Purina CA Originals with Real Salmon

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Originals with Real Salmon a good dog food?

We score it 37/100 (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 5% 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 4 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
  • Doesn't list turkey, 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 fish: the label lists salmon
  • 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 (44)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 45.5%
  • carb 22.4%
  • additive 13.8%
  • meat 8.5%
  • veg 4.8%
  • oil 2.6%
  • other 2.5%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1SalmonSalmonmeat · good-3.0
2Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-3.0
3Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-2.9
4Soybean MealSoybean Mealcarb · poor-2.9
5BarleyBarleycarb · medium-2.9
6Chicken By-Product MealChickenmeat · medium-2.8
7Oat MealOatscarb · medium-2.8
8RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-2.8
9Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-2.7
10Corn Protein MealMaize glutencarb · poor-2.7
11Egg and Chicken FlavourChickenmeat · medium-2.7
12Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-2.6
13Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.6
14Soybean OilSoybean oiloil · medium-2.6
15Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.5
16SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.5
17GlycerinGlycerineother · medium-2.5
18Sweet PotatoesSweet Potatoescarb · good-2.4
19Green BeansGreen Beansveg · good-2.4
20CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-2.4
21Annatto ColourAnnatto Extractadditive · medium-2.3
22Zinc SulphateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-2.3
23Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-2.3
24Manganese SulphateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-2.2
25Copper SulphateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-2.2
26Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-2.2
27Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-2.1
28Vegetable Juice (Colour)Vegetable Juiceadditive · medium-2.1
29Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.1
30Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.0
31Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.0
32Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-1.9
33Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-1.9
34Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-1.9
35Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-1.8
36Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-1.8
37Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-1.8
38Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-1.7
39Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-1.7
40Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.7
41Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-1.6
42Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-1.6
43CarmineCarmineadditive · poor-1.6
44L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-1.5
  1. 1. Salmon3.0% estimated
    Salmon · meat · good
  2. 2. Whole Grain Corn3.0% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  3. 3. Whole Grain Wheat2.9% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  4. 4. Soybean Meal2.9% estimated
    Soybean Meal · carb · poor
  5. 5. Barley2.9% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  6. 6. Chicken By-Product Meal2.8% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  7. 7. Oat Meal2.8% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  8. 8. Rice2.8% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  9. 9. Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols2.7% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  10. 10. Corn Protein Meal2.7% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  11. 11. Egg and Chicken Flavour2.7% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  12. 12. Natural Flavours2.6% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  13. 13. Calcium Carbonate2.6% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  14. 14. Soybean Oil2.6% estimated
    Soybean oil · oil · medium
  15. 15. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.5% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  16. 16. Salt2.5% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  17. 17. Glycerin2.5% estimated
    Glycerine · other · medium
  18. 18. Sweet Potatoes2.4% estimated
    Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
  19. 19. Green Beans2.4% estimated
    Green Beans · veg · good
  20. 20. Carrots2.4% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  21. 21. Annatto Colour2.3% estimated
    Annatto Extract · additive · medium
  22. 22. Zinc Sulphate2.3% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  23. 23. Ferrous Sulphate2.3% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  24. 24. Manganese Sulphate2.2% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  25. 25. Copper Sulphate2.2% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  26. 26. Calcium Iodate2.2% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  27. 27. Sodium Selenite2.1% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  28. 28. Vegetable Juice (Colour)2.1% estimated
    Vegetable Juice · additive · medium
  29. 29. Vitamin E Supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  30. 30. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.0% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  31. 31. Vitamin A Supplement2.0% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  32. 32. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)1.9% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  33. 33. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)1.9% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  34. 34. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)1.9% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  35. 35. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)1.8% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  36. 36. Vitamin B-12 Supplement1.8% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  37. 37. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)1.8% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  38. 38. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)1.7% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  39. 39. Biotin (Vitamin B7)1.7% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  40. 40. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.7% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  41. 41. Potassium Chloride1.6% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  42. 42. Choline Chloride1.6% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  43. 43. Carmine1.6% estimated
    Carmine · additive · poor
  44. 44. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride1.5% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 23% · Fat 13%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein23%
Fat13%
Fibre4%
Moisture12%

Energy: 237 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

Feed adult dogs based on weight: 3-12 lbs 50-126 g (1/3-1 1/4 cups), 13-20 lbs 126-168 g (1 1/4-1 2/3 cups), 21-35 lbs 177-236 g (1 2/3-2 1/4 cups), 36-50 lbs 252-328 g (2 1/4-2 3/4 cups), 51-75 lbs 328-404 g (2 3/4-3 3/4 cups), 76-100 lbs 429-480 g (3 3/4-4 1/2 cups), over 100 lbs 480 g plus 27 g per 10 lbs over. Standard 8 oz cup contains ~108 g. Most adult dogs can be fed once daily.

Additives declared on the label

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 food achieves an overall score of 37 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, the processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the additive load contributed -3.7 points to the final calculation.

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+3.35
Carb share of dry matter23.0%-0.115-2.65
Oil share of dry matter3.2%-0.092-0.29
Additive share of dry matter13.5%0.163+2.20
Supplement share of dry matter52.6%-0.012-0.64
Other share of dry matter1.5%-0.375-0.58
Recipe graded poor17.4%-0.065-1.13
Number of poor ingredients7-0.876-6.13
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.18
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-16.790.222-3.73
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+3.35
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter23.0%-0.115-2.65
Oil share of dry matter3.2%-0.092-0.29
Vegetable share of dry matter0.9%-0.005-0.00
Additive share of dry matter13.5%0.163+2.20
Supplement share of dry matter52.6%-0.012-0.64
Other share of dry matter1.5%-0.375-0.58
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor17.4%-0.065-1.13
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients7-0.876-6.13
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.18
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-16.790.222-3.73
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
37.5
Final score
37/100

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
Protein2325.4 (band 18 to 40%)90.2
Fat1314.4 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre44.4 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Energy (kcal/100g)237261.9100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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)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
Antioxidant-rich recipe that's 100% complete & balanced for adult dogs (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No fillers – only purposeful ingredients (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Accents of sweet potatoes, green beans & carrots (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Energy-fueling whole grains (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
23 vitamins & minerals (on page)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
#1 ingredient real natural salmon (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No artificial preservatives, flavours, or colours – added colours from natural sources (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
24g of protein per cup (on page)Nutrientnot 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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