Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Beef
- 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: 2%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 76%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 11.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 37.5%
Fat: 8.33%
Fiber: 6.25%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 47.92%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 35.49%
Fat: 19.15%
Carb: 45.35%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Free of plant-based thickeners
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains artificial food dyes
- 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 Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy 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 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.
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 Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.
The fifth 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned 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.
$0.37
% From the Avg
-41%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.96
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
-30%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.57
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
-29%
Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food is priced below the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
37.5%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Fat
Product info
8.33%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
-64%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.25%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
-12%
DM Carb
Product info
47.92%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
+82%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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