Alpo Prime Cuts is a grain-inclusive canned dog food using a moderate amount of named meats and unnamed meat by-products as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 2 stars. Not recommended.

SUFFICIENT WATER FOR PROCESSING, CHICKEN, MEAT BY-PRODUCTS, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, BEEF, ADDED COLOR, SALT, MINERALS (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, SELENIUM, COPPER SULFATE), GUAR GUM, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, ...

Water Sufficient for Processing, Poultry, Meat By-Products, Wheat Gluten, Beef, Soy Flour, Corn Starch-Modified, Added Color, Salt, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite], Tricalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [ ...

Ingredients

• Ground Yellow Corn.
• Beef and Bone Meal.
• Soybean Meal.
• Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
• Animal Digest.
• Egg and Chicken Flavor.
• L-Tryptophan.
• L-Lysine Monohydrochloride.

Beef is a high-quality protein source that provides essential amino acids. Those nutrients help support strong muscles and provide energy. If you want to switch your dog to a beef dog food formula, there are many great options available, such as Purina ONE® True Instinct Grain Free Formula with Real Beef dry dog food.

Yes, Purina foods are good for dogs. Every Purina pet food is formulated based on a purposeful blend of ingredients, to provide nutrients that support overall pet health. You can find more nutrition information on product labels and on the dog food product pages on the Purina website.

Purina Dog Chow Natural Dog Food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars.

Avoid. The main ingredient of many kinds of Purina dog foods is “chicken by-product meal”, which is made up largely of parts of chicken that are indigestible or provide less nutritional value. Additionally, the beef in the food is loaded with chemical preservatives.

Calorie Content (calculated)

Nutrient Analysis As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 21% and a mean fat level of 10%.

Beef, Chicken or Poultry By-products By-products are made by mashing up bones and organs such as the liver, spleen, and kidneys and removing the moisture until all that remains is the protein – which is then turned into a powder, mixed into a pet food, and labeled as a chicken, beef, or poultry by-product meal.

Beef is a high-quality protein source that provides essential amino acids. Those nutrients help support strong muscles and provide energy. If you want to switch your dog to a beef dog food formula, there are many great options available, such as Purina ONE® True Instinct Grain Free Formula with Real Beef dry dog food.

The best cuts of beef for dogs are the leaner ones, such as chuck steak or round steak. These cuts have less fat and are easier for dogs to digest. Avoid feeding your dog fatty cuts of beef, such as ribeye or T-bone steak, as these can cause gastrointestinal issues.

Beef is a quality source of protein that helps your dog build muscle. The fat in beef can help your pup feel full and the vitamins and minerals help keep your pups coat and skin healthy. Beef is an excellent source of Zinc, Iron, Selenium and Vitamins B12, B3 and B6.

The Dog Food Advisor finds Purina Pro Plan to be an above-average kibble. Each grain-inclusive recipe uses a moderate amount of named meat and by-product meals as its primary source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars. Pro Plan Bright Mind gets 4.5 stars. Highly recommended.

If signs such as weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination have occurred in their dog while eating this diet, pet owners should contact their veterinarian. No other Purina pet care products are affected.