Cat food Purina Van: description, composition, advantages and disadvantages

Quality and composition of feed

Purina is a cat food that belongs to premium and economy class. However, this does not mean that the company produces food of poor quality. The range of products is huge. It presents 8 lines of food, each of which has several directions. These include:

1. Purina ONE is a food that helps maintain intestinal microflora.
2. ProPlan is a balanced nutrition designed for kittens, cats with sensitive digestion, sterilized pets, as well as older individuals.
3. Purina Veterinary Diets is a line of medical nutrition. Suitable for cats that suffer from allergies, diabetes, genitourinary diseases and kidney failure.
4. Cat Chow is a food that contains a large number of natural ingredients. The line includes food for kittens and adult cats, as well as medicinal food.
5. Gourmet – wet food treats with turkey, chicken, trout and salmon flavors.
6. Felix is ​​a food product that includes sauces and jellies with pieces of meat, as well as dry granules. In addition to meat flavors, it also has a cheese flavor.
7. Darling – dry food and canned food for kittens and adult cats.
8. Friskies are another balanced and complete food for cats.

Important! Each type of Purina food is carefully prepared for a specific group of cats and has an optimally selected composition.

Purina foods contain:

• natural meat of animals, poultry and fish (at least 17% of the total composition in dry and wet food);
• cereals – rice, oatmeal, wheat, corn flour;
• vegetables and plants;
• omega fats and fatty acids;
• vitamins A, E, D and K, as well as microelements (magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iodine, selenium, manganese, etc.).

Video “Purina Food Review”

A video review of Purina One products will once again help you decide more accurately whether this brand is suitable for feeding your pet or not.

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Advantages and disadvantages

This brand of food has a number of advantages:

• high protein composition;
• wide choice of food among wet and dry food;
• there is a line of medicinal food;
• the composition contains probiotics and enzymes that have a positive effect on digestion;
• the composition is carefully thought out and balanced;
• availability, food is sold even in supermarkets at a relatively low price.

Among the disadvantages are:

• the presence of corn gluten in the composition (this is a strong allergen);
• a fairly high percentage of aromatic, flavoring and food additives;
• low nutritional value;
• low percentage of vegetables;
• the presence of components that are of uncertain origin (for example, preservatives and antioxidants).

Types of Purina van

"Purina Van" is classified taking into account the age and conditions of keeping cats and cats:

• - kittens. Contains antioxidants, yeast, and prebiotics necessary for this group. These components are necessary to increase the baby’s immunity, normalize the microflora of the stomach, and enrich the body with minerals and vitamins.

After one year, helps prevent the formation of tartar on teeth and supports the urinary system. Contains bone-strengthening vitamin D, Omega-6 fatty acids, zinc, yeast, and antioxidants.

• - cats and kittens from 11 years old, the composition is rich in vitamins and minerals, easily digestible proteins and fiber, which improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
• - for animals with weak intestines (with turkey meat and rice).
• - for animals that do not go outside - it contains turkey meat and cereals.
• - for the beauty of the coat, healthy skin and the prevention of the appearance of hairballs in the gastrointestinal tract.
• - for cats after sterilization, the composition includes salmon and beef, the protein content is increased, and the calorie content is reduced.

Popular varieties of Purina food

There are many types of Purina cat food, so you can choose the right food for your pet. The most popular types are:

1. Purina Pro Plan Junior Cat;
2. Purina One Adult;
3. Purina Pro Plan Sterilized;
4. Purina Cat Chow Hairball Control;
5. Purina UR;

Want to know more? Then read on for the description of each food listed above. We are sure that this will help you choose the right food for your cat.

Purina Pro Plan Junior Cat

This is a line of food for kittens from 6 weeks to 1 year. Excellent for feeding pregnant and lactating individuals. The line includes spiders and dry food. The composition contains 17% natural and selected meat (beef, chicken, turkey, fish), meat products, vegetable proteins, animal and vegetable fats, and nutrients. Regular consumption of this food strengthens the kittens' bones, improves digestion and has a positive effect on health.

Price: 1,400 rubles for 24 pouches weighing 90 g and 900 rubles for a package of dry food weighing 1.5 kg.

Purina One Adult

This is dry food for adults and active individuals. The composition contains 17% meat (chicken, beef) and other ingredients listed above. The food has a normal smell, but excellent taste, so cats eat it with pleasure. However, many note that it is addictive in animals.

Price: 250 rubles per pack weighing 800 g.

Purina Pro Plan Sterilized

Dry food intended for feeding sterilized and neutered male cats. The main components are salmon (16%) and wheat. Regular consumption will help avoid gaining excess weight and reduce the risk of obesity to a minimum. In addition, the food is an excellent prevention of urolithiasis.

Price: 500 rubles for 1.5 kg.

Purina Cat Chow Hairball Control

It is a dry food suitable for cats with long and thick hair. Excellent for removing hairballs from the stomach. This product differs from other types in its high content of poultry meat - more than 20%. It is recommended to give during the molting period.

Price: 500 rubles for 1.5 kg.

Purina Veterinary Diets UR

This is a therapeutic and dietary food for cats. Should be given for diseases of the lower urinary tract of the struvite type. The product helps maintain the acidic pH of urine, reduces the formation of struvite and fully satisfies the animal's nutritional needs. This food should be introduced into the diet gradually over the course of a week. The recommended feeding period is 5-12 weeks.

The dry product contains at least 15% dry chicken proteins, and the wet food contains 17% turkey, poultry, liver and heart.

Price: 1200 rubles for a package of dry food weighing 1.5 kg and 120 rubles for canned food weighing 100 g.

Important! Medical nutrition should be given only on the recommendation of a veterinarian, as there are contraindications.

Feed classes, what are they?

Owners of cats and dogs, speaking about the quality of food, very often use definitions of their classes.
The same terms are used in their practice by veterinarians, breeders, pet store sellers and other pet business specialists. Although classes of feed have become firmly established, these definitions are very conditional. There are no standards in the industry that determine the “class” of feed and their division into “super premium”, “premium”, “economy” and others, not only in our country, but throughout the world. No manufacturer is required to clearly indicate the grade of food on the packaging or on the official website, and most do not.

And you certainly won’t find food anywhere that says “economy class” on the packaging. It turns out that public opinion classifies the same product into different classes - it all depends on private opinion or on personal interest, for example, online stores or the manufacturers themselves. This is how myths about feed classes are born - let's see how much truth there is in them.

On our resource you can find an article about feed classes. In it we provide a summary table of the characteristic features of ready-made food and the true features of each class to make it easier for you to navigate, since this spontaneous classification is still firmly rooted in the minds of consumers.

Reviews

To learn more about Purina brand food, let's read some reviews from owners and veterinarians:

Fedor: “We have a Persian living in our family and he’s quite problematic. He is allergic to natural food; we have not yet been able to identify the exact irritant. Ready-made food is also not all suitable; some even cause hair to fall out. The veterinarian recommended hypoallergenic food from Purina Van. After some time, we noticed that the ulcers on the skin began to gradually disappear, and the cat no longer itched so much. I really hope that the allergy will disappear and our pet will stop suffering. And I definitely recommend Purina One food as effective.”

Olga: “I have been feeding my cat Darling Purina for several years, although some of my friends speak extremely negatively about it. It suited my Busya perfectly; I buy both dry and wet food. Sometimes I mix them with natural food. The food comes in with a bang, you just can’t tear the cat away. Sometimes I buy Gourmet treats. It’s not very expensive, but it can be done in one go.”

Anastasia: “I fed my cats Friskas for some time, but I noticed that after it their digestion was upset and they had bad breath. After that, I spent a long time looking for suitable food. I bought Felix on recommendation. It was a little scary to give this food, since he and Friskas have the same manufacturer - Purina. But to my surprise, my cats fell in love with Felix, their digestion has improved and they eat him with pleasure.”

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of Purina One is the American company Nestle Purina PetCare Company. The history of this brand dates back to 1829: the company’s founder, Joel Spiller, first traded grain, then built the second steam mill in the UK, and a little later, having organized the first joint-stock company, began producing specialized food for animals. Initially food was produced exclusively for dogs, but in the 1950s. a version of soft canned food for cats was developed. The Spillers Nutrition Center and a unit to study feeding and behavior in domestic animals were created.

A lot of specialists are involved in the work: veterinarians, zoopsychologists, nutritionists. All products undergo strict veterinary control and are safe for consumption not only by animals, but also by humans.

conclusions

Purina is a cat food that differs from other brands in its huge range. It has several lines of feed, which, in turn, are divided into several more directions. The composition of each food is designed according to the age of the cat and its needs.

Purina is notable for the fact that it has its own therapeutic line, which has proven itself to be effective. Many veterinarians prescribe it for urinary tract diseases. It costs quite a lot.

The worst reviews are most often found about the Darling and Friskies lines. These are the most budget options. They contain many dyes and various preservatives that are harmful to the cat's health.

More information about the composition

To study the composition of Purina food, you can take as an example a pack of salmon for sterilized cats. It can be seen that fish comes first and makes up 15% of the total volume. Considering that the brand belongs to the economy class, this is a very good indicator.

The third place is occupied by wheat, which, like corn, is a source of complex carbohydrates. To provide the animal with plant proteins, soy flour is added to the feed. The source of fatty acids is animal fat. Beets enrich the diet with plant fiber.

Any Purina food for cats is enriched with a complex of minerals and vitamins. Yeast has a positive effect on the animal’s fur and skin. Contains antioxidants. They protect the pet from harmful environmental factors, but their origin is not indicated. However, there is also information about the presence of feed dyes, but there is no data on their composition.

These are the reviews that owners and veterinarians write about Purina Van

Veterinarian Elena Viktorovna: “The food, of course, is budget-friendly. But not the worst option. The composition is simple, there are few minerals and vitamins, but there is enough fiber and prebiotics. Sold everywhere. The meat content is not enough, there are flavors. Monitoring the animal gives a picture of whether it is worth giving food or not.”

Angelina, veterinarian and owner of two cats : “A strong average dog. It will help you hold out until you purchase a higher level of food. Both my cats eat Purina Van with pleasure, their stomachs are working “Hurray”, their fur is in perfect order. Both are active, eat with pleasure and purr. Focus on your pet. If he likes it and looks healthy, Purina Van is great. Visit the vet!”

The food with turkey and rice is recommended by customer Alina , who does not have the opportunity to buy premium food. Her cat loves Purina Wang and eats it so hard it makes her ears pop. The animal feels excellent, the owner did not notice any side effects. I liked the convenient zip-lock bag that preserves the contents.

From Vasily’s review : “due to the crisis in cash receipts, the cat was transferred to Purina Van. The coat has become good, the cat has become more active and chases a lot. The toilet stinks less. But the cat also eats more and begs all the time, which leads to the conclusion that it is low in nutritional value. There are no savings."

Tatyana bought Purina Van with salmon and rice for her outbred pet with poor appetite. Thanks to the food, the cat began to eat much better, became well-fed and shiny. “At least send me to the exhibition.”

Antonina: “Mine eat it too, the tests are good, while they were vaccinated. The doctor praised us. The food doesn’t have a strong smell at all.”