Purina CA Wild Prey-Inspired Beef and Egg Recipe
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Purina CA Wild Prey-Inspired Beef and Egg Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 41/100 (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".
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- 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 (37)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 57.7%
- meat 10.4%
- carb 10.0%
- additive 9.3%
- veg 3.4%
- fibre 3.2%
- oil 3.0%
- other 2.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 3.5 |
| 3 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 3.5 |
| 4 | Cassava Root Flour | Cassava | carb · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 5 | Canola Meal | Rapeseed | veg · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 6 | Egg Product | Egg | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 7 | Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 3.3 |
| 8 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 9 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 10 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 11 | Natural Flavours | Artificial flavourings | additive · poor | - | 3.1 |
| 12 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 14 | Dried Beef Bone Broth | Cooking broth | other · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 16 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 18 | L-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | Zinc Sulphate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 20 | Ferrous Sulphate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Manganese Sulphate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 22 | Copper Sulphate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | Niacin (Vitamin B3) | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2) | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Vitamin B-12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity) | Vitamin K | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Biotin (Vitamin B7) | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
- 1. Beef3.6% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal3.5% estimated
- 3. Pea Starch3.5% estimated
- 4. Cassava Root Flour3.4% estimated
- 5. Canola Meal3.4% estimated
- 6. Egg Product3.3% estimated
- 7. Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols3.3% estimated
- 8. Dried Yeast3.2% estimated
- 9. Dried Beet Pulp3.2% estimated
- 10. Pea Protein3.1% estimated
- 11. Natural Flavours3.1% estimated
- 12. Sunflower Oil3.0% estimated
- 13. Potassium Chloride3.0% estimated
- 14. Dried Beef Bone Broth2.9% estimated
- 15. Salt2.9% estimated
- 16. Taurine2.8% estimated
- 17. Calcium Carbonate2.8% estimated
- 18. L-Methionine2.8% estimated
- 19. Zinc Sulphate2.7% estimated
- 20. Ferrous Sulphate2.7% estimated
- 21. Manganese Sulphate2.6% estimated
- 22. Copper Sulphate2.6% estimated
- 23. Calcium Iodate2.5% estimated
- 24. Sodium Selenite2.5% estimated
- 25. Vitamin E Supplement2.4% estimated
- 26. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.4% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.3% estimated
- 28. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.3% estimated
- 29. Vitamin A Supplement2.2% estimated
- 30. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.2% estimated
- 31. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.1% estimated
- 32. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.1% estimated
- 33. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.0% estimated
- 34. Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)2.0% estimated
- 35. Biotin (Vitamin B7)1.9% estimated
- 36. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 37. Choline Chloride1.8% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 16%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 12% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.40% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 385 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Recommended daily feeding amounts by weight range (1.4–5.4 kg: 1/3 to 3/4 cup; 5.9–9.1 kg: 1 to 1-1/3 cups; 9.5–15.9 kg: 1-1/3 to 1-3/4 cups; 16.3–22.7 kg: 2 to 2-1/3 cups; 23.1–34.0 kg: 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 cups; 34.5–45.4 kg: 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups; Over 45.4 kg: 3-3/4 cups plus 1/4 cup per 4.5 kg over 45.4 kg). Standard 8 oz/250 ml cup ≈ 120 g.
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
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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 41 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5 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 -2.5 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.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.01 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.115 | -1.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.9% | 0.163 | +1.61 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.8% | -0.012 | -0.77 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.9% | -0.065 | -0.77 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -11.33 | 0.222 | -2.52 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.115 | -1.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.9% | 0.163 | +1.61 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.8% | -0.012 | -0.77 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.07 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.9% | -0.065 | -0.77 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -11.33 | 0.222 | -2.52 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Subtotal
- 41.2
- Final score
- 41/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 | 29.8 (band 19.143646408839782 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.849447513812155 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.531767955801105 to 2.5%) | 87.5 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.42541436464088406 to 1.6%) | 93.4 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 385 | 425.4 | 100 |
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.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 file | 0/5 |
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
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioxidants to support immune health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient-dense to support active dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid to support healthy skin & coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in glucosamine to support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High protein to support strong muscles, including a healthy heart (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% protein from animal SOURCES (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No corn, wheat or soy or poultry by-product meal (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% Fillers (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| #1 ingredient is protein rich Beef (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer 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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