Duke's Farm (Dukes Farm): cat food review, composition, reviews

Composition, class and release forms

This brand is sold by the Russian organization Pet Retail LLC, which is the founder of the Beethoven chain of pet stores. The company has the exclusive right to sell Dukes Farm feed, which is produced by the English company Pet Food Partners on its order. The natural composition of the ingredients, the absence of preservatives, artificial colors and flavor enhancers allows us to classify the product as super premium.

Super premium food

What components are the basis of these dry granules? As an example, complete food for cats Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Lamb with lamb. The content of the main meat ingredients is indicated as a percentage and is as follows:

fresh lamb – 28.1;
dehydrated chicken fillet – 17.5;
fish - 7;
lamb meat flour – 11.2.

As you can see, protein components occupy more than 60%. This is a fairly good indicator that allows you to verify that Dukes Pharm food belongs to the Super Premium . Meat and fish are not frozen or chemically treated before the cooking process, which guarantees maximum preservation of the necessary nutrients.

Rice and peeled oat grains are used as a source of carbohydrates. The latter product has a low glycemic index, which makes it possible to include the food in the diet of cats with diabetes. Also contains the following ingredients:

beet pulp – contains fiber, which has a beneficial effect on intestinal function;
flax seeds are sources of antioxidants and Omega-3 acids that improve the condition of the coat;
dried cranberries – reduce the risk of developing diseases of the urinary system;
brown algae – enrich the body with iodine, normalize hormonal levels;
Yucca Schidigera extract is an essential component of all types of Dukes Pharm food, which reduces the stench of cat excrement;
lamb fat – contains fatty acids;
chicken sauce is a natural flavoring additive;
vitamins, macro- and microelements.

In the form of canned food,
Dukes Farm cat food is also produced based on poultry and rabbit meat.
Packaging weight – 0.3 and 2 kg. There are dry granules for kittens and older pets, and a line for sterilized animals. Wet products are produced in the form of canned food and spiders.

Compound

Dry food contains:

poultry, lamb, rabbit;
pure salmon and trout;
poultry flour (only for adult animals, this component is not available for kittens);
cereal ingredients (peas, white rice, oats);
fats (source of saturated fatty acids);
flaxseed (source of unsaturated fatty acids);
chicken sauce;
vitamins;
dried vegetables, fruits and berries: beets, seaweed, apples, lingonberries, cranberries (have anti-inflammatory, tonic effects, improve digestive functions);
prebiotics (fructo- and mannan-oligosaccharides that support healthy microflora in the intestines and prevent pathogenic bacteria from attaching to the walls of the esophagus);
Yucca Schidigera extract (reduces the smell of excrement);
taurine, sodium, calcium, iron, iodine, sulfate monohydrate, etc.

Expert opinion

Dusheba Vera Ivanovna

In 2010, she graduated from the Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine named after K.I. Scriabin with honors, specializing in veterinary medicine. I regularly attend veterinary conferences, congresses, and webinars.

Follow the recommendations on the packaging. Overfeeding leads to diabetes, obesity and many other health problems.

For everyday feeding

Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Lamb food with lamb, the composition of which is discussed above, is complete. It is suitable for adult healthy cats. By offering it to your pet as a daily menu, you can be sure that the animal receives all the necessary nutrients.

Another product for everyday feeding is Dukes Farm Adult Cat Duck and Rabbit . The main protein component is fresh duck meat (30.5%). An additional source of protein is animal flour from rabbit (7.8%), as well as duck flour – 19.3%. The remaining ingredients are almost the same as those included in the lamb-based feed.

For picky adult animals, Dukes Farm Adult Cat Fresh Poultry - food with three types of poultry: duck, turkey, chicken. Even the most picky pet is unlikely to refuse such a combination. There is also food based on the meat of only one species of these domestic birds.

Feed class

Dukes Farm food belongs to the super-premium class. This is a very good option for those who cannot buy expensive food, but are also not ready to feed their pet questionable ingredients.

The advantage of super-premium food is that the protein sources in it are of animal origin, not of plant origin (animals are easily and quickly digested); meat and offal are of the highest quality; There is a minimum of cereals and only those that do not cause allergies and are quickly digested (oats, rice, barley). Dyes, flavor enhancers, GMOs and antibiotics are prohibited, but the vitamin and mineral complex is usually decent. Preservatives and antioxidants are only natural.

By age category

The company produces several types of Dukes Farm cat food intended for pets of different age categories.

Kittens need a balanced diet, thanks to which the body will grow and develop without deviations. Kitten Fresh Duck's main source of protein is duck meat. It also contains fresh sea fish fillets, the amount of which is twice as much as in products for adult animals.

One of the main ingredients

Important! The food can be used as a daily diet for pregnant and lactating cats.

Grain-free wet canned food with duck and spinach is also produced for kittens. Main ingredients in percentage:

fresh duck meat – 35;
chicken fillet – 33;
broth - 28.9;
spinach – 1;
cranberry – 1.

In addition, the composition contains vitamin D, zinc, manganese, and taurine. These components are very important for the full formation of all systems of a growing organism. An essential element is iodine, which regulates hormonal levels.

, Dukes Farm Senior Cat Fresh Turkey food with turkey is suitable. Contains amino acids necessary to maintain the health of the cardiovascular system, vision and muscle mass. Also, older pets can be offered wet food, with chicken meat and additives that have a beneficial effect on joint function. This option, produced in bags, is especially relevant for animals that, due to age-related dental problems, are not able to chew dry granules.

Range of diets

Russian-English dog food Dukes farm is represented by a line of dry and wet diets. The variety of wet food recipes, according to customer reviews, will not leave even the most fastidious gourmet indifferent. There is canned lamb, veal, turkey and duck, buffalo and venison, as well as tripe and giblets.

All Dukes farm dry dog food consists of regular diets, grain-free and the sensitive line. In the regular line, all diets are divided according to age (puppy-adult-senior), as well as depending on the size of the pet (mini-small-medium-large). The owner was given a choice of chicken or turkey menu. The exception in this case is food for older dogs with lamb and venison.

The Grain Free diet series also offers two meal options - turkey and lamb, with grains replaced by sweet potatoes. Despite the fact that Duke's farm grain-free dog food appeared recently, reviews about it were not long in coming; many customers were very pleased with it.

The Sensitive series is designed specifically for pets with sensitive digestion. Depending on the animal’s taste preferences, you can choose food with salmon or duck.

Almost all Dukes farm dog food is available in two packaging options: 2 kg and 12 kg. Only the category aimed at small breeds (both puppies and adults) does not have a 12 kg packaging; judging by the reviews, not all owners of miniature mustaches are happy with this.

You may notice that this brand cannot boast of a large menu of flavors and types of food. But at the same time, the most necessary positions are present, and new ones are being added. We believe that the small selection of diets does not play a role yet, because the brand is still in the process of developing and conquering its share of the pet market.

For restricted feeding

Neutered pets are prone to gaining excess weight and therefore their diet requires an individual approach. Fresh Turkey and Fresh Chicken foods labeled Sterilized are low in fat to help maintain optimal body weight. And the dried cranberries included in the composition reduce the risk of developing urolithiasis.

In spiders

Canned food can also be used as the main food for castrated animals. Dukes Farm wet food for sterilized cats, according to reviews from veterinarians, is a complete product suitable for everyday feeding. Manufacturers produce flavors with chicken and apple, lamb and lingonberry, turkey and cranberry.

Opinions and reviews of veterinarians

Veterinarians and buyers have different opinions about Dukes Farm English food. Experts are accustomed to trusting their own experience, which is why they especially recommend buying food for sterilized or neutered animals. Doctors advise their clients this type of nutrition, because after systematic use, the cat really becomes “alive and playful.” In addition, food for our little brothers contains so much protein component - meat. But not all pet owners agree with the reviews of experts. Owners who are surprised by the behavior of their cats after eating a portion of Dukes Farm do not recommend the product to other breeders.

Among the mass of reviews, you can also find those that tell about the beginning of severe health problems in animals.

Feeding recommendations

The optimal daily serving size depends on the weight of the animal. The recommended intake for an adult cat weighing an average of 5 kg is 60 g/day. The dosage for kittens is calculated based on the age of the baby. From 2-3 months they begin to give 20 g/day, and it is necessary to monitor the pet’s health. If no problems arise, then the portions are gradually increased.

Important! Each animal is individual, so you should consult your veterinarian before starting feeding.

The best option would be to divide the daily portion into 2 doses. When eating only dry preservatives, you need to control your fluid intake. The daily water intake should be 2 times the weight of the food eaten.

Grain, fiber, fat

Place No. 3 in the top five is occupied by white rice - it can contain from 10 to 24% - a review of the composition of Duke's Farm Kitten does not provide more accurate information. This is not the only source of vegetable protein and carbohydrates - this diet also contains a small addition of oats, but it does not exceed 6.6%.

The highlighted sources of animal fat in the product are duck fat and salmon oil. There is also flaxseed, a completely traditional source of plant-based fatty acids for the industry.

The isolated fiber here is the same as in most ready-made dry food, namely beet pulp, which in small quantities has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Advantages and disadvantages

It's time to summarize the above and talk about the strengths and weaknesses of this product. First, about the advantages, these include:

high percentage of protein components, achieved through fresh meat and fish;
absence of unnatural additives and dyes;
the presence of a vitamin and mineral complex necessary for the full functioning of the body;
wide range of products;
moderate cost compared to other Super Premium foods.

The main drawback is that it is not available in retail outlets, except for Beethoven pet stores. Perhaps this does not allow these products to become more widely distributed, since not all cities have this distribution network.

Advantages and disadvantages of food

Let's summarize all the advantages and disadvantages of Duke Farm dog food in order.

pros

The obvious advantages of the food are:

High-quality animal proteins;
Large list of vitamins and minerals;
Acceptable price.

Minuses

The disadvantages include:

ambiguities and inaccuracies in the composition, unclear ingredients (chicken sauce), cause distrust in the manufacturer and the product;
presence of corn flour;
sold only at Beethoven.

Price and where to buy

The brand's food is sold by the Beethoven chain of stores. It is this company that transports Dukes Farm goods from the UK to Russia, so you can find food on its shelves. The bulk of pet stores are concentrated in the capital, but you can find them in:

St. Petersburg;
Samara;
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
Nizhny Novgorod;
Tolyatti;
Belgorod.

Dax Farm can also be ordered from the Beethoven online store, which is convenient for most animal owners. Delivery is carried out to all cities of Russia.

The cost depends on the packaging. A 2 kg package costs about 1000 rubles* for grain feed and 1500 for a grain-free analogue. You can purchase 12 kg of dry food for about 5,000–6,000 rubles.

If the owner wants to pamper the dog with wet food, he can purchase a 200 g jar. The cost of a regular canned grain food is approximately 100 rubles. Grain-free products will cost 130 rubles.

Kinds

A total of 8 types of dry food:

For kittens with a duck.
For adult cats with chicken.
For adult cats with duck.
For adult cats with lamb.
For adult cats with duck and rabbit.
For sterilized cats with chicken.
For sterilized cats with turkey and rabbit.
For older cats with turkey.

It’s strange, but on the English version of the official website there are only five types of food, which does not allow us to compare the compositions of all food in Russian and English. And the site itself seems somehow unfinished. We will work with what we have.

I would like to note the attractive, laconic packaging - not at all flashy, which is generally correct; the detailed composition and good raw materials should speak for the quality of the product, and not marketing gimmicks.

The food is packaged in 300 g and 2 kg packages.

Conclusions about Dukes Farm food

The Dukes Farm brand deserves the attention of pet owners as it offers high-quality nutrition for dogs. Almost half of its composition is meat, which is an indicator of good food. Manufacturers, taking care of the health of pets, added only natural vitamin substances to their products.

Dog owners will be pleasantly surprised by the value for money, as Duke's Farm offers quality products at a relatively low cost. Since food is not very common in Russia, purchasing it can be problematic.

*Prices are current as of January 2020.

Which food should you choose for your pet?

All Duke's Farm feeding options can be divided into several main categories, which are then divided into subcategories based on breed size. So there is a line for adult and elderly dogs, for puppies and pets with digestive disorders.

For adults and elderly pets

In total, several series of food are offered for adult and elderly dogs, but there are separate options for small and large breeds (this is indicated on the packaging, you need to check when purchasing):

Edalt Ladzh is suitable for large and medium breeds, the food contains a lot of protein and protein, and there are almost no carbohydrates;
Edelt Mini is an option for pets of miniature breeds; it does not contain wheat or corn, which are poorly digestible. The composition is rich in proteins and medicinal herbs;
Senor Dog is designed for older pets after seven years of life; it contains a lot of protein and phosphorus. The food strengthens bones and muscles, improves heart function.

In nutrition for adult dogs, there is a separate Sensitive line, designed for allergy sufferers and pets with digestive problems. There are also several grain-free foods that are suitable for any age - from one year to eight.

For puppies

Dukes Farm food for puppies is presented in only two options in the line.

Pappy Laj is designed for large breed pets weighing up to 25 kg, the main component is chicken, it also contains rice and vegetables.
Pappy Mini was created for small and miniature breeds, up to 10 kg in size, the diet is high in protein and protein, and there are almost no carbohydrates.