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.

Company description

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.

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

Arden Grange partners canned food in chicken, turkey, salmon, turkey and duck flavours.

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.

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 2021 and may change over time. For the exact cost today, see pet stores using the links above.

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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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.

Top 10 Animal Feed Manufacturers

According to statistics, more than 75% of Russians have pets. If you are one of the lucky owners of expensive cats or large dogs, you will probably be interested in knowing which brands offer the best quality food for your pets. Especially for you, we have compiled a rating of the ten best brands. 1 Natura Pet Products

An American company founded in 1989 in California. Today it is considered one of the world's largest producers of human grade food. This means that the ingredients used - meat, grain, vegetables and fruits, vitamin and mineral complexes - fully correspond to the quality of products consumed by people. Of course, such pleasure is not cheap. But when you buy this food for your pet, you can be sure that you are giving him the best.

2 Champion Petfoods

This manufacturer is known in Russia as a supplier of two brands - ACANA and ORIJEN. The feed production plant is located in Canada, and the freshest products are used there, exclusively from local production. The concept of the brand states: the diet of animals should correspond as closely as possible to what they would receive if living in the wild. Therefore, most lines are characterized by a high percentage of animal protein.

3 Bosch Tiernahrung GmbH & Co

The family-owned company, founded in Germany in 1960, is the largest supplier of animal feed in Europe. German quality, the latest technologies, a wide range - in a word, it is clear why veterinarians so readily recommend this brand.

4 Golden Eagle Holistic Health

Great Britain is famous for its love of animals: the inhabitants of this country are sensitive to the diet of their pets. It is therefore not surprising that this is where one of the best holistic food products in the world is produced. Its recipe was developed based on the latest research in the field of nutrition and genetics. Manufacturers offer to switch your four-legged friend to these products for two months - and guarantee amazing results.

A premium food brand that is famous for its dietary line. Currently, consumers are offered more than 30 diets, developed under the strict supervision of veterinary nutrition specialists: for animals with excess weight, gastrointestinal diseases, allergic reactions, etc.

6 ROYAL CANIN

It is very popular among cat and dog owners due to its attractive price-quality ratio. The company was founded in 1967 in France, today it has 12 production complexes around the world, including in Russia

Important: experts advise purchasing food made in France

7 Nestle Purina

Another good brand with affordable prices. It was formed in 2001 as a result of the merger of two large corporations - Ralston Purina and Friskies Pet Care. The most famous in its assortment is the Pro Plan line - balanced foods made from natural ingredients that do not contain artificial additives.

8 Eukanuba

Not very widely known in Russia, but, nevertheless, a very good brand, produced in the USA. In the feed you will find a full range of vitamins and minerals necessary for animals. The basis of the products, according to manufacturers, is only fresh meat that has not been frozen.

9 Arden Grange

A small but quality brand that began in 1981 as a family business. Produces premium hypoallergenic products. The main ingredient is fresh chicken. According to the breeders, this brand has especially good dog food, which is not surprising: the company’s founders have been breeding German shepherds for more than 30 years.

10 The Iams Company

It produces relatively inexpensive food that can be found in any pet store. The quality of the products is maintained at the same level, as is the taste. It may well become the basis of a healthy pet’s diet, provided that the owner selects the correct ratio of canned food and “drying”. There is no treatment line. Well, do you have a desire to feed your cat “star food”?

Royal horse meat, heels and most of the purina are brands promoted by marketing, how did they get to the top? Authors, at least read the composition! Where are Farmina, Grandorf, Carnilov and other grain-free and low-grain foods?

Strengths and weaknesses of the product

Arden Grange food has the following advantages:

• High quality and richness of components.
• Contains natural preservatives.
• High percentage of meat content.
• Satisfies the needs of animals of all ages.
• Recommended for cats with arthritis.
• Convenient for transportation.

This product is not available to everyone because it is expensive.
Among the disadvantages, breeders name the following:

• High price.
• Low availability, as it is not always available in specialized stores.