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PRODUCT LINE

Purina Puppy Chow

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RECIPES REVIEWED
3
AVG PROTEIN, DM
31.5%
AVG STARCH
38%
FDA RECALLS
6
LINE REVIEW

The Purina Puppy Chow Line, Reviewed

3 recipes, read label by label

Purina Puppy Chow Kibble 3 recipes

Recipe Protein Fat Starch Kcal / cup First ingredients
Tender & Crunchy 27.5% 12% 36.5% 387 Whole grain corn, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal
Large Breed 27.5% 10% 39.5% 408 Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal
Complete 27.5% 12% 37.5% 414 Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal
Line average 27.5% 11.3% 37.8% 403

All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.

All recipes

3 foods matched · newest first
DEEP DIVE

Inside The Purina Puppy Chow Range

Across 3 recipes we review

Protein is close to the average kibble we review (31.5% on a dry matter basis).

0% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).

0% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,100 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 32% 31% to 32%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter 13% 11% to 14%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed 38% 37% to 40%
10%site avg 37%60%
Kcal per cup 403 387 to 414
250site avg 395600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Chicken 67% 56%
Beef 33% 19%

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.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 100% 13%
Artificial colors 100% 1%
Chemical preservatives 100% 9%
Corn 100% 15%
Wheat 33% 13%
Soy 100% 10%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • Puppy3
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds3
  • Large Breed1
Purina Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Purina Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Dry Dog Food 32.0% dry matter Purina Puppy Chow Complete Dry Dog Food LEAST STARCH Purina Puppy Chow Complete Dry Dog Food 38% as fed
RECALL HISTORY // PURINA

6 FDA Recalls On Record

MAR 10, 2023
POTENTIALLY ELEVATED VITAMIN D

EL Elemental dry dog food, two additional lots (expansion)

FEB 8, 2023
POTENTIALLY ELEVATED VITAMIN D

EL Elemental prescription dry dog food (8 lb, 20 lb)

NOV 30, 2022
LABELING ERROR (FDA POSTED 2022-12-02)

PPVD EN Gastroenteric Low Fat wet dog food 13.4 oz cans (contained Purina ONE True Instinct Turkey & Venison)

MAR 9, 2016
MAY NOT CONTAIN RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF ADDED VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Beneful Prepared Meals, Beneful Chopped Blends and Pro Plan Savory Meals 10 oz wet dog food tubs, Best Before Jun-Aug 2017

AUG 30, 2013
POTENTIAL SALMONELLA

Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult dry dog food, limited bags

JAN 9, 2013
TRACE ANTIBIOTIC RESIDUE NOT APPROVED IN US (NYSDAM TESTING)

All Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats (chicken jerky) sold in US (market withdrawal)

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