Description
A puppy that hesitates at the bowl usually stops hesitating once there is something to chew. Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice mixes crunchy kibble with tender shredded pieces, and it leads with real chicken at 28% crude protein for lean muscle growth. DHA from omega-rich fish oil nourishes brain and vision development, calcium and phosphorus build strong bones and teeth, and guaranteed live probiotics help establish a healthy gut microbiome while the digestive system is still settling. Feed it from weaning through the first year. This 18 lb bag suits a single growing puppy without sitting open too long.
Key Features
- Real chicken first: 28% crude protein from a high-quality source builds lean muscle.
- Shredded blend texture: Crunchy kibble and tender shredded pieces for taste and texture that keeps puppies eating.
- DHA from fish oil: 0.1% minimum nourishes brain and vision development.
- Guaranteed live probiotics: 600 million CFU/lb of Bacillus coagulans helps establish a healthy gut microbiome for developing digestive health.
- Calcium and phosphorus: 1.1% calcium and 0.9% phosphorus build strong bones and teeth.
- Antioxidants: Support a puppy's developing immune system.
- Skin and coat nutrition: 1.6% linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, plus vitamin A.
- Highly digestible, no artificial colors or flavors: Formerly sold as Pro Plan Savor Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula.
Feeding Directions
Measure with a standard 8 oz / 250 ml cup, which holds roughly 106 g of this formula. Puppies start nibbling solids at 3 to 4 weeks — keep moistened Pro Plan available at all times and let your puppy eat at will until fully weaned at 6 to 8 weeks. After weaning it can be fed moistened or dry. Set a regular schedule: three small meals a day for younger puppies, tapering to a morning and evening feeding as your puppy ages. Keep the routine consistent.
As puppies near adulthood their calorie needs drop and food may be left in the bowl. That is not dislike of the food — offer less so your puppy does not overeat and stays in ideal body condition. Purina research indicates that avoiding overfeeding may help development, so treat the bag chart as a guideline and reduce intake if your puppy becomes overweight; ask your veterinarian about a weight control program if needed.
This formula also supports reproducing females. Consumption varies through gestation, so feed the amount that maintains ideal body condition; intake may rise sharply during lactation. When switching to Pro Plan, allow 7 to 10 days, feeding a little less of the old food and a little more Pro Plan each day. Provide clean, fresh water daily.
Calorie content (fed, ME): 4,167 kcal/kg — 406 kcal/cup.
Ingredients
Chicken, rice, poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, soybean meal, whole grain wheat, whole grain corn, corn germ meal, dried egg product, natural flavor, dried yeast, glycerin, fish meal, fish oil, calcium carbonate, mono and dicalcium phosphate, soybean oil, salt, potassium chloride, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], choline chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7)], dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, garlic oil.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein (Min) 28.0%
- Crude Fat (Min) 18.0%
- Crude Fiber (Max) 3.0%
- Moisture (Max) 12.0%
- Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.6%
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) 0.1%
- Calcium (Ca) (Min) 1.1%
- Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.9%
- Vitamin A (Min) 15,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin E (Min) 100 IU/kg
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (Min) 1.8%
- Bacillus coagulans* (Min) 600 million CFU/lb
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).
Specifications
- Brand: Purina Pro Plan
- Line: Development Puppy, Shredded Blend
- Life stage: Puppies under one year
- Form: Dry kibble with shredded pieces
- Primary protein: Chicken
- Size: 18 lb bag
- Product label: Available under Documentation
Stop by Garoppo’s to pick up a bag, or schedule local delivery within our service area.