Pedigree dog food brand is one of the most popular in our country.
Thanks to advertising, even those people who have never had a dog know its name. Pedigree - dog food - reviews from ordinary dog breeders and veterinarians will be presented in this article, as well as an analysis of the composition of the dog food itself for this brand. The Pedigree food production company began operations in 1934 in England. These products appeared on Russian shelves only in 1994.
REFERENCE! The main advantages of the food are its low cost, availability in any store, including non-specialized ones, as well as various package sizes and a large assortment.
Composition of Pedigree dog food
PEDIGREE® food consists of balanced ingredients, combining products of plant and animal origin. In addition, the food is enriched with vitamins and minerals.
You can consider one of the options for the composition of Pedigri food for dogs, taking as an example products with the addition of beef intended for adult pets of any breed:
Sources of carbohydrates
- Wheat;
- Corn;
- Rice.
Protein sources
- Meat flour of two types.
Source of fiber
- Beet pulp.
Sources of fats and fatty acids
- Animal fat;
- Vegetable oil.
Source of B vitamins
- Brewer's yeast.
Healthy Supplements
- Vitamins;
- Minerals.
Pedigree for dogs food composition
Pedigree dry and wet food is an economy class food. Due to this, the quality of the ingredients is not very high. According to Russian regulations for the production of dry dog food, the ingredient that makes up the largest percentage of the composition must be listed first on the packaging. In Pedigree food, the main composition positions are occupied by meat or cereal components. Meat ingredients can be represented by chicken meal, beef, lamb, rabbit, turkey or by-products, of which the vast majority are included in dry food.
REFERENCE! Offal includes heart, liver, tongue, tail, kidneys, ears, stomach and so on. They are secondary products of meat production and have much less value. By-products are divided into 2 groups based on protein content and nutritional value.
For example, the liver or stomach are more useful than the ears or tail. Therefore, when buying dry food for your dog, you need to pay attention to the quality of the by-products contained. There is no information on Pedigree food packaging about what kind of by-products they use. Therefore, one can only guess that their quality leaves much to be desired.
Carbohydrates in Pedigree come in the form of cheap corn and wheat, as well as rice, which has low nutritional value.
The ingredients that fill the dog's body with fats are sunflower oil and animal fat, the origin of which is also unknown.
However, it is worth noting that Pedigree contains some components that benefit the dog. These include:
- — beet pulp — it normalizes blood sugar and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- - brewer's yeast - contains important minerals for the health of the dog;
- - a complex of antioxidants, which includes vitamin E - they improve the dog’s immunity and prolong its life;
- — vitamin-mineral complex — saturates the body with vitamins and improves the dog’s appearance.
Benefits of Pedigree dog food:
- Low cost (however, this is explained by savings on the quality of ingredients).
- Availability - you can find and buy Pedigree food in any pet store and even in any mass market store.
- Contains a vitamin-mineral complex.
- A wide range of Pedigree foods for all breeds, sizes and ages of dogs.
Disadvantages of Pedigree Dog Food:
- Minimum amount of meat in the composition.
- A large number of by-products in the composition are of dubious quality.
- Most of the composition is occupied by grain products.
- Overall a sparse lineup.
Minuses
Disadvantages can be considered:
- Contains not meat, but flour from meat products, which may contain various parts of the animal, including the remains of meat production;
- The content of ingredients in percentage terms, as well as the presence of antioxidants, is not indicated.
Feed line
The product line has a diet that provides for a strict division of food according to the age and size of the pets.
There are also healthy treats for every age.
Conclusions about Pedigree food
There are both negative and positive reviews about Pedigree dog food; opinions are divided depending on the experience of using the food, stereotypes and financial capabilities of the owners. The Dai Paw website is neutral about Pedigree food as the main food for your dog. If you can afford your dog more expensive food or are ready to balance the diet based on homemade food that you personally prepare for your pet every day, this is even more wonderful.
Pedigree dog food price
- Dry dog food Pedigree 0.6 kg - from 144 to 204 rubles.
- Dry dog food Pedigri 2.2 kg - from 419 to 490 rubles.
- Dry food Pedigri for dogs 13 kg - from 2348 to 2780 rubles.
For small breeds
The composition of products for feeding small pets and puppies is designed to provide them with:
- active development of the body;
- normalization of the digestive system;
- vital energy.
Canned food can be added to the diet of babies from one month of age. The assortment includes canned food with the flavors of turkey, chicken, beef, and lamb.
For puppies of any breed
Wet food (beef in sauce) is intended for puppies of all breeds, especially small ones. Spiders solve the problem of soaking dry granules. A portion of soft food is a delicate jelly-like food. This diet reduces the risk of possible obesity and urolithiasis.
Provides the baby with the necessary amount of:
- Minerals;
- Vitamins;
- Carbohydrates;
- Belkov.
PEDIGREE® food range
The dog's diet must be balanced and have sufficient energy value, contain the optimal amount of nutrients, be well digested and give a feeling of satiety.
PEDIGREE® food contains the necessary amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins to fully meet the daily needs of a puppy or adult dog.
Depending on age, physical characteristics and lifestyle, a different ratio of nutritional components is required, which is why the manufacturer offers special nutrition:
- for puppies;
- for adult dogs.
Separately, we can highlight the line of Denta Stix sticks, designed for regular dental and oral care. Denta Stiх has an X-shape, created taking into account the structure of the dog’s oral cavity. It promotes mechanical cleaning of teeth and massage of gums.
PEDIGREE® line for puppies
The transition from mother's milk to an adult diet should occur gradually. It is better to start the first complementary feeding at the age of 3-4 weeks with wet food. PEDIGREE® offers two types of wet food for puppies from 1 month:
- with lamb;
- with beef;
Then dry food is gradually introduced. Its composition should take into account the needs of the developing organism, and the degree of rigidity should be suitable for young teeth. PEDIGREE® is an excellent choice:
- for puppies of all breeds from 2 months;
- for large breed puppies from 6 months.
Dry food for adult dogs
The line of dry food for animals over 1 year of age has been developed taking into account the characteristics of various breeds. Dog owners will be able to choose a complete beef food for miniature, medium or large animals, as well as a universal option.
Wet food for adult dogs
Wet food for adult dogs is available in an assortment for miniature breeds, as well as universal food for all other breeds. According to the classification of the WALTHAM™ scientific center, dogs that weigh up to 5 kg in adulthood can be considered miniature, small dogs who weigh from 5 to 10 kg, medium dogs from 10 to 25 kg, and large dogs weigh more than 25 kilograms. Wet food is an excellent addition to dry food, and together they form a complete diet. For adult medium and large breeds, PEDIGREE® offers:
Pieces in jelly with flavors:
- lamb
- veal and liver
Pieces in sauce with flavors:
- Chicken
- rabbit and turkey
- beef
- beef and lamb
For miniature animals weighing up to 5 kg, there is a special PEDIGREE® Mini series with flavors:
- lamb in sauce
- beef in sauce
- chicken (pate)
- beef (pate)
Healthy treats
Treats are a healthy and tasty addition to the main diet, which are used in the training process or to pamper your four-legged friend, but are not the pet’s main source of energy.
These include treats for puppies:
- flavorful Tasty Bites Puppy
And treats for adult dogs:
- Tasty Bites
- crispy Tasty Bites
- meat braids Rodeo
- Markies meat biscuits
- tasty bones Jumbone and Jumbone mini
- Biscrock biscuit pits.
For adult dogs
Pedigree dry kibble food for large dogs and adult and senior miniature breeds contains:
- The right amount of calcium for dental health;
- Linoleic acid;
- Vitamins B;
- Zinc, which provides a healthy shine to the coat;
- Zinc and vitamins E support immunity.
The composition helps maintain a healthy digestive system and prevents obesity.
Treat for large dogs
Denta stix is intended for large dogs weighing at least 25 kg. Often such individuals have a lack of calcium. Denta Stix sticks will help keep the animal's mouth and teeth in good condition.
Due to the special configuration of the sticks, the gums are massaged when chewing them, and the remaining food eliminates salivation. Denta stix pieces effectively clean teeth, giving them a white and shiny appearance, and also have the property of neutralizing mouth odor.
Price
Pedigri food for September 2022. could be purchased at pet stores at the following prices:
- Dry 13kg - from 1824₽;
- Dry 2.2 kg - from 350₽;
- Pouchi 100g - from 16₽.
From the manufacturer:
- Dry granules 13kg from - 1600₽. The larger the bag, the cheaper;
- Pack of pouches 100g - from 20₽; a piece. If you take the package there is a discount;
- Treats 45g - from 49₽, 110g - from 117₽, 180g - from 145₽.
Discounts are often provided for repeat purchases, and manufacturers also organize sales and promotions from time to time.
The exact price of Pedigree dog food should be clarified at the place of purchase.
Pedigree dog food - reviews
Review of Pedigri dog food , writes Christina from Volgograd. Hi all! I decided to share my experience of feeding my dog Pedigree food, which I switched to from Royal Canina when the little puppy grew into a big dog. I changed the food because the big dog eats a lot, so in order not to spend everything on it, I had to take something cheaper. So the choice fell on Pedigree.
Six months before changing food, the dog began to have problems... A sore appeared on one ear, the veterinarian diagnosed it as dermatitis. He said that most likely the dog had an unbalanced diet and recommended switching from natural food to ready-made food. Since then, we somehow switched to Pedigree and forgot about the trouble with dermatitis. Now everything is fine in terms of health.
Review of Pedigri food for dogs , writes Irina from St. Petersburg. Good afternoon. My Shar Pei has been eating Pedigree food for over 5 years, I can’t say anything bad about it. There were no allergies, no digestive problems, or any other problems, so I was very surprised to find so many negative reviews on the Internet. Once I bought a cheaper Chappy, it gave the dog diarrhea.
In food for large dogs, the granules are very large, my picky dog doesn’t want to eat it, so I take Pedigree food for small breeds. To be honest, I don’t understand why everyone criticizes this food so much, because in terms of price-quality ratio it is the most optimal.
Reviews from veterinarians
Doctors have no complaints about the Pedigri puppy food; the only thing they directly say is that it is an economy class food.
- It is not a completely complete animal for the daily diet.
- But there are no harmful substances in the composition.
- Of course, the reason for such reviews may be that consumers of economical food for their pets do not visit a veterinary clinic.
Therefore, veterinarians cannot give a clear opinion on food. Since the incidence rate in such a situation is significantly reduced, because there are many undetected ones. Doctors at veterinary clinics themselves report this.
Reviews from veterinarians about Pedigree food
Most veterinarians review Pedigree brand food in the following context. They cannot speak 100 percent about the dangers of this food for dogs' health. However, they are all alarmed by the lack of comprehensive information about the composition of the feed.
Some veterinarians express doubts about the proper nutrition of Pedigree food, while others say that plant-based protein is well absorbed by the dog’s body.
The animal fat contained in the composition can be represented by expired meat or even spoiled food. There is no information on the packaging about the origin of the by-products, so their benefits for dogs remain questionable.
In general, all veterinarians are of the same opinion that Pedigree foods have a very poor composition. They do not contain fiber that is beneficial for the body. There are no vegetables, fruits, or herbs. In addition, carbohydrates are represented by cheap corn and wheat, to which dogs often have an allergic reaction.
Therefore, if your pet is dear to you and you wish him a long life, you should choose food for him from the premium, super premium or holistic class line. For better selection of a specific food, it is best to seek help from your veterinarian.
Owner reviews
Without paying attention to all the characteristics of the food composition declared by the manufacturer, you can get information based on reviews from real animal owners who have been feeding their pets for quite some time and know about the product first-hand.
Of course, the reviews are quite varied, but most owners lean towards the positive. Many people notice that their puppies consume this food with great pleasure and look great afterwards. There are no health problems observed.
Reviews of Pedigree dog food:
- There is an opinion, with which some veterinarians agree, that the food is toxic and harmful to animals. In reality, this is a false assumption; there is nothing harmful in the product. Most owners do not have problems with their pets, feeding their dogs porridge from the cereals present in this food, while they are boiled in water and do not even have any signs of meat.
- Some believe that “horns and hooves” act as by-products, that is, all production waste from livestock farming. However, if you think sensibly, then how can you think that such a serious company will skimp on the most basic components, while losing ratings and money. After all, it does not have single consumers of its products.
- Some dogs actually do not eat this food, which is why rumors spread that the food contains narcotic substances.
- Previously, the presence of dyes in the pieces was noticed. Tinting in red and green colors imitated the presence of vegetables in the composition. However, serious manufacturers have long abandoned this idea.
Before purchasing food, it is advisable to consult with a specialist who monitors the health of your pet.
Sometimes veterinarians advise alternating Pedigree with high-quality natural food. Then gradually completely replace the diet with natural food. For an adult dog with a mature body, the Pedigri dry food is fully suitable for variety.
Pedigree Dog Food Review
If you read the article about dog food classes, you know that Pedigree belongs to the economy class. In such food, meat is not always in the first place in the composition (that is, it is contained in small quantities). Each class of food has its own advantages and disadvantages, today let's study the composition of Pedigri food.
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Composition of Pedigri food for dogs
The picture below contains information on the composition of dry food for adult dogs of all breeds, the taste is complete food with beef. Exactly the same information is presented on food packages in stores. In first place we see corn, in second – wheat. Next, in third place is chicken flour - the first meat ingredient. For economy category feeds, this is a normal distribution in composition.
Next in the composition are rice, beet pulp, meat flour (4% beef) and a couple more ingredients. The composition does not start with protein products, but the category of food must be taken into account. The food contains meat ingredients, which still make it balanced.
Pros and cons of Pedigree food
The advantages of this brand include:
- Low price and widespread;
- Vitamins and minerals included.
The disadvantages of Pedigri food include:
- contains few meat ingredients;
- The main part of the feed is grains.
