Pronature Holistic: cat food review, composition, reviews

Manufacturer

The feed is produced by PLB International Inc. Place of production: Canada, suburb of Montreal. It is here that dry pet food has been produced for sale since 1969 (in the town of Boucherville). From a small factory, a large center soon grew; they decided to expand production and supply feed to other countries of the world. The HACCP Food Safety Management Center certificate, confirming that product quality control is carried out strictly according to the international ISO 22000 protocol, was received in 2002.

The official supplier (distributor) of Pronature Holistic food in our country is, operating since 1996.

The manufacturer especially emphasizes that its activities are aimed at creating a product of exceptionally high quality, so veterinarians, nutritionists, and extrusion specialists are involved in the work, and all finished food is thoroughly tested by the CVMA Veterinary Association. Factors such as the needs of animals of different ages and different health groups, breed taste preferences and qualities are strictly taken into account.

Owner reviews

According to owners, the benefits of ProNature Original are numerous. According to reviews, the food is suitable for animals with a weak gastrointestinal tract, burdened by various diseases. The food normalizes stool in cats, although this process occurs gradually - only after several feedings with Pronature products. Most cat owners claim that the food is well tolerated by animals of all ages: from kittens to older adults. A small number of pet owners have reported stool upset in cats, which may be due to individual sensitivity to food components, or may be caused by reasons not related to the Pronature product.

It has been noticed that the fur of animals fed with this brand of food becomes thicker, shiny and falls out less. Also, owners of sterilized cats and female cats do not note a deterioration in the well-being of their pets after switching them to Pronature products. In cats with allergic reactions to food products and food of other brands, after switching to Pronature, all signs disappeared : rash, scratching, malaise. Also, cat owners choose Pronature food because it gives their pets energy and vigor. According to many reviews, food is consumed quite economically: for a cat weighing 2-3 kg, the daily norm is 30-40 g of dry food, 3-5 kg - 40-60 g, from 5 kg - 60-70 g.

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%.

Advantages and disadvantages identified by the consumer

This diet excludes the presence of any harmful additives.
Breeders see the following advantages in Pronature cat food:

High quality ingredients.
Meets the requirements of all age groups.
There is a large percentage of meat present.
There are no grains that can cause allergies.
Does not contain artificial harmful additives.

Among the disadvantages of Pronature Original for cats is that there is no wet food in the line. It also takes into account its inaccessibility and high price. Veterinarians are not very fond of containing citrus fruits, which can cause vomiting in the animal. In addition, the food is high in calories and if fed uncontrolled, the pet can quickly gain excess weight.

Compound

Pronature Holistic is a separate line produced as part of the Pronature brand and has an improved composition. The feed includes the following components:

turkey, salmon, duck, chicken, herring meal, white ocean fish (natural), chicken fat, shrimp shell, green mussels, sea cucumber;
dehydrated egg;
peas, lentils, oatmeal, barley, brown rice, sweet potato;
seaweed, flaxseed, dried vegetables and fruits (blueberries, beets, oranges, avocados, tomatoes, pineapples, apples, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli), rosemary, carob and chicory powder, alfalfa, green tea, herb mixtures;
chondroprotectors, lecithin, amino acids, brewer's yeast;
natural flavoring (extracts from strong broths to impart an attractive aroma).

Each of these components has its own task. The dried pulp of tomatoes and beets contains fiber, chicory contains a prebiotic, chondroprotectors regenerate cartilage, flax seed is a source of unsaturated fatty acids, cranberries are a source of antioxidants, barley, oats and rice are sources of vegetable protein and carbohydrates, fish and meat flour are sources of protein .

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.

Pronature cat food series

All Pronature cat food can be purchased in two series: Holistic and Original.

The Holistic series is the highest quality food, which consists exclusively of fresh and natural ingredients. Holistic is a complete food consisting of an ideal amount of proteins, long carbohydrates and polyunsaturated fats.

The original is an affordable series of cat food, which includes cheaper, but no less healthy and safe products. This is an ideal and inexpensive food for cats without any developmental disabilities or health problems.

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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Price and where to buy

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One of the advantages of the feed is its abundance. Today Pronature can be seen in most pet stores in large Russian cities. If you can’t find food, you can always order it online. You can purchase it from various online stores that deliver throughout the country.

Costs may vary depending on the type of food, pack size and region in which the product is purchased. Average prices look like this:

2 kg - 1600 rubles*;
2.72 kg - 2000 rubles;
5.44 kg - 3300 rubles;
6 kg - 3600 rubles.