Cat food "Probalance": reviews, recommendations from veterinarians, composition and types of food

Types of goods

The products of the company “Aller Petfood A/S” are divided into the following groups:

Wet food in soft packaging. This is a combination of canned food and dry mix. It contains a moderate amount of moisture. The product is produced in portioned packages. The weight of the package is 85 grams. It is designed for one feeding of an adult pet. After opening the package, the product quickly loses its beneficial properties.
Dry food "Probalance" for cats. According to consumer reviews, the product is convenient for those owners who are not at home during the day. The mixture does not dry out during the day. Packaged food can be stored for 12 months. In addition, the product helps strengthen dental tissue and remove plaque from its surface. Dry mixtures are produced in bags weighing 400 g, 1, 8 and 10 kilograms. There are several lines of Probalance products. Cat foods are designed for pets with different characteristics.

By age category

Today, the Probalance food line for adult cats includes the following products:

Sensitive – food for pets with sensitive digestion;
Active – food for active and energetic cats;
Sterilized – for sterilized and neutered pets;
Immuno Protection – to strengthen the immune system.

For sterilized animals
For kittens, Probalance produces only 1 type of food - Kitten 1'st Diet, which is presented in the form of wet canned food and dry food.

On a note! If the owner decides to switch the kitten to commercial food, it is recommended to start feeding it no earlier than at the age of 2 months.

Products in blue packaging

This series produces two types of products. The “Hair and Beauty” line is designed for pets with long hair.

When preparing for exhibitions, the diet ensures a beautiful appearance. The good condition of pet fur is explained by the presence of flax seed in the food. The component contains fatty acids, as well as other vitamins and nutrients. They make the coat thick, fluffy and shiny.

Mr. Cat recommends: cost and replacement food

The price of Probalance food may vary slightly and is on average:

pouches - 18-19 rubles per pack;
dry food: packaging of 400 grams costs 75 rubles, 1800 grams costs 450, and 10 kg costs 1800.

At the moment, Probalance food has not yet received sufficient distribution and it is easiest to purchase it in online stores.

The table below shows some common brands of feed that can be used as Probalance substitutes.

The class to which the food belongs	Name	Price, rub)
Premium	Royal Canin, Proplan, Hills, Eukanuba, Brit, etc.	From 200 for 400 gr.
Super premium	Bosch, Gina, Pronature, Leonardo	From 700 per 1000 g.
Holistic	Go Natural, Innova, Almo Natural and others.	From 350 for 300 gr.

Each owner decides for himself which food to choose for his pet. If in doubt, you should consult your veterinarian. He will help you choose the best option based on the individual characteristics of the cat and the financial capabilities of its owner.
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Food for spayed and neutered animals

After surgery, pets have a high risk of developing stones in the urinary organs. Thanks to Probalance products, pets consume a sufficient amount of fluid. Water helps remove excess salts from the kidneys and prevents their accumulation. The L-carnitine contained in the dry mixture burns fat deposits, which often appear in animals leading a sedentary lifestyle. However, Probalance food for sterilized cats, according to consumer reviews, has a rather dubious composition. Animal proteins and lipids are used in its production. But the origin of this raw material is not known to the buyer. In addition, the production process uses additives that can negatively affect your pet's health.

Feeding recommendations

How much food you should give your pet per day is described in detail in the instructions on the package. The daily dosage of the product is selected taking into account the general health and weight of the animal.

For kittens

if the cat’s weight is 2-2.5 kg, it can be given a maximum of 60 g of food per day, dividing the amount by 2 times;
It is recommended to give pets weighing from 3 to 5 kg 70-75 g of food;
if the cat's weight is more than 6 kg, the daily dosage increases to 100 g.

In order for the animal to have a complete diet and not get bored, dry food must be combined with wet food. It is recommended to give your cat wet canned food at least once every 3 days.

Series of products in green packaging

This line is intended for pets with individual intolerance to certain foods or increased sensitivity of the gastrointestinal tract. Rice cereal, which is included in the products, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the stomach and intestines. Herbal ingredients prevent stool retention. To prevent allergic reactions in pets, manufacturers have excluded some components from the composition of the products. Customer reviews of the green series of cat food “Probalance” are mostly positive. It does not cause gastrointestinal disturbances (vomiting, diarrhea). Pets enjoy eating such foods. The goods have a low price. However, these feeds are not available in all stores.

Feed composition

The ingredients of your pet's food are the first thing you should pay attention to when purchasing.

Its quality directly depends on the quantity of useful components, so if there is a lack of micronutrients and vitamins in a particular product, it makes sense to look for a worthy replacement. As for the Probalance cat food, the main component in its composition (according to the manufacturer) is dehydrated poultry meat (mostly turkey and chicken)

As for the Probalance cat food, the main component in its composition (according to the manufacturer) is dehydrated poultry meat (mostly turkey and chicken).

Premium food also includes Monge and Gina.

In addition to the meat part, the manufacturer added cereals (represented by rice and barley) to the feed. Like specially processed meat, they are quickly processed by the body and give a feeling of fullness, and rice can safely be called a hypoallergenic product.

Vegetable oil and chicken fat are equally high-quality ingredients that cats need to restore the color and shine of their fur and restore the health of their skin.

In addition, vegetable oil supplies the body with polyunsaturated fatty acids.

When carefully studying the composition of the feed, it is easy to notice the presence of beet pulp in it.

Find out also about the composition of the most popular cat foods such as Acana, Farmina, Felix, Whiskas, Our Brand, Gourmet, Kitiket.

Probalance food also contains many useful vitamins and minerals that ensure the normal functioning of your pet.

For example, taurine is simply an essential amino acid produced by the bodies of many animals. However, cats are not among those who can synthesize it on their own, which means it must be supplied to the body along with food or other food products.

Taurine is an integral part of bile, thanks to which fats are quickly digested and metabolic processes in the body's nervous system and heart muscle are improved (in some cases, a sufficient amount of this component prevents degenerative eye diseases).

Premium food is recommended for feeding cats of such breeds as British chinchilla, Turkish angora, Siamese cat, Ocicat, American shorthair, Munchkin, Burmese cat, British cat, Thai cat.

The therapeutic and preventive properties of the food and its pleasant smell are due to the presence of 18 different herbs and plants in it.

Some of them stimulate appetite and normalize metabolic processes in the body, others support vision, and others have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Important! Despite the comparative safety of all components of Probalance dry food, the possibility of developing allergic reactions to individual components cannot be ruled out. Moreover, the safety of E321 antioxidants has not been proven, although there is no information about the harm of this component.

Series of products for kittens

The line is intended for kittens over two months of age. The food is used to feed pets who have recently switched from mother's milk to solid food. The series is also suitable for adult animals bearing kittens and in the lactation period. The products contain minerals and vitamins, as well as proteins that are necessary for normal growth. Proteins also have a positive effect on maternal health.

Reviews of Probalance food for cats during pregnancy and for kittens are mostly positive. The owners claim that animals expecting offspring and in the lactation period do not look emaciated. This means that the composition of the product provides the body with a sufficient amount of nutrients. The kittens developed normally, were active, and did not experience any health problems.

Range

The entire product portfolio of Probalance dry dog food is divided into four nutrition lines of different directions. Plus, the brand announced an expansion of its range and announced the launch in March-April of the production of three more new diets, two of which will belong to the new Gourmet Diet line.

All currently available products of this brand are easily distinguished by the color of the packaging. In principle, the manufacturer itself positions them as yellow, green, blue and red categories of food, as well as new products in purple.

The Yellow Line is a series of diets called Immuno, aimed at strengthening the immunity of animals. Their peculiarity is the presence of functional additives, such as lysine, antioxidants, prebiotics, which have a beneficial effect on the pet’s body and improve its overall health.

The most popular is the yellow Probalance dog food - this is what we are told by reviews from owners, the vast majority of which are about the Immuno line. All diets differ in two main aspects - the age of the pet (Adult and Puppies), and its size (Small&Medium and Maxi).

There is a separate menu for pets with high energy costs - Immuno Adult Active, as well as a new product - Immuno Adult Beef (food for all breeds of dogs with beef).

The green line is a set of various specialized menus for pets with special nutritional needs. It includes three formulations - Starter, Hypoallergenic and Delicate Digestion. Starter is intended for the smallest puppies from three weeks of age. It is also recommended for feeding pregnant and lactating bitches as a more nutritious diet.

The Hypoallergenic and Delicate Digestion diets are positioned as food for dogs with allergies and those suffering from digestive disorders.

There is only one diet in the red packaging - Adult Grain Free, this is a grain-free poultry-based diet that contains potatoes, lentils and peas instead of grains.

The blue line is also represented by only one recipe - dry food for adult dogs Probalance Adult Light, which is designed to maintain optimal weight and condition of a pet with a tendency to gain excess weight. Also suitable for feeding animals with a sedentary lifestyle, for example, for pets living in apartments and not receiving regular exercise.

The diets in purple packaging are the Gourmet Diet line, consisting of two items: Adult Beef&Rabbit and Adult Beef&Lamb. They are marketed as food for picky adult pets in two different flavors: beef and rabbit and beef and lamb.

So, the entire range of Probalance dog food consists of 12 types of food, which, according to reviews from breeders and animal owners, does not provide the opportunity to particularly diversify the feeding of a pet, unlike many competitive premium brands.

Yellow ruler

The series is designed to improve the functioning of the immune system. The food contains antioxidants and lysine. They strengthen the body's defenses. In addition, the product contains components that have a beneficial effect on joints and digestion. Reviews of Probalance cat food indicate that these products are inexpensive and of fairly high quality.

The series helps improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and prevents stool retention.

Probalance for cats

The food has an attractive price and a more or less balanced composition. It’s good that the composition includes dehydrated meat, and not offal, and also contains fats and vitamins. However, I would recommend Probalance food for cats that do not have problems with the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, since it contains synthetic additives E320 and E321, which can cause deterioration in the functioning of internal organs. So, if your cat is absolutely healthy, but it is not possible to buy super-premium food, then you can give food from a Russian manufacturer. The composition of the feed differs depending on the line. There are 3 of them: -yellow, to strengthen the immune system. The composition contains added antioxidants, prebiotics and chondrotin: - blue, for long-haired and neutered animals. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are present; -green, for cats that have allergies and digestive problems. The composition contains no components that cause allergies.

Hi all! I bought Probalance food not so long ago, which I really regret, because I didn’t know about it before. Previously, I overpaid for food, bought expensive food, but this one is not inferior in composition, the cat is cheerful, eats with pleasure. I also buy Probalance wet in bags. Good composition, pleasant smell and color

If you feed expensive food, take Probalance for a test, I advise! If your pet likes it, then you will have an additional bonus in the form of decent savings, this is important in our time

I feed my cats Probalance food with salmon - I’m very pleased! The granules are of the optimal size, the cats (and there are 7 of them in my care) eat everything with great appetite and look good. At first I bought them Probalance for sterilized cats, everything is also good, but there is a larger granule and for my little ones it turned out to be too large, but with salmon it’s just right! Well, of course, the price is pleasing, despite the fact that this is a premium class.

I have been feeding my cats Probalance food for 6 years. Briton Richard, 11 years old, and mixed breed Mila, 8 years old. We have never switched to another food, because everything suits us. Transferred to him from 1st Chase. A friend recommended it - she said that the composition is almost the same, but costs 2 times less. During all this time, there were no health problems with the animals. Cheerful, shiny coat, going to the toilet like clockwork. The composition was confused by the presence of artificial preservatives E, but in 2016 the manufacturer replaced them with natural ones (a mixture of tocopherols). I started feeding Sterilized food, but from time to time I add variety to my cats’ diet, buying Sensitive dry food with chicken and rice and Immuno Protection with chicken and turkey or salmon. Everyone eats equally well. I look at animals. If everything is good with them, the price is fine, then why invent anything else in terms of nutrition. I definitely recommend this food. Moreover, now it has become much easier to buy it - not only on the Internet, as it was before, but also in chain stores.

Good afternoon. I have a cat “Vaska”, an ordinary yard cat, I brought her from the village two years ago (apparently that’s why they didn’t bother with the tricky name of the cat), at that time she was three years old.. For the first year I fed her what my grandparents gave in the village , in fact, I cooked fish for the cat and periodically chicken meat, etc.... By the way, I ate fish only pollock... a very expensive pleasure in our time, plus time for cooking (I practically don’t cook for myself at all, after work I have tea, boutiques and sleep)... In connection with which I began to think about switching to specialized food for cats... Since I don’t “rummage” in this topic, the first person I asked was the seller at the pet store, fortunately there is one in the next house... As I advised, I still take it to this day... wet food "Probalance" 85g..., and he eats all kinds, as they say It's just crackling behind the ears. So we’ve been sitting on Probalance for over a year and there are no problems, although she’s no longer a young “girl”, but she’s still playful!

What components are included in the products?

The food contains the following ingredients:

Dried poultry pulp in the form of a semi-finished product.
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Cereals (rice, barley). They promote rapid saturation and are well absorbed by the body.
Lipids of animal and plant origin. Contains vitamin E, which improves the condition of the coat.
Unprocessed fiber (beet pulp). The component maintains an optimal balance of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
Yeast. Needed for normal development and well-being.
Taurine. Promotes the absorption of lipids, maintaining the health of the eye apparatus, muscles, nervous system and heart.
Egg powder. It is a source of proteins, minerals and vitamins.
L-carnitine. Accelerates the metabolic process.
Medicinal plants. Helps improve the functioning of the immune system, prevents the development of inflammation and infections.
Miko carb. An additive that prevents the growth of harmful microbes in the product.

The food contains components that do not provoke allergic reactions. However, it must be remembered that each pet’s body has individual characteristics. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce food into your pet’s diet with extreme caution. First, the animal should be given a small amount of the product. Then you need to carefully monitor your pet’s well-being.

Range

There is a separate menu for pets with high energy costs - Immuno Adult Active, as well as a new product - Immuno Adult Beef (food for all breeds of dogs with beef).

The Hypoallergenic and Delicate Digestion diets are positioned as food for dogs with allergies and those suffering from digestive disorders.

There is only one diet in the red packaging - Adult Grain Free, this is a grain-free poultry-based diet that contains potatoes, lentils and peas instead of grains.

Advantages and disadvantages

The food has the following positive properties:

Low price. The cost of the wet mixture is 14-29 rubles, dry products - 72-1640 rubles (depending on the volume of packaging).
The presence of proteins in the composition.
The presence of cereals and medicinal plant extracts in the products.
In the production of food, beet pulp is used, which improves the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
The food contains taurine, yeast, vitamins, amino acid.
Myko carb, which is used in the production of the product, prevents the appearance of harmful bacteria.

The disadvantages include:

Lack of lines for elderly pets and animals suffering from various pathologies.
Presence of synthetic components.
The presence of a large number of cereal and plant ingredients in the feed.
Insufficient content of animal proteins that pets need.

A little about the manufacturer and production

There is a widespread opinion that a foreign product, although it costs an order of magnitude more, can boast of excellent quality, but domestic food is somewhat inferior in this regard, but at the same time their price tag is noticeably lower. Is it so?

The producers of ProBalance decided to refute this. No, we are not talking about exorbitant prices, but about decent quality. Despite the fact that this brand is relatively young, more and more people are taking a closer look at it. Naturally, the first thing they are interested in is how the food is prepared and what is included in it.

When producing rations, the same scheme is used. Ready-made components are delivered to the enterprise:

meat in dehydrated (dehydrated) form;
cereals;
dried vegetables, etc.

They are combined in certain proportions and ground in a grinder. Then the resulting mass is mixed, moistened and subjected to heat treatment using high temperatures. This technique allows you to sterilize the mixture, from which dry food granules will subsequently be formed.

After that, boiled water is added to the mixture, and the pulp is sent to a special device, which gives the mass the usual appearance of dog food, and after drying, you get those dry, appetizing pieces that most pets like to crunch on.

But that’s not all - finally, useful substances are sprayed on top of the granules, enriching the diet with vitamins, minerals and other components with high biological activity. And they place the food in packaging that preserves its quality, aroma and taste.

Many scientific institutions are actively engaged in the study and development of vitamin and mineral supplements in order to obtain the most effective remedy. And the producers of ProBalance are no exception - their diets include a unique composition, Fitocare.

It consists of many extracts and extracts from medicinal plants. By the way, practicing veterinarians participated in the work on the composition, who know firsthand how difficult it is for dogs to tolerate a lack of any elements.

Fitocare components have a number of properties that positively affect the health of dogs:

normalize metabolic processes;
strengthen the immune system;
protect the animal from ailments associated with the musculoskeletal system; help strengthen joints and bones;
improve digestive processes;
prevent the oxidation of free radicals – providing an active antioxidant effect;
provide healthy vision;
help maintain the reproductive functions of the body.

The composition can be called unique, having no analogues, especially since there are several compositions suitable for dogs at one time or another in their life.

Owners' opinions

There are mixed reviews about Probalance cat food. Some owners claim that the product has a beneficial effect on the condition of their pets. They eat this food with pleasure, quickly fill up, feel good, and do not have problems with the stomach and intestines.

The food is inexpensive and economical. It is not inferior in quality to elite varieties of pet products. However, some owners claim that their pets were reluctant to consume such products. In addition, there are owners who do not trust the composition of products due to the presence of artificial additives in them. After all, these substances can provoke gastrointestinal dysfunction and cause allergies.

Veterinarian assessment

Reviews from veterinarians about Probalance food for dogs, in general, are that the composition of these diets meets all the characteristics and requirements for premium food

But experts pay attention to the low level of fiber, relative to generally accepted norms, which can affect the digestion of a pet prone to gastrointestinal problems. They also especially focus on the presence of preservatives BHA and dibunol (BNT), which in many countries are prohibited from being used in the food industry due to toxicity

The use of the latter in dog food is undesirable, since their effect on the animal’s body is ambiguous.

Dry cat food “Probalance”: reviews from veterinarians

Many experts claim that such food is of quite high quality, because no by-products are used in its production. Doctors, observing the condition of pets, say that, in general, these products have a beneficial effect on the health of animals.

Pets picked up from the street improve their health and coat quality, and signs of exhaustion disappear. However, Probalance cat food, according to veterinarians, is inferior to elite and more expensive brands.

Range

There is a separate menu for pets with high energy costs - Immuno Adult Active, as well as a new product - Immuno Adult Beef (food for all breeds of dogs with beef).

The Hypoallergenic and Delicate Digestion diets are positioned as food for dogs with allergies and those suffering from digestive disorders.

There is only one diet in the red packaging - Adult Grain Free, this is a grain-free poultry-based diet that contains potatoes, lentils and peas instead of grains.

General characteristics

Although there is an opinion that Russian food is not of sufficient quality, the new animal food Probalance has a good composition and an affordable price. Its relation to the premium class does not mean that it is of the highest quality, it is a middle class food. Among the existing 4 classes, it ranks second. Probalance is in demand among those who cannot afford really high-quality super premium food.

Features of use

First of all, when buying food for their pet, owners pay attention to its composition. Probalance contains the following ingredients:

One of the main elements of the feed is dehydrated (dried) turkey or chicken meat. The meat included in the composition has undergone special processing, during which all the liquid is evaporated, leaving flour containing all the nutrients. The digestibility of this product is 90%. The amount of substances it contains makes it quite nutritious. At the same time, there are no by-products in it. There is also food available that contains salmon instead of meat.
The composition includes grains such as rice and barley, which cause a feeling of fullness. They are easily absorbed by the cat's body. Cats love sprouted barley, and rice does not cause allergic reactions and has a beneficial effect on the intestinal mucosa.
The beet pulp contained in the beet pulp is not absorbed by the animal's body, but it is included as a nutrient material for the formation of beneficial microflora in the intestines, thereby ensuring good digestion.
To improve the condition of the coat and skin, the composition includes sunflower oil and chicken fat. Oil is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Medicinal composition of feed
An important component is taurine, an amino acid that animals, except cats, synthesize independently. Being part of bile, it ensures high-quality digestion of fats, helps improve metabolic processes in the nervous and cardiovascular systems, and prevents the development of eye dystrophy.
Probalance contains the necessary vitamin and mineral complex containing yeast, which is a source of vitamin B12.
The high nutritional value of egg powder provides your cat with complete protein, as well as minerals and vitamins.
To increase appetite and improve regeneration, the composition includes the amino acid L-carnitine, which regulates metabolism and promotes fat burning.
Probalance contains 18 types of medicinal herbs, thanks to which the food has acquired a pleasant smell and therapeutic and preventive qualities: increases immunity, improves metabolism, has anti-inflammatory properties, supports the nervous system and vision.
Probalance contains the additive myco carb, which prevents pathogenic microflora and mold from developing in the feed. There are no side effects and the nutritional value of the product is preserved.

The main disadvantage of the food is the content of synthetic antioxidants – E320 and E321. They retain cholesterol in the blood and can cause kidney disease, gastrointestinal tract disease, and cause allergies.

Advantages and disadvantages

Probalance food appeared on the Russian market not so long ago, but has already managed to acquire regular customers. The reason for this was its many advantages:

affordable price compared to similar products in the “elite” category;
variety of components;
digestibility about 88%;
high biological value, presence of amino acids and vitamin and mineral composition;
herbal ingredients;
the presence of two forms of release (dry and wet);
the absence of corn, which is unable to be digested by the enzymes present in the cat’s stomach;
normalization of digestive processes;
animal origin of most proteins in the composition;
emphasis on using meat rather than offal.

The list of shortcomings is much shorter:

The packages do not always contain information about the meat of which birds was used for production;
low concentration of vitamins;
an overestimated vegetable component along with a minimum of meat;
the presence of synthetic antioxidants.