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Purina Pro Plan Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.10
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Soybean Meal

Ingredients

Beef, Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Germ Meal, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Meal, Wheat Bran, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), 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), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Garlic Oil. A449120

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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61%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 46%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 58%
? 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 69%
? 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 69%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 58%
? 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: 29%

Fat: 17%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 39%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 32.95%

Fat: 19.32%

Fiber: 3.41%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 44.32%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 26.54%

Fat: 37.78%

Carb: 35.69%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of 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.

Purina Pro Plan - Wet dog food (03/09/2016) -+
Date: 03/09/2016
Company Name: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description: Wet dog food
Recall Reason: Inadequate vitamins and minerals
Purina Pro Plan - Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197 (07/14/2021) -+
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 Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first 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 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 Beef Fat. Beef fat is cooked, rendered fat from any breed of cattle. In pet food, beef fat is an inexpensive energy source and flavoring that can also help your companion absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

The fifth ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.24

Market Price avg.

$3.56

% From the Avg

-9%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.17

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-25%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-27%

Purina Pro Plan Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Specialized Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula High Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

32.95%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

+10%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

19.32%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

+21%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.41%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

-36%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

44.32%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

-7%

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 dog foods.

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