Satisfaction dog food
Breeders who love their pets selflessly want their charges to receive only the best nutrition. One option for high-quality nutrition for pets is Satisfaction dog food.
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Manufacturer
All Satisfaction brand diets are produced by the Spanish company Biologia y Nutricion 2, which has specialized in producing nutrition for cats, dogs, and ferrets for many years. Because all production processes take place in Spain, with no outsourcing, the company can guarantee the exceptional quality and nutritional value of Satisfaction diets. The company's headquarters are located in Zaragoza, Spain's fifth-largest city.
The manufacturer guarantees the absence of GMOs, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives in its products. It emphasizes that the protein source is exclusively human-grade lamb and chicken. Boneless chicken is added to the puppies' protein supplement. Additional ingredients undergo multi-stage quality and freshness testing before being added to the food. Judging by all available information, this brand's menu is quite good, but whether this is actually the case will become clear after a detailed analysis of each ingredient.
Assortment
Satisfaction branded diets are divided into two lines: PRO and regular. The PRO line includes the following types of food:
- Kennel – a specially developed menu for adult animals with an average activity level;
- Regular Medium – for adult individuals of medium-sized breeds;
- Regular MAXI – food for adult animals of large breeds;
- Puppy MAXI – for puppies of medium and large dog breeds from 3-4 months of age;
- Puppy Start is a menu for puppies of all breeds, from weaning to 3 months of age.
In the standard line, food is divided according to age and breed size, and there are also several specialized menus:
- PUPPY – for puppies. It is further subdivided into three types: mini, medium, and maxi – based on breed size.
- REGULAR – for adult animals. This also includes three types of food depending on the pet's size.
- ADULT – diets for adult cats. This group includes two types for different breeds: medium and maxi.
- SENIOR – a special menu for older pets.
- LIGHT is a special diet for overweight dogs of all breeds.
- PERFOMANCE – daily nutrition for animals with increased activity levels.
- LAMB & RICE – special food for pets with food allergies.
This is the entire range of Satisfaction dog food. Any breeder can find the perfect food for their pet, despite the lack of breed-specific lines.
Compound
For a detailed breakdown of the ingredients and composition, the REGULAR MEDIUM diet is the most versatile. This menu is for medium-sized breeds with a medium activity level—ideal for pets kept in an apartment.
The composition includes:
- fresh chicken (min. 20%);
- rice (18%);
- dry chicken protein;
- whole rice (18%);
- corn gluten;
- chicken fat.
These are the basic ingredients that make up the food. Other ingredients are added to enhance certain aspects of the diet. Next on the list are beet pulp, brewer's yeast, and liver hydrolysate. Then comes the content of dried whole eggs, di-calcium phosphate, and citrus extract. Yucca schidigera extract and a vitamin and mineral complex round out the list.
Despite the rather limited composition, all the ingredients appear to be quite good. The guaranteed nutrient content is as follows:
- Protein: 27%;
- Fats: 16%;
- Fiber 1.97%;
- Calcium: 1.42%;
- Phosphorus: 1%;
- Water: 10%.
Here, too, everything is in order—the indicators are within the normal range for premium dry dog food. Now, let's find out what each of the nutrients listed in the ingredients contains.
Squirrels
The main source of protein is chicken—both fresh chicken and dehydrated chicken protein. Both are excellent for dog nutrition, but remember that 20% of fresh chicken is 7-10% meat, as excess moisture is removed after processing and drying. Whole dried chicken eggs are another ideal source of protein. In addition to protein, they contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals.
Corn gluten deserves special mention—it's a plant protein obtained as a byproduct of starch production. Debates about the benefits or harms of gluten for animals have raged since its discovery. The truth remains elusive. However, its structure and chemical properties make it a plant-based protein that's relatively inexpensive to produce. It's added to animal feed specifically to increase protein levels.
Fats
The feed's richness comes from chicken fat. Typically rendered from deboned chickens, it provides valuable, easily digestible fat. It contains high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids, making it a valuable component of animal nutrition.
Carbohydrates
Despite the absence of carbohydrates on the list, the food does contain them, and in significant quantities. Even if you add up 18% rice and 18% whole grain, you're looking at 36% grains. However, there's one caveat: according to the package information, brown rice (unpolished) was used. Unlike white rice, it's low in gluten and high in complex carbohydrates, some of which are digestible by dogs. It's also an excellent alternative to other grains for pets prone to food allergies, as brown whole grain rice doesn't cause such reactions.
Additional components
- Beet pulp is a cheap source of fiber, which supports digestive health. It contains a small amount of vitamins, but these are usually destroyed during cooking.
- Brewer's yeast is a source of vitamin B, which is beneficial for skin and coat. It also aids digestion and contains a small amount of protein.
- Liver hydrolysate – despite the lack of precise data on the raw material's quality, liver hydrolysate is a good natural flavoring agent. Thanks to its strong, pleasant aroma, this ingredient increases feed intake without the use of chemical attractants.
- Dicalcium phosphate is a feed additive that serves as a source of calcium and phosphorus. It has no other beneficial properties.
- Citrus extract is a rich source of bioflavonoids – natural antioxidants that prevent the aging of body cells.
- Yucca schidigera is a natural ingredient that, thanks to its composition, naturally reduces pet odors, including the smell of excrement.
- Vitamin and mineral premix is a supplement that provides the necessary portion of vitamins and microelements for a healthy life for your pet.
In summary, Satisfaction dog food is a good representative of the premium pet food segment and can be used for your pet's regular nutrition. The absence of dangerous synthetic additives, as well as the content of meat and animal proteins, make this menu an excellent alternative to natural feeding.
Price
On specialized online retailers, the price for Satisfaction dog food is as follows:
- Satisfaction PRO Kennel – from 5000 rubles per 20 kg bag;
- Satisfaction Puppy Medium – from 1500 rub. for 3 kg;
- Satisfaction Senior – from 1,500 rubles per 3 kg pack, and from 5,000 rubles per 15 kg bag.
In essence, the food is not cheap, but if you take into account its composition and nutritional value, then purchasing it becomes, obviously, a profitable undertaking.
Reviews
Vladislav, owner of a basset hound:
“I bought a puppy from a kennel, and the breeder advised me not to change the food - I received a bag as a dowry Puppy Start"The baby ate it with pleasure, and after he reached three months of age, I switched him to another food, but the same brand – Satisfaction. Now my dog is two years old, healthy and active – and that's all I need!"
Valentina, Chihuahua breeder:
"At first, my little one ate natural food—I cooked her porridge with meat scraps and liver. But then I got a job and had practically no time to cook, so I had to look for an alternative. After reading reviews of dry dog food, "Satisfaction, I decided to switch her to this type of food. Gradually, over the course of a little over a month, my Chihuahua transitioned completely to dry food, and has been eating only dry food for three years now. The vet has no complaints, and the dog looks great—I'm happy with everything."
Alexey Petrin, a veterinarian with 16 years of experience:
"Most of my patients receive dry food from their owners. It's understandable—it's fast, convenient, and often, even if the diet isn't the cheapest, nutritious and healthy. When asked to recommend a food for an animal, I usually recommend one of the Satisfaction foods—depending on the animal's size and age, a customized diet can be created. So far, there haven't been any complaints, except for rare cases where the food wasn't suitable for some individual reason (often food allergies). So, as a veterinarian, I can say that dry dog food Satisfaction is a good option for your pet’s daily nutrition!”
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