Super premium dog food: characteristics, review, selection, feeding rules

In order for the dog to fully grow and develop, it needs a balanced diet, enriched with all the necessary macro-and microelements. Best of all, these requirements are met by dry feeds in the premium and super premium categories.

Veterinarians in one voice argue that proper nutrition for dogs is very important, so do not need to save on your pet. For feeding the animal, it is better to give preference to premium feeds, since they use only the highest quality products in balanced dosages, and also introduce vitamins and all the necessary minerals.

Premium and super premium grade dry foods contain the following ingredients.

• Proteins - Selected beef, chicken, turkey, and by-products (liver and heart) are used as the main source of protein. Minor presence of vegetable protein sources is allowed.
• Carbohydrates - high-quality feed contains only whole grains rich in healthy trace elements, and not low-grade cereal processing products. Oatmeal, barley and rice are best absorbed by the body of dogs of all breeds, but there is no place for such cereals as corn and wheat in high-quality products - they are difficult to digest, therefore they put a strain on the animal's digestive tract.
• Cellulose - A necessary component of high-quality food, responsible for the acceleration of metabolism. Its sources are vegetables and ripe fruits, germinated grains and herbs.
• Fat - animals to maintain health, as well as the beauty and density of wool need sources of omega-3 and -6.
• Antioxidants - in the granules of the premium class, the presence of these components is allowed, but only on a plant basis.
• Vitamins and trace elements - expensive compounds are enriched with potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, as well as vitamins B, A, E and C necessary for dogs.

Dry foods include all the necessary ingredients for the growth and normal development of the animal in an easily digestible form.

Rating feeds are based on the basic criteria.

• Cost of - usually the feed is more expensive, the more high-quality meat the manufacturer lays into it, since all vegetable components are much cheaper.
• Composition - premium and super premium products are more than 30% meat.
• Nutritional value. Dogs are very active animals, so they need a balanced diet, which allows you to quickly replenish energy. That is why high-quality food must necessarily contain a sufficient number of sources of carbohydrates - useful grains and proteins.

We give an overview of the best, according to experts, feed, caught in the TOP according to consumer reviews and veterinarians opinion.

This is a dry feed made in Canada. It belongs to the group of super premium. The composition includes meat of several species, as well as animal proteins, sources of carbohydrates, necessarily vegetables and fruit ingredients. Less commonly, the product is enriched with special bioactive additives.

The main features of the feed of this brand:

• introduction to the composition of extracts of medicinal plants to maintain good physical health of the four-legged pet;
• the share of meat products accounts for at least half of the composition, all other components are grains, be sure to have vegetables and green herbs.

This manufacturer produces food in several product groups:

• intended for adult dogs and young puppies;
• for nursing bitches;
• for four-legged large or, conversely, small breeds.

The price of 1 kg of such feed averages 600 rubles.

This is food produced in Italy, the distinctive feature of which is a special manufacturing technology in which products undergo minimal heat treatment. It saves all the necessary vitamins and minerals to the maximum.

The structure is dominated by meat products - they account for about 50%, as well as vegetables, a mixture of grains (usually oats and white rice), rosemary extract. Preservatives and all kinds of flavors are not allowed. This feed is absorbed by the stomach of the animal quickly and in full.

The product is optimal for the smallest puppies (from 1 month), medium-sized animals and pregnant females.

Packing 2 kg of feed costs about 1000 rubles.

Food produced in England, a characteristic feature of which is hypoallergenic - it lacks gluten, there are no soybeans and intolerant dairy products. The granules consist entirely of selected meats, flax seeds, rosehip extracts, probiotics, as well as nucleotides and glucosamine. The meat component accounts for at least 30%.

This feed is optimal for the following dog categories:

• young pets;
• animals with diseases of the digestive system;
• elderly and weakened dogs.

The cost of 1 kg of feed is about 500 rubles.

Czech food, optimal for animals from 4 weeks of age. The composition contains not less than 45% of meat products, rice accounts for 30%, in addition, the product contains dried fruits, cartilage extract, extracts of medicinal herbs, be sure to have vitamins, as well as magnesium, calcium and iron.

The use of such food has the most beneficial effect on the dog's body:

• makes the coat more thick and shiny;
• makes your pet's bones and teeth stronger;
• boosts immunity.

The product is optimal for:

• pregnant women and nursing bitches;
• pets of large breeds.

The price of 1 kg of feed is about 600 rubles.

Products of the Swiss company contains only the highest quality ingredients:

• poultry or venison in natural broth;
• lamb;
• beet or carrot pulp;
• trace elements, vitamins;
• rosehip extract.

The composition of the granules does not include dyes, no flavors, flavor enhancers and dyes.

This food is perfectly digested by the digestive system of small and young puppies, because it allows the body to develop more easily and maintain good health.

This feed is optimal for dogs of small as well as medium breeds that lead a sporting lifestyle and are exposed to frequent stresses (for example, fighting or hunting dogs).

The cost of a kilogram of feed is 500 rubles.

German food, which is very popular among European breeders. The composition of the granules includes meat products of the highest quality, animal fats, cereals, as well as certainly vegetables, grains and vitamin-mineral supplements.

Products of this brand strengthens the teeth and claws of the dog, while being well absorbed by the digestive tract and does not cause food allergies.

The food is especially good for dogs with digestive problems, as well as for white dogs that are prone to painful individual reactions to food.

Another product made in Germany, in which there are no preservatives and flavors.Not less than 30% of the product is meat, and also includes eggs, fiber and rice noodles, corn, herbal extracts and flax seed.

The use of food strengthens the animal's immunity and gives a charge of strength and energy for the whole day.

The product is optimal for pets from 6 months. Suitable pellets for all types of dogs from six months.

English granules manufacturer is optimal for adult dogs aged one year. The product is 30% high-quality meat. Also, this includes grain complex, cereals, sea fish, natural broth, beet fiber, flax seeds, algae, all the necessary amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

Noted that the use of this product allows weakened pets to quickly restore immunity after illness, and also strengthen bones and get rid of the unpleasant smell of urine of a pet.

Food is available in several categories for adult dogs and old pets.

Joint production of Dutch and Russian enterprises. The composition includes poultry meat, as well as fiber, grains, minerals, vitamins and glucosamine. Products of this brand are hypoallergenic, optimal for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

The line of feed from this manufacturer is focused on the nutrition of decorative dogs of medium breeds, as well as age dogs suffering from other diseases.

This Italian food manufacturer belongs to the group of medical intended for large and medium dogs. Granules consist of selected meat, as well as chicken eggs, lean fish, herbal extracts, chicken fat, and vitamin-mineral supplements.

We draw attention to the fact that Before using this feed, a qualified veterinarian must be inspected.

American super premium food, which consists of beef, lamb, and cottage cheese and eggs. As additional components, potatoes, vegetable oil, carrots, tomato, mineral supplements and vitamin complexes are introduced.

Products of this brand are completely absorbed by the pet's stomach and can reduce the sharp smell of dog feces. It is optimal for dogs of large and medium breeds, pregnant bitches and young mothers, as well as adult puppies from 1 year old.

Manufacturer of specialized pellets for weak and old animals. The composition of the feed includes meat, cereals, potatoes, fish, as well as mineral supplements and a complex of vitamins.

Keep in mind that This food is classified as therapeutic, therefore, consultation of a veterinarian is required for selection of dosage.

This brand of feed is very popular in Europe, the product has a hypoallergenic composition. As a rule, it is based on chicken and venison. The product is additionally enriched with amino acids, flax seed, vitamins and minerals.

These feeds are suitable for use by animals from 6 months of all and categories of activity.

Canadian food that is on the list of the best in the world. Its distinctive feature is the high content of meat - it accounts for about 80%, the remaining 20% ​​are cereals, vegetables, herbs and dietary supplements, amino acids glucosamine, omega and fish are added as additional components.

When choosing the optimal dry dog ​​food you need to take into account several important criteria, the main of which

• age of the animal. As a rule, products of reliable brands include product lines designed for:
• younger dogs, starting from two weeks of life - this product is optimal for feeding babies and is marked with the designation “Starter”;
• teenage dogs, whose age ranges from 2 to 10 months, it is referred to as “Junior”;
• animals age from 1 to 8 years - this category of feed is called "Adult";
• older dogs - usually on the packaging of such products indicates the parameter "Senior" - it is optimal for animals whose age exceeds 7-8 years.

Manufacturers produce feed for:

• Small breed dogs - they usually have the form of small granules that a pet can easily and quickly see through with its miniature chewing apparatus.
• For medium breed dogs - the composition of such products included larger granules with the required degree of hardness. Such products not only satisfy the animal's food needs, but also contribute to the purification of tartar, as well as train the jaws.
• For large animals - the category of products is issued in the form of big granules. The composition also includes glucosamine and chondroitin. These components preserve the health of animal cartilage and prevent their premature depletion.

The way of life of the animal should have the most direct impact on the selection of the optimal feed. There are several product categories.

• Active or Energy - used for pets that are in constant motion, for example, for dogs performing at competitions, game animals, as well as dogs that accompany their owner during morning runs. In addition, feeds in this category are shown to weakened animals or dogs that have undergone surgery, injuries affected by hypothermia - they include an increased amount of protein needed to meet daily energy needs.
• Normal or Standart - such products are purchased for pets who spend most of their time in an apartment and only go for a short walk a couple of times a day. The level of activity of such animals is usually characterized as medium, so it is important to adhere to such nutrition, which will exclude the development of obesity in dogs.
• Light - the best choice for dogs leading a sedentary lifestyle. In this feed, the protein and fat content is balanced, thanks to which the animal throws off excess weight without any problems.

Try to give preference to reliable, well-established manufacturers in the market. Keep in mind that premium and super premium feeds cannot be cheap.

When using dry food it is very important to provide the animal with constant unhindered access to clean water. If 60-70% of canned food consists of liquid, then in dry feed it does not exist at all. Water deficiency adversely affects the work of the organs and systems of the dog's body, which often causes chronic pet diseases.

Another important point - adherence to feeding. An adult dog requires food 2 times a day, while it is advisable to put food in a bowl at the same time and in approximately equal amounts, which make up half the average daily recommended dosage. For example, at 7 and 19 o'clock or at 8 and 20.The meal schedule may be different, but it must take into account your work schedule in order to be respected daily.

Keep in mind that the animal must be fed not before the walk, but after. Everyone knows that the appetite should be “nagulyat”. In the case of dogs, this is especially true. The fact is that activity against the background of a full stomach dramatically increases the risk of intestinal twisting. This is quite a dangerous condition of the animal, which can even lead to its death, if not in time to make a surgical intervention.

Pet menu should be permanent. Many inexperienced breeders think that a pet needs a variety of food - this is a big mistake. Frequent change of types of food and types of feed leads to their worst digestibility by the animal body.

Most of the dogs for years eagerly consume food of the brand selected once. Regular changes in the manufacturer cause gastrointestinal disorders, stool disorders and an imbalance of minerals in the pet's body. It happens that an industrial feed for an animal is not suitable or its state of health requires the use of products of another category. In this case, transfer the dog to a new product should be gradually.

It usually takes a week to transfer a dog from one type of food to another. Every day the proportion of the natural component is reduced and replaced with dry granules.

When transferring an animal from “naturalka” to dry food, a serious mistake is often made - breeders begin to compare the consumption volumes of natural and dry food. The owners, accustomed to giving their pet an impressive dose of products, do not believe that 300-400 balls a day are enough for their dog and pour a full plate to it. Be sure that the dog will surely eat this amount of food, but do not be surprised later if the animal becomes sluggish and the wool begins to fall out in shreds.

Mixing feed allowed only during the period of transfer of the pet to dry food and only for a short time. In the remaining periods, it is not necessary to add granules of dry product to the mash, as this leads to an imbalance of the diet, which adversely affects the state of the pet.

If you notice that the dog has lost his appetite, he refuses to eat for several days, then you should not go to the store in search of delicious delicacy. Any change in the eating behavior of the animal is a direct reason for going to the veterinarian, as it may be indicative of inflammatory processes in the animal's body.

On the features of the production of super premium premium dry dog ​​food, see below.