Purina Van for dogs: Economy class balanced food

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Purina One food line

The food is created for the target consumer: small dogs weighing up to 10 kg. Experts classify the Purina Van line as an economy segment. In ordinary language, this is the golden mean. The products are of higher quality than feed from budget producers, however, they are far from the highest grades of pure meat.

Food can be divided into four types, each of which is intended for a specific category of doggies:

• older than one year;
• with increased activity, sensitivity to certain foods or digestive disorders;
• prone to accelerated weight gain.

The Purina One line consists of 19 items that differ in the type of packaging, taste and purpose. Dry food or bagged canned food can please your pet.

Which food should you choose for your pet?

There are four categories of Purina food, so choose wisely and take into account the characteristics of the animal.

1. For adult dogs

Suitable for dogs from one year of age, for further development and strengthening of the immune system. It has a positive effect on the formation of the skeleton and provides energy. The food contains chicken, potatoes, beans, beef, and peas.

Remember that dry food is sold in the form of small pillows or kibble. They are soft, but can become stale over time, and it is better not to give such a product to your dog.

1. For active dogs

This type of food is suitable for very active animals over one year old. The food is designed to feed dogs up to three times a day , supporting their immunity and strength. The composition is designed in such a way that the components are quickly absorbed, and natural protein has a positive effect on strengthening muscles and bones. The main ingredients are beef, potatoes, carrots, duck, beans.

1. For pets with big appetites

The food is suitable for dogs with a big appetite from one year of age. The peculiarity of the food is that it is low-calorie, but nutritious. Therefore, pets prone to obesity will receive the required dose without harm to health. The main ingredients are turkey, chicken, peas, rice, tomato sauce.

1. For sensitive and sick dogs

Pets prone to diarrhea, indigestion or pancreatitis have difficulty digesting food, but this line will suit them even at one year of age. The main component of the diet is salmon and rice, which are rich in omega-3 and omega-6, and they speed up the digestion and absorption of other foods. Also contains probiotics, minerals and vegetables.

Don't forget that if you have prolonged stomach upset or diarrhea even on diet food, you need to contact your veterinarian.

Detailed composition

The nutritional composition was developed by specialists taking into account the height and weight of small animals:

1. The basis of the proteins is the meat ingredient. The content of this component at 28% of the total mass is considered the norm for feed. The source of proteins in the product is domestic chicken, turkey, and beef. However, this formulation means that in order to achieve the required percentage, by-products were processed along with the meat: bones, skin particles, internal organs.

1. The sources of carbohydrates that give the dog energy are wheat and corn. This is not the best option, since all cereals are not absorbed by the body and are completely excreted in an incompletely processed form. Despite the fact that wheat, corn, and soy can cause allergies, these grains are found in all food in the economy segment.

1. Animal and fish oil, a total content of 18% is considered normal. However, lard is of no value to the dog, and fish oil (a natural antioxidant) is not contained in sufficient quantities.

Antioxidants slow down the aging process of the body. This component is good to take in any form, but its low content negates the benefits.

1. Beet pulp helps improve the functioning of the digestive tract and provides the body with fiber. To maintain the norm of 2.5%, vegetable fibers are added to the composition.

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To avoid digestive problems and to maintain normal health, when feeding dry food, you need to ensure that the animal always has clean water.

1. Vitamins and minerals. The food does not contain fruits, vegetables and herbs that can saturate the body with substances of natural origin. Therefore, chemically obtained components have been added to the diet.

Dry food cannot replace a complete diet for dogs. Due to the lack of necessary elements, they can be successfully used only for a limited time.

Things are a little better for canned food, in which the protein reaches a good level of 12%. The main components are vegetables, meat, fish. Semi-moist food does not contain flavor enhancers or harmful food additives.

High-quality food Purina Pro plan Puppy has been specially developed for puppies of small decorative breeds. Giving Purina Van to babies is not recommended due to the content of chemical additives and the use of by-products.

Composition of Purina Van food

Small breed dogs need a carefully designed diet that contains ingredients that can help maintain fitness and health.

Purina One food belongs to the economy class. The entire line is designed for small breed dogs.

Almost the entire range of Purina Van products contains meat components, vegetables, soy and meat and bone meal, offal, cereals and an abundance of vitamins and minerals.

Important. On the food label you can find the ingredient “dry poultry protein”. Such a vague concept usually means offal, not real meat. On the label you can also see components such as “chicken” or “beef” - this means that in addition to the meat of this animal, the food may contain bones, skin and other parts.

Cheap fillers and also sources of carbohydrates are corn and wheat. The food formula also includes gluten, corn grits, malt flour, fish and animal fats, and a certain flavoring feed additive, which can only be beneficial if the dog has no appetite. But in general, any artificial flavor enhancer is harmful to the dog’s body.

To maintain a strong immune system, antioxidants are added to the recipe , and optimal levels of proteins and fats support the metabolic rate of small pets.

The main list of ingredients is supplemented with vitamins A, C, E and D3, as well as elements necessary for the body - iron, iodine, copper, manganese, selenium and zinc. Purina Van food is considered complete and does not require additional additives to the pet’s daily diet.

Manufacturer

After opening in 1894, Ralston Purina began producing horse feed. Later, workshops were opened for the production of dry food for cats and dogs. In the early 2000s, a controlling stake in Ralston Purina was purchased by Nestlé.

The food continues to be produced under the original name. Purina One dry food is produced in Italy. The company's products came to Russia in 2014 and within a short period of time gained hundreds of adherents.

Price and where to buy

This food can be purchased in many online stores, for example:

1. "Old Farm" (link):
   Dry food Pro Plan 1.5 kg - from 636 rubles;
2. Dry food “Pro Plan” 3 kg - from 1028 rubles;
3. Dry food Pro Plan 14 kg - from RUB 3,879.
4. "Le'Murr" (link):
   Packaging 0.7 kg - from 383 rubles;
5. Packaging 1.5 kg - from 715 rubles;
6. Packaging 7 kg - from 2535 rubles;
7. "ZooPassage" (link).

Prices shown are current as of early February 2022 and may change over time. For the exact cost, see the pet store websites using the links above.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any food, the Purina Van line has both advantages and disadvantages.

Positive points include:

• low price;
• presence of vitamins;
• maintained normal content of basic elements - proteins, fats and carbohydrates;
• absence of harmful additives in wet canned food;
• widespread and easy availability of feed, no shortage.

More shortcomings have been identified:

• unknown origin of the main protein mass;
• a huge amount of indigestible cereals;
• chemical flavor enhancers in dry food;
• highly specialized line of diets;
• These products are not suitable for puppies due to the composition and chemical additives.

For restricted feeding

Purina Van produces food for animals with restrictions. For example, for sterilized people with sensitive digestion.

Food for sterilized cats - able to maintain normal weight and activity. After sterilization, the hormonal balance in cats and kittens is disrupted, as a result of which the animals begin to eat a lot and gain weight.

For sterilized

The food also helps maintain a healthy urinary system. Prevention of kidney diseases and urolithiasis occurs.

Contains beef and wheat. Therefore, the food is lower in calories, which is important for maintaining normal weight. At the same time, it fully saturates.

Food for cats with sensitive digestion - according to manufacturers, the functioning of the digestive tract can be improved after just 2 weeks of feeding. If a reaction occurs to regular food in the form of diarrhea, vomiting, or lack of appetite, special nutrition is needed. In a cat that regularly receives this food, the microflora in the intestines is normalized.

Purina Van for sensitive digestion contains:

• yeast;
• fish fat;
• beet pulp;
• high quality proteins;
• no allergens.

The food is able to form stool and reduce odor.

The better than the rest

The diet stands out against the background of competitive offers due to compliance with the standards for the content of necessary components.

Thus, protein in Purina Van food is 26%, fat 17%. In Pedigri these figures are 21 and 14%, in our brand they are 18 and 10%.

Another advantage is the content of vitamins D3 for regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, A for vision, and the antioxidant vitamin E. In the feed of competing companies, these components are found in small quantities or are completely absent.

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.

Important! Make sure your dog always has access to water to drink. Ready-made food requires a lot of liquid to be fully digested.

Pets love to ask for food from your table, even when they are not hungry.

Price

The price of the Purina One line of food looks more attractive than that of economy class analogues. At the same time, the quality does not suffer at all and is at a high level.

Wet canned food retails at RUB 35. per bag, 600 g of dry food from the “My Dog” line can be purchased for 150-200 rubles. The cost of "Mini" is higher. The buyer will have to pay 200 rubles. per package.

The price for a 1.5-kilogram package ranges from 300 to 400 rubles.

Pro Plan dog food - reviews

Purina Pro Plan dry food for dogs has been sold in Russia for many years, they even set up production here. Considering this and the considerable advertising of the brand, many people offered it to their pets. Below are reviews from those who shared the results of feeding.

Reviews from veterinarians

There are reviews on the Internet from dog owners, where it is noted that this food was recommended by a veterinarian. However, direct feedback from the answer. We were unable to find doctors about ProPlan food.

Customer Reviews

Olga writes:

We started buying Proplan on the advice of the breeder from whom we adopted the puppy. All her dogs eat it and there are no problems. At first we were on Puppy, and when we grew up we switched to Adult.

We bought flavors with chicken, lamb, and fish. The dog eats everything, but he seems to like chicken the least. The smell everywhere is pleasant, although peculiar.

It is most profitable to buy in large bags, we take 14 kilogram bags, this is enough for more than a month. The manufacturer recently changed the packaging design, but this did not seem to affect the food itself. In general, I recommend it.

I have a Pomeranian, girl. She is not picky about food, she eats almost everything we give her. If you pour food, he eats food, if there is porridge, he eats porridge.

Recently I got it from a pet store and they gave us a sample of ProPlan food for small dogs as a gift. Beautiful packaging, which describes the beneficial properties of the food. The composition seems to be normal too.

It smelled and looked like quite ordinary food, but for some reason the dog didn’t touch it. I was very surprised, it has never happened that I haven’t eaten a single pellet of food at all.

Once I took Purina Pro Plan dry food for a change and the dog liked it more than Chappe. It turned out that it is not only tastier, but also healthier - it contains more vitamins.

Our dog eats not only dry food, but also canned food, and sometimes begs for food from the table. Despite this, the chair is always excellent. By the way, after dry food he drinks a lot of water, so it should always be freely available.

The only negative is that the food is not cheap, more than 250 rubles per 700 grams.

Reviews from veterinarians

Boris Nikolaev: “Creating specialized food for small dogs is undoubtedly a good solution. Babies are often picky when switching to artificial food, so the taste of the product plays an important role. However, I am confused by the presence of food receptor stimulants. If it is possible to purchase better quality food, I would still recommend premium products made from natural meat.”

Sinelnikov Nikolay: “Purina Van food can only be found in ordinary retail outlets. Veterinary clinics offer higher quality food of this brand. I cannot recommend using Purina One due to its poor composition. I am confused by the unknown origin of the protein component and the high content of wheat, which can harm the pet. Next, preservatives and antioxidants, which hide dangerous chemical compounds. It’s wrong to call a food complete, just as it’s wrong to prescribe it as the main food for small pets.”

Irina Shapovalova: “Purina Van food is the best in its segment. However, I cannot recommend the food because of the low quality by-products it contains, which are poorly absorbed by the body. Feed components such as corn, wheat, and soy often cause allergic reactions. To avoid health problems for your pet, Purina Van food can be used for no longer than one week.”

In terms of price-quality ratio, Purina One nutrition is a leader among competitive offers in the economy segment. However, reviews from professional veterinarians confirm that the composition, although balanced, is rather meager and cannot support the vital functions of small pets at the proper level. Therefore, the food line can only be used as a temporary replacement for the main diet.

How much will the purchase cost?

The cost of Purina food varies widely. Therefore, a person with any income level will be able to choose a suitable option. The price depends on the composition and quality. The weight of the package also has an impact. For example, 600 grams of dry product will cost 200 rubles. But Purina Van dog food weighing 1.5 kilograms will cost about 360 rubles. The price of pauchi is 30 rubles per 100 grams.

Thus, today Purina brand dog food is quite popular. A large assortment of products allows you to choose an option taking into account the taste preferences of the animal and the financial condition of its owner. There are dry, granular, medicinal and universal mixtures. The manufacturer is constantly improving and trying to maintain its image at the proper level. However, the food of this brand cannot be called high quality. The percentage of natural meat in them is low. Therefore, experts do not recommend using such food as the main one.