Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brewers rice, whole grain corn, corn protein meal, chicken meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, mono and dicalcium phosphate, natural flavor, coconut oil, glycerin, wheat bran, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, salt, soybean oil, fish oil, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, L-Threonine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, choline chloride, dried colostrum, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, L-Tryptophan, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, copper proteinate, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), garlic oil, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), calcium iodate, Vitamin D-3 supplement, sodium selenite.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 23.0%, Crude Fat (min) 10.5%, Crude Fiber (max) 2.0%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Ash (max) 8.0%, Calcium (Ca) (min) 1.1%, Phosphorus (P) (min) 0.9%, Manganese (min) 70 ppm, Zinc (Zn) (min) 200 ppm, Vitamin A (min) 15,000 IU/kg, Vitamin E (min) 350 IU/kg. Energy 3,503 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (372 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canine Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for growth of puppies and maintenance of adult dogs, including growth of large sized dogs, 70 lb or more as an adult (per manufacturer). Brewers rice is the first ingredient.

This dry kibble lists brewers rice first, followed by whole grain corn, corn protein meal, chicken meal, and animal fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, by pre cooking weight. Purina's own product page describes the recipe as containing "a select prebiotic fiber for targeted microbiome support" and states it is "highly digestible to promote optimal nutrient absorption." The recipe is formulated for growth of puppies and maintenance of adult dogs, including growth of large sized dogs, 70 lb or more as an adult, and is sold in bags measured in 8 ounce cup increments, from about 25 cups in a 6 lb bag up to 162 cups in a 38 lb bag. Calculated energy is 3,503 kcal per kilogram, or 372 kcal per cup. The label states: "USE ONLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN" and separately instructs that puppies be fed all the food they will consume, at intervals through the day, up to twice the amount given to adult dogs. Ask your veterinarian before feeding any therapeutic diet.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 20, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Source: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets 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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