Purina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Formula

Adult Weight Management Formula

Purina Pro Plan

#864 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

Higher moisture for better hydration

Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.

Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
Garlic

A member of the allium family. Contains thiosulfate compounds that cause oxidati... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AKC Canine Health Foundation (garlic toxicity)
  • Lee et al. 2000, Toxicology (thiosulfate mechanism)
  • Yamato et al. 2005, J Vet Pharmacol Therapeutics (eccentrocytes in dogs)
Split ingredient (corn)

Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Whole Grain Corn, Corn Germ... See full analysis in the app.

Protein source: Chicken

Chicken is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrus... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 30.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 36%
Fat (dry-matter) 10.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 93%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 21%
Moisture 12

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 9%
Nutrient Transparency 6.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 8%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 32%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 25

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 23%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 91%
Label Transparency 1

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 88%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Germ Meal, Barley, Dried Egg Product, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat Bran, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, 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)], Choline Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Garlic Oil

Calories

3516 kcal/kg Energy density
355 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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