Cat food "Pronature": lines and composition features

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.

Reviews of Pronature cat food

Tamara: “My cat is a very picky eater and choosing food for her is incredibly difficult. We tried to feed her natural food, tried a lot of ready-made food - the cat did not eat, and if she did eat, it was without appetite. Through trial and error we came to Pronature. My princess looked favorably at the Canadian food. We’re still finishing the first package of food, but I think I’ll order again.”

Maria: “My mistake was to take the middle package right away. Initially, I myself didn’t like the look of the food – it was somehow not dry and not crispy. My fears were confirmed - the cat did not eat Pronature. More precisely, he will “peck” at a few granules, but the rest has to be thrown away. I'm trying to mix dry kibble into wet food, but it doesn't work. Then the cat is not there at all. Maybe, by the way, this is good and means that the manufacturer does not mix substances that attract cats into the food, but I will not keep my pet on a starvation diet.”

Georgy: “We have two cats in our family, both of them were sterilized. After the operation, their taste preferences changed and both of them refused their usual food. We have been eating Pronature for six months now and I like the results so far - the cats have become fluffier, their fur is shiny, their stool is full and smells normal. I will recommend him to others with a clear conscience.”

Pronature Holistic cat food

Characterized by the content of only the best quality ingredients, there are many varieties in this line. Each product is intended for animals of different ages, breeds and health conditions. Pronature Holistic Dry Cat Food includes the following products, described below.

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.

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.

Which food should you choose for your pet?

• Food for kittens during the growing period.

Suitable for babies aged 2 months to one year. The manufacturer especially emphasizes that the diet does not contain corn. Protein in the feed is 30%, fat – 20%. In the composition we see barley, dried beet pulp, useful for digestion, salmon oil, dried cranberries, which help maintain the health of the urinary system and rosemary. The food is additionally enriched with taurine.

• Diet for adult animals aged from 1 to 10 years.

It does not contain corn or wheat, but does contain brewer's rice, whole flax seed (a source of omega-3 fatty acids), yeast, taurine, thyme, and Yucca Schidigera extract. The last ingredient reduces the smell of feces. Protein in the feed is 28%, fat – 18%.

• Diet for aging cats and male cats, as well as for inactive pets.

Suitable for animals over 10 years of age. Contains dried tomato pulp, taurine, yeast, niacin, which is necessary for older cats, chicory (a source of inulin) and dried beets, which support the health of the digestive system.

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.

Meat component

The main component is flour made from chicken. It is worth noting that it is indicated “from chicken”, and not “from chicken meat”. This means that in addition to fillet, there may be bones, skin and sinew. But there are no more components rich in animal proteins, and they are stated to be about 28 percent. This means that flour mainly consists of meat.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Laboratory tests were carried out, which revealed the absence of dangerous intestinal bacteria such as salmonella, as well as toxin-forming anaerobes, mitotoxins and E. coli. The food contains no GMOs, antibiotics, pesticides, radionuclides, N-nitrosamines or heavy metals. No traces of foreign impurities (sawdust, including metal) or pest residues were also found. Benzoic acid (an approved preservative) is within normal limits.
• Manufacturers do not add soy, wheat and corn - the most stupid and allergenic components.
• Crude fiber, protein, fat, protein, carbohydrates and crude fat exactly as stated on the package.
• The food contains vitamins: A, E, B2, B3, B6, D.
• There are macro- and microelements: selenium, manganese, sodium, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc), unsaturated and saturated fatty acids, amino acids.
• Manufacturers do not add dyes to their products.
• The composition contains plant components.
• This line of food can be easily purchased at any pet store or ordered online.

• The calcium percentage is too high. And an excess of it leads to irreversible nutritional hyperparathyroidism - a hormonal disorder reminiscent of rickets.
• There is no corn, but it does contain corn gluten meal. It is poorly absorbed and has no benefit (it is added to create volume and reduce the cost of the product).
• The price tag for food is not small, so not every animal owner can afford to buy this brand regularly.
• The choice is small.

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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.

Review of Pronature Original cat food

Pronature Original dry food for cats is produced by PLB International Inc.
In Canada. Official website - (in English) and https://pronature.ru (in Russian). Both of these sites contain information about the composition of the entire line of food, feeding rates, etc. This food belongs to the premium class. Dry dog ​​food is also produced under the Pronature Original brand. In addition, PLB International also makes food for cats and dogs such as Pronature Holistic, 1st Choice.

Composition of Pronature Original food

Let's get acquainted with the composition of Pronature Original food using the example of the Chicken with Lamb Adult option (for adult cats, with chicken and lamb). You can see it in the photo below, we recommend clicking on it to enlarge it for easier reading:

Photo of the composition indicated on the back of the package.

The first ingredient is chicken flour 32%, and a little further there is lamb flour 4% - these are sources of protein. Since there are no ingredients rich in plant protein, the bulk of the 27% protein indicated in the guaranteed analysis is of animal origin.

Corn, oats, and pearl barley are mainly sources of carbohydrates. Chicken fat is a source of saturated fatty acids. The English description of the composition specifies that chicken fat is preserved with tocopherols (“chicken fat preserved with natural mixed tocopherols”).

Dried beet pulp and pea fiber are sources of fiber. Liver hydrolyzate is a natural flavoring additive. Whole flax seeds are a source of unsaturated fatty acids and fiber. Salt - regular table salt. Potassium chloride is a potassium salt, a source of potassium.

Dried cranberries have antioxidant properties. Yucca extract - reduces the smell of excrement.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of Pronature Original food include:

• the source of protein is meat ingredients, there are no vegetable protein additives;
• natural antioxidants (mixture of tocopherols);
• good content of vitamins and minerals;
• Widely distributed and available in many pet stores.

The disadvantages include:

• corn is used (typical for premium).

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.

Composition analysis

When creating super premium food, only high-quality ingredients should be used, in particular, we are talking about meat - a source of protein, and holistic products in general should be devoid of potentially dangerous and allergenic components. It is possible to understand whether a particular food actually has the class affiliation that the manufacturer claims is possible only on the basis of a detailed analysis of the composition.

Original Series

Let's look at the main components of the most popular food option for adult cats - with chicken:

• chicken flour - in the first place is the main source of protein, which is obtained from the meat and skin of poultry, it is easily digestible and is of high quality;

  Chicken is an excellent option for the main source of protein in cat food.

• in second place is barley, one of the main sources of carbohydrates; crushed grain is a neutral component that does not carry any potential danger to the animal;
• Brewer's rice is another source of carbohydrates, such rice is the dry residue of grain that remains after preparing beer or wort; it cannot be called the best option for the animal, since it is less valuable compared to whole rice;
• chicken fat is a source of linoleic acid, a big plus is that this component is preserved in a safe way - a mixture of tocopherols, that is, vitamin E;
• natural flavoring - it is not specified in the composition, but usually extracts of various strong broths that do not contain harmful artificial ingredients are used as such;
• dry beet pulp - this component is often used in industrial feeds as a source of fiber; it is a natural stool fixative;
• whole flaxseed is used as a component with a high content of healthy unsaturated fatty acids; the addition of this ingredient has a positive effect on the condition of the animal’s coat, and also helps prevent constipation;

  Whole flax seeds in cat food are a component that has a beneficial effect on the condition of the animal’s coat.

• dried cranberries - the berry is a natural regulator of urine acidity and is useful for the functioning of the urinary system in cats;
• flavoring and aromatic additives: yeast - this component does not carry a nutritional load and is used solely to enhance taste; it is worth noting that yeast can cause allergies in some cats;
• salt is a flavor enhancer;
• thyme is a herbal ingredient that has an attractive aroma;

Pronature Original food contains a lot of useful components, which makes it especially valuable for cats

When evaluating food, you need to pay attention to a number of numbers, namely, guaranteed analysis data that demonstrates the manufacturer's compliance with nutrient standards. Thus, 1 kg of “Original” chicken feed contains a minimum of 28% protein, 18% fat, a maximum of 3.5% crude fiber and 8% ash. The calorie content of the product per 1 kg is 4240 kcal. Considering that it is recommended to give a cat weighing 3 kg a third of a measuring cup per day (this is approximately 40 g), the calorie content of such a dose is 170 kcal, which fully corresponds to the average need of the animal (it is believed that per 1 kg of its weight a cat should receive 50–60 kcal).

It is necessary to calculate the daily amount of feed based on the feeding rates given by the manufacturer on the pack

Table: analysis of the composition of Pronature Original chicken feed

In other foods in the series, the composition is similar, only individual components and sometimes the positions of the guaranteed composition differ:

• in the food for kittens, dried egg and salmon fat are added, the protein percentage is higher - 30%, as well as the fat content - 20%, while fiber and ash are less - 3% and 7.5%, respectively, which is dictated by the characteristics of the animal’s growth period; The calorie content of 1 kg is also slightly higher - 4310 kcal;
• in food for adult cats with meat, in addition to chicken meal, there is salmon and lamb meal, guaranteed analysis and calorie content do not differ from food with chicken;
• in food with seafood, the main source of protein is still chicken, but it contains flour from salmon and herring meat, guaranteed analysis and calorie content do not differ from food with chicken;
• in the diet for older animals, oat grain, dried tomato pulp and salmon fat are added to the composition; the food contains less fat and protein - 13 and 27%, respectively, but the caloric content is not changed.

The average cost of a 2.72 kg package is 1,300 rubles. Based on the table of daily norms, for an average cat weighing 3–5 kg, such a pack will last about 2 months.

Photo gallery: “Original” food line

"Pronature Original" for kittens is distinguished by a high percentage of protein in its composition, as well as the addition of fish oil

Pronature Original with chicken is a popular choice for adult cats aged 1 to 10 years. Pronature Original for adult cats Meat Fiesta is distinguished by the addition of lamb and salmon meal.

“Pronature Original” with fish delicacies also includes chicken as the main protein component, but is also supplemented with salmon and herring flour

The Pronature Original line includes food for older cats over 10 years old or those that show little activity

Video: review of Pronature Original food

Holistic Series

Compared to the Original series food, the Holistic series products for adult cats use an order of magnitude more diverse natural ingredients. Let's look at the main components using the example of turkey and cranberry food:

• sources of proteins: turkey meat (a dietary ingredient that is easily digested), dehydrated chicken meat, herring meal (a source of proteins and fatty acids, excellent for the condition of cats' fur), dehydrated eggs (obtained as a result of heat treatment of chicken eggs, which leads to partial loss of their benefits);
• brown rice is a high-quality source of carbohydrates and fiber, as well as a natural stool solidifier, and is one of the lowest allergenic grains among grains;
• barley and oat kernels, rice bran are also sources of carbohydrates, the latter are especially valuable, contain a large amount of fiber and improve the process of food absorption in the intestines;
• fruits, vegetables and berries: organic dried cranberries and blueberries, dried pineapple (positively affects the functioning of the pancreas and intestines, removes fluid from the body), organic ginger (has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties), beet pulp, dried tomato and apple pulp, organic dried broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, organic juniper berries;
• organic dried herbs, rich in beneficial components: rosemary (preservative), alfalfa, parsley, quinoa, spinach, dried mint and green tea extract are added to the food to freshen the animal’s breath;
• chicken fat preserved with natural tocopherols;
• whole flaxseed;
• small shrimp and crab shell;
• Chicken seasoning, salt, mint, honey and yeast were used as flavorings and flavoring additives;
• small shrimp and crab shell;
• vitamin and mineral supplements.

The guaranteed analysis of the main nutritional parameters is practically no different from the “Original” line for adult cats. The amount of protein is 28%, fat is 18%, ash is 8%, but there is a little more fiber - 4%. Calorie content is also no different - 4240 kcal per kg of product.

As in the “Original” line, the composition of other holistic foods is almost completely the same, with the exception of certain components:

• in kitten food, sources of protein include fresh chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, dried eggs, and sweet potatoes are added to carbohydrates; similar to the super premium food from this manufacturer, the food for kittens has a higher protein and fat content - 30 and 20%, respectively, the calorie content is the same as that of food for adults;
• in the fish version, the first place in the composition is fresh Atlantic salmon meat, the protein content and calorie content are no different, but there is more fat in it - 20%;
• food for adult cats with duck and oranges includes fresh duck meat as the main source of protein, as well as dried regular and sweet potatoes, dried orange pulp; does not contain grain components at all, has a high content of protein (33%) and fat (20%), while the calorie content does not differ - 4240 kcal;
• The diet for older cats is based on white ocean fish meat, includes potatoes, brown and regular rice, and has a reduced fat (12%) and protein (27%) content.

The cost of such food is much higher; for a pack of 2.72 kg you will have to pay an average of 2,500 rubles. The consumption of this product is similar to the “Original” series, so a package for one average cat will also last for 2 months.

Photo gallery: Holistic food line

“Pronature Holistic” with duck and oranges is a type of food for adult cats aged 1 to 10 years.

Pronature Holistic food for kittens differs from other products in the series by containing sweet potatoes and fresh chicken

The Pronature Holistic fish option includes protein in the form of fresh Atlantic salmon

Pronature Holistic food with turkey and cranberry is intended for adult cats under 10 years of age.

"Pronature Holistic 10+" is intended for older animals and cats leading a sedentary lifestyle