"Oscar" - a line of economy-class feed for dogs, which has good reviews and is gaining popularity among pet breeders. The brand includes a dry and wet diet, consisting of traditional "drying" and canned food. Oscar dog food reviews has various. Often, veterinarians advise using it if you need inexpensive food for the animal, but quite diverse and not without useful properties. Thanks to modern technologies used in the production of this line, it is possible to maximally preserve all the valuable qualities of the natural products used.
A little bit about production
Russian Oscar dog food is made on the basis of Danish technology. Production lines are located in the Tver region. The convenient location of the factory, coupled with the Danish logistics system, facilitates the rapid delivery of products to many large wholesale bases.
In the production of feed, the latest developments in the field of dietary nutrition and veterinary medicine are used. Good food for dogs, to which many began to classify and Oscars, always contain an increased amount of protein to compensate for the energy costs of the animal with an active lifestyle.
The presence of fermented fiber is also important to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract. The Oscar brand of dry foods always uses mineral and vitamin complexes from the Aventis Animal Nutrition Pharmacological Concern, which holds a leading position in the field of pharmacology for pets. As the reviews of dog owners show, such an additive helps increase endurance even with increased physical exertion.
Nuances of the composition
The manufacturer of dog food "Oscar" is serious about the composition of its products. The basis of the diet is cereals, this should be considered for owners of animals with an allergy to gluten.
Technologists also pay close attention to indicators of the quantity and quality of meat. Of course, in connection with the policy of producing affordable feed, the proportion of meat ingredients is slightly lower than that of cereals. They are given the second place - in the composition of the feed you can find such components:
- chicken's meat;
- lamb meat;
- fish
- offal of animal origin;
- meat and bone meal.
Sunflower oil is always present as vegetable fat. Beet pulp is also added to stabilize digestion. It is important for the dog to regularly receive animal protein, which in the feed is presented in the form of a hydrolyzed liver.
Additional components
Belonging to the number of balanced ones is one of the advantages of Oscar dog food. In the reviews, animal breeders claim that when it is used, the pet always maintains a healthy coat and skin that is not prone to dryness. This is possible due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids in the complex. Also among the useful ingredients are:
- calcium - necessary for the growth and formation of teeth and bones;
- protein at the optimal level contributes to the harmonious development of muscles and muscles in general;
- Vitamins C and B support the dog's own immunity;
- Vitamin A is essential for visual acuity.
Economy-class dog foods often have synthetic flavors and genetically modified foods. In this case, such components are not used in production, therefore veterinarians often recommend Oscars as a budget food with good quality characteristics.
Doubts of the breeders
Of course, Oscar dog food reviews are not always positive. The fact is that the popular manufacturers of the premium food line always indicate exactly which ingredients and in what quantity they add to their products. Moreover, there is information about the percentage, which helps to correctly calculate the diet for a particular breed of animal.
The Oscar feed label does not indicate exact data on the meat products and cereals contained in this product. There is also no information on the percentage of each ingredient. Therefore, many doubt the quality of the product and do not trust it.
Advantages of feed
Like any product for feeding animals of economy class, the Oscar boasts a very affordable price. Many owners say they get it for this reason. But the product is popular with breeders of outbred or not related to dog shows and breeding.
Product flaws
Oscar dry dog food can serve as the basis of a diet for domestic purebred dogs, as well as in kennels for overexposure. For feeding elite individuals or sick animals, as well as used for breeding, it is not suitable. Veterinarians distinguish such shortcomings in it:
- a large number of cereal crops without indicating the exact composition;
- lack of accurate information about the meat ingredients used, their quantity and quality;
- the presence of artificial preservatives - used for a longer shelf life of the goods;
- somewhat poor composition.
In addition, the label does not contain specific data about which particular components are present in each type of product. However, as the reviews of dog owners who are not called to speak at exhibitions and bring elite offspring show, the feed saturates well - the animal receives the necessary energy. Therefore, in general, they are satisfied with the price and quality.
Extensive product line
The extensive Oscar feed line is another advantage. Any owner of an animal can always choose from the assortment the necessary product that is suitable for different breeds, active individuals or puppies.
So, if you compare this food with others, then in the diet, for example, "Chappi" there are many flavoring decisions, but there are practically no products for puppies. And in the Darling line for adult animals, only two flavors are offered.
Oscar presents both dry and wet foods, which are presented in the form of canned food. If in the “dryer” there are all the necessary minerals and vitamins to support the pet’s health, then in canned food there is a large amount of protein, which is necessary for active dogs.
The wet feed line includes the following flavors;
- with heart;
- with turkey;
- with giblets;
- with tongue;
- with lamb;
- with veal.
Dry products are based on cereals using offal. They allow you to maintain the activity of the animal at the proper level, and also protect against excessive weight gain.
For adult dogs, you can choose a dry food with taste:
- chicken and rice;
- lamb and rice.
In any product, there are always substances necessary for the formation of bones and tooth growth.
Additional assortment
The range also includes products that are designed for puppies from three months old. According to the manufacturer, its composition helps strengthen its own immune system, provides harmonious growth, helps to establish digestion and protects against the risk of calculus formation.
For dogs prone to allergic reactions, a hypoallergenic food has been developed. In this case, the meat ingredients are taken as a basis: duck, rabbit, veal and turkey.
You can choose products depending on the characteristics of the animal. So, Oscar offers:
- food for dogs of medium breeds;
- products for leading an active life;
- for especially large pets;
- for small animals.
As experience of use shows, all products of the manufacturer are characterized by easy digestibility, and at the same time have high nutritional value. Therefore, the animal quickly eats up, which reduces the risk of gaining excess weight.
Reviews of specialists about the Oscars
Dog food reviews - as already clear - has a variety of different. So, experts believe that it is of poor quality. The composition contains little protein and not enough vitamins. At the same time, the manufacturer calls his products balanced, but in fact this is not entirely true. Also, all components are selected not the best and not as carefully as we would like.
However, for outbred dogs such food is quite acceptable. They have no health problems, the animals look and feel quite worthy. But veterinarians do not recommend feeding puppies with this food. Moreover, some do not even recommend the use of specialized Oscar food for puppies. It is better to invest in a more balanced diet at least until the age of two.
Opinions of breeders
Some of them claim that the food is quite suitable for feeding their animals. Pellets have the same shape, smell good, and dogs eat it with pleasure. Such breeders do not emit negative consequences. Pet hair is in good condition, the gastrointestinal tract also works fine. However, many use this brand for feeding stray animals.
However, owners of elite breeds do not recommend this product. In their opinion, the health of the pets is deteriorating and the appearance is much worse. Therefore, they use more expensive feeds that not everyone can afford. But keeping some breeds of dogs or animals with health problems always requires a lot of investment.