Purina CA Adult Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon & Rice

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Adult Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Salmon & Rice a good dog food?

We score it 41/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".

How we score

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

  • Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
  • Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

  • Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter (13% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
  • Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
  • Doesn't list lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
  • You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein

These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (38)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 48.3%
  • carb 16.5%
  • meat 12.9%
  • additive 9.0%
  • fibre 5.9%
  • other 2.9%
  • oil 2.7%
  • veg 1.8%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1SalmonSalmonmeat · good-3.5
2RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-3.4
3Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-3.4
4Poultry By-Product MealPoultrymeat · medium-3.3
5Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-3.3
6Soybean MealSoybean Mealcarb · poor-3.2
7Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-3.2
8Corn Protein MealMaize glutencarb · poor-3.2
9Fish MealFish Mealmeat · medium-3.1
10Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-3.1
11Dried Beet PulpBeet Pulpfibre · medium-3.0
12Egg ProductEggmeat · good-3.0
13GlycerinGlycerineother · medium-2.9
14Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.9
15Wheat BranWheatfeed pelletscarb · poor-2.8
16Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.8
17Soybean OilSoybean oiloil · medium-2.7
18SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.7
19Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.7
20Zinc ProteinateZinc Proteinatesupplement · good-2.6
21Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-2.6
22Manganese ProteinateManganese proteinatesupplement · good-2.5
23Copper ProteinateCopper proteinatesupplement · good-2.5
24Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-2.4
25Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-2.4
26Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.3
27Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.3
28Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.2
29Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.2
30Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.2
31Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.1
32Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-2.1
33Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-2.0
34Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.0
35Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus coagulans fermentation productsupplement · good-1.9
36L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphatesupplement · good-1.9
37L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-1.8
38Garlic OilGarlicveg · medium-1.8
  1. 1. Salmon3.5% estimated
    Salmon · meat · good
  2. 2. Rice3.4% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  3. 3. Whole Grain Wheat3.4% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  4. 4. Poultry By-Product Meal3.3% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  5. 5. Whole Grain Corn3.3% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  6. 6. Soybean Meal3.2% estimated
    Soybean Meal · carb · poor
  7. 7. Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols3.2% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  8. 8. Corn Protein Meal3.2% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  9. 9. Fish Meal3.1% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  10. 10. Natural Flavours3.1% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  11. 11. Dried Beet Pulp3.0% estimated
    Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
  12. 12. Egg Product3.0% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  13. 13. Glycerin2.9% estimated
    Glycerine · other · medium
  14. 14. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.9% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Wheat Bran2.8% estimated
    Wheatfeed pellets · carb · poor
  16. 16. Calcium Carbonate2.8% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  17. 17. Soybean Oil2.7% estimated
    Soybean oil · oil · medium
  18. 18. Salt2.7% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  19. 19. Potassium Chloride2.7% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  20. 20. Zinc Proteinate2.6% estimated
    Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
  21. 21. Ferrous Sulphate2.6% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  22. 22. Manganese Proteinate2.5% estimated
    Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
  23. 23. Copper Proteinate2.5% estimated
    Copper proteinate · supplement · good
  24. 24. Calcium Iodate2.4% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  25. 25. Sodium Selenite2.4% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  26. 26. Vitamin E Supplement2.3% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  27. 27. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.3% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  28. 28. Vitamin A Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  29. 29. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.2% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  30. 30. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.2% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  31. 31. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.1% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  32. 32. Biotin (Vitamin B7)2.1% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  33. 33. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.0% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  34. 34. Choline Chloride2.0% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  35. 35. Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product1.9% estimated
    Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product · supplement · good
  36. 36. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)1.9% estimated
    L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate · supplement · good
  37. 37. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride1.8% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  38. 38. Garlic Oil1.8% estimated
    Garlic · veg · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 16%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein26%
Fat16%
Fibre3%
Moisture12%
Omega-6 fatty acids1.50%
Calcium1%
Phosphorus0.80%

Energy: 386 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 101 g of Pro Plan. Recommended daily amounts range from 1/2 to 1-1/4 cups (50-126 g) for dogs 3-12 lbs up to 4-2/3 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs over 100 lbs (471 g plus 25 g for each 4.5 kg over 45.4 kg).

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zinc Proteinate; Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Vitamin E Supplement 460 IU/kg; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Vitamin A Supplement 15,000 IU/kg; Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Biotin (Vitamin B7); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Choline Chloride; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg; L-Lysine Monohydrochloride

Technological additives

Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols; Glycerin

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19

Brand and contact: Purina CA
Website
https://www.purina.ca/
Phone
1.800.268.5345
Address
ATTN: CONSUMER CARE, 2500 ROYAL WINDSOR DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5J 1K8
Contact page
www.purina.ca

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-19
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
www.purina.ca

Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.

Trustpilot: 1.8/5 · 190 reviews

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

This recipe achieves an overall rating of 41 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.4 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -2.4 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.49.191+3.37
Carb share of dry matter17.3%-0.115-1.99
Oil share of dry matter3.2%-0.092-0.30
Additive share of dry matter9.5%0.163+1.55
Supplement share of dry matter52.5%-0.012-0.64
Other share of dry matter1.7%-0.375-0.65
Recipe graded poor17.9%-0.065-1.17
Number of poor ingredients6-0.876-5.26
Largest single poor ingredient3.4%0.060+0.20
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-10.970.222-2.44
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Show all 40 components
ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.49.191+3.37
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter17.3%-0.115-1.99
Oil share of dry matter3.2%-0.092-0.30
Vegetable share of dry matter0.3%-0.005-0.00
Additive share of dry matter9.5%0.163+1.55
Supplement share of dry matter52.5%-0.012-0.64
Other share of dry matter1.7%-0.375-0.65
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor17.9%-0.065-1.17
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients6-0.876-5.26
Largest single poor ingredient3.4%0.060+0.20
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-10.970.222-2.44
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
40.6
Final score
41/100

Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.

Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges

How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2628.7 (band 19.193370165745858 to 40%)97.5
Fat1617.7 (band 5.864640883977901 to 20%)100
Fibre33.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium11.1 (band 0.5331491712707183 to 2.5%)87.4
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.42651933701657463 to 1.6%)93.4
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)85
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)386426.5100

Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.

Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 17 nutritional additives on the label
  • Zinc Proteinate
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Proteinate
  • Copper Proteinate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Vitamin E Supplement 460 IU/kg
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Vitamin A Supplement 15,000 IU/kg
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  • Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  • Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Choline Chloride
  • L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg
  • L-Lysine Monohydrochloride

Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.

This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.

Transparency: what the label discloses

How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)10/10
✓ Energy value declared (voluntary)5/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✓ Feeding guidance given (mandatory)10/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)10/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).

Safety: recall history

Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.

No recalls recorded in our database.

Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.

100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

  • "100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.

6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Natural prebiotic fibre, sourced from wheat bran, helps promote digestive health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Optimal levels of protein and fat help dogs maintain an ideal body condition (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish skin and coat (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High protein formula, with real salmon as the first ingredient (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs (on pack)ContentconsistentManufacturer assertion
Hard kibble combined with tender, shredded pieces for taste and texture dogs love (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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