Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets NC Neurocare All Life Stage Dog Food

by Purina Pro Plan

Overall Score: 66/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. Chicken Meal (protein)
3. Corn Gluten Meal (carbohydrate)
4. Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
5. Ground Yellow Corn (carbohydrate)
6. Ground Wheat (carbohydrate)
7. Vegetable Oil (Source Of Medium-Chain Triglycerides) (other)
8. Corn Germ Meal (other)
9. Barley (carbohydrate)
10. Glycerin (other)
11. Natural Flavor (additive)
12. Fish Oil (protein)
13. Dried Egg Product (protein)
14. L-Arginine (other)
15. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate (other)
16. Wheat Bran (other)
17. Fish Meal (protein)
18. Salt (mineral)
19. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
20. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
21. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride (other)
22. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
23. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
24. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) (other)
25. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
26. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
27. Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (other)
28. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
29. Manganese Sulfate (other)
30. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) (other)
31. Soybean Oil (fat)
32. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) (other)
33. Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
34. Copper Sulfate (other)
35. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) (other)
36. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) (other)
37. Garlic Oil (other)
38. Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) (other)
39. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) (other)
40. Calcium Iodate (mineral)
41. Biotin (Vitamin B-7) (other)
42. Vitamin D-3 Supplement (other)
43. Sodium Selenite (mineral)

Ingredient concerns

• Corn Gluten Meal (medium concern): Primarily used as an inexpensive plant-based protein booster that can inflate the protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the complete amino acid profile of animal proteins. Its presence in large quantities may indicate the manufacturer is supplementing with cheap protein instead of using more meat.
• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• 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 33%, fat 17%, fiber 3.4%, ash 9.1%, carbohydrate 37.5%. By calories: 29.5% from protein, 36.9% from fat, 33.5% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 33% vs 18% minimum, fat 17% vs 5.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains.

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