Purina CA +Plus Healthy Aging 7+ Formula

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA +Plus Healthy Aging 7+ Formula a good dog food?

We score it 40/100 (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 (11% 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 3 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for senior 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 fish meal
  • 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 (45)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 46.6%
  • carb 19.5%
  • meat 10.8%
  • additive 9.3%
  • veg 6.1%
  • oil 2.7%
  • fibre 2.6%
  • other 2.5%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1ChickenChickenmeat · medium-2.9
2Rice FlourRice flourcarb · medium-2.9
3Corn Protein MealMaize glutencarb · poor-2.9
4Chicken By-Product MealChickenmeat · medium-2.8
5Soybean MealSoybean Mealcarb · poor-2.8
6Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-2.8
7Corn Germ MealMaize Germ Mealcarb · medium-2.7
8Oat MealOatscarb · medium-2.7
9Medium Chain Triglyceride Vegetable OilVegetable oiloil · medium-2.7
10Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-2.6
11Fish MealFish Mealmeat · medium-2.6
12Pea FibrePea Fibrefibre · medium-2.6
13Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-2.5
14GlycerinGlycerineother · medium-2.5
15Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-2.5
16Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.5
17SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.4
18Egg ProductEggmeat · good-2.4
19Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.4
20PeasPeasveg · good-2.3
21CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-2.3
22Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.3
23Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.2
24Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.2
25Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.2
26Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.1
27Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.1
28Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.1
29Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.0
30Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.0
31Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.0
32Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.9
33Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-1.9
34Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-1.9
35Vegetable Juice (Colour)Vegetable Juiceadditive · medium-1.8
36Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · good-1.8
37Zinc SulphateZinc sulfatesupplement · medium-1.8
38Ferrous SulphateIron sulfatesupplement · good-1.7
39Manganese SulphateManganese sulfatesupplement · medium-1.7
40Copper SulphateCopper sulphatesupplement · good-1.7
41Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-1.6
42Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.6
43L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-1.6
44L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphatesupplement · good-1.5
45Garlic OilGarlicveg · medium-1.5
  1. 1. Chicken2.9% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  2. 2. Rice Flour2.9% estimated
    Rice flour · carb · medium
  3. 3. Corn Protein Meal2.9% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  4. 4. Chicken By-Product Meal2.8% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  5. 5. Soybean Meal2.8% estimated
    Soybean Meal · carb · poor
  6. 6. Whole Grain Corn2.8% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  7. 7. Corn Germ Meal2.7% estimated
    Maize Germ Meal · carb · medium
  8. 8. Oat Meal2.7% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  9. 9. Medium Chain Triglyceride Vegetable Oil2.7% estimated
    Vegetable oil · oil · medium
  10. 10. Whole Grain Wheat2.6% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  11. 11. Fish Meal2.6% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  12. 12. Pea Fibre2.6% estimated
    Pea Fibre · fibre · medium
  13. 13. Natural Flavours2.5% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  14. 14. Glycerin2.5% estimated
    Glycerine · other · medium
  15. 15. Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols2.5% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  16. 16. Calcium Carbonate2.5% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  17. 17. Salt2.4% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  18. 18. Egg Product2.4% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  19. 19. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.4% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  20. 20. Peas2.3% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  21. 21. Carrots2.3% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  22. 22. Potassium Chloride2.3% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  23. 23. Vitamin E Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  24. 24. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.2% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  25. 25. Vitamin A Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  26. 26. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.1% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  27. 27. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.1% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  28. 28. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  29. 29. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.0% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  30. 30. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.0% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  31. 31. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.0% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  32. 32. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.9% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  33. 33. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)1.9% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  34. 34. Biotin (Vitamin B7)1.9% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  35. 35. Vegetable Juice (Colour)1.8% estimated
    Vegetable Juice · additive · medium
  36. 36. Choline Chloride1.8% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  37. 37. Zinc Sulphate1.8% estimated
    Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
  38. 38. Ferrous Sulphate1.7% estimated
    Iron sulfate · supplement · good
  39. 39. Manganese Sulphate1.7% estimated
    Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
  40. 40. Copper Sulphate1.7% estimated
    Copper sulphate · supplement · good
  41. 41. Calcium Iodate1.6% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  42. 42. Sodium Selenite1.6% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  43. 43. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride1.6% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  44. 44. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)1.5% estimated
    L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate · supplement · good
  45. 45. Garlic Oil1.5% estimated
    Garlic · veg · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 13%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fedDry matterDirectory average
Protein28%31.80%-
Fat13%14.80%-
Fibre4.50%5.10%-
Ash-7.50%-
Moisture12%--
Carbohydrates-40.80%-
Omega-6 fatty acids1.50%--
Calcium1%--
Phosphorus0.80%--

Energy: 367 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

Feed according to weight range chart: 1.4-5.4 kg = 1/2 to 1 cup; 5.9-9.1 kg = 1 to 1 1/2 cups; 9.5-15.9 kg = 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 cups; 16.3-22.7 kg = 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups; 23.1-34.0 kg = 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 cups; 34.5-45.4 kg = 3 to 4 1/2 cups; over 45.4 kg = 4 1/2 cups plus 1/4 cup per 4.5 kg over 45.4 kg. May be served dry or moistened with water (1 part liquid to 4 parts food).

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Vitamin A Supplement 14,000 IU/kg; Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2); Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity); Biotin (Vitamin B7); Choline Chloride; Zinc Sulphate 150 mg/kg; Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite 0.35 mg/kg; L-Lysine Monohydrochloride; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg

Technological additives

Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols; Vegetable Juice (Colour)

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 40 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.7 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.5.

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+3.69
Carb share of dry matter21.6%-0.115-2.48
Oil share of dry matter3.3%-0.092-0.30
Vegetable share of dry matter1.1%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter8.5%0.163+1.38
Supplement share of dry matter53.0%-0.012-0.65
Other share of dry matter1.6%-0.375-0.58
Recipe graded poor14.9%-0.065-0.97
Number of poor ingredients6-0.876-5.26
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.17
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-11.370.222-2.52
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+3.69
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter21.6%-0.115-2.48
Oil share of dry matter3.3%-0.092-0.30
Vegetable share of dry matter1.1%-0.005-0.01
Additive share of dry matter8.5%0.163+1.38
Supplement share of dry matter53.0%-0.012-0.65
Other share of dry matter1.6%-0.375-0.58
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor14.9%-0.065-0.97
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients6-0.876-5.26
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.17
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-11.370.222-2.52
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
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
40.4
Final score
40/100

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
Protein2830.9 (band 18.24861878453039 to 40%)100
Fat1314.4 (band 5.57596685082873 to 20%)100
Fibre4.55 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium11.1 (band 0.5069060773480664 to 2.5%)88
Phosphorus0.80.9 (band 0.4055248618784531 to 1.6%)94
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.31.3 (band 1 to 2%)85
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)367405.5100

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: 21 nutritional additives on the label
  • Vitamin E Supplement
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Vitamin A Supplement 14,000 IU/kg
  • Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  • Vitamin B-12 Supplement
  • Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)
  • Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  • Choline Chloride
  • Zinc Sulphate 150 mg/kg
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Sulphate
  • Copper Sulphate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite 0.35 mg/kg
  • L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
  • L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg

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)10/10
✓ 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

  • "Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Purina ONE Plus Healthy Aging 7+ Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of 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
Promotes Mental Sharpness in Senior Dogs (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Helps Fuel Healthy Energy in your 7+ Dog (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Average Increased Activity Level Over 20% (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Supports Strong Muscles, Including a Healthy Heart (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Purina ONE Formulas Are Veterinarian Recommended (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Purina ONE Plus Healthy Aging 7+ Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (on pack)ContentconsistentManufacturer assertion
Real Chicken is the #1 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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