Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula bag

Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Lamb, rice, whole grain wheat, poultry by-product meal, whole grain corn, soybean meal, corn protein meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, natural flavor, dried beet pulp, mono and dicalcium phosphate, dried egg product, glycerin, soybean oil, fish meal, wheat bran, salt, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], 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)], choline chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), garlic oil.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 26.0%, Crude Fat (min) 16.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%. Energy 3,933 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (390 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (per manufacturer). Lamb is the first ingredient.

This dry kibble recipe combines crunchy kibble with tender shredded pieces. Its first five ingredients, in the order the maker lists them by pre-cook weight, are lamb, rice, whole grain wheat, poultry by-product meal and whole grain corn; because lamb still carries moisture going into the extruder while the grains are already dry, the finished kibble's dry-matter composition differs somewhat from this raw order. Purina formulates this recipe for adult dogs and sells it across a range of bag sizes reported at retail from 6 lb up to 47 lb. The manufacturer's feeding chart runs from about 1/2 cup for a 3 to 12 lb dog to roughly 4-2/3 cups a day plus more for dogs over 100 lb, divided across one feeding for an average active adult. The formula also carries guaranteed live Bacillus coagulans probiotics on its analysis panel. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

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 Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice

What are the first ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice?

As listed on Purina Pro Plan's product page, the first ingredients are Lamb, rice, whole grain wheat, poultry by-product meal, whole grain corn. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice have?

Purina Pro Plan publishes crude protein 26.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 16.0% (as-fed min), with 3,933 kcal/kg (390 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Purina Pro Plan publish an AAFCO statement for Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice?

Purina Pro Plan states: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice?

Purina Pro Plan lists it as dry kibble, 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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