Types of food for pets from Dukes Farm
Dukes Farm dog food is manufactured in England and is a super premium food. The food includes several series: for large and small dogs, for older dogs, for adult pets and puppies, for dogs with sensitive digestion. The basis of each food is chicken or turkey meat. Also divided into daily diet and grain-free, hypoallergenic food.
You can buy food in two packaging options:
- dry food 2 and 12 kg;
- wet canned food 150 g.
Main components included:
- chicken or lamb;
- meat flour;
- rice;
- oats;
- fish meat;
- linseed oil;
- healing herbs;
- berries and fruits.
It is important that the composition of the feed in all lines is very similar, but all the necessary nutritional components, minerals and vitamins are present. Therefore, there is no need to buy additional supplements.
Compound
Dry food contains:
- poultry, lamb, rabbit;
- pure salmon and trout;
- poultry flour (only for adult animals, this component is not available for kittens);
- cereal ingredients (peas, white rice, oats);
- fats (source of saturated fatty acids);
- flaxseed (source of unsaturated fatty acids);
- chicken sauce;
- vitamins;
- dried vegetables, fruits and berries: beets, seaweed, apples, lingonberries, cranberries (have anti-inflammatory, tonic effects, improve digestive functions);
- prebiotics (fructo- and mannan-oligosaccharides that support healthy microflora in the intestines and prevent pathogenic bacteria from attaching to the walls of the esophagus);
- Yucca Schidigera extract (reduces the smell of excrement);
- taurine, sodium, calcium, iron, iodine, sulfate monohydrate, etc.
Expert opinion
Dusheba Vera Ivanovna
In 2010, she graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine named after K.I. Scriabin with honors, specializing in veterinary medicine. I regularly attend veterinary conferences, congresses, and webinars.
Follow the recommendations on the packaging. Overfeeding leads to diabetes, obesity and many other health problems.
Which food should you choose for your pet?
All Duke's Farm feeding options can be divided into several main categories, which are then divided into subcategories based on breed size. So there is a line for adult and elderly dogs, for puppies and pets with digestive disorders.
For adults and elderly pets
In total, several series of food are offered for adult and elderly dogs, but there are separate options for small and large breeds (this is indicated on the packaging, you need to check when purchasing):
- Edalt Ladzh is suitable for large and medium breeds, the food contains a lot of protein and protein, and there are almost no carbohydrates;
- Edelt Mini is an option for pets of miniature breeds; it does not contain wheat or corn, which are poorly digestible. The composition is rich in proteins and medicinal herbs;
- Senor Dog is designed for older pets after seven years of life; it contains a lot of protein and phosphorus. The food strengthens bones and muscles, improves heart function.
In nutrition for adult dogs, there is a separate Sensitive line, designed for allergy sufferers and pets with digestive problems. There are also several grain-free foods that are suitable for any age - from one year to eight.
For puppies
Dukes Farm food for puppies is presented in only two options in the line.
- Pappy Laj is designed for large breed pets weighing up to 25 kg, the main component is chicken, it also contains rice and vegetables.
- Pappy Mini was created for small and miniature breeds, up to 10 kg in size, the diet is high in protein and protein, and there are almost no carbohydrates.
Regarding grain-free food, it belongs to the medicinal line and is used to prevent allergies, dermatitis, digestive disorders, diabetes and musculoskeletal diseases. There are no grains in the food at all; they are replaced with peas, potatoes, and fructooligosaccharides.
It is important that even a daily diet or a grain-free line can be used as a dietary, preventative nutrition without restrictions on the duration of feeding. But it is better to consult a veterinarian in advance.
For everyday feeding
Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Lamb food with lamb, the composition of which is discussed above, is complete. It is suitable for adult healthy cats. By offering it to your pet as a daily menu, you can be sure that the animal receives all the necessary nutrients.
Another product for everyday feeding is Dukes Farm Adult Cat Duck and Rabbit . The main protein component is fresh duck meat (30.5%). An additional source of protein is animal flour from rabbit (7.8%), as well as duck flour – 19.3%. The remaining ingredients are almost the same as those included in the lamb-based feed.
For picky adult animals, Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Poultry - food with three types of poultry: duck, turkey, chicken. Even the most picky pet is unlikely to refuse such a combination. There is also food based on the meat of only one species of these domestic birds.
Reviews of Duke's Farm dog food
Alina: We just recently learned about Dukes Pharm food for dogs, at first we doubted whether it was worth buying. But after the veterinarian’s recommendations, we decided to give it a try. We buy the standard Edalt Mini line, which the dog eats with great pleasure. Yes, the composition is not the most diverse. But the ingredients are natural, there are the necessary vitamins and minerals. The pet is not yet refusing food.
Vadim: We started buying Dukes Farm a year ago, when we were on vacation in Scotland. We took a dog with us, and we had to feed it something. We didn’t think that Persephone would love this delicacy so much, but since the trip she has refused to eat other foods. Dukes Pharm is not available in all stores, so we buy it online, which also saves money.
Lara: Previously, we bought Orijen and Eukanuba, but the dog got tired of the food, so we decided to try something new. We asked a friend of the breeder for advice, he recommended a new food - Dukes Pharm. We've been feeding the dog for a month now, so far so good. It seems that he has become more active and cheerful, he always has an appetite.
By age category
The company produces several types of Dukes Farm cat food intended for pets of different age categories.
Kittens need a balanced diet, thanks to which the body will grow and develop without deviations. Kitten Fresh Duck's main source of protein is duck meat. It also contains fresh sea fish fillets, the amount of which is twice as much as in products for adult animals.
One of the main ingredients
Important! The food can be used as a daily diet for pregnant and lactating cats.
Grain-free wet canned food with duck and spinach is also produced for kittens. Main ingredients in percentage:
- fresh duck meat – 35;
- chicken fillet – 33;
- broth - 28.9;
- spinach – 1;
- cranberry – 1.
In addition, the composition contains vitamin D, zinc, manganese, and taurine. These components are very important for the full formation of all systems of a growing organism. An essential element is iodine, which regulates hormonal levels.
, Dukes Farm Senior Cat Fresh Turkey food with turkey is suitable. Contains amino acids necessary to maintain the health of the cardiovascular system, vision and muscle mass. Also, older pets can be offered wet food, with chicken meat and additives that have a beneficial effect on joint function. This option, produced in bags, is especially relevant for animals that, due to age-related dental problems, are not able to chew dry granules.
Feeding recommendations
The optimal daily serving size depends on the weight of the animal. The recommended intake for an adult cat weighing an average of 5 kg is 60 g/day. The dosage for kittens is calculated based on the age of the baby. From 2-3 months they begin to give 20 g/day, and it is necessary to monitor the pet’s health. If no problems arise, then the portions are gradually increased.
Important! Each animal is individual, so you should consult your veterinarian before starting feeding.
The best option would be to divide the daily portion into 2 doses. When eating only dry preservatives, you need to control your fluid intake. The daily water intake should be 2 times the weight of the food eaten.
For restricted feeding
Neutered pets are prone to gaining excess weight and therefore their diet requires an individual approach. Fresh Turkey and Fresh Chicken foods labeled Sterilized are low in fat to help maintain optimal body weight. And the dried cranberries included in the composition reduce the risk of developing urolithiasis.
In spiders
Canned food can also be used as the main food for castrated animals. Dukes Farm wet food for sterilized cats, according to reviews from veterinarians, is a complete product suitable for everyday feeding. Manufacturers produce flavors with chicken and apple, lamb and lingonberry, turkey and cranberry.
Duke's Farm Dog Fresh Turkey: Conclusions
It’s good that the total share of meat components of this diet reaches almost 50%, because there are also a lot of potatoes and legumes here. The overall impression of Dukes Farm dry food with turkey is quite favorable.
If we note the advantages, then the diet does not contain grains or marketing gimmicks, but it is based on fresh meat and useful components are added to the formula. Based on the results of the review and analysis of the composition, Duke's Farm Dog Fresh Turkey grain-free dry food confidently ranks slightly above average.
Something unusual
Quite unusually, this food does not contain any separated sources of animal fat. In the composition we found only a vegetable source of fat - flaxseed, as well as a component called “Omega-3 supplement” - a source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The natural flavoring additive in this food is a concentrated ingredient - turkey broth. Products like this are often used to enhance the flavor of ready-made dry diets.
But the presence of vegetable broth in Dukes Farm is quite unusual - when writing the description for this concentrate, we still didn’t understand what the point was in adding it to dry food with turkey, given that for the vast majority of dogs the vegetable taste is not very attractive .
