Pro Plan EN Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded complete
Is Pro Plan EN Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food 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".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 40 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +2.6 points to the total. However, the presence of ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -12.6. Furthermore, the processing format decreased the score by -7, and the carbohydrate content lowered the final result by -4.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
96% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe40
- Nutritionallow94
- Transparency56
- 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 pea protein 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
- 4 poor-graded ingredients make up about 31% of the recipe.
- 96% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 24%
- Fat
- 10.50%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 6%
- Sodium
- 0.30%
Energy: 370 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vit A: 35 000 IU/kg; Vit D3: 1 000 IU/kg; Vit E: 56 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: 38 mg/kg); Zinc sulphate monohydrate (Zn: 96 mg/kg); Sodium selenite (Se: 0.11 mg/kg)
Technological additives
Antioxidants
Feeding guide
The recommended period of use is initially up to 12 weeks and lifetime in the case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency. It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use. Water should always be available. For dogs over 70kg: for each additional 5kg of body weight, feed an additional 35g of dry pet food. When feeding dry and wet Canine EN, for each addition of 200g wet, reduce by 60g dry kibble. For puppies less than 3 months of age, divide the recommended daily amount into 3-4 meals moistened. After 3 months of age, gradually reduce moistening. Follow the puppy growth and adult maintenance feeding tables shown on the page.
Reviews
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, 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 pork: the label lists pork fat
- 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 (14)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 9.6 |
| 2 | Corn | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 9.2 |
| 3 | Pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 8.9 |
| 4 | Dried poultry protein | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat | good | - | 8.5 |
| 5 | Dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 8.1 |
| 6 | Digest | Digest | meat | poor | - | 7.8 |
| 7 | Soya protein | Soya | carb | poor | - | 7.4 |
| 8 | Coconut oil (4%) | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 9 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 7.0 |
| 10 | Pork fat | Pork Fat | oil | medium | - | 6.6 |
| 11 | Mono and diglycerides | Mono And Diglycerides | additive | poor | - | 6.3 |
| 12 | Soya oil | Soybean oil | oil | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 13 | Fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 5.5 |
| 14 | Chicory inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 5.2 |
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 | 0.3 | 9.915 | +2.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 11.5% | 0.116 | +1.33 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 35.6% | -0.113 | -4.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.088 | -2.22 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.5% | 0.177 | +1.15 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 30.6% | -0.045 | -1.37 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 7.8% | -0.182 | -1.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.868 | -3.47 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 9.2% | 0.056 | +0.52 |
| Undeclared quantities | 96.0% | -0.131 | -12.57 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Additive penalty | -7.53 | 0.236 | -1.77 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.915 | +2.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 11.5% | 0.116 | +1.33 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 35.6% | -0.113 | -4.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.088 | -2.22 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.002 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.5% | 0.177 | +1.15 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 30.6% | -0.045 | -1.37 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 7.8% | -0.182 | -1.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.868 | -3.47 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 9.2% | 0.056 | +0.52 |
| Undeclared quantities | 96.0% | -0.131 | -12.57 |
| 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 | -7.53 | 0.236 | -1.77 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 40.1
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 | 26.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 92.1 |
| Fat | 10.5 | 11.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 94.5 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.3 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 370 | 402.2 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8% from the food type.
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 (4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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) | 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 (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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highly digestible ingredients to reduce workoad on the compromised gut (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Improves microbial balance (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps manage colitis associated with mucosa and inflammation (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes good faecal quality (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dietetic pet food for dogs of all ages, highly digestible, low fibre formulation for reduction of intestinal absorptive disorders. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low fat - To help minimise fat maldigestion (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added prebiotics (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Increased levels of soluble fibre (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in Medium Chain Fatty Acids for easy gut digestion and absorption (on page) | High/low level | 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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