Purina CA Development Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Development Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 42/100 (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

Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for phosphorus.

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 puppies
  • 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 55.1%
  • carb 16.0%
  • meat 12.6%
  • additive 8.9%
  • oil 5.7%
  • veg 1.7%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1ChickenChickenmeat · medium-3.4
2RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-3.3
3Poultry By-Product MealPoultrymeat · medium-3.3
4Corn Protein MealMaize glutencarb · poor-3.3
5Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-3.2
6Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-3.2
7Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-3.1
8Corn Germ MealMaize Germ Mealcarb · medium-3.1
9Dried YeastYeastsupplement · good-3.0
10Fish MealFish Mealmeat · medium-3.0
11Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-3.0
12Egg ProductEggmeat · good-2.9
13Fish OilFish Oiloil · good-2.9
14Soybean OilSoybean oiloil · medium-2.8
15Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.8
16SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.7
17Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.7
18Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.7
19Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.6
20Zinc SulphateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-2.6
21Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-2.5
22Manganese SulphateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-2.5
23Copper SulphateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-2.4
24Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-2.4
25Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-2.3
26Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.3
27Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.3
28Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.2
29Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.2
30Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.1
31Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.1
32Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.0
33Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.0
34Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.0
35Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-1.9
36Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.9
37Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-1.8
38L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · 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. Poultry By-Product Meal3.3% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  4. 4. Corn Protein Meal3.3% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  5. 5. Whole Grain Wheat3.2% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  6. 6. Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols3.2% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  7. 7. Whole Grain Corn3.1% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  8. 8. Corn Germ Meal3.1% estimated
    Maize Germ Meal · carb · medium
  9. 9. Dried Yeast3.0% estimated
    Yeast · supplement · good
  10. 10. Fish Meal3.0% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  11. 11. Natural Flavours3.0% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  12. 12. Egg Product2.9% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  13. 13. Fish Oil2.9% estimated
    Fish Oil · oil · good
  14. 14. Soybean Oil2.8% estimated
    Soybean oil · oil · medium
  15. 15. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.8% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  16. 16. Salt2.7% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  17. 17. Calcium Carbonate2.7% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  18. 18. Potassium Chloride2.7% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  19. 19. Choline Chloride2.6% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  20. 20. Zinc Sulphate2.6% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  21. 21. Ferrous Sulphate2.5% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  22. 22. Manganese Sulphate2.5% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  23. 23. Copper Sulphate2.4% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  24. 24. Calcium Iodate2.4% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  25. 25. Sodium Selenite2.3% 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. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.2% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  30. 30. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.1% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  31. 31. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  32. 32. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.0% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  33. 33. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.0% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  34. 34. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.0% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  35. 35. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)1.9% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  36. 36. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.9% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  37. 37. Biotin (Vitamin B7)1.8% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  38. 38. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride1.8% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  39. 39. Garlic Oil1.7% estimated
    Garlic · veg · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 18%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein28%
Fat18%
Fibre3%
Moisture12%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.10%
Omega-6 fatty acids1.80%
Calcium1.10%
Phosphorus0.90%

Energy: 419 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

Feeding amounts based on weight at maturity and age (1-1/2 months to 2 years). Puppies start to nibble solid foods at 3-4 weeks; keep moistened Pro Plan available at all times until weaned (6-8 weeks). After weaning, can be fed moistened or dry. Recommended 3 small meals/day for young puppies, gradually reducing to twice daily. Transition over 7-10 days when switching from another food.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E 100 IU/kg; Zinc Sulphate; Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2); Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin (Vitamin B7); L-Lysine Monohydrochloride

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

1 reviews on this product · 5.0/5

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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 42 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.2 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+4.20
Carb share of dry matter16.5%-0.115-1.90
Oil share of dry matter6.5%-0.092-0.60
Additive share of dry matter9.2%0.163+1.51
Supplement share of dry matter58.7%-0.012-0.72
Recipe graded poor14.5%-0.065-0.94
Number of poor ingredients5-0.876-4.38
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-10.840.222-2.41
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 quality0.59.191+4.20
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter16.5%-0.115-1.90
Oil share of dry matter6.5%-0.092-0.60
Vegetable share of dry matter0.3%-0.005-0.00
Additive share of dry matter9.2%0.163+1.51
Supplement share of dry matter58.7%-0.012-0.72
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor14.5%-0.065-0.94
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients5-0.876-4.38
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-10.840.222-2.41
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
41.9
Final score
42/100

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 puppies and growth. 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.

Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; 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
Protein2830.9100
Fat1819.9100
Calcium1.11.2100
Phosphorus0.9166.8
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.21.2100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)419463100

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

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: 19 nutritional additives on the label
  • Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg
  • Vitamin E 100 IU/kg
  • Zinc Sulphate
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Sulphate
  • Copper Sulphate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  • Vitamin B-12 Supplement
  • Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  • Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  • 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)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.

Claims on file; none we can check against the label

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
DHA from omega-rich fish oil helps nourish brain and vision development (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Rich in antioxidants to help support a puppy's developing immune system (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Calcium, phosphorus and other minerals build strong bones and teeth (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish skin and coat (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High quality protein builds lean muscles, with chicken as the first ingredient (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Highly digestible formula for optimal nutrient delivery (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No artificial colors or flavors (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Veterinarian recommended (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
#1 Chicken is the first ingredient (on page)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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