Pro Plan EN Gastrointestinal
Dry Extruded complete
Is Pro Plan EN Gastrointestinal 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".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 35 out of 100. Several factors influence this rating. Specifically, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -13, while the processing format resulted in -7. Additionally, the carbohydrate content contributed -4.8 and the oil and fat content added -2.4.
99% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe35
- Nutritionalhigh96
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with rice, maize and dehydrated poultry proteins as the main ingredients.
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
- 5 poor-graded ingredients make up about 37% of the recipe.
- 99% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 11.40%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 7%
- Moisture
- 7.50%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
- Sodium
- 0.40%
Energy: 371.7 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 35000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3: 1000 IU/kg; Vitamin E: 560 IU/kg; Vitamin C: 140 mg/kg; Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate: (Fe: 100 mg/kg); Calcium iodate anhydrous: (I: 1.6 mg/kg); Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate: (Cu: 11 mg/kg); Manganous sulphate monohydrate: (Mn: 40 mg/kg); Zinc sulphate monohydrate: (Zn: 100 mg/kg); Sodium selenite: (Se: 0.27 mg/kg)
Feeding guide
Suitable for puppies from 1.5 months old. For compensation of maldigestion and reduction of intestinal absorptive disorders, the recommended period of use is initially up to 12 weeks and lifetime in the case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency. For struvite stones dissolution, the recommended period of time for dissolution is 5 to 12 weeks and for reduction of struvite stone recurrence is initially up to 6 months. It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use. Water should always be available. Adult: feed an additional 12g of dry food per day for each additional 2kg of body weight.
Reviews
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (15)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 9.3 |
| 2 | Corn | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 8.9 |
| 3 | Dried poultry protein | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat | good | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 8.3 |
| 5 | Soya protein | Soya | carb | poor | - | 7.9 |
| 6 | Digest | Digest | meat | poor | - | 7.6 |
| 7 | Refined coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | Corn starch | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 6.9 |
| 9 | Dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 6.6 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | Monoglycerides | unmatched | - | - | - | 5.9 |
| 12 | Fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 5.6 |
| 13 | Animal fats | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil | poor | - | 5.3 |
| 14 | Chicory inulin (0.55%) | Inulin | fibre | good | 0.55 | 0.6 |
| 15 | Refined soybean oil | Soybean oil | oil | medium | - | 5.0 |
Brand
- Phone
- 0800 212 161
- Contact page
- www.purina.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.purina.co.uk
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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.0 | 9.915 | +0.42 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 11.9% | 0.116 | +1.38 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 43.0% | -0.113 | -4.85 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 27.1% | -0.088 | -2.39 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.022 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 36.7% | -0.045 | -1.64 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 7.6% | -0.182 | -1.38 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.868 | -4.34 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.9% | 0.056 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.5% | -0.131 | -13.02 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Additive penalty | -0.16 | 0.236 | -0.04 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.0 | 9.915 | +0.42 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 11.9% | 0.116 | +1.38 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 43.0% | -0.113 | -4.85 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 27.1% | -0.088 | -2.39 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.002 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.022 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 36.7% | -0.045 | -1.64 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 7.6% | -0.182 | -1.38 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.868 | -4.34 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.9% | 0.056 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.5% | -0.131 | -13.02 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -0.16 | 0.236 | -0.04 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 34.9
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 97.6 |
| Fat | 11.4 | 12.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 98.2 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.2 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 93.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 98.6 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 90 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 371.7 | 401.8 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (0.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (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.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Formulated with easy to digest ingredients to help reduce the workload of the gut and to promote good faecal quality (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added prebiotic (inulin) to improve microbiome balance and digestive health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Small kibble and adapted recipe to support the nutritional needs of small & mini dogs <10kg (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps maintain healthy and shiny coat (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports a healthy urinary system (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports the fast metabolism of small dogs (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps support dental care (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Great taste (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limited fat content and high in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) for an easy gut fat absorption (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete dietetic dry dog food diet (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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