Purina CA Adult Large Breed Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

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Is Purina CA Adult Large Breed Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 46/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

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 8% of the dry matter (9% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
  • Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
  • Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef fat
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
  • 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 (40)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 58.4%
  • carb 9.7%
  • meat 9.5%
  • oil 8.7%
  • veg 6.0%
  • additive 5.7%
  • mineral 2.1%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1SalmonSalmonmeat · good-3.3
2BarleyBarleycarb · medium-3.3
3RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-3.2
4Oat MealOatscarb · medium-3.2
5Canola MealRapeseedveg · medium-3.1
6Fish MealFish Mealmeat · medium-3.1
7Salmon MealSalmon Proteinmeat · good-3.1
8Beef FatBeef Fatoil · medium-3.0
9Brewers Dried YeastYeastsupplement · good-3.0
10Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-2.9
11Sunflower OilSunflower oiloil · good-2.9
12Chicory Root InulinChicory rootveg · good-2.9
13Fish OilFish Oiloil · good-2.8
14L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-2.8
15SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.7
16Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.7
17L-MethionineMethioninesupplement · good-2.6
18Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.6
19Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.6
20Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.5
21Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.5
22Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.4
23Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.4
24Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.4
25Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.3
26Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.3
27Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-2.2
28Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-2.2
29Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-2.1
30Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.1
31Potassium CitratePotassium Citratemineral · good-2.1
32TaurineTaurinesupplement · good-2.0
33Zinc SulphateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-2.0
34Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-1.9
35Manganese SulphateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-1.9
36Copper SulphateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-1.9
37Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-1.8
38Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.8
39Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-1.7
40L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphatesupplement · good-1.7
  1. 1. Salmon3.3% estimated
    Salmon · meat · good
  2. 2. Barley3.3% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  3. 3. Rice3.2% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  4. 4. Oat Meal3.2% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  5. 5. Canola Meal3.1% estimated
    Rapeseed · veg · medium
  6. 6. Fish Meal3.1% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  7. 7. Salmon Meal3.1% estimated
    Salmon Protein · meat · good
  8. 8. Beef Fat3.0% estimated
    Beef Fat · oil · medium
  9. 9. Brewers Dried Yeast3.0% estimated
    Yeast · supplement · good
  10. 10. Natural Flavours2.9% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  11. 11. Sunflower Oil2.9% estimated
    Sunflower oil · oil · good
  12. 12. Chicory Root Inulin2.9% estimated
    Chicory root · veg · good
  13. 13. Fish Oil2.8% estimated
    Fish Oil · oil · good
  14. 14. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride2.8% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Salt2.7% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  16. 16. Calcium Carbonate2.7% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  17. 17. L-Methionine2.6% estimated
    Methionine · supplement · good
  18. 18. Vitamin E Supplement2.6% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  19. 19. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.6% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  20. 20. Vitamin A Supplement2.5% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  21. 21. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.5% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  22. 22. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.4% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  23. 23. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.4% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  24. 24. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.4% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  25. 25. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.3% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  26. 26. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.3% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  27. 27. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)2.2% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  28. 28. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  29. 29. Biotin (Vitamin B7)2.1% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  30. 30. Potassium Chloride2.1% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  31. 31. Potassium Citrate2.1% estimated
    Potassium Citrate · mineral · good
  32. 32. Taurine2.0% estimated
    Taurine · supplement · good
  33. 33. Zinc Sulphate2.0% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  34. 34. Ferrous Sulphate1.9% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  35. 35. Manganese Sulphate1.9% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  36. 36. Copper Sulphate1.9% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  37. 37. Calcium Iodate1.8% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  38. 38. Sodium Selenite1.8% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  39. 39. Choline Chloride1.7% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  40. 40. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)1.7% estimated
    L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 12%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein26%
Fat12%
Fibre4.50%
Moisture12%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.65%
Omega-6 fatty acids1.60%
Calcium1%
Phosphorus0.80%

Energy: 373 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 106 g of Pro Plan. Guidelines provided for an average, active, adult dog fed once daily; for dogs 51-75 lbs feed 3-4 cups (318-424 g); 76-100 lbs feed 4-4 3/4 cups (424-504 g); Over 100 lbs feed 4 3/4 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs (504 g plus 26 g for each 4.5 kg over 45.4 kg).

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 460 IU/kg; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg; Selenium 0.35 mg/kg; Bacillus Coagulans 600 Million CFU/lb; Total Glucosamine 500 ppm; Glucosamine Hydrochloride 520 ppm; Zinc Sulphate; Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Choline Chloride; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)

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 46 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.

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 quality0.69.191+5.69
Carb share of dry matter9.8%-0.115-1.12
Oil share of dry matter9.8%-0.092-0.90
Vegetable share of dry matter3.7%-0.005-0.02
Additive share of dry matter5.8%0.163+0.94
Supplement share of dry matter61.2%-0.012-0.75
Recipe graded poor7.4%-0.065-0.48
Number of poor ingredients3-0.876-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.18
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-6.990.222-1.55
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.69
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter9.8%-0.115-1.12
Oil share of dry matter9.8%-0.092-0.90
Vegetable share of dry matter3.7%-0.005-0.02
Additive share of dry matter5.8%0.163+0.94
Supplement share of dry matter61.2%-0.012-0.75
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor7.4%-0.065-0.48
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients3-0.876-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.18
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-6.990.222-1.55
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
+1 transparency bonus
Subtotal
46.3
Final score
46/100

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 18.546961325966855 to 40%)98.5
Fat1213.3 (band 5.667127071823206 to 20%)100
Fibre4.55 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium11.1 (band 0.515193370165746 to 2.5%)87.8
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.4121546961325968 to 1.6%)93.8
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)85
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)373412.2100

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: 15 nutritional additives on the label
  • Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E 460 IU/kg
  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg
  • Selenium 0.35 mg/kg
  • Bacillus Coagulans 600 Million CFU/lb
  • Total Glucosamine 500 ppm
  • Glucosamine Hydrochloride 520 ppm
  • Zinc Sulphate
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Sulphate
  • Copper Sulphate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Choline Chloride
  • L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)

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)5/10
✓ 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.

0/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 0 consistent, 2 contradicted.

Contradicted by the label

  • "High protein dog food" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
  • "Wheat-free and soy-free formula" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.

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

Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Glucosamine and EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, for joint health and mobility (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Oat meal is easily digestible and gentle on the digestive system (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Sunflower oil rich in omega-6 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Natural prebiotic fiber nourishes specific intestinal bacteria for digestive health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High protein dog food promotes muscle conditioning when combined with proper exercise (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High protein dog food (on pack)High/low levelcontradictedManufacturer assertion
Made without artificial colors or flavors (on pack)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Wheat-free and soy-free formula (on pack)Free-fromcontradictedManufacturer assertion
Salmon is the first ingredient (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
100 percent complete and balanced nutrition (on pack)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms (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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