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Purina Pro Plan Dog Food Review

Company HQ

St. Louis, Missouri

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Wet Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Dry Dog Food, Wet Puppy Food, Dry Senior Dog Food, Wet Senior Dog Food

Ratings

64%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 56%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 59%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 69%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 70%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 84%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 45%

Where to Buy

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Pros

High protein content
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
Purina Pro Plan makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled
Some recipes list unnamed meat by-products

Brand Overview

Purina Pro Plan is based on advanced nutritional knowledge. The brand offers food for dogs and cats, as well as formulations for puppies and kittens, large breeds dogs, small breed dogs, and pets with sensitivities. Purina Pro Plan pet food is available in wet and dry options, and in a variety of flavors.

How Much Does Purina Pro Plan Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Purina Pro Plan dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Purina Pro Plan Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.29	$0.37	-22%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.99	$1.36	-27%
Price per day	$0.60	$0.81	-26%

Purina Pro Plan Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Pro Plan Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$2.79	$3.75	-26%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.15	$0.23	-32%
Price per day	$0.09	$0.13	-31%

Purina Pro Plan Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Pro Plan Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$2.82	$3.56	-21%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.16	$0.23	-30%
Price per day	$0.10	$0.14	-29%

Purina Pro Plan Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Pro Plan Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.26	$0.30	-13%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.67	$0.98	-32%
Price per day	$0.40	$0.59	-32%

Purina Pro Plan Wet Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Pro Plan Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$3.26	$3.63	-10%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.19	$0.30	-37%
Price per day	$0.11	$0.18	-39%

Purina Pro Plan Dry Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Pro Plan Wet Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.31	$0.31	0%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.04	$1.17	-11%
Price per day	$0.62	$0.70	-11%

Purina Pro Plan Wet Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Pro Plan Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Purina Pro Plan dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	45.42%	42.92%	+6%
DM Fat	18.59%	22.91%	-19%
DM Fiber	7.26%	7.10%	+2%
DM Carb	28.73%	26.32%	+9%

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	31.91%	32.35%	-1%
DM Fat	19.14%	17.94%	+7%
DM Fiber	4.07%	4.66%	-13%
DM Carb	44.89%	44.25%	+1%

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	30.92%	30.03%	+3%
DM Fat	17.79%	16.01%	+11%
DM Fiber	4.08%	5.37%	-24%
DM Carb	47.22%	47.69%	-1%

Wet Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	41.67%	42.84%	-3%
DM Fat	29.17%	27.27%	+7%
DM Fiber	6.25%	7.01%	-11%
DM Carb	22.92%	22.55%	+2%

Dry Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	32.67%	28.44%	+15%
DM Fat	15.91%	13.38%	+19%
DM Fiber	3.98%	5.48%	-27%
DM Carb	47.44%	51.94%	-9%

Wet Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	46.68%	34.07%	+37%
DM Fat	19.95%	19.57%	+2%
DM Fiber	6.79%	9.47%	-28%
DM Carb	26.58%	36.52%	-27%

All of Purina Pro Plan dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Purina Pro Plan Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Purina Pro Plan - Wet dog food (03/09/2016) -+

Date:	03/09/2016
Company Name:	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:	Wet dog food
Recall Reason:	Inadequate vitamins and minerals

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Purina Pro Plan - Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197 (07/14/2021) -+

Date:	07/14/2021
Company Name:	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:	Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197
Recall Reason:	Canned cat food may contain foreign black rubber material