Purina CA Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Dry Extruded · complete

Poor
our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Sport Small Bites 27/17 Lamb & 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

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 (12% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
  • Only protein, fibre and moisture declared; fat and ash missing from the analysis.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
  • Doesn't list venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef fat
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
  • 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 (41)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 54.2%
  • carb 15.3%
  • meat 12.0%
  • oil 8.4%
  • additive 5.4%
  • fibre 2.9%
  • veg 1.7%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1LambLambmeat · medium-3.2
2RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-3.2
3Corn Gluten MealMaize glutencarb · poor-3.1
4Poultry By-Product MealPoultrymeat · medium-3.1
5Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-3.1
6Beef FatBeef Fatoil · medium-3.0
7Oat MealOatscarb · medium-3.0
8BarleyBarleycarb · medium-3.0
9Dried Beet PulpBeet Pulpfibre · medium-2.9
10Fish MealFish Mealmeat · medium-2.9
11Natural FlavoursArtificial flavouringsadditive · poor-2.8
12Egg ProductEggmeat · good-2.8
13Fish OilFish Oiloil · good-2.8
14Calcium CarbonateCalcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.7
15Mono And Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.7
16Soybean OilSoybean oiloil · medium-2.6
17SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.6
18Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.6
19L-Lysine MonohydrochlorideLysinesupplement · medium-2.5
20Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.5
21Niacin (Vitamin B3)Niacinsupplement · good-2.4
22Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.4
23Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.4
24Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.3
25Vitamin B-12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-2.3
26Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-2.2
27Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.2
28Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-2.2
29Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)Vitamin Ksupplement · good-2.1
30Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-2.1
31Biotin (Vitamin B7)Biotinsupplement · good-2.0
32Choline ChlorideCholinesupplement · 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-1.8
37Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-1.8
38Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.8
39L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphatesupplement · good-1.7
40Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation ProductDried Bacillus coagulans fermentation productsupplement · good-1.7
41Garlic OilGarlicveg · medium-1.7
  1. 1. Lamb3.2% estimated
    Lamb · meat · medium
  2. 2. Rice3.2% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  3. 3. Corn Gluten Meal3.1% estimated
    Maize gluten · carb · poor
  4. 4. Poultry By-Product Meal3.1% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  5. 5. Whole Grain Wheat3.1% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  6. 6. Beef Fat3.0% estimated
    Beef Fat · oil · medium
  7. 7. Oat Meal3.0% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  8. 8. Barley3.0% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  9. 9. Dried Beet Pulp2.9% estimated
    Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
  10. 10. Fish Meal2.9% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  11. 11. Natural Flavours2.8% estimated
    Artificial flavourings · additive · poor
  12. 12. Egg Product2.8% estimated
    Egg · meat · good
  13. 13. Fish Oil2.8% estimated
    Fish Oil · oil · good
  14. 14. Calcium Carbonate2.7% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  15. 15. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.7% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  16. 16. Soybean Oil2.6% estimated
    Soybean oil · oil · medium
  17. 17. Salt2.6% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  18. 18. Potassium Chloride2.6% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  19. 19. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride2.5% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  20. 20. Vitamin E Supplement2.5% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  21. 21. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.4% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  22. 22. Vitamin A Supplement2.4% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  23. 23. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.4% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  24. 24. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.3% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  25. 25. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.3% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  26. 26. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.2% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  27. 27. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.2% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  28. 28. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.2% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  29. 29. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)2.1% estimated
    Vitamin K · supplement · good
  30. 30. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  31. 31. Biotin (Vitamin B7)2.0% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  32. 32. Choline Chloride2.0% estimated
    Choline · 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 Sulphate1.8% 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-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)1.7% estimated
    L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate · supplement · good
  40. 40. Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product1.7% estimated
    Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product · supplement · good
  41. 41. Garlic Oil1.7% estimated
    Garlic · veg · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 27%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fedDry matterDirectory average
Protein27%30.68%-
Fat-19.32%-
Fibre3%3.41%-
Ash-7.61%-
Moisture12%--
Carbohydrates-45.91%-
Omega-3 fatty acids0.10%--
Omega-6 fatty acids1.70%--
Calcium1.10%--
Phosphorus0.90%--

Energy: 424 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

Using a standard 8oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 112 g of Pro Plan. Weight 3-12 lbs: 1/3 to 1 cup (37-112 g); 13-20 lbs: 1 to 1-1/3 cups (112-149 g); 21-35 lbs: 1-1/3 to 2 cups (149-223 g); 36-50 lbs: 2 to 2-1/3 cups (223-260 g); 51-75 lbs: 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 cups (279-363 g); 76-100 lbs: 3-1/4 to 4 cups (363-446 g); Over 100 lbs: 4 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs (446 g plus 28 g for each 4.5 kg of body weight over 45.4 kg). For weaning pups start at 3-4 weeks of age; growing pups (to six months) feed moistened Pro Plan at intervals throughout the day; reproducing females may require up to double or quadruple food intake during lactation. Make the switch gradually over 7-10 days.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin E Supplement 460 IU/kg; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Vitamin A Supplement 15,000 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); Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin (Vitamin B7); Choline Chloride; Zinc Sulphate; Ferrous Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg; 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

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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. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.1 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.

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+4.14
Carb share of dry matter15.7%-0.115-1.81
Oil share of dry matter9.6%-0.092-0.88
Additive share of dry matter5.6%0.163+0.92
Supplement share of dry matter57.5%-0.012-0.70
Recipe graded poor13.4%-0.065-0.87
Number of poor ingredients5-0.876-4.38
Largest single poor ingredient3.1%0.060+0.19
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-6.800.222-1.51
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+4.14
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter15.7%-0.115-1.81
Oil share of dry matter9.6%-0.092-0.88
Vegetable share of dry matter0.3%-0.005-0.00
Additive share of dry matter5.6%0.163+0.92
Supplement share of dry matter57.5%-0.012-0.70
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor13.4%-0.065-0.87
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients5-0.876-4.38
Largest single poor ingredient3.1%0.060+0.19
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-6.800.222-1.51
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
42.0
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 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 21.082872928176798 to 40%)97.8
Fibre33.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium1.11.2 (band 0.5856353591160222 to 2.5%)89.7
Phosphorus0.91 (band 0.46850828729281774 to 1.6%)97.9
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.21.2 (band 1 to 2%)83.3
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)424468.5100

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 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); 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 460 IU/kg
  • Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  • Vitamin A Supplement 15,000 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)
  • Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  • Choline Chloride
  • Zinc Sulphate
  • Ferrous Sulphate
  • Manganese Sulphate
  • Copper Sulphate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) 70 mg/kg
  • 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
Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics to support digestive and immune health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Glucosamine and EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, for joint health and mobility (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
High protein formula, with real lamb as the first ingredient (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
27% Protein and 17% Fat help fuel metabolic needs and help maintain lean muscle (on page)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Nutrient-dense, bite-sized kibble for dogs who prefer eating smaller pieces (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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