Purina Van for dogs: Economy class balanced food

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Manufacturer information

The history of Purina feed production began more than 100 years ago - in 1894 - with the production of feed for horses. For quite a long time, products were produced only for livestock, then in 1986 there was a transition to the production of food for pets. At the turn of the century, the company was sold to one of the world's largest concerns, Nestle, where food continues to be made to this day.

The company entered the Russian market quite recently – in 2014. But during this time she has already managed to win the love of many dog ​​breeders.

There is no information on the creation of recipes and the production process on the manufacturer’s official website.

Feed range

The Purina Van line of dog food is considered very narrow. It is intended exclusively for small pets weighing up to 10 kg. The packaging is made small, taking into account the small size of the animals - 600 g. and 1.5 kg.

Today, the assortment of dry food of the two series together provides 8 items.

The manufacturer offers 4 types of dry diets called “My Dog”. All of them are made for adult dogs over one year of age:

• “Already an adult.” The food is intended for healthy dogs and is made from beef and rice.
• "Sensitive." Developed based on salmon and rice for dogs with gastrointestinal problems.
• "Fidget". Food with chicken and rice, designed for overly active babies.
• "Loves to eat." A diet for dogs with a good appetite based on turkey and rice.

The granules of these feeds are small in size and have an unusual moisture content, which is not usually typical for dry diets. After long open storage they harden significantly.

Price per package weighing 600 g. is 150-200 rubles .

The manufacturer also offers a line of “Mini” food for man’s little friends:

1. "Active". Diet for dogs with increased activity levels based on chicken and rice.
2. "Sensitive." Prepared on the basis of salmon and rice, intended for pets with problems in the gastrointestinal tract.
3. "Healthy weight." A light diet with a 40% reduced amount of fat based on turkey.
4. "Adult." The food is intended for healthy dogs, made on the basis of beef and rice, and provides special care for the animal’s oral cavity.

The cost of this line is slightly higher - about 200 rubles for a package weighing 600 g.

In addition to dry food, the manufacturer offers an assortment of wet canned food in 100 gram bags.

They are also divided into 2 lines and repeat their names, the only difference being the flavors presented.

“Mini” line:

• “Active” with beef.
• “Sensitive” with pasta, duck and beans.
• “Healthy weight” with turkey and carrots.
• “Adult” with green beans, chicken and carrots.

“My Dog” line:

1. “Already grown up”: with beef, peas and potatoes; with beans, chicken and carrots.
2. “Fidget” with pasta, duck and beans; with beef, carrots and potatoes.
3. "Loves to eat " with peas, turkey and carrots.

The price of wet food is 35 rubles per 100-gram bag.

Purina Van dog food can be called highly specialized. They do not have a broad focus and are offered only to small adult pets. There are also no special veterinary diets for pets with health problems.

Specifics

Many small dogs, despite their size, love to eat.

And if given free rein, they are ready to eat everything that comes under their paw and will eat until they burst.

• Typically, a “brutal” appetite and greed for food are due to the fact that the stomach is small, and ordinary food contains insufficient amounts of vitamins.
• A portion of food for small breeds should be small and contain as many valuable nutrients as possible.
• With the right approach to feeding, the pet will begin to receive all the valuable elements for the body, which will eventually cease to need them.
• The appetite will return to normal, and the “eternal hunger” of the little dog will stop.

Owners are happy with the price, and their pets love the taste of Purina Van food

Purina Van has four types of food for dogs with different needs.

For each small dog, its owner can choose food that matches its “parameters”.

Each type of food has a name corresponding to its characteristics.

Dry food is available in the form of small granules and round croquettes.

They are quite soft, but can harden when stored for a long time.

Beef, chicken, turkey or salmon are used to make canned food.

All canned food is prepared with delicious gravy.

Already an adult

Designed for dogs of small breeds that have already reached their first year of life, that is, adults.

At one year old, dogs are already fully formed and grown, but have not ceased to need to maintain their shape further.

Carefully balanced nutrition “Already an adult”, designed to support the immunity and health of young small breed dogs.

It includes chicken with carrots and beans or beef with peas and potatoes.

Food series "Fidget" older than a year

Fidget

This type of food is intended for small dogs that are overly active.

These include such breeds as: Jack Russell terrier , wire-haired and smooth fox terrier .

The inexhaustible energy of these cheerful animals needs regular recharging.

“Energizers” eat 2-3 times a day, with appetite.

The ingredients for this type are selected so that the food is well absorbed.

The food is enriched with animal and vegetable protein for muscle development.

Contains enough carbohydrates to keep you active - this is beef with potatoes and carrots or duck with green beans and pasta.

“Fidget” series food for active pets

food lover

An excellent choice for dogs with an excellent appetite.

These include small breed dogs begging from the master's table and constantly overeating, greedy for food.

These include the Schipperke , Klee Kai and Maltese .

Purina Van food for food lovers contains half the fat of other types.

This significantly reduces calorie intake, even with large amounts of food eaten.

Thus, food for lovers of food can help animals prone to obesity, without compromising their appetite.

The menu offers: turkey with carrots and peas or chicken with brown rice in tomato sauce.

Food from the “Eater” series for furry gourmets

Sensitive

Salmon and rice food is designed for small dogs with poor digestion.

Some dogs, like Boston Terriers and Papillons , have a hard time digesting regular dog food.

Therefore, these animals often develop diarrhea .

Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids contained in salmon meat help digest food inside the sensitive intestines without causing irritation.

In addition, the food is considered very tasty for dogs and contains natural prebiotics that have a positive effect on digestion.

Food for dogs with sensitive stomachs

Important! If your pet's bowel movements and diarrhea continue for more than a week, consult your veterinarian.

Feed composition overview

• In all Purina Van dry food for dogs, the meat ingredient comes first ; this is a very good indicator for economy class food. However, the designation of this component - dry poultry or animal protein - casts doubt on its quality, since, most likely, the protein primarily consists of animal by-products, rather than pure meat.
• Next on the list are the main sources of carbohydrates - wheat and corn. These are not the best ingredients, as they are allergens and cause intolerance in some cases. But in the economical segment they are found in almost every brand of food.
• Vitamins, fish and animal fat, vegetable extracts are good additions to the main ingredients.
• The big disadvantage of the composition is the presence of flavoring and aromatic additives in it .
• The total proportion of proteins ( 25-27% ), fats ( 10-18% ) and fiber (2.5% ) are normal.

The composition of canned food also starts with a meat ingredient; the percentage of protein content for wet inexpensive food is at a decent level - 12-13% . Vegetables, fish, fats and vitamins - besides this, there are no additives or other harmful products in wet food.

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.

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

1. 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).
2. A plus is a fairly good composition for the economical segment, as well as the presence of vitamins in the list of ingredients.
3. The content of proteins, fats and fiber is within normal limits and is considered a good indicator for economy class.
4. 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.

Reviews from veterinarians and buyers about the food

Dog owners and veterinarians are happy to share their opinions on pet food.

Owner reviews about Purina food:

• Tatyana, owner of the Jack Russell Terrier:

“I want to tell my story of feeding our baby Purina Van food. My dog ​​is extremely active, but the main problem with feeding him is constantly occurring allergic reactions. When I changed the brand of food again, I chose the Fidget option for him.

The composition, of course, is so-so - there is almost no meat, fats, dyes, but the baby eats it with pleasure.

With daily feeding, the hair continues to fall out. But with the addition of natural food and a mixed diet, the problem went away.”

• Oleg, owner of the Pomeranian Spitz:

“A year ago I gave my wife a small Pomeranian. The breeder advised me to continue feeding him Purina Van food. The dog ate it with great appetite at first, but at one point stopped coming to the bowl. We decided that she was simply tired of the food. I added a little cereal to it, sometimes I dilute dry food with canned food. The appetite has returned and we are happy.

Overall, I recommend the food for such small breeds.”

Reviews from veterinarians:

• Boris Alexandrovich, veterinarian:

“Small breed dogs have their own anatomical characteristics, so the creation of a separate line of food for them is welcome.

Most often, babies are capricious in choosing food, so the pleasant taste of food is important. However, the presence of flavoring additives really confuses me!

The size of the granules corresponds to the purpose of the feed.

If possible, I would still recommend higher quality food or balanced natural nutrition.”

• Ekaterina Viktorovna, veterinarian:

“Among the variety of inexpensive foods, I definitely think Purina Van is the best option. However, I cannot recommend feeding it to your dog. The quality of the composition is quite low, and such a diet cannot be called complete.

The composition contains a complete absence of full-fledged meat, only flour and offal. Artificial additives also do not add optimism.

This food can be used to replace the main diet only for a short period of time.”

Reviews on forums:

What does Purina offer for cats?

I liked that Purina’s large assortment is divided into categories. So, it was easy for me to understand the purpose of the food and find the right product. I buy Purina One food for Sima.

Despite the fact that this dry food belongs to the budget class, I read that it contains all the substances that cats need to maintain health. This is also evidenced by numerous positive reviews from veterinarians.

“Purina One food contains healthy fats necessary to maintain healthy skin and coat, proteins, which are building materials for cells, and slow carbohydrates, the main suppliers of energy.
Purina Van nutrition is divided into categories that allow cat owners to choose food that is suitable for age, health status, and body characteristics." Semyon Valerievich, veterinarian, Yaroslavl

On the forum, many cat owners say that they switched to ProPlan nutrition. This series of premium food contains additional vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It takes into account all the body needs of kittens, elderly animals, cats with long hair that often clogs the gastrointestinal tract, overweight sloths, castrated and sterilized pets.

I know that if Sima gets sick, I can order a special medicinal food on the website that will help the animal overcome the disease faster, because I have already cured stomatitis in a cat in this way. In addition to this food, Purina offers special nutrition for the treatment of the following diseases:

• urinary tract diseases;
• obesity;
• kidney pathologies;
• joint diseases;
• liver failure;
• allergy;
• digestive disorders.

This food was developed in collaboration with veterinarians and has passed all the necessary clinical studies.

When ordering goods, I cannot deny myself the pleasure of occasionally pampering Sima with delicious canned food or delicacies. She really loves the Cheese Mix granules, which come in Gouda, Edam and Cheddar flavors. I learned on the forum that these products are in great demand.

“After a hard day at work, it’s very pleasant for me to sit quietly in a chair with my beloved cat on my lap. She calms and comforts me with her purrs and “massages”, and I love to please her with a handful of Purina cheese or fish flavored treats.”

Thus, on the Purina website I can order any type of food for my cat Sima.