Pronature Holistic dog food: reviews and composition overview

What will you learn from the article?

1. Types of Pronature cat food
2. Pros of Pronature food: Cons:

Many people, when choosing food for a cat, rely on reviews from veterinarians or friends, but it would be more correct to observe the cat (its behavior, condition of fur, stool...) when changing professional food. For example, when switching from any budget cat food to Pronature cat food, you need to pay attention to its smell, composition and other nuances, taking into account the pet’s reaction.

Manufacturer and general characteristics and products

The food is produced by the family company PLB International in Quebec. Its commercial partners are found in 30 countries. Pronature holistic for dogs is the product of many years of development. Production began in 1969, but only in 1981 it was refocused on the production of cat and dog food.

PLB International

A separate Original line was opened in 1993. Already at this time, 1st Choice food was being released. The constant increase in popularity led to the product's entry into European and other markets. Pronature original for dogs is a low-cost food.

Pronature holistic for dogs is positioned as a product with natural and plant extracts. The formula used as a base changes from time to time. The composition began to include new ingredients, artificial colors and aromatic elements.

Reviews of Pronature cat food

Tamara: “My cat is a very picky eater and choosing food for her is incredibly difficult. We tried to feed her natural food, tried a lot of ready-made food - the cat did not eat, and if she did eat, it was without appetite. Through trial and error we came to Pronature. My princess looked favorably at the Canadian food. We’re still finishing the first package of food, but I think I’ll order again.”

Maria: “My mistake was to take the middle package right away. Initially, I myself didn’t like the look of the food – it was somehow not dry and not crispy. My fears were confirmed - the cat did not eat Pronature. More precisely, he will “peck” at a few granules, but the rest has to be thrown away. I'm trying to mix dry kibble into wet food, but it doesn't work. Then the cat is not there at all. Maybe, by the way, this is good and means that the manufacturer does not mix substances that attract cats into the food, but I will not keep my pet on a starvation diet.”

Georgy: “We have two cats in our family, both of them were sterilized. After the operation, their taste preferences changed and both of them refused their usual food. We have been eating Pronature for six months now and I like the results so far - the cats have become fluffier, their fur is shiny, their stool is full and smells normal. I will recommend him to others with a clear conscience.”

Types of food for dogs Pronature

Now dog food: Fresh, Natural Holistic

There are a variety of different types of such food on sale. There are two main groups:

1. For adult pets. An active adult dog requires a large amount of healthy ingredients to replenish its strength. Classification is carried out according to breed type and many other characteristics. This group includes Caranberry, Atlantic Salmon and Duke and Orange. Karanberis is designed for dogs aged one to seven years who live outside or in an enclosure. The composition includes cranberries and natural meat, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. Atlantic Salmon is made from fish meat, which is required to improve the condition of the coat and strengthen the immune system. It contains a lot of phosphorus and acids. Duke and Orange are produced based on meat and oranges; this composition is quickly absorbed and does not cause an allergic reaction.
2. For aging dogs and inactive animals. The company produces Senior All Breed, the granules of which include brown rice, vegetables and a whole range of vitamins. The series is designed to strengthen the immune system, as well as weak motor systems. The veterinarian recommends Senior All Breed for the treatment of obesity and allergy symptoms and heart failure.

Nutrition Pronature

There is an option for growing pets. Glowth All Breed is suitable for puppies aged two to twelve months and small dogs. The composition includes a large amount of calcium and protein, vitamins and chondroitin. The granules are of medium size, which promotes the development of the oral apparatus.

Important! You need to carefully choose the type of food for your pet. They are developed by professionals based on the results of their research.

Types of Pronature cat food

Pronature food is available in dry form in standard packaging of 340 g, 2.72 kg, 5.44 kg.

Pronature (holistic series), produced in Canada, is one of the best brands of cat food. This food is complete, it contains all the most useful and high-quality products:

• Chicken, chicken and fish meal,
• Cellulose,
• Vegetables and greens,
• Vitamins,
• acids,
• Balanced protein content, and the proteins in them are of animal rather than plant origin (corn, soy...).
• Probiotics,
• Taurine,
• Brown rice,
• Natural flavors,
• Beetroot pulp that aids digestion...

Official website – Pronature.ru.

ProNature Original Dog Food Review

Pronature Holistic for cats and kittens: description of dry diet

The Original version is suitable for a wide variety of breeds, the dry food is balanced and tasty. It is produced over a long period, the composition changes from time to time. Produced using the following ingredients:

• Chicken meal acts as the main source of protein. The packaging does not indicate what percentage this ingredient is, nor does it contain meat, skin or bones;
• flour and corn gluten also act as a source of vegetable protein. The concentration is not specified, but ongoing studies indicate that it is about 26%;
• carbohydrates are also required to maintain the health of the dog’s body. Their source in dog food is oatmeal and corn;
• chicken and fish oil are included in the composition as a source of fatty acids. Flaxseed is also rich in fatty acids and also acts as fiber;
• Natural flavors are included in almost all dry food. In most cases, food coloring E170 and salt are used as a flavoring agent.

Pronature for dogs is made with meat ingredients and uses natural and safe preservatives as fillers. A good vitamin and mineral supplement makes the professional food useful.

ProNature Original

Reviews

Before you buy a package of Pronature food, you can read reviews from veterinarians and buyers. Here's what they write:

Mira: “I have a six-year-old Bengal cat. And what did I feed him? At first it was Friskies - it became clear that the diet was not suitable for us, as diarrhea began. Then we switched to Proplan, but I didn’t really like the composition. Then I decided to try holistic medicine, the veterinarian recommended Pronature.

I immediately liked the composition, there was nothing “criminal” about it. The only thing that is alarming is the high ash content. It is, of course, expensive, but it is also consumed slowly, about 60 g per day. In general, I can say that the food suited my cat.”

Elena: “I have always fed my cats only premium food. I think that health is more important. Out of curiosity, I bought Pronature Meat Paradise. I was attracted by the fact that the composition contains only natural products. There are no complaints. After a month, I noticed that the cats’ fur became shinier and even thicker. They go into the litter box normally, there is no strong smell.”

Olga: “Good afternoon! I have 2 Scottish Folds. I once fed them Royal Canin, but after they began to be produced in Russia, the quality of the food deteriorated noticeably. We decided to try the Canadian brand Pronature Original. It is not sold in stores, so I order it online. The cats eat with gusto, their health is fine, there are no complaints. Everything suits me and my pets.”

Composition of Pronature Holistic food for dogs

Go cat food: dry natural holistic composition

Pronature dog food is produced based on vegetables, fruits, vitamins and minerals. The results of the studies indicate that dry food is beneficial for pets of all ages. When considering the composition, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• meat is used as the main ingredient, for example, turkey, lamb, chicken or fish;
• The composition includes fresh natural fruits and vegetables. They are required to add the required amount of nutrients to the diet. Spices and healing additives play an important role.

The absence of wheat and by-products and other cheap components determines that dry food is well absorbed by the digestive system. The advantages are as follows:

• balanced composition;
• only natural and safe ingredients are used;
• good vitamin and mineral supplement.

The disadvantage is the rather high cost, as well as the fact that the percentages of the main ingredients are not indicated.

Pronature Holistic for dogs

There are several different types of Holstik food. The main difference is the composition:

• with chicken and sweet potato are purchased for puppies aged 2 to 12 months. It contains a lot of calcium, which is required for bone growth and strengthening. Herring meat flour promotes proper brain development;
• turkey with stick is suitable for pets aged 1-7 years. Cranberry reduces the likelihood of developing diseases of the urinary system;
• duck with oranges is purchased when it is necessary to prevent the development of inflammatory processes. Chamomile is also added to the composition, which relieves the dog’s anxiety;
• Brown rice and Atlantic salmon also promote bone development. In addition to these elements, the composition includes chicory root, which significantly reduces the level of sugar in the animal’s blood;
• For sedentary dogs, food with Canadian white rice and white fish is suitable. Shrimp and crab shell are important elements that help restore cartilage tissue. White rice acts as a source of fiber.

The premium class is much more expensive, but it is suitable for pets with problems. It is necessary to choose the appropriate portion of food, since excessive amounts can negatively affect health.

Important! The packaging often displays information regarding the maximum amount of food a dog needs.

Composition analysis

When creating super premium food, only high-quality ingredients should be used, in particular, we are talking about meat - a source of protein, and holistic products in general should be devoid of potentially dangerous and allergenic components. It is possible to understand whether a particular food actually has the class affiliation that the manufacturer claims is possible only on the basis of a detailed analysis of the composition.

Original Series

Let's look at the main components of the most popular food option for adult cats - with chicken:

• chicken flour - in the first place is the main source of protein, which is obtained from the meat and skin of poultry, it is easily digestible and is of high quality;

  Chicken is an excellent option for the main source of protein in cat food.

• in second place is barley, one of the main sources of carbohydrates; crushed grain is a neutral component that does not carry any potential danger to the animal;
• Brewer's rice is another source of carbohydrates, such rice is the dry residue of grain that remains after preparing beer or wort; it cannot be called the best option for the animal, since it is less valuable compared to whole rice;
• chicken fat is a source of linoleic acid, a big plus is that this component is preserved in a safe way - a mixture of tocopherols, that is, vitamin E;
• natural flavoring - it is not specified in the composition, but usually extracts of various strong broths that do not contain harmful artificial ingredients are used as such;
• dry beet pulp - this component is often used in industrial feeds as a source of fiber; it is a natural stool fixative;
• whole flaxseed is used as a component with a high content of healthy unsaturated fatty acids; the addition of this ingredient has a positive effect on the condition of the animal’s coat, and also helps prevent constipation;

  Whole flax seeds in cat food are a component that has a beneficial effect on the condition of the animal’s coat.

• dried cranberries - the berry is a natural regulator of urine acidity and is useful for the functioning of the urinary system in cats;
• flavoring and aromatic additives: yeast - this component does not carry a nutritional load and is used solely to enhance taste; it is worth noting that yeast can cause allergies in some cats;
• salt is a flavor enhancer;
• thyme is a herbal ingredient that has an attractive aroma;

Pronature Original food contains a lot of useful components, which makes it especially valuable for cats

When evaluating food, you need to pay attention to a number of numbers, namely, guaranteed analysis data that demonstrates the manufacturer's compliance with nutrient standards. Thus, 1 kg of “Original” chicken feed contains a minimum of 28% protein, 18% fat, a maximum of 3.5% crude fiber and 8% ash. The calorie content of the product per 1 kg is 4240 kcal. Considering that it is recommended to give a cat weighing 3 kg a third of a measuring cup per day (this is approximately 40 g), the calorie content of such a dose is 170 kcal, which fully corresponds to the average need of the animal (it is believed that per 1 kg of its weight a cat should receive 50–60 kcal).

It is necessary to calculate the daily amount of feed based on the feeding rates given by the manufacturer on the pack

Table: analysis of the composition of Pronature Original chicken feed

In other foods in the series, the composition is similar, only individual components and sometimes the positions of the guaranteed composition differ:

• in the food for kittens, dried egg and salmon fat are added, the protein percentage is higher - 30%, as well as the fat content - 20%, while fiber and ash are less - 3% and 7.5%, respectively, which is dictated by the characteristics of the animal’s growth period; The calorie content of 1 kg is also slightly higher - 4310 kcal;
• in food for adult cats with meat, in addition to chicken meal, there is salmon and lamb meal, guaranteed analysis and calorie content do not differ from food with chicken;
• in food with seafood, the main source of protein is still chicken, but it contains flour from salmon and herring meat, guaranteed analysis and calorie content do not differ from food with chicken;
• in the diet for older animals, oat grain, dried tomato pulp and salmon fat are added to the composition; the food contains less fat and protein - 13 and 27%, respectively, but the caloric content is not changed.

The average cost of a 2.72 kg package is 1,300 rubles. Based on the table of daily norms, for an average cat weighing 3–5 kg, such a pack will last about 2 months.

Photo gallery: “Original” food line

"Pronature Original" for kittens is distinguished by a high percentage of protein in its composition, as well as the addition of fish oil

Pronature Original with chicken is a popular choice for adult cats aged 1 to 10 years. Pronature Original for adult cats Meat Fiesta is distinguished by the addition of lamb and salmon meal.

“Pronature Original” with fish delicacies also includes chicken as the main protein component, but is also supplemented with salmon and herring flour

The Pronature Original line includes food for older cats over 10 years old or those that show little activity

Video: review of Pronature Original food

Holistic Series

Compared to the Original series food, the Holistic series products for adult cats use an order of magnitude more diverse natural ingredients. Let's look at the main components using the example of turkey and cranberry food:

• sources of proteins: turkey meat (a dietary ingredient that is easily digested), dehydrated chicken meat, herring meal (a source of proteins and fatty acids, excellent for the condition of cats' fur), dehydrated eggs (obtained as a result of heat treatment of chicken eggs, which leads to partial loss of their benefits);
• brown rice is a high-quality source of carbohydrates and fiber, as well as a natural stool solidifier, and is one of the lowest allergenic grains among grains;
• barley and oat kernels, rice bran are also sources of carbohydrates, the latter are especially valuable, contain a large amount of fiber and improve the process of food absorption in the intestines;
• fruits, vegetables and berries: organic dried cranberries and blueberries, dried pineapple (positively affects the functioning of the pancreas and intestines, removes fluid from the body), organic ginger (has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties), beet pulp, dried tomato and apple pulp, organic dried broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, organic juniper berries;
• organic dried herbs, rich in beneficial components: rosemary (preservative), alfalfa, parsley, quinoa, spinach, dried mint and green tea extract are added to the food to freshen the animal’s breath;
• chicken fat preserved with natural tocopherols;
• whole flaxseed;
• small shrimp and crab shell;
• Chicken seasoning, salt, mint, honey and yeast were used as flavorings and flavoring additives;
• small shrimp and crab shell;
• vitamin and mineral supplements.

The guaranteed analysis of the main nutritional parameters is practically no different from the “Original” line for adult cats. The amount of protein is 28%, fat is 18%, ash is 8%, but there is a little more fiber - 4%. Calorie content is also no different - 4240 kcal per kg of product.

As in the “Original” line, the composition of other holistic foods is almost completely the same, with the exception of certain components:

• in kitten food, sources of protein include fresh chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, dried eggs, and sweet potatoes are added to carbohydrates; similar to the super premium food from this manufacturer, the food for kittens has a higher protein and fat content - 30 and 20%, respectively, the calorie content is the same as that of food for adults;
• in the fish version, the first place in the composition is fresh Atlantic salmon meat, the protein content and calorie content are no different, but there is more fat in it - 20%;
• food for adult cats with duck and oranges includes fresh duck meat as the main source of protein, as well as dried regular and sweet potatoes, dried orange pulp; does not contain grain components at all, has a high content of protein (33%) and fat (20%), while the calorie content does not differ - 4240 kcal;
• The diet for older cats is based on white ocean fish meat, includes potatoes, brown and regular rice, and has a reduced fat (12%) and protein (27%) content.

The cost of such food is much higher; for a pack of 2.72 kg you will have to pay an average of 2,500 rubles. The consumption of this product is similar to the “Original” series, so a package for one average cat will also last for 2 months.

Photo gallery: Holistic food line

“Pronature Holistic” with duck and oranges is a type of food for adult cats aged 1 to 10 years.

Pronature Holistic food for kittens differs from other products in the series by containing sweet potatoes and fresh chicken

The Pronature Holistic fish option includes protein in the form of fresh Atlantic salmon

Pronature Holistic food with turkey and cranberry is intended for adult cats under 10 years of age.

"Pronature Holistic 10+" is intended for older animals and cats leading a sedentary lifestyle

Table of the ratio of weight and food intake per day

The selection of the required amount of feed is carried out in accordance with the recommendations indicated in the table. It is as follows:

Important! Pronature dog food should only be given in a certain quantity. Eating too much leads to obesity and other problems.

Dosage

Each food from the Pronature series has its own, unique animal feeding chart. You can find out how much food you should give your cat by studying the instructions from the food or on the official website, since the norm can vary from thirty to seventy grams of food per feeding. On average, a cat should be given approximately fifty grams of food at a time per feeding, which is between a third and a half of a measuring cup. All feed is produced in packages of 2 kilograms 720 grams and 5 kilograms 440 grams.

Advantages and disadvantages of Pronature feeds

All foods of the brand in question have certain advantages and disadvantages that need to be taken into account. The advantages include:

• strict quality control at all stages of production;
• the composition includes only natural ingredients;
• the vitamin complex is selected depending on the breed and age of the pet;
• the composition does not include beef and pork, which can cause allergies;
• no synthetic dyes or preservatives.

There are also several significant disadvantages. They are related to the following points:

• The absence of aromatic fillers in the composition means that the dog may not immediately become interested in the food. Therefore, it takes a lot of time to get used to;
• the use of a large number of natural ingredients determined the high cost of the proposal.

Most of the food produced under the brand in question belongs to the middle and premium class. Natural ingredients are considered the basis of the diet and provide everything the dog needs for growth and an active life. The packaging has clear and well-thought-out labeling; the designations allow you to understand the features of the purchased food.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Pronature feed include:

• the main ingredient is meat;
• animal protein content;
• natural flavors;
• a balanced combination of vitamins and nutrients;
• there are no artificial flavor enhancers, preservatives, dyes and other harmful components;
• pleasant taste of food.

Do not lose sight of the shortcomings that Pronatures have. Among them are:

• high price;
• inaccessibility, food is sold only through online stores;
• contains cellulose dust, which can cause allergies;
• 9% ash content, which is not very good for digestion.

Important! To understand whether Pronature is suitable for your pet or not, get tested by a veterinarian after 1-2 weeks of using it. If everything is in order, food can continue to be given.