Product
review - Purina Pro Plan Dog Food
 Purina
have been around a long time. Their history is summed up on their
website as folows.
'In December 2001, Nestlé S. A. completed the acquisition
of the Ralston Purina Company and began the process of integrating
their Friskies Petcare business with Ralston Purina to create the
world's leading petcare company, Nestlé Purina PetCare.
Friskies had over 70 years of pet care experience, about the
same as Ralston Purina, and now that wealth of knowledge, all based
around understanding and meeting the needs of pets and their owners,
is being combined to enhance pet nutrition and continue to provide
the finest quality pet foods.'
If you are used to thinking of the big multinational pet food companies
such as Purina, Hills and Pedigree producing poor quality food with
less than the best of ingredients then perhaps you need to re-examine
Pro Plan because it looks like a fair bit of thought has gone into
these products.
There is a wide range of products for all ages of dog from puppy
to senior, and these days they are preserved using natural antioxidants,
and do not contain colourings. I also like the fact that their ingredient
declaration is a lot more open and honest than some (for instance,
Burns use digest in their food but do not declare it, Pro Plan do
and let us know, which is good)
As this is being written, Pro Plan have a 'Try for 4 weeks and
see the difference' guarantee, but this might be time-limited.
Pro Plan also have a range of Veterinary Diets.
The price for a 14kg bag is around £35-£38. At this
price Pro Plan is well worth considering as a much better food than
many. It certainly gets good reviews from customers.
You can buy Pro Plan at discouted prices from Pet
Supermarket,
Pet Planet and G
J W Titmuss on a 14kg bag and you'll get free delivery
PRO PLAN PUPPY DIGESTION LAMB
& RICE
You can buy Pro Plan at discouted prices from Pet
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J W Titmuss on a 14kg bag and you'll get free delivery |
They say:
PRO PLAN Puppy Digestion gives puppies the protection they
need for their delicate digestive system. Its special PRO
DIGEST formula - combining egg, natural clay and a blend of
fibres - improves digestion, creating a healthy balance of
gut flora and excellent stool quality. Made with quality lamb
and highly digestible rice as the main ingredients, it provides
your puppy with complete nutrition and protection.
Developed with OptiStart, PRO PLAN Puppy Digestion provides
everything your puppy needs for a strong immune system, healthy
skin and coat and high energy levels. The optimal start for
a lifetime of natural protection.
Ingredients
Lamb (21%), Rice (17%), Maize gluten, Maize, Dehydrated poultry
protein, Animal fat, Beet pulp, Digest, Dried egg, Fish oil,
Yeast, Calcium phosphate, Potassium chloride, Sodium chloride,
Calcium carbonate, Minerals, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine. Copper
(as Copper Sulphate) 12 mg/Kg. Vitamin A 21000 IU/Kg, Vitamin
D3 1600 IU/Kg, Vitamin E 280 mg/Kg, Vitamin C 70 mg/Kg. Antioxidant:
Tocopherol rich extracts of natural origin.
Nutritional Information
Protein 30.0%, Fat 19.0%, Ash 7.0%, Fibre 2.0%, Calcium 1.3%,
Phosphorus 1.0%
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Pro Plan Sensitive
Salmon & Rice
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J W Titmuss on a 14kg bag and you'll get free delivery |
They say:
Developed for healthy adult dogs with a tendency to itch
and scratch. Formulated with a limited number of protein sources
to help reduce skin sensitivity.
Contains fish oils and vegetable oils providing essential
fatty acids, like Omega 6 & 3 to protect the coat and
help a dog’s skin stay healthy.
This variety contains highly digestible rice – ideal
for more sensitive dogs.
Making the Switch to Pro Plan
Although you'll be anxious to see the difference Pro Plan
can make in your dog, please allow seven to ten days to ease
the transition from his current food. This will help prevent
gastrointestinal upsets. Each day, simply feed a little less
of the previous food and a little more Pro Plan until you're
feeding Pro Plan exclusively.
Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container for your
dog daily. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.
Ingredients
Salmon (22%), rice (22%), dehydrated salmon protein (15%),
maize, maize gluten, animal fat (protected with mixed tocopherols),
hydrolysed digest, beet pulp, purified cellulose fibre, potassium
chloride, sodium chloride, calcium phosphate, minerals. Antioxidant:
Tocopherol rich extracts of natural origin. May contain traces
of wheat, not suitable for dogs with a wheat allergy.
Typical analysis
Protein 30.0%, Fat 19.0%
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Canine Adult Original Chicken
& Rice
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Supermarket,
Pet Planet and G
J W Titmuss on a 14kg bag and you'll get free delivery |
They say:
PRO PLAN® Adult Original provides complete nutrition
for protection for adult dogs. All nutrients are at the optimal
levels to help adult dog's systems work optimally and in harmony
with each other.
PRO PLAN Adult Original is made with high quality chicken
and highly digestible rice as the main ingredients, and no
added colorants and no preservatives. The PRO PLAN combination
of natural food ingredients and extra vitamins and minerals
are scientifically selected to help support your dog's immune
system, digestive system and skin & coat. All the nutrients
he needs for a lifetime of natural protection.
Ingredients
Chicken (20%), rice (15%), maize, dehydrated poultry protein,
maize gluten, wheat, animal fat (protected with mixed tocopherols),
digest, beet pulp, fish oil, dried egg, yeast, calcium phosphate,
potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, minerals.
Antioxidant: Tocopherol rich extracts of natural origin.
Typical analysis
Protein 27.0%, Fat 17.0%, Ash 7.0%, Fibre 2.0%, Calcium 1.3%,
Phosphorus 1.0%.
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Pro Plan Digestive
Lamb & Rice
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Supermarket,
Pet Planet and G
J W Titmuss on a 14kg bag and you'll get free delivery |
They say:
Complete dry food for diet-sensitive dogs, e.g. in case of
indigestion or allergies.
Diet-sensitive dogs often suffer from digestive problems,
dermatological reactions such as eczema, dull coat or just
loss of appetite. Pro Plan Lamb + Rice is a tasty dry food
specially formulated to meet the needs of sensitive dogs,
providing a perfect blend of all the essential nutrients required
for healthy skin, increased vitality and a shiny coat.
Fresh lamb: A great source of high-quality, easily digestible
protein and essential linolic acid
Natural beet fibre: To help promote healthy digestion through
an ideal ratio of fermenting and non-fermenting elements.
Regulates the digestive functions, helps prevent digestive
slowdown and constipation and promotes easy, well-formed bowel
movements
Rice: Provides carbohydrate, for energy and to prevent digestive
problems
Vitamin E: A natural antioxidant and preservative.
Ingredients
Lamb (19%), rice (17%), maize gluten, maize, dehydrated poultry
protein, animal fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), maize
flour, digest, beet pulp, dried egg, calcium phosphate, yeast,
fish oil, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate,
minerals, L- Lysine.
Vitamin A: 21000 IU/Kg
Vitamin D3: 1600 IU/Kg
Vitamin E (a tocopherol): 500 mg/Kg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 100 mg/Kg
Crude Protein 27.0%, Crude Oil 19.0%,
Crude Ash 7.0%
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Pro Plan Athletic
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Supermarket,
Pet Planet and G
J W Titmuss on a 14kg bag and you'll get free delivery |
They Say
PRO PLAN® ADULT LARGE BREED ATHLETIC has specifically
adapted protein levels to help to fulfil the higher energy
needs of athletic physique dogs.
Complete pet food for adult large breed dogs with an athletic
physique (over 25kg at maturity).
Product InformationA natural source of prebiotics, that helps
to increase bifidobacteria‡ in the intestine, encouraging
a healthier digestive tract and promoting overall health
Increased* levels of protein, fat and B vitamins to fulfill
the higher energy needs of athletic physique dogs, which naturally
have a higher metabolism
‡ Middelbos et al., 2007. J. Anim. Sci. 85:3033-3044.
* Compared to Adult Large Breed Robust Dogs.
Ingredients
Ingredients: Lamb (19%), maize, dehydrated poultry protein,
maize gluten meal, rice (8%), animal fat, corn flour, beet
pulp, digest, dehydrated salmon protein, dried egg, wheat,
calcium phosphate, fish oil, sodium chloride, potassium chloride,
minerals, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine.
Crude Protein 28.0%, Crude Oil 18.0%, Crude Ash 7.0%
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