Bisco dog food: reviews, review, composition, manufacturer

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Dry dog food "Bisco" from a domestic manufacturer of ready-made rations for pets is one of the best in the declared premium category. Why the brand's products are so highly valued and whether they are really as good as they say they are, we will tell below.

Feed producer

Russian manufacturer of dry food "Bisco" guarantees the high quality of products for pets through the use of a full-cycle production line of imported production and the latest recipes and knowledge in the field of animal nutrition. The operation of the plant, located in the Kuban, is based on innovative European technologies that guarantee the absence of defects and the compliance of feed with the declared composition and international standards.

The manufacturer emphasizes that Bisko dog food does not contain preservatives, dyes and flavor enhancers - components that can cause allergic reactions and diseases in pets.

The company offers consumers only complete feeds, notrequiring supplements, dressings and the addition of vitamin-mineral complexes.

Product line

Bisco supplies only 10 types of dry food to the markets of the whole country, including Krasnodar:

1. Junior. For medium to large dog breed puppies.
2. Junior mini. For small breed dogs up to 1 year old.
3. Regular. Food for adult dogs.
4. Mini. Diet for pets of miniature breeds.
5. Premium. Food for active dogs.
6. Super premium. Food for pets that spend a lot of energy.
7. Super premium with lamb. Feeds containing minced lamb.
8. Reproduction. A diet designed specifically for pregnant and lactating females.
9. Reproduction mini. Feed for pregnant and lactating miniature bitches.
10. Light. Speci alty dog food for obese and elderly pets.

The product line offered by the manufacturer is quite wide and allows breeders and dog owners to choose the right food for their pets. However, in reviews of Bisco dog food, it is noted that there are no veterinary and highly specialized diets in the assortment. Another point of criticism is the packaging: packages weighing 3, 6 and 10 kilograms are available, which is not always convenient. When switching to a new diet, the owner of the dog will either have to purchase a large volume, or look for pet stores with the weight sale of Bisco food.

Composition

The universal and affordable food "Bisco Regular" includes the following components:

• Meat meal and ground beef.
• Corn.
• Fig.
• Blood meal.
• Animal fats.

Bisco's dog food contains a large proportion of these ingredients. The remaining nutritional components are supplements aimed at improving the diet of the animal.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer does not indicate the carbohydrate content, it is quite high - about 45-50%. Their source is cereals, which, judging by the reviews of Bisco dog food, is not very good, since such a diet high in carbohydrates is not typical for predators, which include canids. Proteins and fats in such food are not enough for the he althy and active development of the pet.

The manufacturing company draws the attention of consumers to the "Eco" labels on food packages. The inscription appeared in January 2017, but has nothing to do with the environmental friendliness of the ingredients of the feed, notifying that the product contains a phytobiotic or a natural corrector of amino acid nutrition.

The supplement mentioned is of plant origin and consists of the shells of the Turbine Pyrum snails. The manufacturer does not indicate the specific amount of the ingredients of the supplement and its mass fraction, mentioning only the beneficial effect on the dog, which consists in improving immunity, the condition of claws and coat, and improving appetite.

Many experts in their dog food reviews"Bisco" doubt the usefulness of the additive, based on its composition and the beneficial properties of the components. On the part of the manufacturer, such a move resembles a competent marketing ploy designed to attract customers.

However, the other ingredients in Bisko dog food cannot be said the same: they are very nutritious and he althy.

Proteins

The main source of proteins in Bisco's feed are meat meal and ground beef, the mass fraction of which is 30%. The composition also indicates bone meal, consisting of a large amount of proteins.

The source of animal protein is minced beef - a product of processing animal carcasses containing crushed soft tissues and meat. According to the requirements, it should not include solid impurities and bones, but this largely depends on the quality of the feedstock. The protein content indicated by the manufacturer refers to the raw product, which, after heat treatment and loss of moisture, is significantly reduced in volume.

Another source of protein is meat meal. It is obtained through rendering technology applied to any parts of animal carcasses. The composition of flour may include bones, cartilage, connective tissues, meat. In most cases, it acts as an accessible and cheap component for gaining the required percentage of protein, but loses all its useful properties and components as a result of processing.

Animal blood product blood meal contains a large amount ofprotein and costs producers much less than pure meat.

Fats

The source of lipids in Bisco dog holistics is animal fat. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not indicate the quality of the feedstock, but most often it is the tallow waste from the processing of animal carcasses, which are not suitable for human consumption. As a rule, this is a low-quality product added to feed to add the required percentage of fat content. This additive, as noted by veterinarians in reviews of Bisco dog food, can be considered a disadvantage.

Carbohydrates

The percentage of carbohydrate content is also not indicated, but the main sources of the component are mentioned - corn and rice. There is no benefit from these components for dogs - they are a cheap filler designed to reduce the cost of the finished product. They are used by many manufacturers of pet food, including those in the premium segment.

Additional components

Flaxseed is a source of antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated acids. It has a beneficial effect on the coat, skin and nails of dogs, maintains vitamin balance and prevents premature aging of the body. However, veterinarians and technology doubt that animals are able to fully absorb all the beneficial substances from flaxseeds.

Beet pulp is a waste of sugar production, which is an affordable source of fiber. Doesn't have much usefulproperties for dogs.

Probiotics regulate digestion and the digestive tract. Bisco's feeds do not list the specific bacteria added to the formula, so their benefits are debatable.

Vitamin-mineral complex supports the immune system and provides the necessary set of nutrients per day.

Bisko dog food, judging by its composition, can rightly be called premium - the volume of nutrients and animal components in them is greater than in the food of the economy segment, but the brand's products do not reach the super premium category.

Reviews from owners and veterinarians

Most breeders and dog owners speak positively about Bisco's food. Negative comments follow, as a rule, from dog owners who did not fit the food due to the individual characteristics of the body and the tastes of pets.

Specialists - veterinarians and zootechnologists - for the most part agree that Bisko foods are standard premium class diets suitable for all categories of dogs. If possible, it is advisable to dilute pet food with meat ingredients or purchase ready-made feeds of a higher class. There have been no outright negative reviews of Bisko food from veterinarians.