Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canned (All Life Stages, Wet)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Meat by-products, water, chicken, barley, rice, soy protein isolate, glycerin, vegetable oil (source of medium-chain triglycerides), tricalcium phosphate, guar gum, inulin, potassium chloride, fish oil, calcium sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, salt, magnesium sulfate, calcium carbonate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), manganese sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), potassium iodide, Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), sodium selenite.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 8.0%, Crude Fat (min) 2.5%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.5%, Moisture (max) 75.0%, Ash (max) 2.75%, Calcium (Ca) (min) 0.30%, Phosphorus (P) (min) 0.25%. Energy 1,164 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (442 kcal/can). 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). Meat by-products is the first ingredient.
This canned wet food lists meat by-products first, followed by water, chicken, barley, and rice, by pre cooking weight. Purina's own product page describes the recipe as made "with high-quality ingredients, including coconut oil or medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) vegetable oil, antioxidants, and prebiotic fiber to promote digestive health." 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 cans. Calculated energy is 1,164 kcal per kilogram, or 442 kcal per can, among the higher calorie densities in this slice. The label states: "USE ONLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN" and separately instructs that puppies be fed all the food they will consume, up to twice the amount given to adult dogs, at intervals through the day. 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.
Questions about Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canned
What are the first ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canned?
As listed on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets's product page, the first ingredients are Meat by-products, water, chicken, barley, rice. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canned have?
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets publishes crude protein 8.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 2.5% (as-fed min), with 1,164 kcal/kg (442 kcal/can). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets publish an AAFCO statement for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canned?
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets states: 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...
What kind of food is Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canned?
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets lists it as wet/canned, all life stages dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
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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