No matter the size or age, your dog has an incredible spirit. Purina Pro Plan provides specialized nutrition so your pup can live life the way it was meant to be lived – with pure joy!
This dry dog food is specifically tailored to meet the nutritional needs of puppies up to one year old, featuring protein as its first ingredient. Additionally, it includes DHA from omega-rich fish oil for brain and vision development, as well as calcium and phosphorus to support strong bones and teeth.
Contents
Protein
Protein is an essential element in any dog food. Not only does it provide energy, but also essential building blocks for muscle tissue development and amino acids that support a healthy immune system.
Vets typically recommend that adult dogs get 20-25% protein and puppies around 30-40%. This makes sense, as adult dogs have a much higher metabolic rate than puppies and require twice the amount of protein to build muscles and tissues.
Most puppy foods contain a significant amount of meat as their primary source of protein, while many also include some grains to provide carbohydrates. Plus, most contain an added ‘nutrient pack’ with essential vitamins and minerals so your puppy gets everything they need.
Fat
Large breed puppies require a higher protein and fat diet than their smaller-breed counterparts, so Pro Plan puppy food offers an enhanced formula designed with real chicken as the #1 ingredient.
This supplement also contains DHA from omega-rich fish oil to promote brain and vision development, as well as antioxidants for immune system support.
Additionally, this dry puppy food contains beef fat derived from rendering. Beef fat is an excellent source of dietary fat and also provides protein.
This product may have too much fat for some puppies, so it is recommended to begin a gradual transition to the next formula in this line. Start by offering your pup a small amount of the new formula each day for 7 -10 days, then reduce it until you are exclusively feeding it.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an essential part of your dog’s diet, helping them absorb essential nutrients from food. But if your pup consumes too many of them, it could prove harmful for him.
A balanced diet for your dog should provide them with the appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Check the label on the food to make sure it complies with AAFCO recommendations; consult your veterinarian if there are additional requirements that need to be addressed.
Protein is an essential nutrient for your dog’s growth and development. It provides energy, cellular regeneration, and muscle building.
Vitamins
Purina Pro Plan puppy food provides your pup with essential vitamins and minerals for growth, including calcium and phosphorus to promote strong teeth and bones, DHA from fish oil for brain development, as well as antioxidants to support your pup’s immunity.
Vitamin B complex helps your dog maintain a healthy skin and coat, while natural sources of glucosamine aid in joint mobility. Chicken protein provided in this formula provides high-quality protein for lean muscle growth.
Pro Plan offers a selection of specialty diets for dogs with special needs. Its recipes include weight management formula, sensitive stomach and skin formula, as well as one specifically tailored towards puppies.
Minerals
Pro Plan puppy food contains minerals to promote strong bones and teeth. This includes calcium, phosphorous and other mineral salts.
The omega-3 fatty acid DHA in dry puppy formulas promotes healthy vision and brain development, while antioxidants support your pup’s growing immune system.
This dry puppy dog food also provides natural sources of glucosamine to support your active pup’s joint health and mobility.
This specialized dry puppy formula is made with high-quality protein, including chicken as the #1 ingredient to help your pup build strong muscles so he can live a vibrant, playful life. Additionally, it includes DHA from fish oil for brain and vision nourishment as well as an antioxidant-rich mix of vitamins and minerals.
