Purina offers an assortment of dog foods designed to address specific nutritional needs, including healthy weight management, allergy sensitivities and increased energy levels.
This food features protein as its primary component, with antioxidants and other ingredients supporting health being added for additional benefits.
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One True Instinct High Protein
Purina ONE’s recipe with turkey and venison makes this meal ideal for dogs who have an insatiable appetite, providing a source of healthy protein. However, some dogs may experience allergies from eating chicken; additionally, this grain-free dish could be suitable for those suffering from food sensitivities or cardiomyopathy.
This kibble is ideal for adult dogs of medium or large breeds. It helps promote heart, muscle, joint health and comes complete with omega oils to promote coat health – plus its made in America is another added bonus!
This food begins with unnamed meat by-products – an all too familiar issue in pet food – followed by corn gluten meal and brewers rice – two grains commonly considered problematic in dog foods. Next comes a protein-rich meat concentrate followed by fish meal of unknown species followed by natural sweetener Glycerin used frequently as well as caramel color to complete its list of ingredients.
Beyond Natural
Federal regulations do not allow the use of steroids in poultry. Our high-protein food offers all-around nutrition that will support their happy and healthy lives.
Purina Beyond’s grain-inclusive dog food earned the Advisor’s mid-tier rating due to its moderate ratio of named meat and by-product meals and carbohydrates; over one third of calories come from carbohydrates which could potentially lead to weight gain for some dogs.
This recipe calls for a moderate amount of beef fat (tallow), an inexpensive animal fat that can significantly increase protein content reported on food labels. Additionally, corn gluten meal (the rubbery residue left after most starchy carbs have been washed away from corn) and menadione – an uncommon form of vitamin K linked with liver toxicity and the abnormal breakdown of red blood cells – are present.
Pro Plan Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Pet food options vary significantly and each dog has different requirements depending on his breed size, age or health condition. Puppies require high volumes of nutrients for proper growth while adult and senior dogs need tailored nutrition that supports maintenance as well as bone health and weight control.
When selecting Purina dog food, it’s essential to read its ingredients list. Many products contain by-products and artificial flavors and colors which could prove problematic for sensitive pups; however there may be recipes with more natural ingredients available.
Pro Plan’s Pro Plan recipe features real chicken raised without steroids as its primary ingredient and features oats and quinoa as sources of healthy fiber for smaller dog mouths, providing hard kibble alongside tender shredded pieces to meet them. Made in America without wheat, corn, soy or poultry byproduct meal as fillers; no artificial flavors or colors added during production either!
Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Adult Canned Wet Dog Food
Purina offers a variety of canned pet foods that are extremely healthy for dogs, with no by-products, artificial coloring or additives present. In contrast, other varieties, like this Classic Entree with Chicken and Rice Formula food for instance, contain more typical ingredients and provide high levels of protein to support lean muscle maintenance in dogs while remaining 99% made in the US. Other varieties available from Purina include grain-free options, life stage diets or even veterinary diets.
Corn Gluten Meal and Brewer’s Rice are not appropriate ingredients for allergy-prone dogs and can trigger digestive issues. Furthermore, this food contains carrageenan which is extracted from seaweed – this ingredient has caused much controversy as its long term safety remains uncertain; additionally sodium Selenite may be another potentially unsafe form of selenium may be added for good measure.
Purina’s Pro Plan brand provides food for dogs of all shapes, sizes, ages and breeds – including puppies, adults, seniors, large breeds and small breeds. There are formulations specifically tailored for allergies, kidney disease, heart disease and arthritis as well.
