Dog food Purina Van (Purina ONE): composition, reviews

About the manufacturer

125 years have passed since the opening of the Italian company Ralston Purina. The company specialized in the production of feed for horses and cattle. In the 20th century, the first workshops for the production of ready-made food for cats and dogs appeared. Several decades later, the shares were sold to the famous company Nestle, which continues to produce food for pets. Purina entered the Russian market relatively recently and quickly gained popularity among dog lovers.

general description

Purina food is designed for adult and very young dogs. The range of products includes two types of food:

dry - produced in the form of non-standard croquettes. These are granules mixed with soft pieces;
wet - these are ordinary canned food.

Regardless of the type, all products of this brand contain all the necessary components for the normal growth and development of animals of various age groups. At the same time, the feed has an excellent price/quality ratio.

It is worth noting that this food contains fish oil, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the coat. There is also a high percentage of fiber, which contributes to the stable functioning of the digestive system. However, natural ingredients are not always added to the composition. Therefore, a veterinary diet often prescribed by a doctor involves the use of the products of this company for animal nutrition.

One of the advantages of this product is a wide range of brands: Purina One, Veterinary diets, Darling, Dog Chow, etc.

Variety of feed types

Purina Van food is primarily developed for small breed dogs. The company's official website publishes data on chicken and rice-based nutrition for dogs of medium and large breeds weighing over 10 kg. The choice of products designed for decorative pets is more extensive. This includes dry food and pouch (wet) food in a variety of flavors.

The former consist of small granules that harden during long-term storage, and croquettes that retain their original appearance. Before feeding, they must be soaked in warm boiled water or in a small amount of low-fat kefir.

Dry ruler “Mini”:

“Adult.” For dogs from 1 to 6 years old who lead a quiet lifestyle. Consists of beef and rice.
“Active.” Suitable for animals with increased physical activity involved in sports (agility, frisbee dog). The product is based on chicken and rice.
“Healthy weight” with reduced fat content. Designed for dogs prone to gaining extra pounds, it contains rice and turkey.
“Sensitive.” Designed to meet the needs of pets suffering from gastrointestinal problems and prone to allergic reactions. Based on salmon and rice, the Purina One brand is sometimes purchased as a medicinal dog food. This product is not such.
“For puppies” based on chicken and rice.

Categories of wet food “Mini” (in gravy):

“Adult” with the addition of chicken, carrots and green beans or beef, potatoes and peas.
“Sensitive” based on salmon, rice and carrots.
“Healthy Weight” with turkey, carrots and peas or chicken, brown rice and tomatoes.
“Active” with duck, pasta and green beans or beef, potatoes and carrots.

The price starts from 30 rubles per pack. “Drying” is available in bags weighing 200, 600 grams, 1.5 and 3.8 kg for medium and large breeds. The cost varies from 120 to 340 rubles, depending on the weight of the package.

For puppies

You need to choose food for puppies very carefully. The future development of the baby depends on this. Purina One for Dogs produces 2 types of products for puppies:

for small breeds with a high content of chicken and rice;
for medium breeds with a high content of chicken and rice.

Food for sterilized dogs of small, medium and large breeds

The composition of these products is similar to that produced for adult animals. The positive aspects include the absence of propylene glycol and glycerin, however, dangerous carbohydrates are also present in increased quantities.

Important! Veterinarians do not recommend choosing this type of food for small puppies.

Composition of Purina One food

The manufacturer positions “Purina Van” as a super premium product. The composition looks like this:

dry poultry protein;
wheat;
corn;
beef (14%);
animal fat.

The first five ingredients are enough to draw the right conclusions. In addition to the above, rice (4%), soy flour, flavorings, gluten, glycerin, propylene glycol, minerals and vitamins, and fish oil are noted.

Guaranteed performance:

protein - 26%;
fat - 17%;
raw ash - 7%;
crude fiber - 1.5%.

Let's look at the composition of the feed in more detail:

In first place is dry poultry protein. The product is the basis of good nutrition and helps maintain the central nervous system (CNS). Several years ago, there was a growing opinion about the danger of high amounts of the additive in animal nutrition, allegedly, it negatively affects the kidneys. Veterinarians have refuted this claim. In our case, obtained as a result of deep processing of carcasses, it loses its beneficial properties, turning into ordinary protein.
In super premium products, meat is the main product. The manufacturer must indicate the percentage amount, type (fresh or dehydrated), and from whom it was obtained. There is nothing like this in the composition of disassembled dry food. The mention of “poultry” seems too vague; the manufacturer is silent about what we are talking about. When the exact source of protein is not indicated, the owner should be prepared for the fact that it was obtained as a result of euthanasia, mortality, death or natural death of an animal or bird.
Next comes wheat and corn. Cheap feed fillers, the dog’s body is not able to absorb them. The number is unknown, but cereals are in second and third place. For a good food, this is completely unacceptable; the composition must contain vegetables and fruits instead of the declared carbohydrates.
Beef is in fourth place (14%). It remains to find out what is hidden under this word. This may include offal, leather, hooves, horns and other waste.
Animal fat closes the top five. Low grade lard, not useful for higher quality production.
Rice serves as a source of carbohydrates and is easily and quickly digested. There is negligible amount of it in Purina One food. Considering the presence of other cereals in the product, an excess of carbohydrates is guaranteed.
A flavoring additive is used to improve the taste and smell of food. This ingredient is comparable to a narcotic substance, because dogs become dependent on the product, refusing to eat anything else.
Gluten is a sticky substance found in cereal grains. Is dangerous to the health of pets. The fact is that the enzyme peptidase, which is absent in the intestines of adult animals, is responsible for its breakdown. Lingering in it, gluten makes it difficult for the villi to work, and the absorption of nutrients slows down. The food ceases to be absorbed due to damage to the mucous membrane, the four-legged animals develop diarrhea and abdominal pain. Regular consumption of the product will lead to disruption of basic intestinal function.
Food glycerin is a technological additive called E422. It consists of sugar alcohol, has no benefit, has a laxative effect, and leads to kidney problems.
Propylene glycol is a chemical that helps maintain moisture in feed and enhances flavor. Regular consumption of a product containing it provokes poisoning of the animal. Veterinarians strongly recommend avoiding this diet.
Fish oil is necessary for four-legged animals, it has a large amount of vitamin D, A, E, and fatty acids. Useful for puppies, serves to prevent rickets, helps a small pet grow and develop normally. Adult dogs that consume it have healthy skin, shiny coat, and rarely suffer from cardiovascular diseases. In products manufactured by Nestle, fish oil is almost in last place. It is unlikely that he is able to satisfy the needs of his pets in full.
Vegetables and fruits are the main source of vitamins in dry food. Due to the absence of these ingredients in Purina Van, the vitamin-mineral complex is added artificially, being chemical.
Ash content is the natural content of minerals in the feedstock. The required rate is from 5% to 14%. The disassembled brand has a sufficient amount of ash to saturate the body with everything necessary.
Fiber is a part of edible plants that dogs need. Helps normalize stool, prevent cancer, regulate blood sugar surges in animals suffering from diabetes. The optimal content in dry food is 2.5% -5%. The product contains insufficient quantities, which leads to health problems for the pet.

Based on the above, the conclusion is drawn that Purina One food is an economy class product, of low quality, and is not suitable for dogs for regular consumption.

Advantages and disadvantages

A detailed analysis of the assortment and composition allows us to identify the pros and cons of food for small dogs represented by the Purina Van brand.

Advantages

The main advantages of the brand are low price and availability of purchase (products are presented not only in pet stores, but also in hypermarkets).
A plus is a fairly good composition for the economical segment, as well as the presence of vitamins in the list of ingredients.
The content of proteins, fats and fiber is within normal limits and is considered a good indicator for economy class.
Another plus is the lack of additives in wet food.

Flaws

Much more deficiencies have been identified in this brand of food.:

Poor composition with unknown origin of the main protein component;
A narrow range of diets only for small pets;
No food for dogs with special needs;
Flavoring and aromatic additives in dry food.

Are there any advantages over other foods?

Purina One is the best choice among economy products according to most veterinarians. The high amount of crude protein, relatively clear composition and low cost give advantages over other companies in this category. If we compare several manufacturers - Happy Dog, Chappi, Pedigree, Stout, Our Brand - the fat levels are lower than in Purina Van. A table is provided for comparison.

Name of food	Compound	Guaranteed performance
Purina One	Poultry protein powder, wheat, corn, beef (14%), animal fat.	Protein - 26%, fat - 17%, crude ash - 7%, crude fiber - 1.5%.
Happy Dog	Corn, poultry, lamb, animal fats, fish.	Protein - 26%, fat - 14%, crude ash - 6.5%, crude fiber - 3%.
Chappi	Cereals, meat, offal, protein plant extracts, animal fats
Pedigree	Corn, rice, wheat, chicken meal, meat meal.	Protein - 21%, fat - 14%, crude ash - 7%, crude fiber - 4%.
“Stout”	Poultry meal, corn, wheat, rice, plant protein extract	Protein - 25%, fat - 15%, crude ash - 5.8%, crude fiber - 2.5%.
“Our Brand”	Wheat, corn, poultry meal, sunflower oil, mineral supplements.	Protein - 18%, fat - 10%, crude ash - 7%, crude fiber - 3%.

The product under review is the only one containing poultry protein in the first place. The rest are dominated by cheap carbohydrates - corn and wheat, there is no indication of their percentage. Meat meal comes in last place; it means waste from the food industry - leather, feathers or skin, hooves, bones. The quantity listed is unknown, because the manufacturers are silent about it. There are flavor enhancers and preservatives that negatively affect the health of pets.

Video: review of Purina Van dog food, its composition and reviews

Conclusions about Purina Van dog food

Despite the fact that there are good reviews about Purina One My Dog food, the Dai Paw website cannot recommend it as the main food for your dogs. The reason for this is the poor composition, due to which the risk of health problems increases significantly over time. If you can’t afford super premium or holistic food, at least buy premium food - the same Hills or Royal Canin.

Purina One dog food price

Dry dog food Purina One 600 g - about 200 rub.
Purina One dry food for dogs 1.5 kg - about 360 rub.
Pouches for dogs Purina One 100 g - about 30 rubles.

Reviews

Owner reviews of the food vary. Some are satisfied with the products, while other owners criticize them. The popular opinion goes like this:

Oksana, owner of a toy terrier

The pet runs as fast as he can to the kitchen, smelling his favorite food. The dog had no allergies or stool disorders. I am pleased with the appearance of the animal. It is active, cheerful and does not suffer from lack of appetite. The only drawback is the cost of wet food, since the male dog needs frequent feeding.

Marina, owner of the toy poodle

I fed my pet spiders. At first everything was fine, but over time the bitch began to shed heavily, the stool became more odorous, and constipation became more frequent. I had to give up this food. We switched to a better quality one, because the pet’s health is still more important than money.

Igor, owner of the chihuahua

Our Chihuahua developed allergies and problems with stool after switching to this brand. Personally, I am dissatisfied with the product; it has an unpleasant odor, poor composition and quite high consumption, despite the feeding recommendations indicated on the packaging.

Advantages and disadvantages

Of course, Purina Van is not an elite dog food, but it has its advantages.

Purina Van is one of the inexpensive foods that allows dog breeders and owners, even in difficult financial situations, to maintain the dog’s health and activity at the proper level.

Usually dogs do not feel the difference when they are switched from elite expensive food.

Purina Van is considered the most worthy economy class food.

You don’t have to worry about your pet’s health; if he likes the food, feel free to switch to it.

An excellent choice for dogs with an excellent appetite.

There is no point in looking for something more expensive, Purina Van contains all the vital ingredients, provides an accelerated metabolism, and is suitable for all types of small breeds of dogs.

The disadvantages include:

artificial flavor additives and taste enhancers in the composition that are addictive;
small ratio of meat to vegetables;
Instead of meat, the food contains by-products.