NOT suitable for toy breed dogs Adult weight 1-4kg. e.g. Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier
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NOT suitable for small breed dogs Adult weight 4-10kg. e.g. Beagle, Dachshund, Jack Russell
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Suitable for medium breed dogs Adult weight 10-25kg. e.g. Border Collie, Staffie, Springer, Vizsla
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NOT suitable for large breed dogs Adult weight 25-45kg. e.g. Boxer, Labrador, Greyhound
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NOT suitable for giant breed dogs Adult weight 45kg+ e.g. Bernese, Great Dane, Mastiff
Dog ages
From weaning to 12 months
Pack sizes
3kg & 12kg bags
RRP
12kg bags = £54.25
Notes
While the majority of Pro Plan products are made in the UK, occasionally some may come from sister factories in France or Russia
Nutritional rating
49%
At a glance
Not natural: Contains some added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings and/or other controversial synthetic ingredientsNot high in meat: Contains less than 30% meat (on a dry matter basis) or meat percentage is unspecifiedNot hypoallergenic: Contains one or more common allergy causing ingredients or has an ingredient list that is too unclear to rule out their presenceNot clearly labelled: It is difficult to tell exactly what is in this food due to a lack of labelling clarityCertified nutritionally complete: This food complies fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO
" PURINA® PRO PLAN® DOG Medium Puppy with OPTISTART® is designed for medium-sized puppies, but it is also suitable for gestating or lactating mothers. It contains all the nutrients puppies need to help them grow into a healthy, happy adult dog.
Helps support puppy's immune response and helps build a healthy immune system thanks to colostrum.
Rich in chicken and specially formulated by PURINA® expert vets and nutritionists, this dry puppy food provides complete nutrition at every meal. Our recipe contains OPTISTART®, which helps support their natural defences with a blend of essential nutrients. This complete dry puppy food has been specially formulated for dental care; it also helps support long-term health, joint health, and enables puppies' developing immune systems to react efficiently
PURINA® PRO PLAN® DOG Medium Puppy with OPTISTART® also contains colostrum, found in mother's first milk. Made with high quality chicken, this complete puppy food will help support them all the way to adulthood. "
Comments
We recommend
This food is suitable for the following breed sizes:
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Natural
This food does not contain any added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings or other controversial synthetic ingredients. For more information on our logos tap here
Not natural
This food contains some added artificial preservatives, antioxidants, colourings, flavourings and/or other controversial synthetic ingredients. For more information on our logos tap here
High meat content
This food contains at least 30% meat on a dry matter basis (once all of the food's water has been taken out of the equation). For more information on our logos tap here
Not high in meat
This food contains less than 30% meat on a dry matter basis (once all of the food's water has been taken out of the equation). For more information on our logos tap here
Hypoallergenic
This food is free from all ingredients that are regularly linked by veterinarians to food allergies and/or intolerance in dogs like wheat, maize, dairy products, soya products and artificial additives. For more information on our logos tap here
Not hypoallergenic
This food contains one or more ingredients that are regularly linked by veterinarians to food allergies and/or intolerance in dogs or uses ambiguous terms making it impossible to rule their presence out. For more information on our logos tap here
Grain free
This food is free from all cereals including wheat, rice, maize, barley and oats. For more information on our logos tap here
Not grain free
This food contains one or more cereals or has an ingredient list that is too unclear to rule out cereal content. For more information on our logos tap here
Clearly labelled
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Not clearly labelled
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Certified nutritionally complete
This food complies fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO. For more information on our logos tap here
Not certified nutritionally complete
This food does not comply fully with the complete food nutrient tolerances as recommended by FEDIAF and/or AAFCO. For more information on our logos tap here
The price per day of feeding this food based on feeding the manufacturer's recommended daily amount from 12kg bags bought at their rrp to a dog of:
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49 out of 100 - Average
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