Purina cat food is produced by an American company. However, factories are located in Russia, as well as Italy and France. Purina One officially belongs to the “economy” line, but the composition is quite decent and brings the food closer to the premium class. It contains all the necessary microelements and vitamins. A fully balanced food not only satisfies your kitten, but also provides it with energy, improves the appearance of its coat and strengthens its bones. Dry food "Purina" in combination with other products of the brand can fully provide rational nutrition for the animal.
Purina food for cats: composition
Of course, the composition of dry food cannot be considered ideal, but it is balanced and enriched with everything necessary. The brand has quite a few varieties of flavors, but the composition is almost the same. The basis is turkey meat and whole wheat. Due to the fact that grains are included, dry food cannot be called hypoallergenic. Corn gluten is also present, so this food is not suitable for pets sensitive to it.
Auxiliary components:
- dry protein;
- minerals;
- vegetable fats;
- soy flour:
- dry beets;
- chicory root;
- dry fish protein;
- yeast;
- complex of vitamins;
- flavoring additive.
As you can see from the composition, it cannot do without flavorings. However, there are no dyes or stabilizers. Before switching to Purina dry cat food, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to its components. To do this, first a very small portion is offered and the pet’s reaction is observed. Some components may cause digestive upsets.
Reviews of different types of Purina cat food
Mikhail Ilyasov: “Unfortunately, my cat is already quite old and periodically suffers from problems with the urinary system. The veterinarian recommended periodically feeding him with one of the PURINA Urinary dietary foods. I can’t feed it regularly because it’s a bit expensive, but I buy it every 2 months. The course is about 45 days. The problems have become much smaller, there is dynamics. I think that if I fed the cat this food more often, we would get rid of them much faster. Yes, by the way, he does it and his bowel movements become more regular. I don’t know if I will switch my Barsik to regularly eating this food; the doctor doesn’t seem to insist.”
Irina Anatolyevna P.: “My daughter gave me a sphinx a couple of years ago. The button is quite a problematic cat. Feeding natural food is not for us, because Knopochka has allergies. In search of a solution, I went to a consultation with a well-known nutritionist specializing in the nutrition of cats. He recommended that I not skimp on food for Button and buy her some hypoallergenic food. I decided to follow his advice and found hypoallergenic food from the PURINA series. You know, it's just a miracle! There were ulcers on the skin of the button, and now they are healing before our eyes. Our baby began to scratch her delicate skin less often. I will continue to give this food and observe the reaction of Button’s body. And it seems affordable, too. I wish it would all go away."
Oleg Obukhov: “Quite recently on one of the forums I read negative reviews about Darling food from Purina. I fundamentally disagree, I want to write my opinion, which will be more lenient. I have been giving Darling to my cat for 8 years and there have been no problems. Firstly, he eats it well, and secondly, it is always available in stores. The wife periodically mixes the food into the soup or porridge - the cat eats it indiscriminately. He won’t eat this in its pure form.”
Positive points
In a cat's body, the weak point is the intestines. Often, if fed incorrectly, the animal suffers from bloating and indigestion. The food manufacturer Purina One takes care of cats and offers food with a balanced ratio of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. The product also contains a lot of fiber. Thanks to it, digestion improves and constipation is eliminated.
The feed contains chicory root. A rather rare component for cat nutrition, however, it enriches the pet’s diet, improves the taste of food and tidies up the condition of the coat.
The main disadvantage of Purina cat food is the presence of flavoring. It is usually added to stimulate the cat’s appetite and attract it to this diet. Considering that such a need arises if there is not enough natural meat in the composition, we can conclude that there is the presence of offal.
What does it consist of?
Purina cat food is a balanced product. Dry food consists of turkey, whole wheat, corn gluten, dry protein, fats, minerals, feed additives, fish oil, vitamins, yeast and additional substances (vitamins A, D3, E, C, selenium, iron, iodine, copper , crude fiber, ash, antioxidants, herbal additives). This is not to say that the composition of the dry product is ideal. There are components here that can harm the cat’s health and cause gastrointestinal upset.
As you know, the intestines are the most vulnerable place of furry couch potatoes. However, manufacturers made sure that the composition (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) was as harmonious as possible. The product contains a lot of fiber, which improves digestion and prevents indigestion. Purina cat food contains an additional component such as chicory root. It adds flavor to the product and has a positive effect on the condition of the entire body. The main disadvantage of food is considered to be flavoring. It stimulates appetite and is used if there is not enough meat in the product.
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.
Price
The most popular food today is Purina for cats. The price of this product is at an average level compared to the budget and luxury segments. However, it cannot be called cheap either. If the pet regularly eats only dry and wet food, the cat’s diet can significantly hit the owner’s wallet. Today the cost of Purina dry food is 105 rubles (200 g), 343 rubles (750 g), 600 rubles (1.5 kg), 968 rubles (3 kg).
Advantages and disadvantages of feed
Nutrition has a number of useful characteristics. Many breeders transfer their animals to it and leave positive reviews. Pros of food:
- The cost of a pack is comparable to the economy option, but it contains not only offal, but also natural meat.
- Widespread and accessible. Purina food is sold in many supermarkets.
- Relatively budget priced.
Of course, nutrition is not ideal and may not be suitable for the animal. Among the negative points are:
- The content of vegetable protein is too high and the content of animal protein is low.
- Lack of information about the composition and, possibly, low quality of raw materials. The wording is vague, for example, “dry protein”, salmon. General data, without decoding, usually refers to processed products or food industry waste.
- The total amount of minerals and vitamins is insufficient. It is recommended to additionally offer your cat vitamin complexes.
- There is no information about the composition of the flavor and the nature of antioxidants.
Reviews
Many cat owners have noted that the Purina brand produces high-quality and nutritious products, the composition of which is as balanced as possible. Reviews of Purina One cat food are mostly positive. Among the advantages is an unobtrusive smell; good composition; economical packaging; the food is beneficial, the animal’s coat becomes shiny and thick; cats eat with pleasure; no problems with digestion or stool. Disadvantages include high price; the composition contains preservatives; the product may not be suitable for the animal; Large packages are rarely available for sale.
Customer Reviews
Purina food for cats has different reviews. On forums dedicated to pet nutrition, you can find many opinions about the composition, price and usefulness of the Purina diet. There is a pleasant aroma and small granule size. Also, many are attracted by the price and appearance of the packaging.
Usually cats do not turn their nose up at the proposed diet and eat the food with pleasure. Perhaps the flavoring contributes to this. Many people note that Purina cat food relieves your pet of constipation and improves bowel movements.
There are opinions that the animal’s fur becomes softer and silkier. Pets, even at an advanced age, are quite active. You can successfully combine dry food and wet food from this brand.
But there are reviews that the food is not suitable for weakened cats. There are not enough additional components, and the presence of gluten can cause allergies. There are also responses that the smell of cat excrement becomes stronger and indigestion is observed.
Peculiarities
Dry cat food "Purina" is a food developed by the company's specialists for pets that maintains the animal's health and weight at normal levels. High protein and fiber content, a harmonious balance of minerals and vitamins have a positive effect on the functioning of the body, including the urinary system. Purina produces food for cats of all ages, including spayed and neutered animals. It is recommended to feed your cat dry food several times a day, taking into account the age, activity and weight of the pet. Thus, fluffy animals weighing from two to four kilograms should be given up to 70 grams of Purina food; cats weighing from four to six kg - up to 100 grams; from six to eight kg - up to 135 grams. These recommendations are relevant for active animals.
If the cat moves little, the daily rate should be reduced. The Purina brand unites several brands of food for cats: Felix, Friskies, Gourmet, Purina, Veterinary Diets, Darling, CAT CHOW. Purina cat food is designed specifically for pets whose owners care about their health. For example, the Purina One nutrition line is universal. This food can be eaten regardless of the age of the cat. The special formula, which consists of prebiotics, antioxidants and yeast, protects the body, nourishes and maintains health. The brand also produces dry food for kittens, adult and active cats, castrated and sterilized, as well as pets prone to allergies and urinary tract diseases.
The food contains meat, vegetables, herbs, and healthy additives. The rate of dry food intake is adjusted taking into account physiological characteristics, breed, health status, as well as the advice of a veterinarian. It is very important to have fresh water near the bowl. Sometimes dry food causes intestinal upset or obstruction. If you don’t want this to happen, try to diversify your pet’s diet.
