HA Hydrolyzed Vegetarian
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
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.
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.
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
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate, Coconut Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil Preserved With TBHQ, Powdered Cellulose, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Corn Oil, 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
⚕ 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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