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 CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Beef
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Soybean Meal
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: 29%
Fat: 17%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 39%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 32.95%
Fat: 19.32%
Fiber: 3.41%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 44.32%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 26.54%
Fat: 37.78%
Carb: 35.69%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- 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.
| 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 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
Product info
32.95%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+10%
DM Fat
Product info
19.32%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+21%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.41%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-36%
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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