Purina CA Healthy Weight Formula Adult Dog Food

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Healthy Weight Formula Adult Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 35/100 (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 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.
  • Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
  • Doesn't list lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
  • Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef fat
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice flour
  • 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 49.7%
  • carb 21.8%
  • meat 9.4%
  • additive 8.1%
  • veg 5.2%
  • oil 2.9%
  • other 2.9%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1TurkeyTurkeymeat · medium-3.3
2Rice FlourRice flourcarb · medium-3.3
3Soybean MealSoybean Mealcarb · poor-3.2
4Corn Gluten MealMaize glutencarb · poor-3.2
5Chicken By-Product MealChickenmeat · medium-3.1
6Oat MealOatscarb · medium-3.1
7Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-3.1
8Corn Germ MealMaize Germ Mealcarb · medium-3.0
9Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-3.0
10Soybean Germ MealMeat Mealmeat · medium-2.9
11Beef FatBeef Fatoil · medium-2.9
12GlycerinGlycerineother · medium-2.9
13Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-2.8
14Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.8
15SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.7
16Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.7
17CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-2.6
18PeasPeasveg · good-2.6
19Vegetable Juice (Colour)Vegetable Juiceadditive · medium-2.6
20Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.5
21Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.5
22Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.4
23Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.4
24Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.4
25Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.3
26Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.3
27Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.2
28Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.2
29Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.1
30Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-2.1
31Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-2.1
32Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · 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
39L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-1.7
40Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-1.7
  1. 1. Turkey3.3% estimated
    Turkey · meat · medium
  2. 2. Rice Flour3.3% estimated
    Rice flour · carb · medium
  3. 3. Soybean Meal3.2% estimated
    Soybean Meal · carb · poor
  4. 4. Corn Gluten Meal3.2% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  5. 5. Chicken By-Product Meal3.1% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  6. 6. Oat Meal3.1% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  7. 7. Whole Grain Wheat3.1% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  8. 8. Corn Germ Meal3.0% estimated
    Maize Germ Meal · carb · medium
  9. 9. Whole Grain Corn3.0% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  10. 10. Soybean Germ Meal2.9% estimated
    Meat Meal · meat · medium
  11. 11. Beef Fat2.9% estimated
    Beef Fat · oil · medium
  12. 12. Glycerin2.9% estimated
    Glycerine · other · medium
  13. 13. Natural Flavours2.8% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  14. 14. Calcium Carbonate2.8% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Salt2.7% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  16. 16. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.7% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  17. 17. Carrots2.6% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  18. 18. Peas2.6% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  19. 19. Vegetable Juice (Colour)2.6% estimated
    Vegetable Juice · additive · medium
  20. 20. Potassium Chloride2.5% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  21. 21. Vitamin E Supplement2.5% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  22. 22. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.4% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  23. 23. Vitamin A Supplement2.4% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  24. 24. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.4% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  25. 25. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.3% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  26. 26. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.3% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  27. 27. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.2% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  28. 28. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.2% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  29. 29. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.1% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  30. 30. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  31. 31. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)2.1% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  32. 32. Biotin (Vitamin B7)2.0% estimated
    Biotin · 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. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride1.7% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  40. 40. Choline Chloride1.7% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 12%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein27%
Fat12%
Fibre5.50%
Moisture12%
Omega-6 fatty acids1.50%
Calcium0.90%
Phosphorus0.70%

Energy: 340 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

Recommended Daily Feeding Amounts provided in cups by weight of dog (1.4-45.4+ kg) for weight maintenance and 25% calorie reduction; 1 cup ≈ 95g.

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.

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 a final score of 35 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.7.

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+3.32
Carb share of dry matter23.8%-0.115-2.74
Oil share of dry matter3.5%-0.092-0.32
Vegetable share of dry matter1.0%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter6.3%0.163+1.03
Supplement share of dry matter55.8%-0.012-0.68
Other share of dry matter1.7%-0.375-0.65
Recipe graded poor16.8%-0.065-1.09
Number of poor ingredients6-0.876-5.26
Largest single poor ingredient3.2%0.060+0.19
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-10.010.222-2.22
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+3.32
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter23.8%-0.115-2.74
Oil share of dry matter3.5%-0.092-0.32
Vegetable share of dry matter1.0%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter6.3%0.163+1.03
Supplement share of dry matter55.8%-0.012-0.68
Other share of dry matter1.7%-0.375-0.65
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor16.8%-0.065-1.09
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients6-0.876-5.26
Largest single poor ingredient3.2%0.060+0.19
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietno2.294+0.00
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-10.010.222-2.22
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
Subtotal
35.2
Final score
35/100

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
Protein2729.8 (band 18 to 40%)100
Fat1213.3 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre5.56.1 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium0.91 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)84.8
Phosphorus0.70.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)88.7
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)87.1
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)340375.7100

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.

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.

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) - not on file0/10
✓ 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, 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

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Helps Promote Healthy Weight & Lean Muscle (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High-Quality Protein Helps Maintain Lean Muscle During Weight Loss (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Supports Strong Muscles, Including a Healthy Heart (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Purina ONE Formulas Are Veterinarian Recommended (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Natural With Added Vitamins, Minerals & Nutrients (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Real Turkey is the #1 Ingredient (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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