We study dog food "Proplan"

Every owner needs his pet to shine with health, and proper nutrition is important for this.

Food from our table is not always suitable for a dog - it needs a special balance. Ralston Purina (USA) has set itself the task of developing pet food that would fully meet the metabolism and needs of dogs of all breeds and sizes.

The main principle of the company, which it implements in its products, is optimal body condition and proper feeding throughout life.

The brand is positioned as a super premium food. We produce product lines for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages. For dogs with special needs, there will definitely be special Purina brand foods.

Endless product lines for any dog

The number of varieties of Purina food is difficult to count. The company's veterinarians are constantly developing new foods and formulations, constantly improving and improving them.

The dog owner can always choose food in any form:

dry granules
wet food.

Products are produced in series that meet the needs of the animal. When forming nutritional compositions, everything is taken into account:

pet's age
his state of health
presence of chronic or cured diseases
other factors that arise during the life of the animal.

For any combination of a pet’s individual characteristics, the owner will always be able to choose the most suitable food so that the dog is always happy and cheerful.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

Flaws

Purina offers a fairly wide selection of products (for large and small breeds, for puppies), there is dry food, and there is wet canned food, they are mainly of a dietary nature.
There are many options for Purina food for dietary, medicinal and hypoallergenic purposes; there are special canned food for dogs with digestive problems, urolithiasis or allergies. However, only a veterinarian should prescribe such diets and prescribe a diet.

They contain natural meat or fish ingredients.

The recipe is developed by professionals.

Most of the composition is occupied by a cheap grain component.
Despite the fact that there is diversity among feeds, many of them have identical composition.

Despite the fact that Proplan food is positioned as hypoallergenic, it contains a flavor enhancer, which, according to veterinarians, can provoke allergies in the most sensitive dogs.

The price of Purina food is quite high.

About the composition of Purina food

All Purina foods are based on natural ingredients without dyes or flavor enhancers. Diet development is carried out by certified specialists.

What does Proplan dog food consist of?

All food from this company, which is offered to dog owners in Russia, is manufactured in our country and has some differences in composition compared to American or European versions.

The basis of the feed composition is a product of animal origin. This is meat, fish or bone meal, and it cannot be called ground meat. To make food, pieces of meat with bones, poultry or whole fish are ground.
In addition to the composition, wheat and corn act as fillers. This increases the nutritional value of the feed.
The food contains animal fats as well as vegetable fats in a ratio that is optimal for the pet. This has a good effect on the coat.
Vitamins and antioxidants support the animal's vitality every day and contribute to its playfulness and well-being. Vitamin E (tocopherol) – promotes hematopoiesis, improves the appearance of the coat, and inhibits the development of inflammatory processes. Plus it is a powerful antioxidant that slows down the aging of the dog.
The composition is enriched with vegetable ingredients that improve digestion and normalize intestinal flora.

Variety of flavors in several forms

Proplan dog food is positioned as super premium food, and at the same time it is affordable. The widest range and variability of composition and application allow you to find the best option for dogs of any age and size.

Special dietary lines for dogs with health problems are presented. Regular consumption of food allows them to improve their quality of life and be companions to their loving owners at any age.
There are a number of foods with increased amounts of vitamins and minerals - for growing individuals and super active animals.
There is always the opportunity to buy dry food or a tasty addition in the form of a jar with juicy pieces in nutritious jelly or a pouch with a fragrant portion of tasty food.

Special series of food help the owner to feed the dog deliciously and at the same time solve some of his health problems.

The owner has a huge selection of food for a puppy, an adult dog with high and medium activity, and an elderly dog. There are specialized foods for spayed and neutered dogs that will help avoid health problems.

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Review of Proplan food from Purina:

Advantages and disadvantages

ProPlan series feeds are always available for sale. They are distinguished by a wide range and reasonable prices. There is quite a varied range of flavors. You can use dry food, canned food, pouches. The disadvantages are the lack of food for lactating and puppy dogs, as well as the presence of ingredients that can cause a reaction in individuals prone to allergic conditions. User reviews about the product are contradictory, but there are more positive ones than negative ones.

ProPlan nutrition is classified as premium food. An interested dog breeder has a choice of a product that meets the price/quality criterion. If your pet's health has deteriorated as a result of using economical feeds or natural food, the use of Purina series feeds can correct the shortcomings.

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The secret of Purina feed

Ralston Purina's experience in developing and producing nutrition for pet dogs spans decades. Deep knowledge about dogs and modern technologies allow the company to accurately guess which diets are suitable for four-legged pets.

The company is thinking about increasing the life expectancy of dogs - constant work is being done in the field of animal gerontology.

It is important that the dog lives a long time and is in optimal condition for as long as possible, which will allow the owner and dog to be together happily ever after.

The company's specialists study the physiological characteristics of dogs to create food that is ideal for animals that lead lives with an average level of activity or lower. It is important that the animal remains healthy and active.

Also, food developers try to ensure that all products are aromatic and very tasty. So that your pet enjoys food and is happy every day.

Video “An expert talks about Proplan”

In the video below, an expert who takes part in the creation of Proplan feeds will tell us about the products.

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Big choice

The company maintains the diversity of its product range by constantly developing new options for nutritious and tasty diets for pets.

The company's product line includes more than 30 types of feed. This also includes therapeutic specialized nutrition programs. There are foods optimized for small breeds, or only for large dogs.

All age groups of animals are provided with rational and healthy nutrition:

puppies up to a year
mature dogs up to 7 years old
older animals after 7 years.

If a dog has health problems, the owner of the animal can easily and simply select from the Pro Plan assortment exactly the daily food composition that suits the pet most:

for liver failure
heart problems
obesity
allergic sensitivity
poor digestion.

What to buy for a puppy

Baby food includes colostrum, which strengthens the natural immune system and helps the puppy grow strong and healthy.

For decorative breed puppies – Small&Mini Puppy
For medium-sized babies - Medium Puppy
For funny toys that will grow into powerful giants - Lardge Puppy Robust, Lardge Puppy Athletic.

For adults

Food for adult dogs contains vitamin B in a special patented form - for the activity of the pet throughout its life. The diets include special components, also developed by the company for the health of joints and teeth. All food is saturated with bioactive additives and microelements that prevent obesity.

Small&Mini – for the smallest breeds.
Medium – for medium-sized ones
Lardge Robust, Lardge Athletic - for large and gigantic ones.

Each food group has options for older dogs.

Pro Plan dog food - reviews

Purina Pro Plan dry food for dogs has been sold in Russia for many years, they even set up production here. Considering this and the considerable advertising of the brand, many people offered it to their pets. Below are reviews from those who shared the results of feeding.

Reviews from veterinarians

There are reviews on the Internet from dog owners, where it is noted that this food was recommended by a veterinarian. However, direct feedback from the answer. We were unable to find doctors about ProPlan food.

Customer Reviews

Olga writes:

We started buying Proplan on the advice of the breeder from whom we adopted the puppy. All her dogs eat it and there are no problems. At first we were on Puppy, and when we grew up we switched to Adult.
We bought flavors with chicken, lamb, and fish. The dog eats everything, but he seems to like chicken the least. The smell everywhere is pleasant, although peculiar.
It is most profitable to buy in large bags, we take 14 kilogram bags, this is enough for more than a month. The manufacturer recently changed the packaging design, but this did not seem to affect the food itself. In general, I recommend it.

Elena writes:

I have a Pomeranian, girl. She is not picky about food, she eats almost everything we give her. If you pour food, he eats food, if there is porridge, he eats porridge.
Recently I got it from a pet store and they gave us a sample of ProPlan food for small dogs as a gift. Beautiful packaging, which describes the beneficial properties of the food. The composition seems to be normal too.
It smelled and looked like quite ordinary food, but for some reason the dog didn’t touch it. I was very surprised, it has never happened that I haven’t eaten a single pellet of food at all.

Polina writes:

Once I took Purina Pro Plan dry food for a change and the dog liked it more than Chappe. It turned out that it is not only tastier, but also healthier - it contains more vitamins.
Our dog eats not only dry food, but also canned food, and sometimes begs for food from the table. Despite this, the chair is always excellent. By the way, after dry food he drinks a lot of water, so it should always be freely available.
The only negative is that the food is not cheap, more than 250 rubles per 700 grams.

Which food should you choose for your pet?

It is necessary to choose food based on age, breed, weight and needs. All this is taken into account in the Purina Pro Plan food lines.

For large

For large breeds, it is better to choose the following types of food:

PRO PLAN® Medium Adult Sensitive with salmon and rice

Suitable for pets over three years old. It is a hypoallergenic food, suitable even for puppies with digestive disorders.

PRO PLAN® Large Puppy Robust with chicken and rice

It is used as dietary food, sometimes for puppies from one year of age, but with an athletic build. Packages of 3 and 7 kg.

PRO PLAN® OPTIBALANCE with chicken

Designed for mature dogs from three years of age, for fighting dogs and large builds. The food complex is balanced, containing vitamins, omega-3, chicken or beef, wheat, corn and antioxidants.

PRO PLAN® OPTIAGE with chicken

For pets from seven years of age with a large build. Nutrition stimulates development and mobility. Sold in 1.5, 3 and 14 kg. The composition contains beets, chicken, fish oil, oil, rice and animal fats.

PRO PLAN® OPTIDERMA with salmon

Suitable for athletic and giant pets over the age of five with skin problems and allergies. Packages of 3 and 14 kg are offered, containing salmon, rice, corn, minerals and vitamins, soybean oil, fish oil.

PRO PLAN® OPTIDIGEST with lamb and rice

For large pets with an upset stomach, used when reaching the age of three years, the food is considered dietary.

PRO PLAN® OPTIPOWER with chicken

Suitable for mobile and active pets, and those that are subject to constant stress. Nutrition supports immunity, improves endurance, and strengthens bones.

Please note that Large Puppy Robust contains minimal flavor enhancers, but can only be used after a doctor’s permission.

For small dogs

For small pets:

PRO PLAN® Adult Small and Mini Digestive Comfort with chicken

Can be given from 8-12 months. The peculiarity of the diet is its low calorie content, no more than 15%, which is why the food is considered dietary. The composition also contains corn, vegetables and wheat.

PRO PLAN® Small & Mini Sensitive with salmon

It has a dietary composition, with 22% salmon, suitable for pets prone to obesity.

PRO PLAN® OPTIAGE with chicken and rice

Suitable for dogs from nine years old, affects brain activity and mobility. Contains chicken, rice, OPTIAGE complex and minerals;

PRO PLAN® OPTIDERMA with salmon

Designed for mature dogs with sensitive skin over five years of age. The composition contains salmon meat, corn, beets, soybean oil, vitamins, and fish oil.

PRO PLAN® OPTIDIGEST with lamb

For small dogs from three years old with digestive problems. A special feature is a probiotic that affects the microflora. Also contains lamb, rice, soy milk, corn, minerals. Sold in packages of 0.7, 3 and 7 kg.

PRO PLAN® OPTIWEIGHT with chicken and rice

Designed for dogs aged five years and older who are prone to obesity. This food is low in protein and fat. The key is to maintain energy, muscle strength and joint integrity. The food is also suitable for sterilized dogs.

Remember that you need to introduce dietary food into your diet slowly, over 7-10 days, and not all at once. Otherwise, problems with appetite and stomach may appear.

For puppies

For young dogs, you can choose the following lines from Purina:

PRO PLAN® Purina Small & Mini Puppy with Chicken

You can give it from three months of age, it contains chicken meat - 18%. Additional components: fish oil, vitamins, colostrum, fiber.

PRO PLAN® Medium Puppy Sensitive

Give from one year of age. You can count on a silky coat and no allergies. Because it contains chicory, soy meat, rice, and colostrum.

PRO PLAN® OPTISTART with chicken

Suitable for puppies of large and small breeds. Rich in minerals, trace elements, colostrum, amino acids and chicken. Can be used from the age of two.

General conclusion

more honest with customers. Vague formulations are less common in the list of components of these diets. However, it is still difficult to call food quality. Although meat ingredients come first, their relative share in the dry residue is small. The indicators are brought to normal levels by adding poultry protein. Even the food with rice, which is most often purchased by owners of pets with allergies, contains wheat, corn and gluten, which is not very good for consumers.

In the case of Royal Canin products, a more ambiguous picture is observed. The first places in the composition are usually dehydrated proteins of animal origin. The exact source of their production is not indicated, so one can only guess what the manufacturer uses: muscle tissue or offal with almost zero nutritional value. In any case, the use of isolated protein in place of whole meat in everyday foods is discouraged. In addition, the composition includes plant proteins, i.e. there are not enough animal amino acids to create an attractive balance.

Both manufacturers use questionable ingredients: sugars, flavorings without specifying their origin, yeast, etc. Purina Corporation includes propylene glycol in its dog food. It is officially recognized as safe, but it is prohibited from being added to cat foods, which is alarming. It is possible that negative reactions may occur with prolonged use and accumulation of the substance in the body. Propylene glycol is used primarily as a flavoring agent, so the manufacturer could avoid using it.

The quality of feed is determined by its composition. Royal Canin and ProPlan have long ceased to be quality foods, since most of the income is spent on advertising and promotion. Plus, there is nothing natural in the composition - proteins of animal origin, it doesn’t even say what animal these proteins were taken from. This makes it difficult to pick a favorite. Corn, soybeans, wheat - those grains that are not digestible by animals are present in large quantities in these feeds. And almost all of these cereals are excreted from the body along with feces, without being absorbed one bit.
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How to feed a puppy dry food

Feeding guidelines for a puppy will be slightly different from feeding an adult dog, starting with the fact that a one-month-old puppy needs food five or six times a day. With age, the number of feedings decreases, and from about a year onwards, a puppy can eat on the same diet as an adult dog. However, a growing organism requires special food, and it must be introduced into the diet very carefully, gradually adding it to the baby’s usual menu.

The daily amount of food for a puppy is also written on the packaging; here it is much easier to follow the instructions, because if the food is selected correctly, then of all the data that creates an error, only the puppy’s weight changes, and monitoring it at home is quite simple.