Purina US AdvantEDGE Small Breed Senior Support+ Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula
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Our verdict
Is Purina US AdvantEDGE Small Breed Senior Support+ Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula a good dog food?
We score it 39/100 (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 senior dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
- 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 (51)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 54.5%
- carb 17.2%
- meat 9.8%
- oil 6.9%
- additive 5.9%
- other 4.4%
- veg 1.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 2 | Poultry By-Product Meal | Poultry | meat · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 3 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Whole Grain Wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 6 | Corn Germ Meal | Maize Germ Meal | carb · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 7 | Whole Grain Corn | Whole-Grain Maize | carb · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Corn Protein Meal | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | Egg Product | Egg | meat · good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | Glycerin | Glycerine | other · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Soybean Oil | Soybean oil | oil · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | L-Arginine | L-Arginine | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | Dried Whey | Sweet whey powder | other · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Niacin (Vitamin B-3) | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Vitamin B-12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) | Menadione sodium bisulfite complex | supplement · poor | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Biotin (Vitamin B-7) | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | Vitamin D-3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Glycine | Manganese Glycine Chelate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | L-Cysteine | L-Cysteine | additive · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Garlic Oil | Garlic | veg · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. Chicken2.6% estimated
- 2. Poultry By-Product Meal2.6% estimated
- 3. Rice2.5% estimated
- 4. Soybean Meal2.5% estimated
- 5. Whole Grain Wheat2.5% estimated
- 6. Corn Germ Meal2.5% estimated
- 7. Whole Grain Corn2.4% estimated
- 8. Corn Protein Meal2.4% estimated
- 9. Vegetable Oil2.4% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavors2.4% estimated
- 11. Egg Product2.3% estimated
- 12. Barley2.3% estimated
- 13. Fish Meal2.3% estimated
- 14. Fish Oil2.3% estimated
- 15. Glycerin2.2% estimated
- 16. Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate2.2% estimated
- 17. Soybean Oil2.2% estimated
- 18. L-Arginine2.2% estimated
- 19. Dried Whey2.1% estimated
- 20. Calcium Carbonate2.1% estimated
- 21. Salt2.1% estimated
- 22. Vitamin E Supplement2.1% estimated
- 23. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1)2.0% estimated
- 24. Niacin (Vitamin B-3)2.0% estimated
- 25. Vitamin A Supplement2.0% estimated
- 26. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5)2.0% estimated
- 27. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2)1.9% estimated
- 28. Vitamin B-12 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 29. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6)1.9% estimated
- 30. Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)1.9% estimated
- 31. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)1.8% estimated
- 32. Biotin (Vitamin B-7)1.8% estimated
- 33. Vitamin D-3 Supplement1.8% estimated
- 34. Potassium Chloride1.8% estimated
- 35. DL-Methionine1.7% estimated
- 36. Choline Chloride1.7% estimated
- 37. Zinc Sulfate1.7% estimated
- 38. Ferrous Sulfate1.7% estimated
- 39. Zinc Proteinate1.6% estimated
- 40. Manganese Sulfate1.6% estimated
- 41. Manganese Proteinate1.6% estimated
- 42. Copper Sulfate1.6% estimated
- 43. Copper Proteinate1.5% estimated
- 44. Calcium Iodate1.5% estimated
- 45. Sodium Selenite1.5% estimated
- 46. Glycine1.5% estimated
- 47. L-Cysteine1.4% estimated
- 48. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)1.4% estimated
- 49. Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product1.4% estimated
- 50. Garlic Oil1.3% estimated
- 51. Dried Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 16%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 12% |
Energy: 373 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
For 3-12 lbs (1.4-5.4 kg): 1/3 to 1 cup (32-96 g) daily. For 13-20 lbs (5.9-9.1 kg): 1-1/4 to 1-1/3 cups (120-128 g) daily. Based on a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup containing approximately 96 g. Adjust for age, activity and environment. Transition gradually over 7-10 days.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1); Niacin (Vitamin B-3); Vitamin A Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5); Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6); Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9); Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K); Biotin (Vitamin B-7); Vitamin D-3 Supplement; Choline Chloride; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Copper Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Purina US
- Website
- https://www.purina.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-778-7462
- Address
- P.O. Box 340, Neenah, WI 54957
- Contact page
- www.purina.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.purina.com
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.
Trustpilot: 1.8/5 · 197 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 39 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 +4.2 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.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.16 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.8% | -0.115 | -2.05 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.092 | -0.73 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 58.5% | -0.012 | -0.71 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.375 | -0.96 |
| Recipe graded poor | 15.2% | -0.065 | -0.99 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 7 | -0.876 | -6.13 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.15 | 0.222 | -1.59 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.16 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.8% | -0.115 | -2.05 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.092 | -0.73 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 58.5% | -0.012 | -0.71 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.375 | -0.96 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 15.2% | -0.065 | -0.99 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 7 | -0.876 | -6.13 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | -7.15 | 0.222 | -1.59 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 39.1
- Final score
- 39/100
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 | 28 | 30.9 (band 18.546961325966855 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.667127071823206 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 373 | 412.2 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1)
- Niacin (Vitamin B-3)
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5)
- Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2)
- Vitamin B-12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6)
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)
- Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)
- Biotin (Vitamin B-7)
- Vitamin D-3 Supplement
- Choline Chloride
- Zinc Sulfate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Proteinate
- Calcium Iodate
- Sodium Selenite
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
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) | 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 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.
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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "high protein dry dog food" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| provides 3-in-1 Senior Support for small dog breeds (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| bright mind technology shown to promote mental sharpness in dogs age 7 plus (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports immune response in senior dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| delivers glucosamine and EPA to support joint health and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| highly digestible formula with probiotics to support digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high protein dry dog food (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| real chicken as the number 1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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