Good Owner dog food
Recently, a new dog food from a Russian manufacturer, the "Khoroshy Khozhay" (Good Owner) brand, appeared on the ready-to-eat pet food market. Dog owners still have low confidence in this domestic product, due to the frankly low-quality diets commonly found in many Russian brands. We reviewed one menu item from this brand and tried to determine whether offering this food to your pet can truly be considered a good owner.
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Manufacturer
After visiting the official website of the "Good Owner" brand, we were unable to find out who actually produces this dog food. There was no specific information. Thanks to the Internet, we learned that the brand is owned by Anima Trade, a company located in St. Petersburg. Since 2010, this company has specialized in the wholesale distribution of pet food and various other pet products.
The company claims that its Good Owner diets are produced in-house and developed by its nutritionists. The manufacturer positions them as premium nutrition, free of flavor enhancers and harmful additives. The dry food line is manufactured in the Krasnodar Krai by Mix-Line, while Good Owner canned dog food is produced at the Yelets Meat Processing Plant in the Lipetsk Region.
This brand also produces dog treats in the form of natural dried beef, pork, or lamb by-products.
Assortment
This brand's entire product portfolio is divided into two lines: dry food and canned food. The dry menu series consists of just four items, available in two packaging sizes—0.5 and 6 kg—and recently added a larger 20 kg package. The manufacturer offers the following dietary options:
- puppies - with beef and rice, suitable for both babies and juniors;
- small and medium breeds – for pets weighing up to 15 kg, without wheat gluten;
- all breeds – with beef and rice, for animals over 1 year old with normal and increased activity;
- All breeds on lamb - for adult pets of any breed.
The canned product line was slightly updated in March 2017, with the introduction of 750-gram cans with a new label design. 100- and 340-gram cans are also still available, in six different flavors:
- lamb fillet;
- stewed giblets;
- tender rabbit;
- jellied tongue;
- farm poultry;
- juicy beef.
The manufacturer assures that all wet diets are made from real meat and are complete, natural nutrition that can be given either as a standalone meal or as a supplement to the main diet.
This brand doesn't boast a wide selection, and dog owners often point to this fact as a drawback when leaving reviews of Good Owner food.
Analysis and evaluation of composition
Before reviewing the ingredients, it's important to note that all Good Owner diets contain probiotic cultures and chicory. These supplements help normalize intestinal microflora and improve digestive function. In all recipes, the manufacturer has replaced wheat with a less allergenic grain—Kuban rice—which significantly reduces the risk of food intolerance in pets with sensitive stomachs.
Let's take a detailed look at the ingredients using a food intended for adult dogs of all breeds as an example. The packaging states that this product is non-GMO, soy-free, and flavor-free. It also states that it was made using natural, Russian-origin, "human-grade" meat. This term means the product is approved (edible) for human consumption. We'll leave it up to you to decide whether this is true or just a clever marketing ploy.
Let's look at the guaranteed nutritional value of the product:
- protein – 23.5%
- fat – 16%
- fiber – 2.3%
- ash – 6.4%
- humidity – 9%
With this balance, the carbohydrate content in this recipe will be 42-43%. The manufacturer has every right not to specify the carbohydrate content, but this figure is above average for most foods. Excessively high carbohydrate levels in a dog's diet can be harmful and have a detrimental effect on the pet's health.
All other indicators look quite acceptable, with the exception of fiber, which is clearly lacking here.
Let's move on to the list of ingredients, focusing on the first five components:
- beef meat
- ground beef (tripe, lungs, trimmings)
- rice
- meat meal
- animal fat
The manufacturer doesn't disclose the exact percentage of each ingredient in the formula. This approach is common among many brands, but it doesn't benefit the product. "Transparency" in the ingredients is typical of high-quality brands and inspires greater consumer confidence in the diet.
However, we see only one grain in the top five, compared to four animal-based ingredients. This is quite encouraging and a plus for this diet.
Sixth on the list of ingredients and further down are mineral supplements and flaxseed, followed by dried sugar beet pulp and dehydrated vegetables. Next comes chicory powder and medicinal herbs. Finally, trace elements and vitamins are listed.
Squirrels
The first ingredient listed is beef. It's a good source of animal protein, with an amino acid profile superior to even lamb and pork. This meat was likely frozen, and according to the extruder's process requirements, its share does not exceed 35% of the total weight of all ingredients in the feed mixture.
Second place goes to ground beef from offal (tripe, lungs, trimmings). Provided the source material is high-quality, this component can be considered a good source of protein. However, it's impossible to determine the relative proportions of the components in the ground beef, and beef tripe, and lungs are very valuable and healthy offal rich in complete proteins, a set of vitamins and microelements.
The final protein component in this formula is meat meal (No. 4 in the ingredients list). It's produced by rendering fat from animal waste and is a cheap product typical of low-quality pet food. Furthermore, the vague wording "meat" suggests unknown sources of raw materials, making it difficult to assess their quality. This is an undesirable ingredient in pet food.
Cereals
Rice is the main carbohydrate source in this recipe. It's easier for dogs to digest than corn and wheat, making it a common ingredient in pet food. However, due to its high glycemic index, it offers virtually no nutritional benefits and is not recommended in large quantities for canine diets.
Fats
Animal fat (number 5 on the ingredients list) is responsible for providing the pet's body with lipids. This dubious ingredient is most often found in lower-priced products. It is derived from raw materials unfit for human consumption. The vague wording, which doesn't indicate the fat's origin (chicken or pork) or the degree of purification, can conceal the most undesirable components. This is one reason why some reviews of Good Owner dry dog food have a negative connotation.
Other feed components
There aren't enough additional ingredients in this recipe to significantly impact the overall picture, but a few benefits are still worth mentioning:
- Flax seeds provide a small amount of plant fats rich in omega-3 fatty acids, as well as beneficial soluble fiber and antioxidants. They are often included in vitamin supplements for fur.
- Sugar beet pulp acts as fiber, promoting better digestion of food and the formation of feces.
- Chicory powder partially performs the same function as the previous component, plus it is a rich source of the prebiotic inulin, which supports intestinal microflora.
- Dehydrated vegetables offer little benefit to the body, as they were dried before being added to food, meaning they have lost most of their vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, the generic term "vegetables" may not be the most expensive or high-quality ingredients, making the benefits of such ingredients questionable.
- Medicinal herbs. Once again, we see general statements and vague ingredients, which doesn't inspire confidence and prevents us from evaluating this component as beneficial.
In summary, we found that Good Owner dog food contains good sources of animal protein and doesn't contain too many grains. It also contains some beneficial additives. However, the presence of several unclear and questionable ingredients is a concern, which is clearly a downside to the formula.
Reviews of Good Owner dog food
Although the brand is only just beginning to win the hearts of its potential customers and the stomachs of their dogs, you can already find reviews and opinions about Good Owner food online, both positive and not so positive:
Ksenia, the husky's owner:
"We bought two cans to try, on the advice of the kennel owner, who raved about it. Our dogs ate the canned food with gusto, and their bowls were empty before we could blink. The canned food smells like stewed meat, and even we're licking our lips. Then we decided to get a bag of dry food. The dogs are thrilled; their stools are fine, and I liked the ingredients and the lack of gastrointestinal reactions in the dogs when they switched to it. We've already ordered a large bag."
Yana, owner Cane Corso:
"I was initially attracted by the food's description and its affordable price. At first, my Dave ate "Master" lamb and was constantly hungry. I even increased his portions, but I still had to supplement with meat or canned food. Then we switched to beef food, which seemed more nutritious—it has more protein and fat. His stools started to become more challenging: unstable, loose, and sometimes even diarrhea. Sometimes the consistency was normal, but what went in was what came out. Apparently, the food wasn't as high-quality as the package said. I decided not to chase a "free lunch"—it would easily ruin my dog."
Price
The price of canned dog food "Good Owner" regardless of flavor is:
- 0.1 kg jar – from 56 to 69 rubles.
- 0.34 kg jar – from 94 to 107 rubles.
- 0.75 kg jar – from 175 to 189 rubles.
The cost of dry food varies within the following range:
- 0.5 kg – from 149 to 160 rub.
- 6 kg – from 960 to 999 rub.
- 20 kg – from 2790 to 2930 rub.
In conclusion, the affordable price of Khoroshy Zladyator brand pet food is backed by a very high quality product, making it a worthy competitor to many well-known premium brands. It clearly stands out from other Russian-made dog food, and, in our opinion, it's a good alternative to budget-priced ready-made pet food.
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