Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult Beef & Rice Entrée Classic Wet Dog Food (13oz) can

Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic (Adult, Wet)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Beef, water sufficient for processing, liver, meat by-products, chicken, rice, fish, MINERALS [potassium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite], guar gum, salt, carrageenan, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin A supplement, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin], choline chloride.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 9.0%, Crude Fat (min) 6.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.50%, Moisture (max) 78.0%. Energy 1,161 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (427 kcal/can). AAFCO: Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs (per manufacturer). Beef is the first ingredient.

This classic pate wet food comes in a 13 oz can. Its first five ingredients by pre-cook weight are beef, water added sufficient for processing, liver, meat by-products and chicken, with rice appearing sixth as the recipe's grain. The manufacturer's own product page states this entree is manufactured at Purina-owned facilities in the United States. It is formulated for adult dogs to the AAFCO nutrient profile for maintenance. The feeding chart on the label runs from about 1/2 can a day for a 4 lb dog to roughly 4-1/4 cans for a 100 lb dog, or a partial can when mixed with dry Pro Plan formula, with the maker recommending the amount be divided into two or more feedings and adjusted to the dog's ideal body condition rather than fed on a fixed schedule. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 17, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic

What are the first ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic?

As listed on Purina Pro Plan's product page, the first ingredients are Beef, water sufficient for processing, liver, meat by-products, chicken. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic have?

Purina Pro Plan publishes crude protein 9.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 6.0% (as-fed min), with 1,161 kcal/kg (427 kcal/can). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Purina Pro Plan publish an AAFCO statement for Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic?

Purina Pro Plan states: Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entrée Classic?

Purina Pro Plan lists it as wet/canned, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Purina Pro Plan's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Purina Pro Plan product page (purina.com), and the maker's supporting page. Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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