Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Canned Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Meat By-Products
- Beef
- Chicken By-Products
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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
Protein: 3.8%
Fat: 5.5%
Fiber: 2%
Moisture: 74%
Ash: 2.25%
Carb: 12.45%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 14.62%
Fat: 21.15%
Fiber: 7.69%
Ash: 8.65%
Carb: 47.88%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 12.83%
Fat: 45.11%
Carb: 42.05%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- To our knowledge, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never had a product recall
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains artificial food dyes
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- For supplemental feeding only: this food is not nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines
- Contains meat by products
- Contains chicken by products
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
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 NF Kidney Function Canned Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.
The second ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.
The third ingredient is Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
The fourth ingredient is Corn Grits. Corn grits are made with kernels from any corn variety, ground into a roughly textured meal with particles larger than those found in cornmeal. In pet food, corn grits can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
The fifth ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.34
Market Price avg.
$0.38
% From the Avg
-11%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.15
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
-15%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.69
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
-15%
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Canned Dog Food is priced below the average market price for wet 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 NF Kidney Function Canned Dog Food to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
14.62%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
-66%
DM Fat
Product info
21.15%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
-8%
DM Fiber
Product info
7.69%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
+8%
DM Carb
Product info
47.88%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
+82%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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