Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed Chicken Flavor

by Purina Pro Plan

Overall Score: 71/100

Ingredients

1. Water (other)
2. Pea Starch (other)
3. Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver (protein)
4. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate (other)
5. Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
6. Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
7. Coconut Oil (fat)
8. Guar Gum (additive)
9. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
10. Carrageenan (additive)
11. Soybean Oil (fat)
12. Fish Oil (protein)
13. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
14. Magnesium Sulfate (other)
15. Salt (mineral)
16. Taurine (additive)
17. L-Threonine (other)
18. Dl-Methionine (other)
19. Xanthan Gum (additive)
20. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
21. L-Cysteine (other)
22. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
23. Glycine (other)
24. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
25. Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (other)
26. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
27. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
28. Copper Sulfate (other)
29. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) (other)
30. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) (other)
31. Manganese Sulfate (other)
32. Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
33. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) (other)
34. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) (other)
35. Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) (other)
36. Potassium Iodide (other)
37. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) (other)
38. Vitamin D-3 Supplement (other)
39. Biotin (Vitamin B-7) (other)
40. Sodium Selenite (mineral)

Ingredient concerns

• Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 20%, fat 8.9%, fiber 0%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 63.6%. By calories: 19% from protein, 20.5% from fat, 60.4% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 20% vs 18% minimum, fat 8.9% vs 5.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.

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