Pro Plan NF Renal Function Wet Dog Food
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Is Pro Plan NF Renal Function Wet 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?
The overall score was 40 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -13.1, the carbohydrate content reduced it by -3.3, and the overall quality of the ingredient list reduced it by -3.2. The processing format added +2.9 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe40
- Nutritionalhigh85
- 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 wet paté food for adult dogs, with meat and animal derivatives, cereals and egg 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
- 6 poor-graded ingredients make up about 50% of the recipe.
- High in fat: 26% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 6%
- Fat
- 7.20%
- Fibre
- 0.20%
- Ash
- 2.10%
- Moisture
- 72%
- Calcium
- 0.27%
- Phosphorus
- 0.12%
- Sodium
- 0.09%
Energy: 134 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vit D3: 230 IU/kg; 3b103: (Fe: 15 mg/kg); 3b202: (I: 0.61 mg/kg); 3b405: (Cu: 1.5 mg/kg); 3b503: (Mn: 2.7 mg/kg); 3b605: (Zn: 29 mg/kg); Taurine: 713 mg/kg
Feeding guide
It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending period of use. Recommended length of time for use is initially up to 6 months but dogs can be fed this product for life. Water should be available at all times. Adult body weight (kg) / daily feeding quantity: 2.5 kg: 1/2 can; 5 kg: 3/4 can; 10 kg: 1+1/4 cans; 15 kg: 1+3/4 cans; 25 kg: 2+1/3 cans; 35 kg: 2+3/4 cans; 45 kg: 3+3/4 cans; 70 kg: 5 cans.
Reviews
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists cereals
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 25.7% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 (13)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meat and Animal Derivatives | Meat and Animal Derivatives | meat | poor | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | Cereals | Cereals | carb | poor | - | 9.6 |
| 3 | Eggs and Egg Derivatives | Egg | meat | good | - | 9.2 |
| 4 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 8.8 |
| 5 | Oils and Fats | Oils and Fats | oil | poor | - | 8.5 |
| 6 | Various Sugars | Sugars | additive | poor | - | 8.1 |
| 7 | Derivatives of Vegetable Origin | Vegetable By-Products | other | poor | - | 7.7 |
| 8 | Protein Sources | unmatched | - | - | - | 7.3 |
| 9 | Pork (Liver, Heart) | Pork | meat | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 10 | Corn | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 6.5 |
| 11 | Egg Powder | Dried Whole Egg | meat | good | - | 6.2 |
| 12 | Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 5.8 |
| 13 | Turkey By-Products | Turkey | meat | medium | - | 5.4 |
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 | -3.21 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 22.3% | 0.116 | +2.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.6% | -0.113 | -3.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.088 | -1.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.177 | +1.98 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.009 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.371 | -2.19 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.022 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 50.4% | -0.045 | -2.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 10.0% | -0.182 | -1.82 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 6 | -0.868 | -5.21 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 10.0% | 0.056 | +0.56 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Additive penalty | -10.82 | 0.236 | -2.55 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | 2.935 | +2.94 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.3 | 9.915 | -3.21 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 22.3% | 0.116 | +2.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.6% | -0.113 | -3.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.088 | -1.14 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.002 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.177 | +1.98 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.009 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.371 | -2.19 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.022 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 50.4% | -0.045 | -2.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 10.0% | -0.182 | -1.82 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 6 | -0.868 | -5.21 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 10.0% | 0.056 | +0.56 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| 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 | -10.82 | 0.236 | -2.55 |
| 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 | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | 2.935 | +2.94 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.16
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 40.2
- 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 | 6 | 21.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 79.4 |
| Fat | 7.2 | 25.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.2 | 0.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 72.9 |
| Calcium | 0.27 | 1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 83.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.12 | 0.4 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 71.4 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 2.3 | 2.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 87.5 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 134 | 478.6 | 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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helps minimise the metabolic acidosis associated with renal failure (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Non acidifying diet (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps manage calcium oxalate urolithiasis (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Non-acidifying to promote a neutral urine pH (6.7 to 7.5) (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly palatable for better acceptance (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dietetic pet food for adult dogs for support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency with restricted levels of high quality proteins and phosphorus. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| This diet is also suitable for reduction of recurrence of calcium oxalate stone formation. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low level of calcium and vitamin D3 (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 fatty acids to help minimise glomerular hypertension and help support natural anti-inflammatory processes (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low level of phosphorus to help slow the progression of CKD and minimise the risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Restricted but high quality proteins to help minimise loss of muscle, formation of uraemic toxins and their associated morbidity (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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