Purina Van for cats: Features of diets

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Every owner of a purring pet tries to monitor its diet.

Both long-haired ( Neva Masquerade cat , Kurilian Bobtail , Turkish Van ) and short-haired cat breeds ( Toyger , American Shorthair , Thai and Oriental ) need a balanced diet.

If you want to learn about other popular cat breeds, we recommend that you read the article

When choosing, they are guided not only by reviews from veterinarians, but also by how the animal behaves after eating.

In particular, the choice of many owners is Purina Van cat food.

2 Composition
3 Pros and cons
4 Specifics
5 Reviews
6 Conclusion

Feed overview

More than a hundred years ago, the company began producing food for domestic cats.

For normal development and well-being, an animal must receive a certain amount of nutrients and products.

It is necessary to remember that some felines have their own specific characteristics.

In particular, this is why the manufacturer produces separately Purina Van for adult cats and Purina Van for sterilized cats.

This article will tell you more about sterilization of cats.

This is what a small package of food looks like

Purina Van is a series of products that appeared relatively recently.

Despite this, she has already managed to receive flattering reviews from veterinarians and owners of various cat breeds.

In addition, you can buy it in all pet stores, and the price is quite affordable.

Purina Van food for cats is a dry diet that was developed by a scientific center for domestic cats of different age groups.

For example, products in this series for kittens not only saturate the body with all the necessary beneficial components for the growth and development of the animal, but are also more gentle for an incompletely formed organism.

Important! Kittens and adult pets should not be fed the same diet. A young body simply cannot digest “adult” food.

A distinctive feature of Purina Van food for cats is its high protein content.

It is important for cats at any age, especially if the pet is domestic.

The series includes the following types of feed:

for adult cats;
for domestic cats;
for kittens;
for pets over 11 years old;
for sterilized pets with beef or salmon;
for animals with a tendency to allergic reactions, as well as with problematic digestion;
to control fur and hairball formation.

Purina Van is great for long-haired breeds

You can buy food in packages of 0.2, 0.75 and 1.5 kg.

What types are there?

Dry food

Food containing spirulina will help the animal prevent several problems at once.
Purina One croquettes come in regular and medicinal varieties. The food is suitable for any cat, regardless of breed - large and fluffy Maine Coons, Norwegian or Siberian, as well as small ones - Bambino or Munchkin. Purina One dry food comes in the following types:

Junior Cat Chicken. Designed for kittens from 6 weeks. up to 1 year, but suitable for pregnant and lactating cats.
Indoor with turkey and grains. For cats that do not go outside and are sedentary. This cat food helps eliminate hair from the stomach and prevents excess weight gain.
Adult Cat Chicken. Food with chicken and grains for adult cats from 1 year.
Dual Nature with Spirulina. Contains blue-green algae and is intended to prevent tartar and problems with the oral cavity, removes hair from the gastrointestinal tract, and helps strengthen joint tissues.
Steril Cat. With salmon flavor or with beef and wheat. This is a type of Purina One for spayed and neutered male cats. It is low in calories and prevents obesity.
Sensitive with turkey and rice. This is a dietary food for sensitive digestion and pets with poor appetite.
For older cats. Designed for pets over 7 years old.

Wet food

Pro Plan food has a line of spiders for sterilized animals.
Purina One liquid product is not produced. If the cat does not want to eat kibble, the manufacturer offers Proplan wet food. The products are packaged in pouches; there is a medicinal product for pets with delicate stomachs and those who have undergone sterilization. This type of nutrition has a difference in composition. The Purina Proplan cat lines are premium brands, which means the content of meat ingredients is higher and the content of grains is lower than what One food includes. If the cat refuses, it is better to replace it with any good premium or super-premium food.

Compound

The “Van” series was specially designed in such a way that it is suitable for the complete saturation of domestic cats at all stages of life.

Manufacturers claim that in order to notice an improvement, it is enough to feed the cat with suitable food for three weeks.

At the same time, her internal processes will not just improve or normalize.

The result will be visible externally: shiny fur, activity, playfulness.

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In addition to the optimal ratio of all necessary components, Purina Van food for cats uses a special Actilea formula, which differs in the content of the following substances:

prebiotics: responsible for maintaining normal intestinal microflora;
yeast: are a natural source of vitamins and minerals, also beta-gluten and protein;
Antioxidants: responsible for neutralizing free radicals.

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The composition of each food in the line is unique.

For example, the diet of dry food for sterilized cats Purina Van includes:

salmon – at least 15%;
wheat – 15%;
corn gluten;
dry poultry protein;
animal fat;
yeast – 1%;
corn;
dry fish protein;
soy flour;
dried beet pulp;
dried chicory root;
flavoring feed additive;
vitamins;
minerals.

In addition to the main composition, the manufacturer adds vitamins A, D, E, C, as well as taurine, iodine, manganese, iron, copper, zinc and selenium to the feed.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main, positive aspects of the Purina Van diet line include:

compliance with all requirements for the production of food for pets of different ages and with different characteristics;
food for cats prone to allergies contains hypoallergenic products;
the unpleasant odor from the cat litter box is reduced;
the availability of diets for different ages, as well as for those cats that are sterilized;
You can buy it not only in pet stores, but also in regular supermarkets;
The price for the products of this line is affordable.

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But reviews from veterinarians and pet owners are not only positive. The negative aspects include:

Only dry food available. Although reviews from veterinarians indicate that pets also need a wet type (canned food, jelly, stew, etc.).
In fact, this is an economy-class food, which means it contains most of the chemical additives.

Manufacturing company and its history

The origins of production began back in 1895 by a company called Robinson-Danforth. The company's name later changed to Ralston-Purina. During this period, active production of feed for domestic animals begins. This area of trade began to grow rapidly, and manufacturers decided not to waste time and tried to increase their work. The factories had the latest generation equipment, and development of balanced nutrition, forms and types of products was carried out.

In 1930, a center was opened to study the nutrition of pets. Currently, work continues to create new types of food and study their effect on the functioning of the body. The center collaborates with veterinarians, biologists and scientists, trying to create the best product.

At the end of the 90s, two large corporations merged - Nestle and Purina. This is how a large company appeared that devoted all its efforts to creating healthy and tasty food for cats. Today, the Nestle company creates several types of food: Purina, ProPlan, One, Friskies.

Thanks to constant development and consultations with specialists, the manufacturer has created a wide range of varied nutrition for many breeds of cats and animals with special needs (neutered, elderly, kittens, sick and others). Two types of food are available: dry and soft - in the form of pates.

Specifics

The specificity of the Purina Van line lies not only in gradation depending on individual physiological characteristics.

These foods are suitable for large Maine Coons and Ragdolls , as well as for medium-sized Egyptian Mau and Jungle cats , as well as small Munchkins .

In addition, each diet is designed for a specific age of the pet.

If you want to find out how old your cat is by human standards, we recommend reading the article

Proper nutrition is the key to a beautiful figure and good health

Gradation by age:

From 30 days to 12 months - food for kittens that supports the development of all necessary functions in the body, promotes the proper formation of bone and muscle apparatus and is quickly absorbed.
From one to 11 years of age, three products are suitable - for adult cats with beef, regular for adult cats, for domestic cats, and food that prevents the formation of hairballs in the stomach. These diets help reduce the risk of tartar formation, prevent the occurrence of diseases of the urinary system, and strengthen bones and muscles.
From the age of 11, cats are recommended to eat special foods that take special care of the pet’s health. These foods contain a large amount of vitamins and mineral components, which help maintain all vital processes in the body, normalize kidney function, and also have a beneficial effect on the skeletal system, making it stronger.

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Interesting fact! The manufacturer recommends giving cat food from 11 years of age (due to the large amount of vitamins and beneficial components) to animals during pregnancy and after childbirth .

For adult cats, it is also possible to choose products that are suitable if the pet is sterilized or has food allergies.

Purina ONE (“Purina Van”)

Purina Van cat food is developed by Ralston Purina (founded in 1894), which is part of the Nestle corporation. In those days, only horse food came off the production lines, and over time, the owners expanded their product range to take into account the needs of other pets, including cats and dogs.

A century later, the company earned unshakable authority among consumers, but could not resist the lucrative offer of Swiss businessmen and transferred all its assets into ownership for an impressive sum. Today, Purina One dry cat food is known in the markets of Europe and the CIS. They are produced in French, Italian and Russian factories, which belong to the Nestle Purina PetCare Company.

Did you know? Domesticated cats, on average, live about 15 years, while wild cats live only 5.

On its official website (https://www.purinaone.ru/), the manufacturer indicates that when developing a line of dry food for cats, the main nutritional needs of animals were taken into account, as well as the specific characteristics of different organisms depending on age, digestive sensitivity and reproductive functions. That is why the consumer is presented with a wide range of products for kittens, adult and old cats, as well as sterilized individuals and those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

You need to create a diet for a cat based on its characteristics. You can choose between dry food or homemade food, or a combination of both.

It is typical that feeding small and adult pets with the same dry food is strictly not recommended. Veterinarians say that this is fraught with dysfunction of various organs in a young body that cannot cope with an adult diet.

“Purina Van” deserves attention due to its increased content of protein components . They are an important building material in the body of an animal of any age. In addition, you can pamper your ward with his favorite taste - the assortment includes options with salmon, chicken, pork, lamb, veal, rabbit, turkey, duck, etc.

Did you know? Scientists at the University of Lyon estimate that there are about 400 million domestic cats in the world. At the same time, Australia received the palm, where for every ten inhabitants there are 9 fluffies. But on the Asian continent, these animals are most revered in Indonesia; in Europe, the French love them most. Meanwhile, in Peru and Gabon, domesticated cats cannot be found during the day

Reviews

When you open a pack of Purina Van food for cats, your pet will certainly come running to sniff the new treat.

And what’s more, she will eat it with pleasure.

After a delicious lunch

Cat owners say that after introducing Purina food into the diet, the first thing they notice is that the amount of hair lost decreases significantly.

Moreover, the coat becomes smoother and shiny.

Thus, hair clippers and furminators less often.

Even Persian , Somali and other breeds of long-haired cats experience a significant reduction in hair loss during shedding.

Improved digestion and normalization of stool are also noted.

Others say that compared to veterinary lines, Purina Van is less useful.

It contains low-quality and unwanted components.

Here are some customer reviews:

Alexandra, Moscow: “We tried giving Murzika Van for domestic cats. In general, he eats well: there is nothing left in the bowl. If some people say that once you switch an animal to dry rations, you won’t be able to feed it anything else – this is not true. Ours still enjoys eating homemade food (porridge, soups).”

Maxim, St. Petersburg: “Our cat was constantly spitting up fur. Changed the diet. They began to give a special one against the formation of lumps from the One series. The result, of course, was not noticed immediately. But if you compare the situation now and then, the difference is noticeable. We see practically no regurgitation, and the fur itself has begun to shed less.”

Alisa, Yekaterinburg: “The cat had urolithiasis and was mainly fed an expensive line of food. But it so happened that I had to leave, and left the baby with my old parents. When the food supply ran out, they bought her Purina Van. It’s impossible to say that our Masya turned up her nose - she ate normally, but her condition worsened quite quickly. So if you have diseases, this food does not help much.”