Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entree Wet Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Meat 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: 9%
Fat: 6.5%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40.91%
Fat: 29.55%
Fiber: 6.82%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 22.73%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 30.22%
Fat: 53%
Carb: 16.79%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- Contains vaguely-named Meat products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Purina Pro Plan since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 03/09/2016 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Nestle Purina PetCare Company |
| Product Description: | Wet dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Inadequate vitamins and minerals |
| 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 |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entree Wet Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Water. Water is added to pet food as a blending agent, or as a thinning agent. It is typically found in wet or moist foods rather than in dry kibble.
The third ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.
The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entree Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.22
Market Price avg.
$0.31
% From the Avg
-29%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.70
Market Price avg.
$1.17
% From the Avg
-40%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.42
Market Price avg.
$0.70
% From the Avg
-40%
Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entree Wet Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for wet senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entree Wet Dog Food to the other 37 wet senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40.91%
All Products avg.
34.07%
% From the Avg
+20%
DM Fat
Product info
29.55%
All Products avg.
19.57%
% From the Avg
+51%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.82%
All Products avg.
9.47%
% From the Avg
-28%
DM Carb
Product info
22.73%
All Products avg.
36.52%
% From the Avg
-38%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet senior dog foods.
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