Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor

HA Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

#99999 of 0 $0.34/oz

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At a Glance

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.

TBHQ

TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic fat preservative. Dogs are the... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Joint FAO/WHO JECFA (ADI 0-0.7 mg/kg, dogs most sensitive)
  • NTP Toxicology Studies on TBHQ
  • EU Regulation: 0.02% of fat content limit
Powdered Cellulose

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

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)
No marine omega-3 source

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 20.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 95%
Fat (dry-matter) 10.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 92%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 57%
Moisture 11

Moisture

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

Top 19%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 96%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 79%
Ingredient Simplicity 38

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 57%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 68%
Label Transparency 0

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 39%

Full Ingredient List

Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate, Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil Preserved With TBHQ, Coconut Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Tricalcium Phosphate, Corn Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Hydrolyzed Chicken Giblets, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Soybean Oil, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Garlic Oil, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Sodium Selenite

Calories

3563 kcal/kg Energy density
315 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ 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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