Spec card for Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice: Dry Kibble, All Life Stages

Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Lamb, rice, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, whole grain wheat, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, oat meal, barley, dried beet pulp, fish meal, natural flavor, mono and dicalcium phosphate, dried egg product, fish oil, soybean oil, calcium carbonate, salt, potassium chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], choline chloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], 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) 27.0%, Crude Fat (min) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%. Energy 4,236 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (474 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb or more as an adult) (per manufacturer). Lamb is the first ingredient.

This dry recipe is made in a smaller kibble size than Purina's standard Sport bags, aimed at dogs of any size who prefer a smaller bite. The first five ingredients by pre-cook weight are lamb, rice, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal and whole grain wheat. Guaranteed minimums are 27 percent protein and 17 percent fat, matching the Active 27/17 chicken formula but built around lamb instead. The AAFCO statement covers all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs expected to reach 70 lb or more as an adult, so the same bag serves puppies, adults and reproducing females under the label's separate feeding instructions. The maintenance chart runs from about 1/3 cup a day for a 3 to 12 lb dog up to roughly 4 cups plus more for dogs over 100 lb. Live Bacillus coagulans probiotics are guaranteed on the panel. 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 Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice

What are the first ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice?

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

How much protein and fat does Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice have?

Purina Pro Plan publishes crude protein 27.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 17.0% (as-fed min), with 4,236 kcal/kg (474 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Purina Pro Plan publish an AAFCO statement for Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice?

Purina Pro Plan states: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb or more as an adult) (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Purina Pro Plan Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice?

Purina Pro Plan lists it as dry kibble, all life stages 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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