Pronature cat food: composition analysis, reviews from veterinarians

Pronature cat food is a Canadian development and is produced by PLB International. The product differs from budget brands by the presence of only high-quality ingredients, selected by specialists specifically to fill the diet of pets with everything they need. The Pronature brand belongs to an organization with a fifty-year history of producing pet products. Dry food of this brand is developed and produced only under special supervision from veterinarians. At the same time, specialists monitor the quality of the raw materials used.

Nutritional Features

Pronature dry cat food is distinguished by the presence of only natural substances and the complete absence of dyes, flavors, and flavoring additives. Experts in the field of pet nutrition have repeatedly tested the brand’s products and recognized them as one of the best for the daily menu of cats.

Any Pronature brand food can boast of the inclusion of top quality meat products. At the same time, the variety of flavor varieties allows the breeder to choose the best option even for the most picky pet. The Canadian manufacturer's food line includes an assortment for both healthy animals and those with individual body characteristics.

Feed class

Pronature Holistic food belongs to the group of holistic foods - this is the so-called best class, the best of ready-made food rations. They contain no meat waste, few by-products, synthetic (and dangerous) flavor enhancers, dyes, flavors, antibiotics and other components added to reduce the cost of production and aging of the animal.

Such food is produced using modern technologies, professionals are involved in its production, the compositions have not only good taste characteristics, but also a balanced composition, and complete vitamin supplements do not require the introduction of additional drugs.

All components are minimally processed (since in the wild, predators eat only raw meat and vegetables). Animals do not get used to the food due to the absence of an amplifier, and therefore do not overeat, but eat exactly as much as they need and only when they really want to. Regarding the ratio of nutritional components, it should be approximately this: carbohydrates - 2.5-5%, fats - 14-18%, proteins - 30-70%, fiber - 4-10%, water - 10%.

For kittens

The menu is intended for young individuals from two months to a year. It contains chicken and sweet potatoes. There is also herring flour, which is necessary for the harmonious development of the animal’s brain. Beta-carotene contained in potatoes has a positive effect on the maturing immunity of the kitten.

The composition also includes honey, which provides a large amount of microelements and vitamins. Dry food granules are adapted to the characteristics and structure of the teeth of young pets. This diet ensures a harmonious transition from breast milk to solid food.

Price and where to buy

You can buy dry food of this brand in online stores:

"Yandex Market" ():
Dry food Pronature Holistic 5.44 kg - from 4,475 rubles;
Dry food Pronature Holistic Grain Free 2 kg - from 1876 rubles;
Dry food Pronature Holistic Grain Free 6 kg - from 4470 rub.

The above prices are current as of September 2022 and may change significantly over time. For the exact cost at the time of reading the text, see the pet stores using the links above.

For captive animals

Often, breeders do not let animals go outside. For such pets, food based on Atlantic salmon and rice is intended. Recommended age: from one year. The main components are natural Atlantic salmon meat and dehydrated chicken.

The brown rice included contains a large amount of B vitamins, as well as fiber. The substance is necessary for the natural functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. The food also contains avocado, which is necessary to prevent cardiovascular pathologies, and fenugreek, which controls cholesterol and sugar levels. The line is suitable for nursing cats and animals diagnosed with diabetes.

Manufacturer and official website

The manufacturer and official website (https://www.pronature.ca/en-ca/) present food produced in Canada. The manufacturing company (PLB International Inc.) claims to have one of the widest ranges of ready-made animal feeds, represented in three classes at once - from premium to holistic.

PLB International Inc. is a family-run company since 1969. It is inspiring that Pronature food is in demand in 35 countries and has a good reputation among pet owners.

Food for pets prone to allergic reactions

The line does not contain grain crops. Instead of chicken, the base is duck and orange. The food is intended for cats older than one year.

Additional ingredients present:

chamomile, which provides anti-inflammatory effects;
aloe, which helps improve digestion.

Veterinarians recommend this line for animals suffering from constipation. Orange is a source of various minerals and vitamins. The fruit also helps maintain the animal’s own immunity.

For low-active animals

Food based on ocean white fish and wild Canadian rice. This menu is intended for pets over ten years of age. In addition to the fish itself, the composition contains:

crab shell;
green mussels;
small shrimp.

The fat content of the feed is low because olive oil, recognized as dietary, is used. The food helps maintain optimal weight for inactive pets, preventing obesity. Rich in B vitamins and fiber, rice improves intestinal function. Juniper acts as an antiseptic.

Range

All Pronature Holistic cat food contains the following ingredients: protein 28%, fat 18%, crude fiber 3.5%, water 12%, ash 8%, calcium 1%, phosphorus 0.75%, magnesium 0 .1%, taurine 0.15%, vitamin A 15000 IU/kg, Vitamin D3 1400 IU/kg, vitamin E 75 IU/kg, omega-3 fatty acids 0.5%, omega-6 fatty acids 2.5% , omega-9 fatty acids 0.25%.

The rest of the differences are as follows:

Adult No Grain: Duck & Orange - with duck and orange (age category: cats aged from one to 10 years). Plant fiber is a source of fiber, duck meat is protein, other components in the composition are spinach, alfalfa, broccoli, flax seeds - sources of vitamins.

Adult Indoor Skin & Coat: Atlantic Salmon & Brown Rice. For cats aged one to ten years with fresh Atlantic salmon meat and brown rice. It provides the cat's body with all the necessary microelements and fiber.

Adult Indoor: Turkey & Cranberries. Older cats (over 10 years old) are offered food with cranberries and turkey. Cranberry acts as an antioxidant and source of vitamin C, rosemary and ginger improve the functioning of internal organs and systems.

Kitten: Chicken & Sweet Potato. For kittens with fresh chicken, salmon fillet, sweet potatoes, oatmeal and pearl barley, dried pineapple and apples. Calcium composition: 1%, fats - 20%, proteins - 30.6%, fiber - 4.3%. Prebiotics - natural herbs, antioxidant - vitamin E.

Senior: Ocean White Fish & Wild Rice. Ideal for older animals leading a sedentary lifestyle. Ingredients: wild rice, ocean white fish, olive oil. Calcium helps maintain bone tissue, crab shells and sea cucumbers act as chondroprotectors (do not allow joints to deteriorate), juniper reduces the risk of diseases of the genitourinary system, omega-3 supports the immune system and the cardiovascular system.

Additional Ingredients

The composition contains chicken liver hydrolysate. The substance is a flavoring natural additive. Whole flaxseed is a source of unsaturated fatty acids. Dried cranberries provide antioxidant properties. Dried rosemary is a natural oxidizing agent.

To improve the taste of Pronature food, salt and dried thyme are used.

Advantages and disadvantages

The manufacturers’ statement that their food does not contain wheat, soy and corn is not an empty shake of the air, but the true truth: there are no such components in the composition, which means that your pet is unlikely to face allergic manifestations. This also speaks to the conscientiousness of manufacturers, since they do not strive to save money in the process in order to obtain a larger volume of product.
Protein sources are only animal components: meat, fish.
Lots of processed vegetables, fruits, berries and healthy plants in the composition.
Good vitamin and mineral supplement.
The manufacturer uses only fresh raw materials (this is confirmed by official research by Roskachestvo, the components have international certificates and undergo quality assessment). Eco-friendly areas are selected for growing vegetables, fruits and plants.
To increase the shelf life of the food, only natural preservatives are used, while the taste of the food does not change even at the very end of the shelf life.
A balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates is maintained.
There are no synthetic flavors, taste enhancers, GMOs, medications or other chemical compounds harmful to cats.
Convenient packaging: from small (340 g) to very large (20 kg bag).

There is one component in the food that can cause allergies. This is brewer's yeast. But very few such cases have been recorded. There is also cellulose powder, which, in fact, does not have any positive effect on the body (negative, it should be noted, either).
The product contains a lot of calcium: 2%. The zonality indicator has also been exceeded (7.5-9%, while the norm is 6-7%). At first glance, this is not critical, but the fact is that such an amount of minerals affects the taste of food, and some particularly picky animals refuse food because of this.
The price for Pronature Holistic is high and not every cat owner can afford such expenses on a regular basis. Judging by the numerous disputes on thematic forums, there are products that are no lower in quality, but more affordable.
You can’t buy this food in every specialized pet supply store. The only option for receiving it in small towns is to order products via the Internet. And these are additional costs for delivery.

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Reviews from veterinarians about the Pronature brand

Pronature cat food has received mostly positive reviews from experts. Veterinarians include the following advantages of the brand:

The presence of a large number of meat ingredients providing the diet with animal protein.
Lack of components containing vegetable protein replacing animal protein.
Corn and wheat are not used in feed production. These grains often contribute to allergies in cats.
The food contains a balanced composition of minerals and all essential vitamins.
The preservatives and antioxidants used are natural. These include rosemary and mixed tocopherols.

Veterinarians strongly recommend feeding your pets only high-quality food. The Pronature brand, in their opinion, satisfies the needs of a kitten, a mature pet and a sick animal. In addition, the relatively low cost and economical consumption allow many breeders to use the dry food in question.

Consumers are satisfied that food is widely distributed. Discreet bags can be purchased at many specialty pet stores.

However, after carefully analyzing the composition of the feed, experts discovered a flaw. The manufacturer uses the phrase “chicken flour” in the composition. Premium food must be labeled “chicken meal.” Only in this case can you be sure of the absence of bones, veins, skin and other offal, except for fillet pieces.

Pronature Holistic cat food reviews

On the forums of dog and cat owners, as well as on specialized review sites, there are many opinions about Pronature Holistic food. Below we publish several of them.

Reviews from veterinarians

We were unable to find direct reviews from veterinarians about Pronature Holistic dry food. If we find them in the future, we will definitely supplement our review with them.

Customer Reviews

Anya writes:

On the recommendation of the breeder, the kitten was first given Royal Canin Babycat dry food, then Kitten. We also fed him canned food from this brand. Everything seemed to be fine, occasionally the stool was sparse, but I thought it was normal, it happens with kittens. By the 8th month, allergies and Jacobs Ulcer appeared. The veterinarian said that the allergy is cumulative and it is necessary to exclude the allergen from the kitten’s life.
We changed the litter, did not give the kitten anything unnecessary, and changed the food. As a replacement, we chose Pronature Holistic, which, judging by the reviews, was supposed to be better than the previous one. The composition is of better quality, there is no wheat or corn, which could be the cause of the allergy. The price is certainly not cheap, the cost of a 340 g package is almost 150 hryvnia. True, it is much more profitable to buy a large package; 2.72 kg costs 620 hryvnia.
The kitten ate the new food well, and improvements were noticeable by the end of the small package. Then they took a larger one and after 3 weeks the signs of skin allergies disappeared completely, the ulcers also gradually healed. But they completely healed for almost 2 months... The veterinarian said that apparently the problem was in the food, so I’m glad that we came across Pronature Holistic, we will continue to buy it.
I’ll tell you more about catfish food. The granules look beautiful and smell delicious, I even tried it and it didn’t taste very good. A kitten eats less than two kilograms in a month, and it is already almost the size of an adult. I think even when he is fully grown, buying this food will not be so expensive, since a 2.72 kg package will last more than a month.

Daria writes:

My cat has been feeding him Pronature Holistic dry food for over a year now, and now he is eating the “Turkey with Cranberry” formula. When I first had my baby, I immediately found out everything about feeding him. Then I learned that food comes in economy, premium and super premium classes. And then there are holistic foods, these are the most balanced and high-quality among all foods, all the ingredients in them are suitable for human consumption. Sounds great!
When choosing food for the first time, I settled on ProNature Holistic, but the price stopped me from purchasing it - 2,000 rubles for 2.7 kg, which is a lot. Therefore, I decided to lower the bar a little and bought super premium Brit Care, the price of 2 kg was less than a thousand rubles, the difference is noticeable. Unfortunately, his kitten ate extremely reluctantly, and in the end I decided to buy the food that I originally wanted. Now I’m writing a review about it.
The food pellets are brown and medium in size. Now the cat weighs 5 kg, eats about 70-80 g per day. This is slightly more than the daily norm, but he is very active, so he does not gain excess weight. He eats with pleasure, no problems. I'm happy with this food, I recommend you try it! I hope my review will be useful, thank you all for your attention!

Olesya writes:

Hi all. We usually eat Go’s dry food, but once again when it ran out I decided to try Pronature Holistic, which everyone everywhere praises. I immediately ordered a large pack, since for a small one there is a delivery fee, but it will only last for a couple of days.
When the food arrived, both cats ate it very poorly. Now I have to mix it with Go so as not to throw it away. It also seems to me that one of the cats has started shedding more, I’ll probably stop adding Pronature to her if this continues. I feel that at this rate we will be eating this 5.44 pack for a very long time. What's the lesson from this? New food should only be taken in a small package, even if everyone praises it!