Dry food from the ProBalance brand product line has all these qualities. From the article you will learn about the composition of the brand's food, the manufacturer, the advantages and disadvantages of dry dog food in comparison with other brands, and you will be able to read reviews from veterinarians and dog owners.
A little about the manufacturer and production
Probalance dog food is produced by Russian enterprises, the work is controlled by the Danish company Aller Petfood A/S, which has been on the market since 1979. Local branches are located in Tver and St. Petersburg, ready-made components are used in the manufacture of goods. After multi-stage processing, a balanced product is obtained that meets all requirements and standards.
"Probalance" is suitable for pets prone to allergies
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any dry food, Probalance is not ideal and has its advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages include:
- the protein is substituted with dehydrated meat, and not with food waste: skin, bones, cartilage and trimmings;
- rich vitamin composition, many phytocomponents, minerals;
- a wide range of dry food for all dogs, breeds, ages and needs;
- competitive price - dry dog food Probalance is cheaper than similar in composition.
The disadvantages of the Probalance line for dogs include:
- Despite the production located in Russia, it is difficult to find dry food in the store.
The second point, which previously could be attributed to the disadvantages of dry dog food Probalance, has lost its relevance, since the manufacturer changed the composition towards increasing naturalness, replacing preservatives. Note that most manufacturers of similar dry dog food simply indicate “preservatives” in the composition, without further clarification.
What is included in the feed
“Probalance” for dogs includes from 16 to 30% meat, bran and barley are used as secondary additives. When producing hypoallergenic varieties, potentially dangerous additives are eliminated.
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The main structure, in addition to the meat ingredient, is presented:
- rice cereal;
- salmon meal;
- processed animal fats;
- beet pulp;
- flaxseed;
- complex vitamin supplement.
Experts note that the manufacturer always indicates the microelements included in the multivitamin complex. The manufacturer guarantees the following ratio of substances in the granulated feed:
- crude protein – 25%;
- fat – 12%;
- ash – 6.5%;
- vegetable fiber – 3%;
- calcium – 1.3%;
- phosphorus – 0.9%.
Important! The composition of the diets has been approved by the Russian veterinary community and has been certified in Europe. The risk of poisoning from additives is minimal or completely eliminated.
The manufacturer presents several diet options: for babies and mature pets, for pregnant dogs and dogs suffering from allergies.
The daily diet should be balanced
For adult and senior dogs
Our brand: dog and puppy food (hypoallergenic)
The diet of adult pets, and especially older ones, differs from the diet of puppies. The manufacturer has developed a special menu for them.
Gourmet Diet Adult Beef & Rabbit
The food is intended to feed picky animals and prevent them from developing allergic reactions. Instead of chicken, it uses rabbit and beef. Solid food is known for its natural ingredients and lack of added flavors.
Immuno Adult Small&Medium
Made for small and medium sized dogs. The variety maintains immunity at the proper level and prevents the formation of tartar - due to a certain size of granules. When eating, the pet is forced to chew them rather than swallow them.
Fitocare for dogs
Specially designed for the smallest breeds. When consuming food, animals do not need additional multivitamin complexes.
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.
Why Probalance food is better than others
For a correct comparison, we will select several dry foods, which, along with Probalance, belong to the premium class.
Hills
American dry food, produced in the USA and Europe. At first glance, the composition of Hills food is richer in meat - a total of more than 50%. There is chicken, turkey, and other types. Most of it is “meat meal”, that is, it contains food production waste: meat, skin, bones. Probalance has a smaller percentage of meat, but it is represented by meat that is dehydrated.
Royal canin
He names dehydrated meat as a source of protein, but already in the second position of the composition in dry dog food of this brand there is corn, which is an allergenic product. The food also contains antioxidant E310, which causes allergies and stomach upset. Probalance for dogs does not use soy and corn, and natural preservatives. In addition, the cost of Royal Canin for dogs is higher.
Brit
In the composition of Czech dry dog food, chicken is indicated as the source of protein - 42%, but if you pay attention to the original recipe, you can see that the majority of the composition consists of by-products. The composition itself is quite poor compared to Probalance.
It should be noted that Probalance food is one of the three most popular foods in Russia.
ProBalance for large breed adult dogs
Dog Chow: food for dogs and puppies of large and small breeds
Immuno Adult Maxi is a complete and balanced premium subspecies. The diet contains lysine, which helps improve the functioning of the immune system, and prebiotics normalize the intestinal microflora.
To maintain the health of the joint apparatus, it contains chondroitin and glucosamine. The correct ratio of nutritional ingredients helps maintain musculoskeletal health in pets.
ProBalance for small and medium breed puppies
Probalance puppy food replenishes the deficiency of substances that are necessary for the normal growth and development of babies. It is suitable for any breed.
Dry diet Starter is approved for feeding puppies over three weeks of age. Natural nutrition differs from adult nutrition in its increased energy value: for every 100 g there are 394 kilocalories.
Every day the young body receives a sufficient amount of vitamin and mineral supplements and other useful elements. The exact feeding rates for young animals are indicated in accordance with their weight.
Important! "Probalance" Immuno Puppies Maxi for large breed puppies can be used for pregnant and lactating dogs.
The price of ready-made food, where can I buy it?
Finding at least one of the Probalance lines in regular stores is almost impossible. Packaging is sometimes found in pet stores or veterinary clinic outlets. Also, if you own a nursery, you can join a special program from Probalance. It involves the wholesale purchase of feed on preferential terms. But in order to get exactly the right dosage and type of food, it is better to place orders online on the manufacturer’s official website. As for approximate prices, they are as follows:
| Variety of ready meals | Package weight, kg | Price, rubles |
| For adult dogs of large breeds. | 3/15 | 550/2300 |
| For adult and active dogs. | 15 | 2540 |
| For adult dogs of small and medium breeds. | 3/15 | 550/2300 |
| Probalance Light for adults of all breeds. | 15 | 1880 |
| Hypoallergenic Probalance for all breeds. | 3/15 | 600/2540 |
| For puppies of small and medium breeds. | 3/10 | 600/1880 |
| For large breed puppies. | 15 | 2990 |
| Starter for puppies up to three months and nursing bitches. | 2/10 | 420/2040 |
| Grain-free for all breeds. | 10 | 2167 |
| Pouch for small and medium breeds. | 0.1 | 19 |
| Canned food Probalance for dogs of all breeds. | 0.85 | 115 |
Owner reviews
Irina S. I have a couple of Yorkies. I'm not a breeder, but I do have puppies from time to time. I feed everyone the same type of food, it is suitable for a pregnant bitch, nursing mother and babies. Of course, after being torn away from my mother. Good value for money. At the store nearby they bring it to me upon order, otherwise I might not find it.
Oleg N. Before this we bought Hills Labrador. After 5 years I began to get better, shortness of breath. Tried Diet Hills, didn't work. The dog refused. The veterinarian suggested trying Probalance. I got it for the price and the dog liked it. The weight has returned to normal. I order several bags at once on the website.
ProBalance Hypoallergenic dog food is hypoallergenic
"Probalance" hypoallergenic for dogs is produced according to the own recipe of Danish specialists who devote a lot of time to the fight and prevention of the pathological condition.
Used for mature dogs of any breed prone to allergies. Components that can cause deterioration of the condition and the appearance of symptoms of the disease are excluded from the food.
Important! The granules are available in a universal size; for small and elderly animals they need to be pre-soaked with water.
For dogs with sensitive digestion
ProBalance food line
There are five main areas of diets, which are specifically divided by color. Each variety has its own specificity and purpose.
Blue line of rations
This option is intended for animals with a low level of physical activity and obesity. It contains a sufficient amount of proteins and carnitine necessary to strengthen joints, maintain the muscular skeleton and quickly consume carbohydrates. With regular use, your pet's digestion improves.
Important! The line is recommended for mature dogs over one year old. It is suitable for animals of all breeds.
For weight loss
Green line of rations
It is a type of therapeutic food that is prescribed to pets older than 6 months. The diet is designed for animals:
- those suffering from allergies;
- with diseases of the intestinal tract;
- chronic constipation;
- dermatological diseases.
The mixture includes poultry meat, rice cereal, plant components and fatty acids.
Important! Food is necessary for puppies over 3 months of age, pregnant dogs and mature dogs after the first year of life.
Red line of rations
It is represented by a single variety - a grain-free product, the basis of which is poultry meat. Lentils, potatoes and peas were taken to replace cereal crops. Adult Grain Free can be used for pets with sensitive digestion.
Important! Representatives of the purple line are Adult Beef&Rabbit and Adult Beef&Lamb. They contain beef with lamb or rabbit. The diet is intended for dogs with special needs.
Yellow ruler
The food is recommended for dogs with normal physical activity and animals in need of prevention of musculoskeletal diseases. The diet includes a multivitamin complex and antioxidants - they help increase the performance of the immune system.
The component structure is presented:
- meat;
- medicinal herbs;
- vegetable crops;
- rice cereal;
- prebiotics.
Important! The line includes products for adults and puppies.
The yellow line “Probalance” was created for pets with normal physical activity, for the prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The main feature of the food is the presence of antioxidants and vitamins that strengthen the immune system. The main components are meat, medicinal herbs, rice and vegetables, prebiotics. There are options for adult dogs and for puppies.
For small to medium sized adult dogs
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.
Feeding standards
Feeding rules and standards for dogs of different weights and ages are different. Puppies are fed much more often than adult dogs. A baby aged from one to two months needs to be fed 6 times a day, from 2 to 3 months - four or five times.
Older ones, namely from 6 months to a year, need to be fed 3 times a day. After a year, it is enough to give a teenage dog food twice a day, morning and evening.
Depending on the weight category, certain daily food standards are also established. For small dogs from 2 to 5 kg, the daily food intake is 30-60 g. Medium breeds, weighing 10-30 kg, need 160-390 g of “Probalance”. Larger portions are also available for large dogs. For pets from 40 to 60 kg, the daily food intake is 480-640 g.
Important! The amount of premium dry food will be lower than that of economy class food. This is because the former contains much more nutrients.
Assortment and features of feed
All Probalance cat food can be divided into 2 groups - for adult cats and kittens. Food for the smallest is limited to one line of complete food (crickets and canned food), while food for adult cats includes several lines of dry and wet food.
Probalance food for adult cats
All wet food of this brand for adult cats are available in the form of pouches and canned food. Each series of food is available in several flavors (salmon, chicken, veal and rabbit). Current assortment:
- “Sensitive” (for cats with capricious digestion);
- “Active” (for energetic cats);
- “Sterilized” (for sterilized and neutered cats);
- "Immuno Protection" (to maintain immunity).
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Dry food is represented by the following products:
- "Immuno Protection";
- "Sterilized";
- "Sensitive";
- “Hair and Beauty” (to maintain the beauty of the coat and healthy skin of cats).
These products can be combined with each other, but it is not recommended to confuse this food with a product from another manufacturer. For example, I buy Sterilized dry food for my older cat, and Active canned food for my younger cat (she is more active and spends more energy). But if I run out of crickets for a sterilized cat, I can safely give her wet food, since they are not mutually exclusive.
Photo gallery: Probalance food for adult cats
Probalance Active food is produced only in the form of pouches and canned food. 415 g cans are equipped with a convenient lid with a ring-opener. Large bags of Probalance food have a convenient cut line. Hair&Beauty food is produced only in the form of crickets. Probalance wet food is also complete ( no additional feeding required)
Composition of “adult” food
The content of food components may vary depending on the type and line of food. Ingredients listed:
- raw protein (including raw meat);
- crude fat, fiber and ash;
- vitamins A, D, E, group B, H, taurine;
- minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium;
- flaxseed is a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids;
- lysine (responsible for the animal’s immunity);
- L-carnitine (for weight control);
- prebiotics;
- phytocomplex Fitocare for cats;
- Yucca Schidigera extract (reduces fecal odor).
Fitocare for cats is a patented set of medicinal herbs that has a general strengthening and tonic effect
Table: characteristics of food for adult cats
| Type of feed | Name | Packaging | The presence of protein in the composition | Energy value | Price |
| Crickets | "Sensitive" | 85 g bags (25 pieces), 415 g cans | 9% | 84 kcal | From 70 rubles per can of 415 g |
| "Active" | |||||
| "Sterilized" | 6% | 75 kcal | |||
| "Immuno Protection" | 8% | 84 kcal | |||
| Canned food | 400 g bags, 1.8 kg and 10 kg bags | 30% | 375 kcal | From 93 rubles for 400 g | |
| "Sterilized" | 32% | 363 kcal | |||
| "Sensitive" | 375 kcal | ||||
| "Hair and Beauty" |
Food "Probalance" for kittens
Baby food of this brand is represented by only 1 line - Kitten 1`st diet. It can be fed to kittens of any breed. There are dry and wet complete food Kitten 1`st diet.
Baby food "Probalance" is available in only 3 packaging options - 85 g pouches, as well as 400 g and 10 kg bags of dry food
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Table: characteristics of dry and wet food for kittens
| Type of food Kitten 1`st diet | Packaging | Compound | Age | Energy value (per 100 g) | Price |
| Wet | Pouches 85 g (25 pieces) | Components:
| From 2 months | At least 84 kcal | From 25 rubles per pouch |
| Dry | 400 g bags, 10 kg bags | 385 kcal | From 95 rubles |
Probalance for kittens contains the same components as the product for adult cats, only in a different percentage. Some baby owners are afraid to accustom their pet to ready-made food since childhood, so the Kitten 1`st diet packaging contains special instructions, including a table for calculating the daily diet.
When I introduced my kitten to store-bought food, I first went to the vet. He calculated the approximate amount of calories required for the normal development and growth of a kitten, and compiled an approximate feeding schedule for several months. I hung these recommendations on the refrigerator, so all feedings took place “on the clock.”
On the bags and 400 g bags there is a table of the daily diet and recommendations for feeding adult cats and kittens
Veterinarian assessment
Veterinarians have a good attitude towards “Probalance”, but recommend contacting specialists when choosing food for animals with allergies or digestive disorders.
Kosinets A. A., veterinarian: “I advise my four-legged patients a series containing lysine. The canine body is not able to synthesize it on its own, but it is necessary for better absorption of calcium. The element is contained in fish and meat products, which indicates the good quality of the line.”
Pashkevich V.V., veterinarian: “Together with the owners of pets suffering from allergies, I select suitable diets. The hypoallergenic food from this series shows good results. But it is suitable for animals suffering from grain intolerance. If there are problems with chicken meat, you have to look for other ways.”
For sterilized cats
What is the difference between a spayed or neutered cat and animals that have not had the appropriate surgery?
In addition to the obvious differences in the form of a lack of desire to procreate, there are three more important points that affect the health of the pet. In the absence of sexual desire, the pet's attention often shifts to a passion for food. And this leads to the appearance of extra pounds. A sterilized animal's hormonal levels change dramatically, which also leads to problems with excess weight. After surgery the animal becomes much less active
And this also does not bode well in terms of the risk of obesity.
Buying food for sterilized cats is a solution to the problem of excess weight for a pet that has undergone such a serious procedure. A special formula allows you to compensate for the lack of vitamins in the animal’s body, as well as gradually reduce the amount of fat consumed.
Nutritional deficiencies
Also, Probalance dog food has a number of disadvantages that you need to consider before purchasing the product:
- not all food lines contain a sufficient amount of meat;
- the presence of food additives and dyes that are prohibited in many European countries;
- not available in all domestic stores;
- European analogues are better in quality.
The diet contains grains and chemicals, although a complex of vitamins and minerals are used that are all necessary for the full development of the animal. Therefore, reviews from veterinarians and buyers differ significantly.
