Purina CA Complete Adult with Real Chicken

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Complete Adult with Real Chicken a good dog food?

We score it 43/100 (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 (14% 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
  • Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists hydrolysed blue whiting fish
  • Your dog avoids pork: it is listed as an ingredient
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole-grain maize
  • 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 55.1%
  • meat 13.8%
  • carb 12.6%
  • veg 7.3%
  • additive 6.1%
  • mineral 3.3%
  • oil 1.8%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-3.3
2Meat and Bone MealBone mealmineral · medium-3.3
3Corn Protein MealMaize glutencarb · poor-3.2
4Animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-3.2
5Soybean MealSoybean Mealcarb · poor-3.1
6Poultry By-Product MealPoultrymeat · medium-3.1
7ChickenChickenmeat · medium-3.1
8Egg and Chicken FlavourChickenmeat · medium-3.0
9Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-3.0
10Poultry and Pork DigestPoultrymeat · medium-2.9
11SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.9
12Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.9
13Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.8
14Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.8
15Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.7
16L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-2.7
17Zinc SulphateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-2.6
18Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-2.6
19Manganese SulphateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-2.6
20Copper SulphateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-2.5
21Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-2.5
22Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-2.4
23Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.4
24Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.4
25Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.3
26Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.3
27Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.2
28Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.2
29Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.1
30Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-2.1
31Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.1
32Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-2.0
33Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.0
34Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-1.9
35Yellow 6Yellow Peachesveg · good-1.9
36Yellow 5Yellow Peachesveg · good-1.9
37Red 40Red Pepperveg · good-1.8
38Soybean OilSoybean oiloil · medium-1.8
39Blue 2Hydrolysed Blue Whiting Fishmeat · medium-1.7
40Garlic OilGarlicveg · medium-1.7
  1. 1. Whole Grain Corn3.3% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  2. 2. Meat and Bone Meal3.3% estimated
    Bone meal · mineral · medium
  3. 3. Corn Protein Meal3.2% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  4. 4. Animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols3.2% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  5. 5. Soybean Meal3.1% estimated
    Soybean Meal · carb · poor
  6. 6. Poultry By-Product Meal3.1% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  7. 7. Chicken3.1% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  8. 8. Egg and Chicken Flavour3.0% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  9. 9. Whole Grain Wheat3.0% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  10. 10. Poultry and Pork Digest2.9% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  11. 11. Salt2.9% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  12. 12. Calcium Carbonate2.9% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  13. 13. Potassium Chloride2.8% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  14. 14. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.8% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Choline Chloride2.7% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  16. 16. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride2.7% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  17. 17. Zinc Sulphate2.6% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  18. 18. Ferrous Sulphate2.6% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  19. 19. Manganese Sulphate2.6% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  20. 20. Copper Sulphate2.5% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  21. 21. Calcium Iodate2.5% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  22. 22. Sodium Selenite2.4% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  23. 23. Vitamin E Supplement2.4% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  24. 24. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.4% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  25. 25. Vitamin A Supplement2.3% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  26. 26. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.3% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  27. 27. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.2% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  28. 28. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  29. 29. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.1% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  30. 30. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  31. 31. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.1% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  32. 32. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)2.0% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  33. 33. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.0% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  34. 34. Biotin (Vitamin B7)1.9% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  35. 35. Yellow 61.9% estimated
    Yellow Peaches · veg · good
  36. 36. Yellow 51.9% estimated
    Yellow Peaches · veg · good
  37. 37. Red 401.8% estimated
    Red Pepper · veg · good
  38. 38. Soybean Oil1.8% estimated
    Soybean oil · oil · medium
  39. 39. Blue 21.7% estimated
    Hydrolysed Blue Whiting Fish · meat · medium
  40. 40. Garlic Oil1.7% estimated
    Garlic · veg · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 21% · Fat 10%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein21%
Fat10%
Fibre4.50%
Moisture12%
Omega-6 fatty acids1.50%
Calcium1%
Phosphorus0.80%

Energy: 356 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

Recommended daily feeding amounts using a standard 250 ml (8oz) cup (~117 g): 1-5 kg (3-12 lbs): 58-117 g (1/2-1 cup); 6-9 kg (13-20 lbs): 117-175 g (1-1 1/2 cups); 10-22 kg (21-50 lbs): 175-322 g (1 1/2-2 3/4 cups); 23-45 kg (51-100 lbs): 322-506 g (2 3/4-4 1/3 cups); Over 45 kg (100 lbs): 506 g plus 29 g for each 4.5 kg over 45 kg (4 1/3 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs over 100 lbs). Adjust for age, activity and environment.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zinc Sulphate (Zinc 120 mg/kg); Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Vitamin E Supplement 100 IU/kg; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Vitamin A Supplement 10,000 IU/kg; Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2); Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Biotin (Vitamin B7)

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 43 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 +3.9 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 quality0.49.191+3.86
Carb share of dry matter14.0%-0.115-1.61
Oil share of dry matter2.2%-0.092-0.20
Vegetable share of dry matter1.4%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter6.8%0.163+1.11
Supplement share of dry matter63.1%-0.012-0.77
Recipe graded poor14.7%-0.065-0.95
Number of poor ingredients5-0.876-4.38
Largest single poor ingredient3.2%0.060+0.19
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-7.350.222-1.63
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+3.86
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter14.0%-0.115-1.61
Oil share of dry matter2.2%-0.092-0.20
Vegetable share of dry matter1.4%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter6.8%0.163+1.11
Supplement share of dry matter63.1%-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 poor14.7%-0.065-0.95
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients5-0.876-4.38
Largest single poor ingredient3.2%0.060+0.19
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-7.350.222-1.63
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
42.5
Final score
43/100

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
Protein2123.2 (band 18 to 40%)84.2
Fat1011 (band 5.5 to 20%)93
Fibre4.55 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium11.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)88.1
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)94.2
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)85
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)356393.4100

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: 18 nutritional additives on the label
  • Zinc Sulphate (Zinc 120 mg/kg)
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Sulphate
  • Copper Sulphate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Vitamin E Supplement 100 IU/kg
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Vitamin A Supplement 10,000 IU/kg
  • Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  • Vitamin B-12 Supplement
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
  • Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)
  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  • Biotin (Vitamin B7)

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.

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

Consistent with the label

  • "100% Complete & Balanced 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
Always Crafted in North America (on page)provenancenot checkableManufacturer assertion
Antioxidants for Immune Health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Supports Healthy Skin & Coat (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Packed with 23 Vitamins & Minerals (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No Fillers or Artificial Flavours (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Made with Real Chicken (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
100% Complete & Balanced for Adult Dogs (on page)ContentconsistentManufacturer 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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