Composition of Imperial feed
The main ingredient of this product is ground beef, which contains tripe. This part, consisting of dense muscle fibers, is located in one of the sections of the cow's stomach. Despite its unpresentable appearance, tripe is rich in many useful substances.
Imperial feed is produced in Russia, in the village of Novorozhdestvenskaya.
In addition to minced meat, Imperial dry dog food contains the following ingredients:
- beef fat;
- meat flour;
- premium quality wheat;
- rice;
- dry sugar beet pulp;
- prebiotics;
- minerals;
- microelements;
- vitamins.
One serving of this product contains the following beneficial substances in the following proportions:
- 26% protein;
- 16% fat;
- 4-5% fiber;
- 1-1.5% calcium;
- 0.9% phosphorus;
- 0.35% sodium.
As a result of eating Imperial dry food, the dog’s body is saturated with the following useful components:
- vitamins B1 and B2;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- phosphorus;
- iron;
- gray;
- iodine;
- calcium;
- sodium;
- ash compounds.
Imperial premium food contains 26% protein.
For your information. Due to the presence of beef by-products in the Imperial food, the animal receives from such food some substances that are not produced in its body, but are necessary for normal development. For this reason, many breeders consider this type of food the best option for their pets; in addition, the food does not contain preservatives, soy, flavorings, flavor enhancers and dyes.
Review of Imperial dog food
Today we will study another dog food - Imperial AS, produced in Russia (Novorozhdestvenskaya village, Krasnodar region). It is positioned as a premium class and, judging by its composition, it belongs to it, but more on that below. The official website of the manufacturer is www.korma-imperial.ru.
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Composition of Imperial AS feed
Let's look at the composition using the example of a version with beef for adult dogs of medium and large breeds. The first ingredient is “ground beef”, the manufacturer’s official website states that it includes tripe and beef. The rumen is a section of the cow's stomach consisting of muscle fiber. Its appearance is not attractive, but useful. Beef - can be either just meat or include some by-products.
Meat meal is an ingredient that must contain at least 60% protein. Rice is a source of carbohydrates, as is wheat (although it often causes allergies in dogs). Beef animal fat is a source of fat, dry sugar beet pulp is a source of fiber (fiber). Next are supplements that provide vitamins and minerals.
Considering that the feed does not contain rich sources of vegetable protein, the 26% indicated in the analysis should be of animal origin. It is worth noting that o cannot be true. Even the highest quality food contains a preservative (it is natural), because without it the food will spoil very quickly.
Pros and cons of Imperial-AS food
Among the advantages of the food:
- price, it is cheaper than many analogues in composition;
- proteins in animal feed;
- There are no (at least not indicated) harmful additives in the composition.
Disadvantages of food:
- in general the composition is quite poor, there are not even vegetables;
- the exact percentage of the first ingredients, as well as the ratio of the components in them, is not indicated;
- It is not very common and the food is not available in every pet store.
“Imperial” feed line
One of the advantages of Imperial food is that the wide range of products allows you to choose the right product for animals of different sizes and ages.
There are the following types of these products:
- "Junior" with lamb for puppies of all breeds. This food contains proteins and fats necessary for the healthy growth and development of the dog, as well as plant fiber that normalizes digestion.
- "Junior" with beef for puppies of all breeds. This type of product is slightly superior to the previous type of food in terms of fat and protein content, but at the same time the amount of fiber in its composition is 0.5% lower.
- “Mini” with beef for small breed dogs. This food is rich in a sufficient amount of substances necessary to replenish energy reserves, and flaxseed, which is part of the product and has antioxidant properties, can improve immunity. This food is suitable for miniature schnauzer, Boston terrier and other small dogs.
- “Classic” with beef and tripe for medium and large dogs. The optimal protein content and high nutritional value of such a product allows a large animal to get enough without gaining extra pounds.
- Imperial food is available for dogs of all ages and sizes.
“Regulator” with beef tripe for medium and large dogs. Such food will fully satisfy the nutritional needs of a massive animal and will be perfectly absorbed by the body. This line is suitable for breeds: Dogue de Bordeaux, Dalmatian, etc. - “Universal” with lamb for medium and large dogs. Minced lamb, supplemented with rice and mineral supplements, will be an ideal source of energy for the animal.
- Hypoallergenic food with lamb for dogs of large and medium breeds. Such food is easily digested in the dog’s body, and high-quality proteins will significantly increase its energy value.
- Hypoallergenic food with rice and fish for dogs of all breeds. This product contains salmon, herring and white fish, as well as turkey fat and chicory extracts. Such food will saturate the dog’s body with phosphorus, manganese and zinc, and will not cause allergic reactions.
“Imperial” food will make up for the lack of essential substances in the body of an animal of any age, size and breed.
Promised characteristics of ImperialAS Fish & Rice food
The product is packaged in a plastic bag with the inscription “ImperialAS” and is equipped with a color sticker with photographs of two cute dogs and information about the diet. In addition to basic composition data and guaranteed analysis, we see here attractive photographs of spectacular salmon steaks, whole beets, whole carrots with tops and lettuce. Upon closer examination of the list of ingredients, it becomes obvious that this is nothing more than a fantasy illustration: the depicted components are not indicated in the list of components of the ImperialAS Fish & Rice Hypoallergenic food.
We agree that every manufacturer wants, can and has the right to present their products in the best possible light, but we believe that photographs on the package, if any, should correspond as closely as possible to the raw materials added to the feed, otherwise such images may mislead buyers.
The manufacturer positions this food as hypoallergenic. This characterization of the ImperialAS Fish & Rice Hypoallergenic food is only partly correct. Yes, there is no chicken, corn, wheat and their glutens, soy, that is, the most common allergens for dogs. But at the same time, it should be noted that some pets have a pronounced allergic reaction to fish, so for some this food can really be a salvation from allergies, and for others, on the contrary, it is its cause - this can only be determined experimentally by feeding the dog this diet for a while.
Pros and cons of food
The main advantages of Imperial food include the fact that it does not contain harmful additives or preservatives that negatively affect the condition of the animal and cause allergies. In addition, the proteins present in this product are of animal origin, which is most beneficial for dogs of all breeds.
Separately, it should be said about the price. “Imperial” is much cheaper than similar premium-class feeds, and is practically not inferior to them in quality.
However, this product also has disadvantages. First of all, the composition does not contain vegetables, which are no less important for the normal development of the animal. In addition, this food cannot be found in every specialty store, since it is currently not widely distributed.
Additives in feed
Turkey fat is the only source of fat in this diet. As for protein sources, we have already talked about the main ones. In addition, the composition contains a mysterious component “complex of natural amino acids”. It is impossible to find out exactly which amino acids were added by the manufacturer from the label. Sometimes you can find separate, clearly listed amino acid supplements on food labels. But it can be assumed that in this case, neither animal nor plant food ingredients are able to fully satisfy dogs’ needs for amino acids - important building blocks of proteins. To maintain balance, they have to be added separately, as a whole complex, the composition of which is not clear, and this is alarming.
The prebiotic here is chicory extract. Plus, vegetables in the top five should provide some fiber to your diet.
The diet also contains the fat burner L-carnitine and two joint supplements - glucosamine and chondroitin. The good news is that in the “Guaranteed Analysis” section the manufacturer indicated their exact proportions in the feed - there is a chance that they will actually have a preventive effect.
Why is Imperial better than other inexpensive foods?
As mentioned above, Imperial food is perhaps the cheapest product in the premium line, which is its undoubted advantage compared to similar products.
The photo shows Imperial dog food pellets.
In addition, inexpensive dog food often contains only by-products, for example, “Dog Chow,” while “Imperial” also contains natural beef meat.
In addition, this food does not contain corn, which is poorly absorbed by the dog’s body, unlike Safari and many other similar products.
Another component that can negatively affect the digestive system of animals is barley. It cannot be found in Imperial, while many other dry foods, for example, ABBA, contain this grain in significant proportions.
Conclusions about Imperial food
In conclusion, it should be said that the composition and nutritional value of Imperial are quite acceptable at a fairly low cost, and this distinguishes it from other cheap products.
The cost of a 5 kg package is 680-750 rubles, and a package weighing 10 kg will cost 1150-1300 rubles.
In other words, for 1 kg of feed in a five-kilogram package, breeders pay from 136 to 150 rubles, and in the case of a ten-kilogram package it costs less, 115-130 rubles. For this reason, purchasing Imperial in large packages is much more profitable than purchasing it in small quantities.
Reviews from veterinarians
Veterinarians recommend Imperial dog food.
Valentin. For those who want to feed their dog quality products for little money, I recommend Imperial. Due to the fact that it contains fragments of beef stomach, the animal’s body is enriched with enzymes important for development, which it cannot obtain from other food.
Maria. Imperial food can rightfully be considered an easily digestible food with high energy value. In addition, they do not contain products that can negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract and general condition of the dog, even if the animal is predisposed to allergies.
Reviews from dog breeders
Olga. At such a low cost, the quality of Imperial food is pleasantly surprising. The composition is quite decent, and despite the fact that the granules look very unattractive in appearance, my dogs eat them with pleasure, and they do not show any signs of digestive problems.
Dmitriy. The cheapness of Imperial food also has a downside - it is the absence of many vitamins and microelements that are useful and necessary for dogs. If you feed an animal this type of food, you must necessarily supplement its diet with special additives, sometimes quite expensive, and the resulting savings are very dubious.
Dog food Imperial - reviews
Review of Imperial dog food, writes Valeria. We have a girl American Bulldog, the breed is large and therefore the price of food is an important indicator. But it is also important that the dog likes it, and ours eats this food with appetite and when I open the bag, he looks like Carlson at jam) We are happy with everything.
Review about ImperialAS dog food, writes Lilia. On one of the forums they organized a joint purchase to make it cheaper in bulk, I joined and in the end the kilogram came out to less than a hundred rubles (I took a 10 kg bag). I didn’t like the look of the food granules, but the dogs didn’t care - they ate well. I understand that the composition of the food is not ideal, but given the low price, it’s not worth complaining about.
Review of Imperial AC food, writes Dima. I was seduced by the low price and bought ImperialAS food with beef for testing. The dog ate with pleasure, but after three days his eyes began to run. Maybe this is all individual, but I must note that the food smells like burnt bones.
