HA Hydrolyzed Salmon Flavor
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.
Soy Protein
Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
- Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
- Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
- van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
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)
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate, Coconut Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil Preserved With TBHQ, Hydrolyzed Salmon, Powdered Cellulose, Corn Oil, Potassium Chloride, L-Threonine, Guar Gum, Dl-Methionine, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Soybean Oil, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Garlic Oil, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Calcium Iodate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), 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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