Purina Pro Plan High Protein Small Breed Dry Puppy Food DHA Chicken & Rice Formula
Dry food for dogs · Puppy · by Purina Pro Plan
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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. - 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. - 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. - Corn germ meal Low risk
A by-product of corn milling made from the corn germ, a low-cost source of energy and fiber. - 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. - 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. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- High protein 37.5%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Corn Protein Meal, Poultry By–Product Meal, Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed–Tocopherols, Corn Germ Meal, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Fish Oil, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Soybean Oil, Choline chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B–3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B–5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B–1), Vitamin B–12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B–2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B–6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B–9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D–3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B–7)], Magnesium Sulfate, Dl–Methionine, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, L–Lysine Monohydrochloride, Garlic Oil
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 33% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 20% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.9% |
| Calories | 4,311 kcal/kg, 482 kcal/cup |
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 High Protein Small Breed Dry Puppy Food DHA Chicken & Rice Formula - 6 Lb UPC 038100113689
- Purina Pro Plan High Protein Small Breed Dry Puppy Food DHA Chicken & Rice Formula - 18 Lb UPC 038100132673
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