Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed
Purina Pro Plan
$0.20–$0.40/oz
At a Glance
Higher protein than 76% of similar foods
Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.
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: Beef
Beef is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrusion... See full analysis in the app.
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Beef, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Protein Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Germ Meal, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Meal, Wheat Bran, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, 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), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Garlic Oil
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⚕ 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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