Purina Pro Plan Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Lamb
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Dried Egg Product
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: 28%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 39%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 31.82%
Fat: 20.45%
Fiber: 3.41%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 44.32%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.29%
Fat: 39.48%
Carb: 35.23%
Our Review
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Chicken by products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
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 Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Lamb. Lamb is meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb may be a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, amino acids, and minerals.
The second ingredient is Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
The third ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.
The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.43
Market Price avg.
$3.8
% From the Avg
-10%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-33%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.09
Market Price avg.
$0.13
% From the Avg
-31%
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
31.82%
All Products avg.
32.35%
% From the Avg
-2%
DM Fat
Product info
20.45%
All Products avg.
17.94%
% From the Avg
+14%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.41%
All Products avg.
4.66%
% From the Avg
-27%
DM Carb
Product info
44.32%
All Products avg.
44.25%
% From the Avg
+0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.
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