Chow Chow dog food: customer reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-15 22:35

The owner of both a puppy and an adult dog of a beautiful hairy breed, striving to provide his pet with everything necessary for a full life, will choose a good chow-chow dog food for him. Feedback from other dog breeders will be an excellent source of information. If the manufacturer on the official website and in advertising booklets needs to present the product in the best possible way, then the comments and opinions of buyers will be more objective, they will help to learn not only about the pros, but also about the cons of the product.

Dog Chow feed: a brief introduction

Hungarian products "Dog Chow" is the brainchild of the world famous company "Purina", one of the offshoots of the concern "Nestlé". Among the brands that are offered on the market, there are both Darling and ProPlan. These names are familiar to every dog owner. The food in question is available in two versions: a dry product and canned food. It is designed for dogs of various breeds. As the manufacturer promises, more than 90 years of experience speaks volumes, andnatural ingredients that are used for the production of food are absolutely harmless to the pet. All products are premium and therefore can be used for purebred animals.

Customer opinions

Reviews about Dog Chow dog food often refer to the composition of the product. Buyers indicate that a serious and reliable manufacturer is one of the reasons that prompted them to make a purchase. However, the study of the composition of the feed allows us to conclude that it has no clear advantages over other products for dogs. So, the composition includes the following components:

• meat and offal;
• cereals;
• fats;
• vegetable protein;
• fish products;
• vegetables: chicory root, dried beets;
• micronutrients: manganese, iron, iodine, zinc;
• vitamins.

The composition of the product is standard. But in reviews of chow chow dog food, buyers indicate that the meat content in it is only 14%, while the super-premium class suggests the presence of meat at least ¼. Therefore, not all consumers agree that the product can be attributed to the class declared by the manufacturer.

Dignity highlighted by dog breeders

In their reviews of chow-chow dog food, the owners of these beautiful animals note that Dog Chow products have a number of positive qualities.

First of all, it is an inexpensive price. Compare the cost of several feeds in the table.

Price of "Dog Chow" feed and"ProPlan"

Variety	Dog Chow	ProPlan	Average price per kg, rub.
			Dog Chow	ProPlan
For puppies, with chicken, 2.5 kg	2, 5 kg for 650 RUB	3 kg for 1161 RUB	260	387
For puppies of large breeds, chicken, 14 kg	14 kg for 2950 RUB	12 kg for RUB 4038	211	336, 5
For active adult animals, chicken, 14 kg	14 kg for 2950 RUB	14 kg for RUB 3902	211	278, 7

The table shows that Dog Chow is a more budget option, the average price per kilogram is less than that of ProPlan. Further, in customer reviews of chow-chow dog food, it is noted that the Dog Chow product contains a whole range of vitamins and elements useful for dogs, in this parameter it is in no way inferior to its more expensive counterpart.

Also, among the advantages of the product, owners of chow-chow dogs include the fact that it can be easily bought at any pet store.

Flaws noted by customers

Attentive dog breeder will definitely read the information on the composition of the product on the package. Often, customer reviews of chow chow dog food are based on this information. As for the Belgian brand, dog breeders note the following shortcomings:

• The composition itself is rather poor.
• From the data that is available on the manufacturer's website and on the packaging of the feed, it is difficult to understand what exactly is included in the feed. So, it is not indicated what specific cereals the animal will have to feed, specific offal is not indicated.
• If other manufacturers of super premium food write a more detailed composition, then Purina limited itself to only a brief listing, which could not but arouse bewilderment of the owners who noted this drawback in their reviews of chow-chow dog food.
• From the information on the package it is not clear if the product contains anything else from vegetables, in addition to dried beet pulp.
• Very vague about oil. It is indicated that it is present in the product, but what kind of oil it is is not clear. Therefore, dog owners refuse food, because they are afraid that it contains palm oil, which is harmful even for an ordinary dog, not to mention a thoroughbred one.
• Large dogs don't get enough of this food.

Due to these shortcomings, many dog owners advise using the food with caution, after obtaining "permission" from the veterinarian.

What do they think about the dry product

Customer reviews of Dog Chow dry food for dogs are most often positive. Dog breeders note that such a product is most suitableactive dogs who love to run, frolic, ready for physical exertion. Due to the vitamins and minerals included in the composition, dry food helps the animal to stay strong, energetic and playful for a long time. What are the he alth benefits for dog owners?

• Promotes muscle development.
• Helps maintain body weight even at high intensity workouts.
• Keep your dog energized and cheerful.
• The food is rich in iron, so it is a good remedy for anemia prevention.

Some owners in their reviews of Dog Chow dog food indicate that they use this product only occasionally, replacing the more familiar ProPlan with it. Animals eat the product with pleasure, but the owners are afraid to transfer to it completely, because they trust ProPlan more.

Dog Chow food lines in customer reviews

All products are divided into four main categories depending on the age of the pet:

• Puppies.
• Dogs under 5 years old.
• Over 5 years old.
• Over 9 years old.

This is very convenient, because it is possible to choose a diet for your dog, taking into account its age characteristics.

Most of the food is for dogs of all breeds, but there are a few special products for small dogs and large dogs. So, for puppies and adult animals of large breeds, food weighing 2, 5 or 14 kg with turkey flavor is offered. And small dogs can taste a dry product with chicken weighing800g or 2.5kg.

Diversity of tastes in the evaluation of dog lovers

Most of the products in the line can be used for all dogs without restrictions, but there are also a few products for animals with special needs:

• For dogs prone to an active lifestyle. They are offered chicken food.
• For animals suffering from diseases of the digestive tract. Salmon products are suitable for them.

This division is appreciated by dog owners, as it helps to identify and purchase the product that suits them best.

The Dog Chow flavor line includes four of the most popular treats: chicken, lamb, turkey and salmon. Consumers note that these are, of course, the most common options, but the same ProPlan food has much more flavors, there is also beef, which is so appreciated by dog breeders in the diet of pets.

Position of buyers about canned food

Dog Chow products are exclusively dry food, so owners have to buy products from other brands to make their pet's diet more varied and balanced. According to reviews of chow chow wet dog food, Royal Canin, the Urban Life line for adult animals and puppies, is among the leaders. These canned food are a real delicacy for a pet, they have a pleasant smell and attractive appearance. The owners note that the use of food even timebeneficial effect on animal behavior from time to time.

Ad alt Beauty canned food is a great option for chow chow, because, thanks to its composition (a large amount of fatty acids), it allows you to achieve a lush coat of an animal, including when mixed feeding.

Among the modern variety, it is not easy to find food for chow-chow dogs. Reviews about the manufacturer and the products themselves will help you not to make a mistake.

The position of veterinarians

Veterinarians have a definite opinion about chow chow dog food. Their reviews indicate that the product has both positive qualities and disadvantages. Both are presented in the table.

Pros and cons of food according to veterinarians

Dignity	Flaws
Meat included present	Low percentage of meat, which makes the food less he althy for the pet
Vegetable he alth supplements available	Most of the composition is cereals, which reduces the energy value
Many vitamins and nutrients	Contains preservatives and additives, soy

In general, experts note that Dog Chow is not the best choice for owners who want long life and good he alth for their pet. But at the same time they recognize the negative consequencesfeed intake was not recorded. The position of veterinarians in this case is neutral.

So, the reviews of veterinarians about Dog Chow dog food cannot be called enthusiastic, doctors highlight both the advantages and disadvantages of the product.

Customers and veterinarians have left a large number of reviews about Dog Chow dog food, positions differ. Consumers and experts have identified both the advantages and disadvantages of this product. In general, the attitude towards the brand is neutral; among the variety of similar feeds, it does not stand out much. A significant plus is the affordable price, therefore, despite the insignificant percentage of meat in the product, owners of various breeds are actively buying it.