Wolfsblut dog food, whose name in Russian sounds quite scary - Wolf's Blood, is produced in England. The creators of the unique recipe are German veterinarians; it is under their supervision that the food is produced in a modern factory. The manufacturer claims that this food represents a step forward in the prepared food industry. Almost every type of food contains at least half of the meat component. In addition to meat, the food contains as many ingredients as are available to animals in nature.
About the manufacturer
The philosophy of the manufacturing company is to create a diet whose components are as close as possible to the nutrition of a wild wolf. The company's scientists have found that the digestive systems of a modern dog and a wild wolf are identical. In this case, the food must take into account the living conditions of a modern domesticated dog.
The basic principles of the company observed when creating Wolfsblut diets:
- environmental friendliness - production should not harm nature;
- the use of the most gentle technologies, allowing ingredients to be subjected to minimal processing;
- purchasing the most natural raw materials all over the world;
- absence of harmful components: soy, corn, meat production waste, etc.
Manufacturer
Healthfood24's head office is located in Leipzig, Germany. The company is headed by Felix Becker. He personally selects the raw materials used to create products. The formulas are developed by the company’s in-house nutritionists.
Previously, food for animals was made in a plant located in the USA. Production was then moved to the Golden Acres facility in northwestern England.
It is equipped with modern technology that provides gentle heat treatment when baking dog food granules. The manufacturer claims that this allows you to preserve the maximum amount of substances beneficial to the body.
Wet types of products are produced in a German plant located in the northern part of the country. The same hygiene and safety standards are observed there as when preparing food for people.
“Wolf’s Blood” is packaged in metallized packages (400, 2000, 7500, 15000 g). The approximate size of the granules is 5-15 mm.
Prices:
- 400 g – from 300 rub.;
- 2000 g – from 900 rubles;
- 7500 g – from 2900 rub.;
- 15000 g – from 4200 rub.
The cost of Wolfsblut in pet stores depends on the specific region of the Russian Federation.
Wolfsblut feed composition analysis
Products of the German manufacturer appeared in the Russian Federation at the beginning of 2010. There was no special advertising campaign; information was passed on by word of mouth among breeders and owners. Currently, Wolfsblut can be found on the shelves of specialty stores. Let's find out what is included in the product intended for puppies (“Wild Duck Puppy”):
- protein (more than 50%) - muscle and dehydrated duck meat, fat (about 3%);
- sweet potato - 12%;
- fiber - a mix of vegetables;
- Wild berries;
- medicinal and spicy herbs: marjoram, amaranth, oregano, sage, dandelion, etc.;
- green mussels;
- chondroitin and glucosamine;
- vitamins and microelements.
The dog food manufacturer assures that each individual product contains a list of the essentials. The specified composition has increased the content of elements to strengthen joints, protect them from wear and tear and protect against inflammation. The food contains no by-products, processed cartilage or other production waste.
Compound
Detailed analysis of the components of the “Wild Duck” product:
- Potato. This root vegetable contains a lot of starch and carbohydrate components. It does not contain gluten, however, this is a plus for animals with gastrointestinal diseases. Potatoes serve as an inexpensive filler and supplier of fiber.
- Duck. Meat consists of 80% water and fat, so after processing for adding to dry food it becomes several times less than the declared 22%. The actual duck content in the product is about 9%.
- Dehydrated duck. This meat contains a lot of fiber, which takes a long time to digest. The ingredient is a supplier of amino acids, vitamin elements, omega-3.
- Duck fat, which is obtained after processing poultry meat. It is saturated with linoleic acid, which allows cellular metabolic processes to proceed normally.
- Peas. It contains many carbohydrate elements.
- Bean protein. It is produced by removing starch from cereals. The product is not as beneficial for your pet's gastrointestinal tract as animal proteins.
- Chicken liver. This by-product can cause an allergic reaction and food intolerance in dogs. The presence of this element in the composition is the main disadvantage of dry dog food “Wolf's Blood”.
Other ingredients that have little effect on the usefulness of the product:
- parsley, sage, thyme, fenugreek, dandelion;
- blueberries, elderberries, blackberries;
- bacteria FOS, MOS.
These components help normalize acidity and strengthen the immune system.
Pros and cons of Wolfsblut
Not a single manufacturer has a food that does not have disadvantages. Let us highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of Wolf's Blood food.
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The main disadvantage of dog food is its cost, which stems from the naturalness of the ingredients. Including this food in your dog's diet will ensure healthy digestion and help avoid many health problems in the future.
Composition of dry food
Let's look at the composition of food based on the Black Bird product for adult dogs.
It is 50% turkey, with 28% regular meat and 22% dehydrated. This meat is considered one of the most easily digestible and is an excellent source of vitamins A, E and group B, amino acids and Omega-3. Turkey is a source of unsaturated fats, potassium, iron and phosphorus.
The second main component is sweet potatoes, the amount of which reaches 27%. It is considered one of the best diabetic foods as it stabilizes insulin levels. It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver, prevents cancer, and improves immunity. Recommended for dogs suffering from digestive disorders.
The following are included:
- Turkey fat, rich in Omega-6;
- Pumpkin – contains beta-carotene, vitamins B, E and C, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and other minerals.
- Peas – contains a large amount of proteins and carbohydrates;
- Berries (elderberry, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc.) are sources of vitamins.
- Dried medicinal herbs (parsley, dandelion, thyme, oregano, parsnip, marjoram, etc.).
- Probiotics MOS and FOS.
- Yucca extract – helps reduce flatulence.
Why Wolfsblut is better than other foods
The food belongs to the super-premium and holistic class.
NOW FRESH
The NOW FRESH food line has a balanced formula and grain-free composition. Includes natural ingredients and selected meats. But the meat component, compared to Wolfsblatt, is much lower - on average 25%, while in German food this component exceeds 30%.
Grandorf
The rich composition of the food allows you to normalize the animal’s digestion. Large percentage of natural meat. However, Grandorf's products are represented by a rather poor line and variety of flavors. Additionally, this dog food contains a small percentage of grains.
GO!
The main advantage of Holistic Gou is its low cost. However, this leaves an imprint on the composition. It includes grains, chicken meat is often used (the dog has a high risk of developing allergies), and there are no medicinal diets in the line. These are the main disadvantages of the food that Wolfsblut does not have.
Why Wolf's Blood food is better than others
The advantage of the product over other animal feeds lies in its components. The manufacturer takes into account that the dog is a carnivorous mammal and therefore needs proteins of animal origin (fish and other meat). The super premium product uses only raw meat, which ensures the preservation of amino acids.
All fats are also of animal origin (lamb, duck, fish). Carbohydrate elements contained in grains often provoke allergies. In view of this, the manufacturer included potatoes, rice, and sweet potatoes in the product.
Wolfsblut food line
The manufacturer has provided a wide range of products, taking into account the needs of the animal in each depending on its age, physiological condition and health.
For adult dogs
Black Bird Adult
Average protein and fat components. Suitable for everyday nutrition, suitable for obese dogs after illness. Designed specifically for weak stomachs and those suffering from food allergies. It is based on turkey meat, which is easier to digest than other types. In addition, yams contain sweet potatoes, which are a diabetic product. It regulates blood glucose and insulin levels and is suitable for dogs suffering from diabetes.
Wide Plain Senior Wolfsblut
The feed has a reduced content of protein and fat components. Horsemeat is used as a meat component, which is easily digested by older animals without overloading their digestive system. Contains taurine, essential for the heart muscle and retina.
For puppies
Wild Game Puppy
The diet is based on partridge and wild pigeon meat. For the children, game meat was specially selected, which was not kept in conditions of artificial cultivation. This meat is of high quality. Jerusalem artichoke and Yucca Schidigera, as well as natural probiotics, prebiotics and nucleotides, are the basis for the construction of a young organism.
Medicinal food
The manufacturer has provided a wide range of medicinal products, distributing them according to problem areas: kidneys, teeth, skin, excess weight.
Healthy kidneys (VetLine Renal)
A complete diet for dogs with renal failure, containing protein and phosphorus. The food contains turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. The manufacturer warns of the need to consult a veterinarian if, after 3 months of using the food, there is no improvement in the pet’s health.
Wolfsblut dog food - reviews
Although Wolfsblat food has been sold in Russia for many years, it is still not widespread. Therefore, there are quite a few reviews about it on the Internet; below we have shared several of the newest and most informative ones we found.
Reviews from veterinarians
There are no direct reviews from veterinarians about Wolfsblut food on the Russian-language Internet; there are only customer reviews that say that the food was purchased on the advice of a veterinarian.
Customer Reviews
Galina writes:
Good afternoon I would like to share reviews about Wolfsblatt dry food “Wild Ocean” (with fish). The dog eats it well, the stool is normal, the ears are clean. Previously, they also tested “Wide Plain” (with duck) of the same brand; the dog ate it more appetizingly, but it caused allergies and loose stools, so they changed it to fish.
So far, two bags have already been eaten (2 kg and 7.5 kg) and the third has begun. The granules are slightly elongated, large, not for small dogs. The second bag we came across was still an old formula (the manufacturer updated the composition), the granules were lighter than in the first and third, but the dog ate it too and its condition did not change - everything was fine.
I would also like to note that with this food the fur became very shiny and silky. As long as we continue to use Wolfsblatt, I hope it will continue to suit us. And yes, I certainly recommend this food!
Inna writes:
We have a Dogo Canario puppy, almost an adult. He was first offered Wolfsblut at seven months of age, which tastes like Alaskan salmon. We also have a Great Dane who used to lose a lot of weight on dry food. They also tried feeding him this food.
More than two months have passed - both dogs look great, weight is within normal limits, there are no allergies, the outcome is excellent. Positive results for the German were noticeable after a month, he gained the missing weight.
Overall, we are happy with the food; you can see from the dogs that it is of good quality!
Marina writes:
I bought "Wide Plain" and "Alaskan Salmon" for puppies. The first one has a very pungent odor from the poop, which was also the case with Royal Canin which we tried before. Alaskan salmon does not have such a strong smell when it comes out. My puppies are a decorative breed.
Owner reviews
Irina K. At first things didn’t work out for us with food. I saw some interesting packs and bought a dachshund. But she still didn’t eat. I don’t know, maybe the smell scared me away. Then the fur and bald spots began to fall off. They treated her, but the veterinarian ordered her to stop eating because she had an allergy. We returned to medicinal - for skin health. She ate it for three months, then stopped. Now I buy Wolfsblut Wild Duck.
Oleg L. Very dear, of course. But what can you do to keep your pet healthy? We have an older dog (12 years old) and a young dog (1 year and 4 years old). I buy Wolfsblut for everyone. True, you have to order online, it’s difficult to find in the store.
Daily norm
The manufacturer made sure that customers knew how much food to give their pet. After reviewing the daily norms given below, you can understand how much food is needed for large breed puppies, and how much for small animals.
Correspondence of daily norm to weight:
- 1-5 kg – 30-100 g;
- 5-10 kg – 100-170 g;
- 10-15 kg – 170-230 g;
- 15-20 kg – 230-285 g;
- 20-30 kg – 285-390 g;
- over 30 kg – more than 390 g.
