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Types of food proplan for cats. Proplan for cats: inexpensive and high-quality food.

The cat is the most beloved pet in all countries because of its nature and simple care in the conditions of an apartment or house. In order for his life to be long and for his health to be strong, it is necessary to choose the right nutrition that will provide the body with everything necessary, depending on the breed and age. Pro Plan food manufacturers, in the line of their products with the help of nutritionists and veterinarians, have embodied all the basic requirements, having developed a complete and balanced diet for all breeds of domestic cats.

Who produces Pro Plan

Produces food planes company Nestle Purina PetCate

Nestle Purina PetCate has been manufacturing all types of Pro Plan products since 1998, headquartered in France. Specialists of the company, developing products, take into account different aspects of the biology and lifestyle of cats, the propensity for certain diseases. To do this, the feed includes all the necessary substances for nutrition and prevention of various pathologies.

Why choose Pro Plan

Feed Proplan is a well-known European manufacturer. Its assortment is distinguished by its diversity, taking into account the age, weight, condition and characteristics of the animal. The feed itself is balanced in composition and does not require the use of additional additives. The product is characterized by moderate cost, convenient in storage, has a low consumption rate, contributes to the prevention of many diseases.

The main directions of feed Proplan


The proplan feed line is diverse

The entire line of cat food is divided into three main areas:

  1. Kitten food. Includes an Optistart element that helps kittens to fully digest food and to establish the independent work of the digestive system. Feed intended for use until the age of 1 year and include the following types:
  • Kitten Delicate Turkey - for small animals with sensitive skin or digestive problems.
  • Delicate Turkey - ideal when switching from breast milk to feed, allowing you to do this from 3-4 weeks;
  • Kitten Chicken and Junior. The first contains easily digestible rice and chicken as the main ingredients, and the second contains no rice. This light feed begins to give kittens after 6 months. life;
  1. Adult Cat Food. Include the following types:
  • Derma Plus Salmon - for cats with sensitive skin, splitting and removing lumps of other foods from the digestive system, hypoallergenic. The main ingredient is salmon;
  • Adult Salmon - combines polyunsaturated fatty acids with salmon as the main ingredient;
  • Adult Chicken - containing dry protein, rice and chicken. Designed for the development of muscles and skeleton;
  • After Care Turkey - designed for. Contains turkey meat and rice;
  • House Cat - created for cats living in a room without going outside. It contains a lot of fiber, removing harmful substances, and chicken;
  • Adult Duck - duck-based feed contains a large amount of protein;
  • Adult Light - food for cats that are overweight.


  • With diabetes  - Able to excrete a small amount of glucose. Assigned with the use of a therapeutic drug;
  • In the first stages of heart failure and kidney disease. Contains omega-3 fatty acids and the minimum amount of phosphorus;
  • When the disease of the pancreas and stomach - diarrhea, gastritis, enteritis, or poor digestion of food;
  •   . The components in its composition are capable of dissolving and removing crystallized salts;
  • With obesity. It helps to reduce the total weight of the animal.

Product Range Pro Plan


Feed for neutered cats

The line of cat food is dry and wet products, differing in composition and intended for different cases:

  1. For cats aged 1 to 7 years (for active healthy animals).
  2. For cats over 7 years old.
  3. For cats living indoors.
  4. For prophylaxis oral cavity  the cat.
  5. For sedentary individuals (not causing weight gain).
  6. For cats that have problems with skin and digestion.
  7.   (preventing urolithiasis).
  8. For cats prone to excess weight.
  9. Product line for kittens, pregnant and nursing cats.

The composition of the feed Proplan

The components included in the feed are selected on the basis of the company's many years of research on the feeding characteristics of cats. The bulk of the products contain 40% protein, but for some categories of animals it is a lot, for example, for sterilized ones. It is also important not only the total content of food components, but also the products of which the feed consists. It is made from the following components:

  1. Chicken meat.
  2. Salmon, rabbit, turkey or rabbit in small quantities.
  3. Rice and corn grits.
  4. Enzymes and probiotics that improve digestion.
  5. Vitamins and minerals.
  6. Macronutrients - calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
  7. Wheat fiber.
  8. Concentrated vegetable and animal protein and fat.
  9. Corn Gluten Free.
  10. Aromatic and flavoring additives.
  11. In some types of feed - animal liver and brewer's yeast.

Proplan for sterilized cats

Also, there is a food plan for sterilized cats.

The owners of animals, trying to rid themselves of the behavior of pets during the period of heightened sexual instinct, carry out surgical sterilization, subjecting the body to stress. In order for an animal to develop normally after such an intervention, it requires a special diet, as there is a change in metabolic processes due to a decrease in the secretion of sex hormones.

During this period, the cat's appetite increases, which leads to the appearance of excess weight and the formation of kidney stones. For this purpose, there is a range for sterilized animals in the Pro Plan assortment of feeds, which is designed with all the above-mentioned features into account.

Some of the disadvantages of feed plan

Despite the popularity of the production plan, its feed has drawbackswhich are in the characteristics of the components included in the composition, some of which can cause allergies, while others are of low nutritional value. These disadvantages include the following:

  1. The taste and smell of food created using artificial additives. The basis of the product is always chicken.
  2. The mediocre quality of corn gluten, which is often harmful to the animal.
  3. Of the total protein content, most are processed by-products (waste products: paws, bones, feathers) and vegetable raw materials.
  4. Insufficient amount of vegetables in the feed.
  5. Liver entering the granules is harmful for cats in large quantities.
  6. Cellulose, wheat flour and brewer's yeast can cause an allergic reaction.


Not all cats are suited for food; some ingredients can cause allergies.

Stern Pro Plan contain some ingredients that can trigger allergies.  at the cats. Such substances can be corn gluten, which is difficult to digest, or soy and wheat products, which also cause a sharp reaction of the organism of animals. When choosing food, you should know the characteristics of the pet's organism and carefully study its composition before purchasing the food.

Ready food for dogs is different and often even after reading reviews and it is difficult to understand what kind of food is better. Today, the site "Give Lapu" tells about the popular proplan food for dogsmanufactured by Purina (also produces Purina One). Undoubtedly a wide range is a big plus (there is Pro-Plan feed for dogs small breeds, large breeds, puppies, etc.), but in fact the main composition of the feed and based on it we wrote this review.

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Inexperienced buyers reading the composition of the Pro-Plan feed for dogs seeing in the first place “turkey 22%” immediately think about meat, but in fact, under the word “turkey”, meat, skin and bones (according to AAFCO standard) are hidden. It is also not clear, 22% is in a fresh or dried state (if the first option is, then after cooking the turkey feed will become much less).


Further, the composition of corn (a source of carbohydrates, omega-6 fatty acids) and corn gluten (a source of vegetable protein). Then the source of animal protein is chicken dry protein (not less than 7% of it, because there is so much rice, which is further in composition), and then corn again. Otherwise, everything is the same as in other feeds - animal fat, dry beet pulp (source of fiber), etc.

Remember Pro Plan is a premium class.and not super premium! It has a lot of corn, little meat and there is even a “flavoring feed additive” (it is not specified what kind of additive it is).

Pros and Cons of Pro Plan feed

The advantages of this brand include:

  • widespread prevalence (available in most stores);
  • vitamin and mineral supplements in the composition;
  • besides drying, there are pouches and canned goods.

The disadvantages of the brand include:

  • meat ingredients are not meat, which means offal is also used;
  • flavors and flavor enhancers do not know which ones;
  • not very rich composition in general.


Proplan food for dogs - reviews

Review of Pro Plan feed for small dogs, writes Angelica from Samara. Hello. When I chose my feed, I read a lot of reviews and discussions on the forums; almost good things were written about Proplan. Therefore, I immediately ordered a large package of 7.5 kg, so it comes out cheaper. On the packaging, he wrote that he was enough for 71 days, but my little dog had enough for almost four months. The food itself is in the form of triangles, the granules are small, the smell is not sharp. Already the second package eats, he likes!

About dog food Proplan review  writes Ksenia from Moscow. I was advised by the familiar veterinarian to feed this, saying that many customers feed him and everything is fine. I own german Shepherd Dog I feed with natural food, boil her cereal with meat, etc., and use dry food as a treat to encourage during the trainings. She likes it, for the sake of delicacy, she fulfills all the teams постоянно But I will not feed them all the time with dry food, even if it's good - I think natural food is the best.

Review about ProPro salmon feed for dogs, writes Mariana. Hello. We tried different foods for our doggie, but there was an allergy, only Dog Chau wasn’t, but he didn’t like him - he hardly ate. Then we were advised to try ProPlan with salmon, and he came up! The dog eats with great pleasure, for both cheeks)) We order on the Internet bags of 18 kg, so big because free delivery to the house. We like, recommend.

ProPlan feed conclusions

And although the feedback on dogs about Pro-Plan feed is mostly positive, the site “Dai Lapu” cannot recommend it for the role of the main food for your pets. Incomprehensible flavorings, the absence of real meat, a lot of corn - not the best composition. To make sure of the latter, look, for example, - besides a large amount of meat, there is also an abundance of vegetables, fruits, berries, and the crap of medicinal herbs.

ProPlan is a premium class cat food produced by Purina. The official feed site is https://proplan.com/. This same manufacturer produces other cat food  - Purina Cat Chow and Purina ONE, they are worse in composition than Pro-Plan, but first let's look at the composition of the latter.

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The composition of the food Proplan for cats

Consider the composition of the Pro Plan feed using the example of Adult with chicken (for adult cats). In the first place is chicken 21%, this ingredient includes not only meat, but also offal (otherwise the manufacturer would proudly write "chicken meat"). In addition to the "chicken" animal protein sources are the "dry bird protein" (in third place) and "egg powder".


Sources of carbohydrates are wheat (second place), rice (fourth place in the composition), and corn. Wheat gluten and corn gluten are sources of vegetable proteins. The source of fat is animal fat. Further, there are some “preservatives”, “flavoring feed additive”, “antioxidants” in the composition - none of this is specified.

In general, the composition of the feed. The plan is far from transparent - it is not specified what is included in the “chicken”, from which “dry bird protein” is obtained, no preservatives are indicated, etc.

Pros and Cons ProPlan feed

The advantages include:

  • there are animal protein sources;
  • good content of vitamins, minerals;
  • widely distributed, you can buy in almost every store.

Among the disadvantages of feed:

  • the content of the meat component is not specified;
  • no preservative, antioxidant;
  • relatively high price  (some best feed  are cheaper).


Food Proplan for cats - reviews

Feedback on the food Proplan for kittensNina writes. When we had a kitten, I immediately began to search the Internet for what to feed him. Everywhere they wrote that before the age of six months it was better to feed only with natural food, and I did. By the way, what can and cannot be fed to a kitten found on this site in the article "". Then the kitten turned half a year, we decided to teach him to feed. The most expensive holistic can not afford, but Kiticat or Wiscas can not poison the kitten.

After reading a few articles and reviews, I decided to try Purina Pro Plan feed for kittens. I read that sometimes the products present in it cause allergies, but, fortunately, this did not happen to our cat. We feed him with ordinary home-made food, and when no one is at home, we leave dry food in it.

I read that it is better not to interfere with homemade food with ready-made food, but to feed with something one. But a familiar vet said that there is nothing wrong with that. Moreover, if the food is not of the highest quality, then it is better not to feed them without the need. And the Pro-Plan is an average quality, at least a friend said so, and it is possible to judge how premium feed is assigned to a class.

Feedback on Pro Plan feed, writes Elena. They fed this cat food for almost half a year. At first everything was fine, but over time, the cat began to eat less and showed less and less activity. It got to the point that almost completely stopped eating and lay all day. Drove him to the vet. Kotu was given an injection, put a dropper. The veterinarian said that the reason for the food is that it is too fat and the liver cannot cope. He also said that food often causes visits to him and that even best feed  there are problems. That is, here is the reason not only in the feed, but also in the individuality of our cat. And yet, now we feed the best and slightly more expensive food.

Feedback on Proplan feed, writes Karina. I feed my pet feed for neutered cats for more than a year. Proplan recommended in the clinic. I feed not only dry, but also wet. Therefore, it diverges little by little - up to four large (3 kg) packages per year. Until now, no problems have arisen with either digestion or going to the toilet. Although with digestion sometimes there are problems because of the other - wool. My, because sometimes it is possible to comb one more cat at a time 🙂

Conclusions about this feed

About ProPlan cat food reviews are both positive and negative. But the main indicator is the composition, but it is not so transparent and good that the Murlo website can safely recommend this food as a permanent diet for your cats and cats.

Price ProProplan feed for cats

  • Dry food for cats Proplan 400 g - about 300 rubles;
  • Dry food Proplan for cats 1.5 kg - about 950 rubles;
  • Dry food for cats Pro Plan 3 kg - about 1700-1900 rubles;
  • Dry food Pro Plan for cats 10 kg - about 5200 rubles.

Every owner wants his cat to be healthy, cheerful and contented. Plays a significant role in this right choice  feed (especially important composition). Balanced nutrition Proplan for cats occupies a leading position in the pet market. The food is popular and receives positive reviews from both professional breeders and ordinary affectionate purrs.

What is dry food and what are its advantages?

Dry food is gaining popularity among pet lovers, including cat breeders. There are several reasons for this:

  • saving time. The owner does not have to stand at the stove and prepare the pet the right food. The foods are balanced, they take into account all the energy needs of the cat and include important vitamin and mineral supplements;
  • acceptable cost;
  • convenient storage;
  • the possibility of selecting a therapeutic and balanced nutrition  for sterilized and neutered cats;
  • low consumption rate due to the sublimation of granules (removal of water);
  • reducing the risk of formation of tartar, which leads to gingival suppuration, gingivitis and even loss of teeth. Dry food pets do not suffer from this disease. Special coating on the granules cleans the teeth.

The transition of the cat to the finished food can be carried out at any age. A gradual replacement of the diet occurs within 5-7 days.

There are some disadvantages of such food cats:

  • the animal does not always gnaw "crackers" with appetite. Canned food is much tastier and more aromatic. To solve this problem, feed is moistened with warm water until a soft mass is formed. This method is effective, but neutralizes the preventive effect of granules on tartar. Also, you can not leave wet food in a cup for a long time - it will turn sour;
  • drying the ingredients destroys most nutrients and nutrients. Therefore, you should choose a feed with a high content of fresh meat ingredients. They contain more biologically valuable substances;
  • the composition includes a large amount of carbohydrates with a high glycemic index. It is fraught with diabetes and other unpleasant diseases. But this is true only for cheap economy class feed.

When buying dry food you should pay attention to the packaging. Diligent manufacturers indicate on the label details of the qualitative and quantitative composition of the products. The package should also include a barcode, a company logo, a production date and an expiration date.

Why choose Proplan?

In any modern pet store presents a wide selection of dry feed and canned meat for fluffy gourmets. The whole variety can be divided into three classes: super premium, premium and economy. French complete feed Proplan (Pro Plan) belongs to the "premium" class. It includes all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and trace elements. Products are developed with the participation of veterinarians.

The plan includes a plan for cat food, leading a different lifestyle. For example, there is a diet food for neutered and sterilized animals. It consists of active ingredients that prevent the formation of sand and stones in the bladder. Prevention urolithiasis  important for neutered cats.

The company Purina also offers food for sedentary pussies who live in an apartment and do not go outside. The main problem of such animals is intestinal obstruction. They swallow too much wool, which clumps together and gets stuck in the intestines. Street cats are free from such troubles. They are in constant motion and lumps easily come out.

All Proplan products are easily digestible feeds that contain a large amount of dietary fiber. Each granule is coated with a special coating for the prevention of tartar. The basic requirement is that sterilized and neutered cats that eat dry food should always have a bowl of clean and fresh water.

Owner's feedback on feed is generally positive. The owners note the normalization of digestion, improvement of the teeth and coat in their pets. Sterilized and castrated animals have a rapid weight gain, so the amount of food for them must be strictly rationed.


Product Range Pro Plan

In a series of dry feeds, the Proplan presents 11 types of products. The composition and recommendations for use are different for each species.

  1. The product line of the Plan for adult healthy cats who do not have health problems and do not need diets. A choice of three items is offered: "Salmon with rice", "Chicken with rice", "Duck with rice".
  2. Natural with a high carbohydrate content. Brown rice is a part.
  3. Original with 40% protein.
  4. Hairball Management for the prevention of intestinal obstruction.
  5. Indoor Care for domestic cats that are not on the street. The composition is thought out taking into account the sedentary lifestyle of such animals, including neutered and sterilized.
  6. Sensitive Skin & Stomach for affectionate pets with sensitive digestion. It prevents skin problems that are prone to allergic manifestations.
  7. Weight Management - dietary balancing nutrition for cats with overweight.
  8. Low-protein Urinary Tract Health to maintain the urinary system health of neutered and sterilized cats.
  9. After Care "Salmon and Tuna" for sterilized cats and neutered cats.

The composition of dry granules includes many ingredients: flour, corn gluten, chicken offal, etc. Therefore, even premium food can cause allergies. When choosing a suitable line of Proplan, you must carefully monitor the health of the pet.

Dietary feeds are complete. That is, apart from them in the cats menu, nothing more needs to be added. The exceptions are cases of the introduction of any product on the recommendation of a veterinarian.

The composition of the feed Proplan

The qualitative and quantitative composition of the granules is selected taking into account years of research in the field of cat nutrition. Proplan feeds contain 40% protein - the ideal amount for a healthy and active cat. For sterilized and castrated animals, this is too much, so special products with reduced protein content are provided in the line. But an important indicator of the quality of nutrition is not the figure itself, but the ingredients from which it is composed. In this part of the feed, the Proplan has its positive and negative sides.

Positive points:

  1. The composition of the granules includes chicken meat.
  2. The use of rice is an advantage. This is one of the most useful cereals for cats.
  3. The composition includes prebiotics and some enzymes that improve digestion. Such ingredients are present only in elite feeds.
  4. The optimal ratio of vitamins, minerals and trace elements is able to meet the daily needs of the animal.
  5. Phosphorus, magnesium and calcium are included in the amount necessary to maintain kidney function.
  6. Healing foods help get rid of health problems. Their use is possible only by order of a veterinarian.

Negative points:

  1. Tastes "Salmon", "Duck", "Turkey" are created artificially, with the help of additives. The basis of the product is always chicken.
  2. Corn gluten in the composition of the feed is not used the best quality and often turns out to be harmful.
  3. Most protein is ground offal (not always giblets), meat production wastes: feathers, paws, etc.
  4. In the composition of the granules indicated the liver, which is harmful in large quantities to cats.
  5. Wheat flour, brewer's yeast, cellulose can cause allergies in animals.

Despite the positive reviews, during the transition of the cat to the Proplan, it is recommended to monitor the veterinarian and monitor blood counts. In most animals, the feed of this brand is digested well and no difficulties with health arise.

The use of dry food Proplan allows the owner to get rid of many problems. But it is worth remembering that each animal is individual. Before you transfer your pet to ready-made meals, you should consult with a veterinarian. The specialist will help you choose the right product and explain in detail all the advantages and disadvantages of dry pellets for your cat.

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