Protein is close to the average kibble we review (30.7% on a dry matter basis).
88% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).
12% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,541 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
MOST PROTEIN
Purina Pro Plan Specialized Nutrition Puppy Toy Breed Chicken Rice Dry Dog Food
38.6% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Purina One True Instinct with a Blend of Real Turkey & Venison Dry Dog Food
21% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Purina Pro Plan Adult Weight Management Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
330 kcal per cup
Purina is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, the pet food business of Nestlé, which is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its dog food brands include Pro Plan, Purina ONE, Dog Chow, Beneful and Alpo. 1
Purina makes its food in company-owned factories. In August 2026 it opened a dry pet food plant in Batavia, Ohio, which it said became its 24th US manufacturing facility and produces Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Dog Chow. It also runs a wet pet food factory in Jefferson, Wisconsin, which it announced a $195 million expansion for in 2024. 2, 3
William H. Danforth started the business in 1894 as a feed company for farm animals, and it took the name Ralston Purina in 1902. Purina introduced Dog Chow in 1926. Nestlé bought Ralston Purina in December 2001 for $10.3 billion and merged it with Friskies PetCare to form Nestlé Purina PetCare. 4, 1
From late 2023, social media posts claimed that Purina foods were making pets sick. The FDA reviewed about 1,300 adverse event reports filed between November 2023 and April 2024. It could not confirm a product defect, and no recall was issued. Earlier, in 2023, Purina recalled some Pro Plan Veterinary Diets dry dog food because of elevated vitamin D. 5, 1
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EL Elemental dry dog food, two additional lots (expansion)
EL Elemental prescription dry dog food (8 lb, 20 lb)
PPVD EN Gastroenteric Low Fat wet dog food 13.4 oz cans (contained Purina ONE True Instinct Turkey & Venison)
Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals 10 oz wet dog food tubs, Best Before Jun-Aug 2017
Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult dry dog food, limited bags
All Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats (chicken jerky) sold in US (market withdrawal)
Purina opened a dry pet food factory in Batavia, Ohio, that makes Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Dog Chow. The company said it invested more than $550 million in the plant. Nestlé Purina News Center
Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements launched a FortiFlora kit for dogs with diarrhea. Nestlé Purina News Center
Purina announced the grand opening of its new pet food factory in Ohio. Nestlé Purina News Center
Pro Plan launched AdvantEDGE Adult Digestive Support+ and Senior Support+ dry dog foods in adult, small breed and large breed versions. The company says they contain prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. Nestlé Purina News Center
Dog Chow marked its 100th anniversary with a fashion collaboration with designer Jason Wu. Nestlé Purina News Center
Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements introduced Skin Care, a supplement for dogs with sensitive skin. Nestlé Purina News Center
This article reports on the FDA summary of its review of Purina adverse event reports. The FDA did not confirm a product defect. eFoodAlert
Purina announced a $195 million expansion of its wet pet food plant in Jefferson, Wisconsin. The expansion is meant to raise output of brands including Pro Plan and Beneful IncrediBites by nearly 50%. Nestlé Purina News Center
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