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High-Protein Weight Management Formula for Large Breed Dogs
Product Description
Assist your large breed dog in achieving and sustaining a healthy weight with Purina Pro Plan Weight Management Large Breed Chicken and Rice Formula. Featuring real chicken as the first ingredient, it provides 27% protein and 9.5% fat to promote lean muscle during weight loss. Wheat bran fiber supports digestion, while glucosamine and EPA help maintain joint health. Designed specifically for less active large breed dogs over 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Weight Management Support: Designed specifically for overweight or less active adult large breed dogs over 50 pounds.
- High-Protein Formula: Real chicken is the primary ingredient, providing 27 percent protein and an ideal protein-to-fat balance.
- Muscle Mass Maintenance: A proper protein-to-fat ratio supports preserving lean muscle and body condition during weight loss.
- Digestive Health Support: Wheat bran-derived prebiotic fiber naturally nourishes healthy gut bacteria, promoting digestion.
- Joint and Mobility Care: Includes added glucosamine combined with EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, to promote joint health and mobility.
- Skin and Coat Nourishment: Provides vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids to help nourish and maintain healthy skin and coat.
- Probiotic Fortified: Contains guaranteed live probiotics to support a healthy and resilient gut microbiome in adult dogs.
Ingredients
Chicken, rice, whole grain wheat, poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, oat meal, barley, pea fiber, fish meal, dried egg product, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, natural flavor, wheat bran, fish oil, salt, calcium carbonate, mono and dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, Vitamins (Vitamin E supplement, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin), Minerals (zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), choline chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, taurine, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), garlic oil.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (Min) | 27.0% |
| Crude Fat (Min) | 9.5% |
| Crude Fat (Max) | 13.5% |
| Crude Fiber (Max) | 5.5% |
| Moisture (Max) | 12.0% |
| Linoleic Acid (Min) | 1.3% |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (Min) | 0.1% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) | 0.1% |
| Calcium (Ca) (Min) | 0.9% |
| Phosphorus (P) (Min) | 0.7% |
| Selenium (Se) (Min) | 0.35 mg/kg |
| Vitamin A (Min) | 15,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (Min) | 460 IU/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* (Min) | 70 mg/kg |
| Glucosamine* (Min) | 500 ppm |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (Min) | 0.3% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (Min) | 1.6% |
| Bacillus coagulans* (Min) | 600 million CFU/lb |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
How to Use
Recommended Usage Chart
| Dog's Weight Range (lbs) | Weight Maintenance (cups) | Weight Maintenance (grams) | 25% Calorie Reduction (cups) | 25% Calorie Reduction (grams) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 to 75 | 3 to 4 | 318 to 424 | 2-1/4 to 3 | 238 to 318 |
| 76 to 100 | 4 to 4-2/3 | 424 to 493 | 3 to 3-1/2 | 318 to 371 |
| Over 100 | 5 cups plus 1/3 cup per 10 lbs over 100 | 530 g plus 35 g per 4.5 kg over 45.4 kg | 3-3/4 cups plus 1/4 cup per 10 lbs over 100 | 398 g plus 26 g per 4.5 kg over 45.4 kg |
Based on a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup containing approximately 106 g of product.
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.
Usage Instructions
- Gradual Food Transition: Gradually transition to the Pro Plan within 7 to 10 days by mixing in progressively smaller amounts of the old food.
- Adjust Feeding Amounts: Adjust the exact amount fed based on your dog's individual age, activity level, and living environment.
- Feed Once Daily: These feeding guidelines are intended for an average, active adult dog fed once daily as a baseline.
- Fresh Water Access: Ensure your dog has constant access to fresh, clean water in a suitable container every day.
- Veterinary Check-Ins: See your veterinarian regularly to help monitor your dog's overall health and ideal body condition.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Body Condition Monitoring: Keep your dog in ideal body condition at all times and avoid letting your dog become overweight.
- Gradual Transition Needed: Making abrupt changes to a dog's diet without a gradual transition can cause digestive upset.
- Veterinary Guidance Recommended: Consult your veterinarian regularly, particularly before implementing major changes to your dog's diet or weight management plan.
Storage Information
- Keep Original Bag: Store dry food in its original bag and seal it tightly with a clip to keep out air.
- Use Airtight Containers: For extra freshness protection, place the sealed original bag inside a metal or plastic airtight bin.
- Cool Dry Storage: The FDA recommends storing dry dog food in a dry place below 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use Within Timeframe: Once opened, dry dog food should generally be used within two to three months for freshness.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this dog food suitable for all large breed dogs?
Ans: This formula is tailored for adult large breed dogs over 50 pounds that are overweight or less active. It should not be used for puppies in growth, and pet owners should speak with a veterinarian before changing a young or underweight dog to a weight management diet.
Q2: How much protein and fat does this dog food contain?
Ans: This formula contains a minimum of 27 percent crude protein and 9.5 percent crude fat, offering an optimal protein-to-fat ratio designed to help maintain lean muscle mass during weight loss, while supporting overall body condition and daily energy needs, as listed on the product's label.
Q3: How long should I take to switch my dog to this food?
Ans: Transition your dog to this formula gradually over 7 to 10 days. Each day, feed a little less of the old food and a little more of the new formula to help prevent digestive upset during the diet change and keep your dog comfortable.
Q4: Does this dog food contain probiotics?
Ans: Yes, this formula is fortified with guaranteed live probiotics, along with natural prebiotic fiber sourced from wheat bran, to help promote healthy digestion and support gut microbiome resilience in adult large breed dogs working toward or maintaining a healthy weight.
Q5: Where is this dog food manufactured?
Ans: This Purina Pro Plan formula is proudly manufactured and guaranteed by Nestle Purina PetCare Company in Purina-owned facilities located in the United States, reflecting the brand's commitment to quality control and consistent nutrition standards, backed by Purina's team of veterinarians and food scientists.
Q6: Does this formula contain artificial colors or flavors?
Ans: No, this large breed weight management formula is made without artificial colors or flavors. The ingredient list includes only natural flavor, allowing pet parents to feed a recipe free from synthetic additives while still meeting complete and balanced adult nutrition needs.
Q7: How many calories are in this dog food?
Ans: This formula offers 3,610 kcal per kilogram, roughly 384 kcal per cup when fed. Begin with the feeding guide amounts based on your dog's weight, then modify the portions as your dog ages, increases activity, or changes body condition.
Q8: Is this dog food complete and balanced for adult dogs?
Ans: Yes, feeding tests following AAFCO procedures confirm that this formula offers complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs. It is suitable as the sole diet for overweight or less active large breed dogs weighing over 50 pounds.