Purina One cat food: dry, wet, veterinarian reviews

Purina food for cats

Purina Van dry food from an American company is known to many.
It is quite common and can be easily purchased at any store. Another advantage of Purina is its low price, which allows you to please your cat with a treat without damaging your wallet. The food is sold both in canned and dry granule form. We will analyze the composition using the example of dry food for sterilized adult cats.

Feed composition

Typically, in economy-class food, vegetable carbohydrates occupy the largest part of the composition and are in first place on the list. In the case of Purina, salmon comes first, with 15% in the feed. The specific type of meat used - offal or fillet - is not indicated, which means that waste products were most likely used. Additional sources of protein in food include dry protein from poultry and fish.

In second place is wheat, which also accounts for 15%. It is the main source of carbohydrates. The food also contains wheat and corn gluten, dried beet root and chicory root. The food contains mineral supplements and vitamins. Among them are vitamin A, C, D3, E, and taurine. The food is enriched with the iodine that cats need. It also contains antioxidants and a flavoring agent.

Energy value

In order for a ready-made diet to satisfy all the needs of a growing cat’s body, the food must contain a certain ratio of nutrients. For economy class food, Purina contains quite a lot of protein - 37%. There is very little fat in the feed - only 13%. The food also contains 7.5% ash and 4% fiber. Everything else is carbohydrates. This is a pretty good ratio for feed. Unfortunately, the calorie content is not indicated on the packaging.

Line of flavors

Like all modern foods, Purina has a wide range of different flavors. Thanks to this, you can choose the option that your cat will like. Some examples from the line:

wet food for kittens with carrots and chicken;
canned food for adult cats with beef and carrots;
dry food for kittens with chicken and whole grains;
dry food for cats with sensitive digestion with rice and turkey;
dry cat food with salmon and wheat.

Thanks to this variety, you can choose a diet even for a cat with unusual nutritional needs. The line includes food for both kittens and very old cats that need special nutrition. You can also choose food for sterilized cats, for cats with digestive problems, or just for a harmful pet that doesn’t like chicken.

Feeding standards

The more expensive the food, the fewer grams a cat needs to eat. The feeding rate depends on the cat's weight and how active it is. In the case of Purina One, manufacturers suggest choosing servings as follows:

for a cat weighing from 2 to 4 kg, 30-70 g of food per day is needed;
if the animal weighs from 4 to 6 kg, the norm increases to 70-100 g;
for cats weighing more than 6 kg, the norm is 100-135 g.

Of course, these figures are approximate. A cat's appetite can depend on its health, activity and even mood.

Feed storage

Purina is sold in fairly large packages, which allows owners not to waste time on frequent trips to the store. In order for the food to be stored for a long time and remain as tasty and healthy, you need to follow simple rules: you need to store the food in a dark and slightly cool place. The packaging should be closed so that the smell does not dissipate. Do not allow moisture to enter. With this storage, the food will attract your pet for a long time.

Features and description of Purina food

First, let's talk about the manufacturer. The company that produces these animal feeds has been on the market for more than 100 years . During this time, the company changed its name more than once, undergoing mergers and acquisitions by large enterprises. Today, Purina is one of the Nestlé brands. And it all happened back in 1895, when the Robinson-Danforth company appeared in the USA.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the company changed its name to Ralston-Purina and began mass industrial production of animal food. The company's managers quickly realized that this area was becoming very popular among cat and dog owners, so they began to actively work on new technologies. Already in 1930, a research center was opened that studied the nutritional characteristics of pets. Purina continues this scientific approach today, collaborating with engineers, veterinarians and scientists.

At the end of the 20th century, the companies Nestlé and Purina merged . As a result, the world learned about an organization that based its activities on caring for pets. Now the Nestlé company has several brands that produce food for cats: Friskies, ProPlan, One.

Each variety of this food is designed for the characteristics of a specific type of pet, taking into account their age and breed. The enterprises produce canned food and dry food. There is also therapeutic nutrition, which has received positive reviews from veterinarians. If your pet requires a special diet, one of Purina's pet foods can help.

Results: pros and cons of food

We analyzed the composition of the food and its features. Now we can summarize. The advantages of Purina One include:

protein content;
presence of vitamins and minerals;
no dyes;
low price;
prevalence;
line of flavors.

The disadvantages of food are typical for any economy or premium class option. Namely:

use of offal and meat waste;
adding flavorings;
a large percentage of plant proteins;
adding corn and wheat;
it is not specified what antioxidants were used;
relatively small amount of vitamins.

Based on the pros and cons of the food, it becomes clear that Purina is suitable for many cat owners. It is cheap, satisfies basic needs and can even be prescribed by a veterinarian as a remedy. This is a good food, the best among economy class options. It is definitely better than Purina Friskies, which is produced by the same company.

Types and purpose of Purina food

In order for a cat to have all the necessary nutritional elements, its diet must include the maximum amount of healthy foods. At the same time, the specific nutrition for adult cats and kittens is different; aging animals will also have a completely different diet. Those people whose pet has recently been sick or has health problems, on the recommendation of veterinarians, purchase medicated food. Also, when choosing wet or dry food , it is necessary to take into account other characteristics of the cat’s body. The company offers the following products for each specific case:

Purina ProPlan - this product line has a number of directions, all of them are designed for a specific group of cats. Here you can choose food for growing kittens, as well as for older or sterilized cats;
Purina One is a relatively new development from the brand, but rave reviews from veterinarians and owners say that this food provides pets with rich and complete nutrition. Purina One dry food has several varieties for pets of certain ages;
for kittens - a number of ProPlan and One products contain food that is created only for kittens. This food contains a large amount of vitamins and proteins so that the kitten develops correctly and fully.
canned food - wet food is presented in several versions: economy class Darling and more expensive Gourmet or ProPlan. But, one way or another, you, as a consumer, do not have to worry about the quality of food: the manufacturer guarantees that only first-class raw materials are used during the production of food;
medicinal food - medicinal food is available both in dry food and in canned form. Vet Diet Feline, taking into account the disease, has a different composition that helps to quickly cope with the disease, as well as reduce feelings of pain.

As you can see, Purina has carefully thought through the needs of pets, taking into account both the characteristics of each animal and the wishes and financial capabilities of their owners. Next, we will take a closer look at all categories of food for cats.

Purina One

This is a dry food that is designed specifically for cats of different ages . Purina One food is a budget-class food. But at the same time, manufacturers carefully control the manufacturing process, choosing only high-quality ingredients for food. Purina One nutrition can be purchased at retail in many stores, which makes life much easier for owners.

When choosing food from the One series, you need to take into account the age of your pet, as well as the cat’s health condition. For example, kittens will need special food that will provide all the necessary vitamins for full development, and at the same time will have a gentle effect on the still fragile body.

What distinguishes the One series quality dry food from other brands is the large amount of protein . This is important for cats at any age, especially when the animal lives permanently at home. Dry food contains special carbohydrates that are gradually absorbed by the body, providing the animal with energy for the whole day.

Purina ProPlan

Professional veterinarians collaborating with the company are constantly working to improve animal nutrition. Experts have created the best combination of elements and implemented it in the ProPlan series. If you stick to this diet, your pet will not need additional feeding, since ProPlan satisfies the feeling of hunger and also increases the cat’s immunity .
ProPlan is premium nutrition. Therefore, this food can only be purchased in specialized stores. There are three feed directions in this series:

Medicinal;
Wet;
Dry.

In each series there are various combinations that are designed for animals of a specific age: since kittens require a special diet, and elderly cats need special nutrition. ProPlan veterinary nutrition is prescribed by doctors at veterinary clinics if animals have health problems: allergies or excessive weight .

Medical nutrition

If a pet begins to get sick, the choice of food becomes significantly more complicated. Since it is necessary to choose products so that they do not harm a weak body, and also contribute to recovery. In this case, a properly prescribed diet will speed up the animal’s recovery .

Eg:

Urinary therapeutic food is prescribed to cats with urolithiasis. This diet will help reduce inflammation and restore bladder function due to the minimal content of fats and additional elements.
if a cat is overweight, then Obesity Management is better suited for her: this diet has a reduced amount of fat, and also contains products that improve the digestive process.
Gastroenteric series is used for problems with the stomach tract. In this diet, the products are selected in such a way that they have a gentle effect on the digestive system.
Diabetes Management food is prescribed during diabetes and contains special carbohydrates that promote the slow dissolution of sugars in the body.

All food data belongs to the ProPlan veterinary series . As a rule, this is dry food, but among canned food there are products that meet the criteria for medicinal food. Before purchasing, it is still better to consult a veterinarian, since any of the products has its contraindications.

Canned food

Owners often purchase canned food to pamper their pets. Some people think that wet food should be the basis of the diet. Judging by the reviews on the forums, ProPlan canned goods are in great demand among owners. The variety of flavors makes it possible to choose exactly what your cat likes best.
In this series there are also canned foods of a medicinal nature. The Darling line of canned goods are more budget-friendly. These products are found both in pet stores and in any supermarkets. And for demanding owners, the Gourmet series is better suited.

Purina One cat food reviews

At the moment, there are many reviews about dry food of this brand on cat owner forums and specialized review sites. Below, for completeness of the review, we have collected several of them.

Reviews from veterinarians

Unfortunately, we were unable to find veterinarian reviews on the Internet about Purina Van food. If you are a veterinarian, do not hesitate to share your opinion about this food in the comments.

Customer Reviews

Nastya writes:

Hello to all owners of four-legged furry cats. Today I want to share a review about One food, which I recently came across. Usually they tried Brit Premium, and before that Royal Canin and Perfect Fit, but these are separate stories. So, one day I forgot to buy a new package of the usual food on time, and in the morning it turned out that there was nothing to feed the cat. Delivery from the online store is carried out only the next day after ordering, so I ran to the nearest supermarket to choose something temporary from what was available there.
The best thing was Purina's One food, it's certainly worse than Brit, but at least it's not Whiskas. The food has a pleasant aroma, small triangular granules, the price is very low (90 rubles per 200 g). Among the shortcomings, it is necessary to highlight the quality of raw materials and composition. Also, after this food, the smell from the cat’s toilet is more unpleasant than usual.
As for the cat’s reaction, he didn’t turn up his nose and ate no worse than usual. In general, I would not feed this food, except in unforeseen situations. I recommend that everyone who loves their pets buy premium food, and I recommend One food only to those who do not have the opportunity to buy more expensive professional food.

Irina writes:

About a month ago we started thinking about feeding our pet dry food; before that, we fed her “from the table” for almost 10 years. Recently, the stool has become a little thinner, so we added dry food to the diet. The most attractive composition turned out to be in Purina One, unlike Whiskas, meat and more vitamins come first here.
The cat eats the food with pleasure and drinks a lot of water after it. The stool has become more formed, no other problems are observed. True, we have not completely switched to dry food, in addition to it we give chicken breast, beef, liver, and fermented baked milk.
Many people write that dry food should not be mixed with natural food, but we have excellent results from such mixing. The cat's fur is soft and silky, and despite its age it is quite active. Therefore, we recommend this diet.

Elena writes:

Do not under any circumstances feed your pets this food, now I’ll tell you why. My cat only eats beef and fish from homemade food, so I have to feed her dry food. I always took Leonardo Adult 32/16, but due to financial problems I had to save even on a cat. So I bought Purina One.
The cat liked this food, she ate well, but trouble happened - after a week I noticed that the cat was going to the toilet less and less. I thought maybe it was because of the change in food that everything would soon return to normal, but the constipation only got worse, the cat basically only walked once every couple of days!
As a treatment, I fed her some raw meat, and when the constipation went away, she went back to her previous food. Now everything is normal. I recommend Leonardo food and do not recommend Purina One food.