Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult Wet Dog Food - Grain Free, Beef & Salmon, 13 oz

Name: Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult Wet Dog Food - Grain Free, Beef & Salmon, 13 oz
Brand: Purina Pro Plan

by Purina Pro Plan

Overall Score: 87/100

Ingredients

Beef (protein)
Liver (other)
Water Sufficient For Processing (other)
Chicken (protein)
Meat By-Products (protein)
Salmon (protein)
Guar Gum (additive)
Carrageenan (additive)
Vitamins (Vitamin E, Choline, Vitamin B-3, Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B-5, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-2, Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3, Vitamin B-7) (other)

Ingredient concerns

Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 40.9%, fat 27.3%, fiber 6.8%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 17.5%. By calories: 32.8% from protein, 53.2% from fat, 14% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 40.9% vs 18% minimum, fat 27.3% vs 5.5% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

Cost to feed

About $6.75 per day to feed (premium price tier); $8.43 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).