’s diet.

Customer Reviews

Purina food for cats has different reviews. On forums dedicated to pet nutrition, you can find many opinions about the composition, price and usefulness of the Purina diet. There is a pleasant aroma and small granule size. Also, many are attracted by the price and appearance of the packaging.

Usually cats do not turn their nose up at the proposed diet and eat the food with pleasure. Perhaps the flavoring contributes to this. Many people note that Purina cat food relieves your pet of constipation and improves bowel movements.

There are opinions that the animal’s fur becomes softer and silkier. Pets, even at an advanced age, are quite active. You can successfully combine dry food and wet food from this brand.

But there are reviews that the food is not suitable for weakened cats. There are not enough additional components, and the presence of gluten can cause allergies. There are also responses that the smell of cat excrement becomes stronger and indigestion is observed.