Purina Puppy Chow Dog Food Review

Made by Nestlé Purina PetCare in US.

Average score: 72/100 across 5 dog food products.

Top Purina Puppy Chow products

1. Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy Beef & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food 15 lbs — 86/100
2. Purina Puppy Chow Tender and Crunchy — 86/100
3. Purina Puppy Chow Large Breed — 84/100
4. Purina Puppy Chow Complete — 52/100
5. Purina Puppy Chow Complete with Lamb and Rice — 52/100

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Purina Puppy Chow pet food?

Purina Puppy Chow is manufactured by Nestlé Purina PetCare.

Where is Purina Puppy Chow made?

Purina Puppy Chow pet food is made in US.

When was Purina Puppy Chow founded?

Purina Puppy Chow was founded in 1979.

Is Purina Puppy Chow WSAVA-aligned?

Purina Puppy Chow is not on our WSAVA-aligned shortlist. That doesn't automatically mean the food is poor quality — many strong brands haven't pursued WSAVA recognition — but it means we lack independent confirmation of feeding-trial validation and on-staff veterinary nutritionist staffing.

Has Purina Puppy Chow ever been recalled?

We haven't matched any Purina Puppy Chow products to current FDA recall records. Note that absence of matches isn't a guarantee of no recall history — older recalls may not be in the current feed.

How does Purina Puppy Chow score in our analysis?

Purina Puppy Chow averages 72/100 across 5 products in our catalog. Individual product scores combine ingredient quality, AAFCO compliance, and controversial-additive severity. See the methodology page for the full algorithm.

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