Purina CA Adult Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

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Our verdict

Is Purina CA Adult Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 45/100 (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 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
  • Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
  • Doesn't list lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
  • 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 fish meal
  • 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 (39)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 58.8%
  • carb 13.0%
  • meat 12.8%
  • additive 9.0%
  • fibre 3.0%
  • oil 1.8%
  • veg 1.7%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1ChickenChickenmeat · medium-3.4
2RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-3.3
3Corn Protein MealMaize glutencarb · poor-3.3
4Poultry By-Product MealPoultrymeat · medium-3.3
5Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-3.2
6Beef Fat preserved with mixed-tocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-3.2
7Corn Germ MealMaize Germ Mealcarb · medium-3.1
8Fish MealFish Mealmeat · medium-3.1
9Egg ProductEggmeat · good-3.0
10Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-3.0
11Wheat BranWheatfeed pelletscarb · poor-3.0
12Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.9
13Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.9
14L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-2.8
15SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.8
16Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.7
17Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.7
18Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.7
19Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.6
20Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.6
21Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.5
22Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.5
23Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.4
24Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.4
25Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.3
26Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-2.3
27Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-2.3
28Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-2.2
29Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.2
30Zinc SulphateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-2.1
31Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-2.1
32Manganese SulphateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-2.0
33Copper SulphateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-2.0
34Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-2.0
35Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.9
36L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphatesupplement · good-1.9
37Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus coagulans fermentation productsupplement · good-1.8
38Soybean OilSoybean oiloil · medium-1.8
39Garlic OilGarlicveg · medium-1.7
  1. 1. Chicken3.4% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  2. 2. Rice3.3% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  3. 3. Corn Protein Meal3.3% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  4. 4. Poultry By-Product Meal3.3% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  5. 5. Whole Grain Corn3.2% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  6. 6. Beef Fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols3.2% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  7. 7. Corn Germ Meal3.1% estimated
    Maize Germ Meal · carb · medium
  8. 8. Fish Meal3.1% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  9. 9. Egg Product3.0% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  10. 10. Natural Flavours3.0% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  11. 11. Wheat Bran3.0% estimated
    Wheatfeed pellets · carb · poor
  12. 12. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.9% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  13. 13. Potassium Chloride2.9% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  14. 14. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride2.8% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Salt2.8% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  16. 16. Calcium Carbonate2.7% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  17. 17. Vitamin E Supplement2.7% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  18. 18. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.7% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  19. 19. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.6% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  20. 20. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.6% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  21. 21. Vitamin A Supplement2.5% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  22. 22. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.5% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  23. 23. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.4% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  24. 24. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.4% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  25. 25. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.3% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  26. 26. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)2.3% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  27. 27. Biotin (Vitamin B7)2.3% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  28. 28. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  29. 29. Choline Chloride2.2% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  30. 30. Zinc Sulphate2.1% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  31. 31. Ferrous Sulphate2.1% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  32. 32. Manganese Sulphate2.0% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  33. 33. Copper Sulphate2.0% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  34. 34. Calcium Iodate2.0% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  35. 35. Sodium Selenite1.9% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  36. 36. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)1.9% estimated
    L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate · supplement · good
  37. 37. Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product1.8% estimated
    Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product · supplement · good
  38. 38. Soybean Oil1.8% estimated
    Soybean oil · oil · medium
  39. 39. Garlic Oil1.7% estimated
    Garlic · veg · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 29% · Fat 17%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein29%
Fat17%
Fibre3%
Moisture12%
Calcium1%
Phosphorus0.80%

Energy: 401 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

3-12 lbs (1.4-5.4 kg): 1/3 to 1 cup (37-112 g); 13-20 lbs (5.9-9.1 kg): 1 to 1-1/3 cups (112-149 g). One standard 8 oz (250 ml) cup contains approximately 111 g. For adult dogs under 20 pounds (9 kg). Allow 7-10 days when transitioning.

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; Linoleic Acid 1.5%; Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1.7%; Glucosamine 400 ppm; Bacillus Coagulans 600 Million CFU/lb; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex; Biotin (Vitamin B7); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Choline Chloride; Zinc Sulphate; Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)

Technological additives

Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols

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 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.6 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 quality0.59.191+4.61
Carb share of dry matter13.4%-0.115-1.55
Oil share of dry matter2.1%-0.092-0.19
Additive share of dry matter9.4%0.163+1.53
Supplement share of dry matter62.9%-0.012-0.77
Recipe graded poor11.0%-0.065-0.71
Number of poor ingredients4-0.876-3.50
Largest single poor ingredient3.3%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-10.950.222-2.43
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 quality0.59.191+4.61
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter13.4%-0.115-1.55
Oil share of dry matter2.1%-0.092-0.19
Vegetable share of dry matter0.3%-0.005-0.00
Additive share of dry matter9.4%0.163+1.53
Supplement share of dry matter62.9%-0.012-0.77
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor11.0%-0.065-0.71
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients4-0.876-3.50
Largest single poor ingredient3.3%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-10.950.222-2.43
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
45.1
Final score
45/100

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
Protein2932 (band 19.939226519337016 to 40%)100
Fat1718.8 (band 6.092541436464089 to 20%)100
Fibre33.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium11.1 (band 0.5538674033149171 to 2.5%)87
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.4430939226519337 to 1.6%)92.9
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)85
Energy (kcal/100g)401443.1100

Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 26 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
  • Linoleic Acid 1.5%
  • Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1.7%
  • Glucosamine 400 ppm
  • Bacillus Coagulans 600 Million CFU/lb
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  • Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  • Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
  • Vitamin B-12 Supplement
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  • Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex
  • Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Choline Chloride
  • Zinc Sulphate
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Sulphate
  • Copper Sulphate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • 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)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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

  • "High Protein dry dog food to meet the needs of highly active small dogs" — supported by the declared high protein data.
  • "Pro Plan small breed dog food that's high in calories and protein to meet the needs of highly active small dogs" — supported by the declared high protein data.

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

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

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Dog kibble with live probiotics to promote gut microbiome resilience during naturally occurring stress (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Nutrient-dense, bite-sized dog food for small dogs to help make chewing easier for small breed dogs, including vitamin A and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, for healthy skin and coat (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
natural prebiotic fibre sourced from wheat bran helps to promote their digestive health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
calcium, phosphorus and other minerals to help maintain their strong teeth and bones (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
100 percent complete and balanced for small adult dogs weighing under 20 pounds (on pack)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High Protein dry dog food to meet the needs of highly active small dogs (on pack)High/low levelconsistentManufacturer assertion
with real chicken as the first ingredient (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Pro Plan small breed dog food that's high in calories and protein to meet the needs of highly active small dogs (on pack)High/low levelconsistentManufacturer 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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