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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
At a Glance
Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)
This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.
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)
Animal Fat
A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
- AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
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)
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)
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Brewers Rice, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Wheat Bran, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt, Soybean Oil, Fish Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Threonine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Dried Colostrum, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, L-Tryptophan, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Garlic Oil, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Sodium Selenite
Calories
⚕ Manufacturer Quality
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.
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