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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.18
Primary proteins
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Poultry By-Product Meal

Ingredients

Brewers Rice, Barley, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Animal Digest, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Calcium Carbonate, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, 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. C-2633.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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63%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 37%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 49%
? 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 100%
? 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 58%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 86%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 25%

Fat: 9%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 8.5%

Carb: 42.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 28.41%

Fat: 10.23%

Fiber: 3.41%

Ash: 9.66%

Carb: 48.3%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.98%

Fat: 24.46%

Carb: 47.56%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains Poultry by products

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.

The second ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The third ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

The fourth ingredient is Poultry By-Product Meal. Sometimes abbreviated as PBM, poultry by-product meal is cooked, finely ground protein made with clean, rendered parts of chicken, turkey, and other poultry carcasses. The poultry by-product meal in pet food can contain bones, internal organs, and undeveloped eggs; it is considered to be of low quality and is less digestible than chicken meat.

The fifth ingredient is Animal Digest. The animal digest in pet food isn’t low-quality material from an animal’s digestive tract. Instead, it is animal protein that has been broken down into a palatable, high-quality protein source that can enhance the flavor of your pet’s food.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.88

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

+32%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.30

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-10%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.18

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-9%

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

28.41%

All Products avg.

30.12%

% From the Avg

-6%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

10.23%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

-36%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.41%

All Products avg.

5.45%

% From the Avg

-37%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

48.3%

All Products avg.

47.65%

% From the Avg

+1%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a plant based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.

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