Canagan dog food: reviews, composition analysis, price

Dog food manufacturer Canagan and its official website

The Canagan brand is the brainchild of the Symply Pet Food concern, a British company engaged in the production and sale of pet products. Canagan is a grain-free diet that was first released in 2012. Currently, the brand's products are successfully sold in more than 30 countries around the world.

The official English-language website of the manufacturer is www.canagan.co.uk. In Russia, products of this brand can be found in online stores, and one of the largest distributors is the Ivanko group of companies, on whose portal you can also find all the necessary information (ivanki.ru/product-category/suhie-korma/canagan/).

Canagan dog food range

All diet formulas have been developed in accordance with an understanding of the nature of carnivores and consist of high quality meat products.

Since in nature, puppies and adult animals do not have any particular differences in the nutrients obtained from the food they obtain, the brand’s diets do not differ in cardinal diversity: the emphasis in product development was on quality (with the exception of the line of food for special cases related to the physiological state of the pet ).

Canagan's product range includes dry food, canned food and treats for dogs of all ages.

Canagan dry food for dogs

In the dry dog ​​food segment, the company produces diets that can satisfy the nutritional needs of both adult pets and puppies. A separate line includes food for older individuals, also suitable for feeding overweight animals, and diets for small and large breeds. The feed is packaged in packages of 500 g, as well as 2, 6 and 12 kg.

Canagan Grain Free Country Game

The grain-free series of dry food with game is presented in two types: for small breeds and for medium-sized dogs. The high content of protein and animal fat compensates for the daily energy requirements of dogs at any stage of development and life cycle. The protein component is duck, venison and rabbit. Herring is also added to the feed, and the source of fat is salmon oil.

Sources of carbohydrates and fiber are peas, potatoes and vegetables. This is a well-balanced food with useful medicinal herbs, berries and a vitamin-mineral complex. The diet for miniature dogs has the same composition and balance of nutrients. The shape of the granules is adapted to the jaw structure of small dogs.

Advice! To feed small puppies, the food can be soaked in water, gradually adding dry kibble until complete replacement.

Canagan Grain Free-Range Chicken

The line of chicken food for dogs at all life stages is designed for small, medium and large breeds. The source of protein is boneless chicken fillet and chicken meal. Additional sources of energy are chicken fat and salmon oil.

The manufacturer also took care of elderly animals, the diet for which is suitable for pets in need of a lighter diet. The protein percentage is slightly reduced, the food is enriched with useful additives to support joints and ligaments and plant extracts for good digestion.

Important! It should be understood that a reduced protein content will not have a global impact on the calorie intake: the pet will not be left without the required dose of nutrients. The daily norm is selected individually, depending on the degree of fatness of the animal.

Canagan Grass Fed Lamb

Grain-free monoprotein food based on lamb meat is designed for dogs of all breeds and ages. This food can be used in feeding animals with sensitive digestion.

The complex of vitamins and minerals is ideally selected, eliminating the need to give the dog additional supplements. As useful additives in this diet - chondroprotectors and seaweed - a guarantee of good immunity.

Interesting! The company places special emphasis on the fact that all raw materials are made in England, and the animals are raised on free grazing and without the use of hormonal drugs and antibiotics.

Canagan Scottish Salmon

Scottish salmon based food is suitable for dogs at all stages of development - from puppyhood to seniors. This food is high in protein and fat; in addition to salmon, herring, trout and white fish are added to the diet. Sources of fat - salmon and sunflower oil, fruits, vegetables and legumes supply the necessary amount of carbohydrates and fiber.

Good to know! This food is an excellent option for raising a dog that needs special care for its coat and skin. The food has a high palatability and is suitable for animals with allergies to meat protein.

Canagan Highland Feast

The manufacturer's portfolio includes food based on turkey, duck, pheasant and chicken meat for dogs of all breeds and ages. The optimal content of highly digestible protein and high-quality sources of fat will help the dog be in good shape, and the low level of carbohydrates and special supplements in the form of vegetables, fruits and plant extracts will support its health and provide strong immunity.

Important! The recipe for this food lists the main 4 sources of protein, although in fact there are 7, which makes the product unique in composition, competing with the diet of wolves in the wild, which is the emphasis in the production of Canagan.

Canagan Free-Run Turkey Dental

The line of dry diets is completed with food based on turkey meat for dogs of all breeds and ages. This food is high in protein and animal fat, contains a special formula to maintain oral health, and the special shape of the kibble helps effectively remove plaque. Additional sources of protein include chicken and salmon. The product is also enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin.

Important! The ProDen PlaqueOff formula not only ensures the prevention of tartar and gum health, but also reduces the number of pathogenic bacteria in the mouth of dogs, which has a beneficial effect on the digestion process.

Canagan dog food

In addition to dry products, the company also produces a wide range of canned food, packaged in 400 g cans. Ingredients: meat, organic vegetables and vitamin-mineral complex. A variety of protein ingredients allows you to satisfy the taste preferences of any dog.

Canned food recipes for adult dogs include chicken, game, beef, lamb, duck, salmon, venison and wild boar. Wet food for puppies includes boneless chicken, beef and healthy vegetables.

Canagan dog treats

The brand offers three types of Canagan treats for dogs - based on chicken, game and salmon, but each of their recipes also contains other “fillers” - duck, venison, herbs and various additives so that the treats are not only tasty, but also healthy: The “sweets” contain glucosamine, Yucca extract and flax seed.

Treats for dogs are not only a pleasure and a tasty addition to the main diet, but also a “format”, with the help of which the pet’s teeth are effectively cleaned of tartar and plaque.

Price and where to buy

You can buy Canagan dog food in online pet stores:

1. "Le'Murrr" (link):
   Dry food, packaging 500 g - from 523 rubles;
2. Dry food, 2 kg packaging - from RUB 1,777;
3. Dry food, packaging 6 kg - from 4418 rubles;
4. Dry food, packaging 12 kg - from RUB 7,359;
5. Canagan canned food, 400 g jar - from 297 rub.

The indicated prices are indicative, relevant in November 2022, may differ depending on the option and change significantly over time. For the exact price, see the store’s website at the link above.

Composition of Canagan dog food

Canagan feed compositions boast high-quality ingredients, and their processing technology is one of the most worthy, thanks to which the maximum nutrients are retained in the feed.

The main raw materials are fresh meat or flour (dehydrated meat product), high-quality sources of fat, the safest carbohydrate component (yams, potatoes), as well as healthy herbs, berries and fruits. The diets also contain a complete vitamin and mineral complex and special supplements to help the body in specific cases.

The table shows detailed characteristics of one of the diets for adult dogs (Grain Free Grass Fed Lamb).

The diet contains good sources of protein and fat in the amount necessary to meet the dogs' energy needs, there are useful additives and there are no cereals and "empty ballast" of vegetables that are potentially unsuitable for most animals. All components are balanced, are able to provide the body with good digestion and have an excellent taste.

Advantages and disadvantages

There is no such thing as food consisting of all advantages and no disadvantages at all: such ideal food exists only in fairy tales. But it may well be that there will be very few shortcomings. Canagan (Kanagan) - just this case.

• The Canagan line uses only natural meat ingredients - pure meat and fish. The food fully satisfies the needs of carnivores for proteins, animal protein, and amino acids: lysine, methionine, taurine, histidine, arachidonic acid and others. They are not capable of being synthesized independently in the cat’s body, and their deficiency causes a lot of health problems.
• There is no corn and wheat, no legumes - those same dangerous components that almost always cause problems in cats: from banal allergic reactions to diabetes, obesity and problems with the cardiovascular system.
• Canagan food uses only natural preservatives: a mixture of tocopherols, which is harmless to the cat’s body and allows you to keep the food intact.
• The vitamin and mineral supplement is so good that no additional complexes are needed.
• It contains fruits, vegetables, and plants that are beneficial for cats.
• There are no dyes, flavors, flavor enhancers, antibiotics or GMOs.
• Low carbohydrate content, which reduces the load on the gastrointestinal tract.

• Canagan food is not widely distributed in our country. Out of a hundred breeders surveyed, there are barely a dozen people who have heard about this food, and only a couple of those who took it for trial. Both canned food and dry granules are difficult to purchase: they are not sold in regular pet stores (even in large cities), and the only way to purchase a pack is to place an order via the Internet. Moreover, you should remember: in order not to run into fake or expired goods, order the product on the company’s official website.
• Many people are put off by the high price of a product. A set of 8 spiders, for example, costs about 700 rubles, a pack of dry food (1.5 kg) costs about one and a half thousand. Because of this cost, not every owner, even those who dearly love their pet, can afford the purchase.

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Advantages and disadvantages of Canagan feeds

Having analyzed the composition of Canagan feeds, and comparing the analysis with the characteristics given by the company regarding its diets, we can summarize the results by describing the advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

• High quality ingredients and excellent technological production base.
• Absence of potentially unsuitable and dangerous products among raw materials.
• High percentage of animal protein.
• “Transparency” of compositions (maximum detailed explanation of the ingredient list).
• Possibility of combined feeding due to the presence of wet diets.
• Availability of packages of different sizes.

Minuses:

• Problems with purchasing a suitable diet (supply interruptions, inaccessibility of purchase in small towns).
• No diets.

Feed class

Canagan cat food belongs to the holistic class, i.e. its recipe is original, the products used in production are fresh, and it is absorbed by the animal’s body almost completely. To get enough, the cat will eat much less of it than, for example, food, most of which is cereal. Holistic food almost never causes problems with the gastrointestinal tract or allergies (individual cases are rare and are not taken into account by statistics).

But, whatever the class of food, it is important to understand: cats that eat dry granules and canned food become very thirsty, they approach water bowls more often and drink more. Therefore, your task is to provide the animal with clean drinking water that is comfortable for drinking. Not from the tap - it contains compounds harmful to cats, chlorine and salts. Choose either bottled, settled, or purified with a household filter.

Conclusions about Canagan dog food

All collected data on Canagan food, including reviews from dog owners and taking into account the authoritative opinion of experts in the field of animal treatment, allow us to draw the following conclusion about the diets of this English brand:

Canagan is an excellent quality pet food, “equipped” with everything necessary to help raise a puppy into a beautiful adult animal in good health.

Minor shortcomings do not in any way affect the overall positive assessment of the diets, the only drawback of which is their inaccessibility in a wide sales network.