Representatives of the scientific world claim that the dog food produced in laboratory conditions by Chappie is not only not healthy, but also dangerous for the lives of man’s four-legged friends. To confirm their verdict, scientists shared with the public the results of numerous scientific experiments. In particular, it turned out that long-term use of dry granules, regardless of brand, ends in the formation of cancerous tumors, and also provokes kidney stones and kidney failure.
Brief description and country of origin
All types of relatively cheap dry and canned dog food for Chappie are produced by the American company Mars. Today, the enterprises of this company operate in almost all countries, including Russia.
Chappie is often sold loose without packaging.
For your information! It is noteworthy that the efforts of the initiators of the advertising campaign promoting the superiority of Chappi over homemade food are aimed exclusively at citizens of the CIS. Dog breeders from foreign countries, including the USA, know nothing about this food or the manufacturing company.
The manufacturing company mentions the unique properties of the product: a beneficial effect on the general condition of the dog, as well as the positive changes that will occur to the animal’s fur and skin. If you believe the advertising slogans, by regularly consuming Chappie, the dog receives a daily dose of microelements. It improves the functioning of the animal's digestive organs and immune system.
Range
The Chappie series food comes in two types: dry and wet. The difference is not only in the release form, but also in the composition.
Composition analysis
Akana: food for dogs of small and large breeds, puppies
The composition of dry food includes cereals, meat, offal, vegetable protein extracts, animal fats, vegetable oils. In addition, according to advertising information, Chappi is a storehouse of a number of vitamins and minerals. In every 100 g, the animal receives 350 kcal, 18 g of protein, 10 g of fat, 7 g of fiber, the same amount of ash, 0.8 g of calcium, 0.6 g of phosphorus.
The composition is indicated on each pack
Note! Canned soft food consists of meat and internal organs of cattle and poultry. 100 g of food contains 77 kcal, about 5 g of protein, 4 g of fat, 2.5 g of ash, 0.3 g of fiber, 81 g of water and 0.25 g of calcium.
Composition of vitamins
100 g of dry food contains:
- 500 IU vitamin A;
- 50 IU vitamin D;
- 8 mg vitamin E;
- B vitamins;
- nicotinic and pantothenic acids.
A kilogram of canned food contains 150 IU of vitamin D3, 20 mg of vitamin E, 2 mg of copper sulfate and 53 mg of zinc sulfate.
Main feed lines
Dog Chow: food for dogs and puppies of large and small breeds
The main line consists of:
- food recommended for adult dogs of large and medium breeds, “Meat Plate”. In addition to traditional ingredients, this includes chamomile and brewer's yeast;
- 2 types of food intended for adult dogs of all breeds - “Hearty meat lunch...”. One of them contains chicken meat and vegetables, the other contains beef instead of chicken;
- option “Meat abundance with vegetables and herbs” with carrots and alfalfa. Recommended for feeding dogs of all breeds and ages, except puppies.
Meat abundance with vegetables and herbs
Flavors
produces 4 types of Chappi food. Thanks to this choice, owners of different breeds can use any type, taking into account the pet’s characteristics. The range of feeds includes the following options:
- Homemade beef.
- Meat abundance.
- Appetizing chicken.
- Meat plate.
Dry food comes in different packaging. The package can contain from 600 g to 15 kg. This is especially convenient for owners of large breed dogs who have to purchase large quantities of food. Without exception, all products have a similar composition and differ only in consistency, volume and basic taste.
Chappi dry dog food for all breeds
Pedigree: food for dogs and puppies of small and large breeds
Especially for large and small dogs of any breed, Mars produces a “Hearty Meat Lunch with Beef and Vegetables” and a “Hearty Meat Lunch with Chicken and Vegetables.”
For your information! Manufacturers of Chappie food advertise their product as extremely healthy, high-quality, natural food, devoid of harmful components - chemical additives with an attractive odor to the dog, flavorings and coloring substances.
Canned Chappie
Soft food is recommended for regular consumption by dogs of all breeds. Some veterinarians recommend alternating canned food with compressed kibble.
Important! Before feeding, the jar, if it is stored in the refrigerator, is taken out and allowed to warm to room temperature. Food intended for the dog should not be cold or hot.
After feeding, the remaining food in the jar is transferred to a glass container and stored in the refrigerator. The shelf life of canned food removed from the jar is no more than 2 days.
The daily portion of canned Chappie depends on the individual needs of the dog, its energy level, age and breed. Most pets cannot eat both dry and canned varieties at the same time. A gradual transition from one type of food to another may take 5 to 7 days.
Regardless of the type of food, the animal needs round-the-clock access to drinking water - fresh and cool.
Recommendations
Can Chappie food be used as a complete nutrition for a dog? Reviews from veterinarians lead us to believe that no. Sometimes, as a snack or camp lunch, it is possible, and even then it is advisable to choose a higher quality food, where the contents of certain substances will be carefully described on the packaging. For daily use - absolutely not, unless you want to deprive your pet of health, activity and longevity. There is a sad joke among veterinarians that as long as owners buy food of similar quality for their animals, they will not be left without work. Therefore, think carefully: experts say that by saving on food, you can seriously spend money on the services of a veterinarian who will not be able to restore your pet to full health. If you want to spend less on feeding your dog, give preference to representatives of small, indoor breeds. Then you will be able to buy high-quality food (either natural or dry) and still stay within your budget.
Consumption rate
The daily dose of food depends on the time of year and climate of the area, as well as on the level of physical activity, living conditions and individual characteristics of the dog.
The dog's weight is the main dosage criterion
The main criterion for the dosage of any type of food is the dog’s weight:
- if the dog’s weight does not exceed 5 kg, its daily dose of canned food is 67 g or a third of a 200-gram jar;
- The daily requirement of Chappy dry food for a dog weighing 10 kg is 175 g. If the owners feed their pet a canned product, at this weight he should receive 134 g or two-thirds of a can;
- a dog weighing 20 kg should receive at least 200 g or one can of canned food per day;
- A 25-kilogram dog requires 350 g of dry granules per day;
- a dog weighing 30 kg should receive 300 g or one and a half cans of canned food;
- if a dog weighs 40 kg, its daily dose of dry product is 500 g;
- A 60 kg dog needs 650 g of compressed Chappy per day;
- with combined feeding, for every 10 kg of animal weight, 80 g of dry and 80 g of canned food are measured per day.
Important! The daily portion of water in the animal's diet should be related to the amount of feed in a ratio of 3:1.
The opinion of veterinarians
This is the first thing a loving and caring owner should pay attention to, because the length and quality of your dog’s life depends on nutrition. And in fact, it is the composition that causes the most heated debate between veterinarians and owners. Arriving at the hospital, the latter begin to passionately prove that their animal has been eating only this type of food for many years and nothing bad has happened to it. To which doctors, with no less fervor, begin to tell terrible stories about crippled destinies and poor health, linking this with feeding with cheap dry food. Veterinarians encourage feeding your dog meat, including stewed vegetables and cereals, as well as cottage cheese and eggs. Based on this, we can say that “Chappy” is the food that causes the most such controversy.
Advantages and disadvantages
Chappi food is trusted by most dog lovers who are not breeders. It is this category of dog breeders that leaves the largest number of positive comments regarding the reasonable price, as well as the variety of vitamins and microelements. However, inexpensive food often turns out to be of poor quality.
Reviews from experienced dog handlers indicate that this brand of food is not suitable for energetic dogs.
pros
Chappi is dog food that is always available both in mega-markets (for example, in Lenta) and in small street retail outlets. It is popular both among novice dog breeders and among people for whom making money from breeding dogs is unacceptable.
The main advantages of the product include:
- reasonable cost;
- an abundance of elements beneficial to a dog’s health;
- taste variety;
- absence of substances that can cause allergic reactions;
- high fiber content, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive organs.
Minuses
According to the testimonies of most consumers, the most significant shortcomings of the brand include:
- lack of nutrition for unhealthy dogs;
- deficiency of fats and proteins;
- the specific flavor imparted by herbs and brewer's yeast;
- inability to buy a large tin can instead of several small ones.
Chappie has many disadvantages
Important! Modern veterinarians who participated in an interactive survey on the benefits of inexpensive food do not recommend Chappie for large breed puppies. First of all, there is no manufacturer involved in producing Chappie for puppies. Secondly, this food will not be able to properly nourish the young, growing body of an energetic puppy.
Today's breeders encourage dog breeders to feed natural food, personally calculating the dosage and selecting the ingredients. People who do not have enough time are advised not to get a dog at all.
*Prices are as of December 2022.
Reviews from veterinarians
An attentive owner always first of all studies the opinions of experts talking about the pros and cons of using food. According to reviews from veterinarians, the product belongs to the cheap category, so you should not expect a quick improvement in your pet’s appearance. However, it contains a small percentage of meat and high-quality protein components that are essential for a dog's nutrition.
Compared to competitors in this price category, Chappie is a good food. It is suitable for feeding young healthy dogs that do not have problems with the digestive system. For old, weakened animals, you need to choose better options; this must be taken into account when choosing food.
