Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon and Rice Dry Dog Food Formula

Name: Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon and Rice Dry Dog Food Formula
Brand: Purina Pro Plan

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Purina Pro Plan

56/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Menadione sodium bisulfite complex Moderate risk
A synthetic form of vitamin K (K3). EFSA concluded it is safe for dogs at the levels used in feed, but it is flagged as a precaution: it is a synthetic form not used in human supplements, and natural vitamin K1 is an alternative.
Wheat Low risk
A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon.
Poultry by-product meal Low risk
Rendered poultry parts such as necks, feet and organs (not feathers). Often a decent protein, but 'poultry' can mean chicken, turkey or duck and quality varies batch to batch.
Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor.
Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas.
Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish.
Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies.
Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.

What it does well

Named meat first
First ingredient is salmon.

Ingredients

Salmon, Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Poultry By–Product Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed–Tocopherols, Corn Protein Meal, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Egg Product, Glycerin, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Wheat Bran, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B–1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B–5), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B–2), Vitamin B–12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B–6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Folic Acid (Vitamin B–9), Biotin (Vitamin B–7), Vitamin D–3 Supplement], Choline Chloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, L–Ascorbyl–2–Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), L–Lysine Monohydrochloride, Garlic Oil

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	26%
Crude fat (min)	16%
Crude fiber (max)	3%
Moisture (max)	12%
Calcium (min)	1%
Phosphorus (min)	0.8%

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon and Rice Dry Dog Food Formula - 33 Lb UPC 038100160546
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon and Rice Dry Dog Food Formula - 15 Lb UPC 038100101297
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon and Rice Dry Dog Food Formula - 5 Lb UPC 038100160515

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03