The Purina manufacturing company has been producing animal food for over a century. In the beginning they were cookies for dogs. Then they began to produce a balanced diet using unique recipes for cats.
The Purina company is part of the Nestle holding, supplying the markets of many countries with such well-known food brands as Gourmet, Felix, Friskies and others. There is another popular brand of cat food produced by the same company - Purina One. But people’s opinions are divided regarding the quality of the composition - some claim that this is a premium diet, others are sure that this type of food is an economy category.
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.
Opinions and reviews of veterinarians
Having studied the opinions and reviews of veterinarians from different parts of the country, we can conclude that Purina Van food is an irreplaceable source of energy for pets. Even those cats that were supposed to be euthanized (due to wasted health) quickly regained strength and organ function, thanks to the transfer to a balanced Purina food. Experts believe that Purina cat food is the best solution at an optimally low cost. Veterinarians especially note that the food contains no dyes or preservatives, but contains natural flavors. Some animals showed slight addiction to Purina, but the problem resolved itself when switched to a different type of diet.
For adult cats
Starting from the second year of life, the animal should be switched to food for adult cats. During this time, Purina offers dry food with beef and wheat or chicken and whole grains. The food contains vitamin D, which helps strengthen bones and joint mobility. Zinc and special fatty acids have a beneficial effect on the health of the skin and coat, which is confirmed by reviews from the owners.
Animals suffering from digestive disorders can cause a lot of trouble for their owners. The choice of food in such cases should be especially careful. When studying the composition of the food, you need to make sure that it does not contain components that provoke allergic reactions. Purina specialists followed this approach when developing food for cats with sensitive digestion. The main ingredients of the food are hypoallergenic turkey and rice. The food is easily digestible and restores the upset digestive system. Those who bought the food leave reviews in which they note that over time the unpleasant odor from the tray disappears, this is important for owners of several cats.
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.
Results
In conclusion, we note that there were no completely negative reviews regarding Purina Van. Those who bought food for a trial period began to buy it in the future. Among the positive aspects, the budget price, universal availability of purchase, as well as the availability of meat (and not just offal) were noted, unlike other inexpensive brands of food.
Speaking about the disadvantages of Purina Van food, they highlight the low quality of raw materials (vegetable protein, dry protein, “salmon”), the content of animal protein is less than vegetable protein.
Also, specific names of flavoring additives, aromas, and antioxidants are not indicated. The food is not good enough, its use is possible only if there is no money to buy a premium one, but in its economy line, Purina Van is better than all the others.
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.
Comparison with other foods
The main part of the brands produced belongs to the economy class. The only exception is the Pro Plan food. They usually differ in their constituent components:
- "Felix" - contains 11.5% protein of unknown (plant or animal) origin, few mineral and vitamin supplements. The cost of a small package is 15-20 rubles.
- “Gourmet” - contains 14% proteins, more than 4% duck meat, a complex of minerals, vitamins E, D and F. The price ranges from 30 to 40 rubles.
- "Darling" - a high percentage of protein (26%), animal origin only 10%. The source of carbohydrates is wheat. The composition contains microelements and vitamins D3, B and A. You can buy the product from 360 rubles for a 2-kilogram pack.
- “Friskies” - the main components are described vaguely, the protein content is about 13%, but there is no information about their origin. A minimum amount of microelements has been added, as well as vitamins D and A. A 400-gram pack of food costs 80 rubles.
- “Cat Chow” - contains 33% animal and 7% vegetable protein, whole grain cereals, dry vegetables and beet pulp. Vitamins include D3, A, E and B. Enriched with minerals. Sold at a price of 400 rubles per two-kilogram package.
- “Pro Plan” consists of 36% protein (21% is chicken, and the rest is vegetable, egg and dry poultry protein). Rice and wheat act as carbohydrates. There are vitamins C, B, A, E and D, as well as minerals. The range of products includes both dry and wet food and medicinal food. A one and a half kilogram pack can be purchased for 900 rubles.
Darling and Friscus feeds are somewhat inferior to Purina Van. At the same time, “Cat Chow” is located at approximately the same level, and “Pro Plan” is superior in the content of meat components, although it is much more expensive.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like most other products, Purina Wang has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages worth highlighting are the following:
- wide distribution of the product (can be bought in almost any supermarket or pet store);
- low cost in comparison with dry food from other manufacturers;
- high percentage of minerals and vitamins;
- relatively good composition of components.
However, the list of shortcomings is also quite long. It is important for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with it to determine the pros and cons of purchasing this food:
- increased content of plant proteins;
- lack of information on the packaging about the quality of meat and fish components, which often indicates the use of processed products in production;
- poor variety of vitamins;
- the specific flavorings, preservatives and antioxidants used in the product are not listed;
- the amount of microelements is less than in premium products.
Manufacturing companies
Purina combines three companies that produce pet products. These include Friskies, Spillers and Purina itself. Initially, these companies developed separately, but in 1998 they merged, resulting in the creation of the world's largest company, Nestle Purina Pet Care. The company not only produces food, but also takes care of homeless animals and participates in organizing international dog and cat exhibitions.
The company has extensive experience in the production of animal feed and offers a wide selection of its own products. Among the most popular products are the following foods:
- “Felix” - available in the form of sauces and jellies in several flavors;
- “Friskies” is represented by a line of products for feeding cats of different ages with different living conditions;
- “Darling” - enriched with omega fatty acids;
- “Purina Van” - it is characterized by a large amount of protein content; the assortment includes a medicinal food option;
- “Cat Chow” - sold in dry form, enriched with proteins;
- “Pro Plan” is a high-quality food consisting of easily digestible components;
- “Gourmet” - available in portioned packages, only available wet.
Product reviews
This is one of the best options among budget feeds. Of course, it contains a minimal amount of useful additives, and the composition is simple, but there are prebiotics and fiber in the required amount. Consuming Purina One allows you to avoid digestive disorders and improve the functioning of your gastrointestinal tract. It does not contain flavor enhancers or coloring agents, although flavorings are present. For some animals, food can cause a slight degree of addiction, but with a change in food this effect quickly passes.
Among the disadvantages, I can note the replacement of animal proteins with plant proteins, as well as a large percentage of yeast, which often causes allergies. In addition, the manufacturer did not indicate the exact composition of the product, which makes it difficult to judge the balance of such nutrition. If it is not possible to spend a lot of money on a cat, feeding Purina Van is quite acceptable, but only under constant monitoring of the animal’s health. It is especially important to pay attention to the functioning of the liver and kidneys.
Ekaterina Viktorovna, veterinarian
Our cat eats almost everything. Usually we bought expensive food only from well-known manufacturers. But one day, friends recommended trying to give her Purina. Margosha really liked the delicacy, she eats it all the way behind her ears! You can buy it in almost any store, so there is never a problem if regular supplies run out. The packaging opens conveniently (with a zipper). The animal feels great, no adverse reactions were noticed, although we try to additionally feed it with fresh meat, vitamin and mineral complexes. In general, I recommend the product!
Mikhail, buyer
The crisis forced us to make some adjustments in the cat’s diet and switch it to economy class food.
We really like Purina. It is often sold at a discount. The pet eats it with pleasure, but the stool has a more unpleasant odor. The pet's coat has become noticeably better, and she feels great. Alina, buyer
