Purina CA Complete Essentials Lamb & Vegetables Entrée Slices in Gravy
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Our verdict
Is Purina CA Complete Essentials Lamb & Vegetables Entrée Slices in Gravy a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat gluten
- 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 (15)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 31.3%
- carb 20.9%
- supplement 20.9%
- veg 13.0%
- other 8.7%
- additive 5.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Sufficient for Processing | Water | other | - | 8.7 |
| 2 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 8.4 |
| 3 | Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 8.1 |
| 4 | Wheat Gluten | Wheat Gluten | carb · poor | - | 7.8 |
| 5 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 6 | Meat By-Products | By-products | meat · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 7 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | Corn Starch-Modified | Cornstarch | carb · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 6.1 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 12 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 5.5 |
| 13 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | Vitamins | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 4.6 |
- 1. Water Sufficient for Processing8.7% estimated
- 2. Lamb8.4% estimated
- 3. Liver8.1% estimated
- 4. Wheat Gluten7.8% estimated
- 5. Chicken7.5% estimated
- 6. Meat By-Products7.2% estimated
- 7. Carrots7.0% estimated
- 8. Corn Starch-Modified6.7% estimated
- 9. Potatoes6.4% estimated
- 10. Green Beans6.1% estimated
- 11. Minerals5.8% estimated
- 12. Tricalcium Phosphate5.5% estimated
- 13. Salt5.2% estimated
- 14. Vitamins4.9% estimated
- 15. Choline Chloride4.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9% · Fat 2.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 50% | - |
| Fat | 2.50% | 13.90% | - |
| Fibre | 1.50% | 8.30% | - |
| Ash | - | 8.90% | - |
| Moisture | 82% | - | - |
| Carbohydrates | - | 18.90% | - |
Energy: 87 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Refrigerate unused portion.
Feeding guide
See feeding table by weight (4-100 lbs). For dogs 4 lbs: 2/3 can (canned only) or 1/4 cup dry + 1/3 can (mixed). For dogs 10 lbs: 1/2 can + 3/4 cup dry. For dogs 100 lbs: 5 1/2 cans + 2 cups dry. Divide into 2 or more feedings; adjust to maintain ideal body condition.
No additives recorded yet.
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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?
The recipe scores 47 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages pulled the score down by -10.6, and the carbohydrate content cost a further -3.4 points. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +2.2, while the additives in the recipe contributed +1.6.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.2 | 9.191 | +2.21 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.3% | -0.115 | -3.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.163 | +1.56 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 39.2% | -0.012 | -0.48 |
| Recipe graded poor | 13.0% | -0.065 | -0.85 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.8% | 0.060 | +0.47 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.37 | 0.222 | -1.41 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.2 | 9.191 | +2.21 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.3% | -0.115 | -3.37 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.163 | +1.56 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 39.2% | -0.012 | -0.48 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 13.0% | -0.065 | -0.85 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.8% | 0.060 | +0.47 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -6.37 | 0.222 | -1.41 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 46.6
- Final score
- 47/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9 | 42.9 (band 18.642857142857146 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 2.5 | 11.9 (band 5.696428571428572 to 20%) | 96 |
| Fibre | 1.5 | 7.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 87 | 414.3 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs. (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NUTRITION THAT PERFORMS (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality ingredients for great taste (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with Real Lamb for protein and nutritious vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer 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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