The veterinarian advised to start “mongbred dogs” to save on feed

Food prices for four-legged pets are rising every day

The price tag for pet food has increased by an average of 20-30% since the beginning of summer. The number of imported products has decreased significantly over the past two years. Those feeds that remained on the Russian market have become twice as expensive, but domestic producers do not stop raising the price. The owners only have to put up with it and give a lot of money to ensure a healthy and active life for their pet.

“Supplies are hidden, they become more expensive, logistics becomes more difficult, distributors include all these risks in the price. This is such a post-sanction syndrome. According to our estimates, compared with the beginning of last year, the prices for such feeds have grown by about 30-40%, and somewhere by fifty, – the media quote State Duma deputy Vladimir Buratov, – As for the mass segment, the situation is simpler there. The competition is much higher there, I applied to the FAS and the prosecutor’s office about this, and these departments actually did a great job last year to bring the sellers to their senses.”

Until recently, there was no production of premium feed in Russia. They were brought to our pet stores from abroad. Now, slowly but surely, new domestic feeds rich in micro and macro elements are appearing. However, they are not as valued by consumers as already familiar firms from other countries.

According to the NAFI analytical center, since 2019, Russians have begun to spend 10,000 more on keeping dogs and cats. Pet owners spend about 39 thousand rubles a year. The biggest expenses are spent on food, medicines and various accessories. In online stores, the demand for products is only growing, Russians continue to purchase everything they need at new prices.

“We recommend that pet owners buy quality food, although, of course, the price for it is worthy. Two thousand for two kilograms for dogs is a bit much. For the same money you can buy eight kilograms of feed from the budget segment.

However, manufacturers of this product often lie to customers when they write the percentage of meat on the package. Usually it is much lower, and it is protein that is the source of energy for animals. Good feed contains at least 60% of meat, – said veterinarian Polina Dobrenkova, – In general, each pet is entitled to an individual diet. Someone has the opportunity to feed their pet cheap food, there will be no consequences. For example, if you adopted some mongrel dog from a shelter. They usually do not need so many vitamins, but if you have purchased a Maltese, please pay. Some animals should not eat anything that does not contain the right amount of useful elements. Premium food has a large amount of vitamins that contribute to the formation of healthy immunity.

The departure of many quality pet food companies and the increase in their cost has greatly affected the budget of pet owners, now it is necessary to look for alternative options or more affordable brands. However, it is important to remember that the correct and balanced nutrition of animals is an important aspect of their health and well-being, so it is necessary to consult a veterinarian or animal nutritionist to find an alternative solution.