Is Purina Pro Plan good?

We graded 4 Purina Pro Plan products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods, dry cat foods, wet cat foods). The best is Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Formula Adult at 82/100, grade B, ranked 7 of 15 dry cat foods. Its other products score between 68 and 75.

  1. Purina Pro PlanComplete Essentials Chicken & Rice Formula AdultDry cat foodSafety25.9/30Nutrition25/25Owners24.2/30Value7.1/15$1.69 per 1,000 kcal
  2. Purina Pro PlanAdult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & RiceDry dog foodSafety24.5/30Nutrition25/25Owners19/30Value6.8/15$1.46 per 1,000 kcal
  3. Purina Pro PlanComplete Essentials Adult Classic Chicken & Rice EntréeWet dog foodSafety23/30Nutrition25/25Owners20.9/30Value4.5/15$0.28 per oz
  4. Purina Pro PlanAdult Chicken Entrée in GravyWet cat foodSafety24.5/30Nutrition25/25Owners14.4/30Value4.5/15$0.53 per oz

Recall history

We found 4 recalls for Purina Pro Plan brand lines since 2016, 2 of them in the last five years. Older and less related recalls count for less in our grades.

  • 2023Serious. Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dry dog food: elevated vitamin D (expanded March 2023). Source (vet-only line)
  • 2022Minor. Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN canned dog food (one lot): mislabeled. Source (vet-only line)
  • 2021Moderate. Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entrée wet cat food (one lot): possible plastic pieces. Source
  • 2016Serious. Pro Plan Savory Meals wet dog food tubs: inadequate vitamins and minerals. Source

Who makes it and WSAVA nutrition standards

Purina Pro Plan is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare. Here is how it answered the WSAVA questions, as reported by the Pet Nutrition Alliance:

  • Employs a full-time board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVIM Nutrition or ECVCN), plus PhD and MS nutritionists.
  • Owns 100% of the plants that make its food.
  • Answered the survey and shared nutrient data on request.
  • Purina Institute and Purina research centres publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Questions

Is Purina Pro Plan a good brand?

We graded 4 Purina Pro Plan products (dry dog foods, wet dog foods, dry cat foods, wet cat foods). The best is Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Formula Adult at 82/100, grade B, ranked 7 of 15 dry cat foods. Its other products score between 68 and 75. Grades compare each product with other best-sellers in the same category.

Has Purina Pro Plan had a recall?

We found 4 recalls for Purina Pro Plan brand lines since 2016, 2 of them in the last five years. The most recent was in 2023: Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dry dog food: elevated vitamin D (expanded March 2023).

Who makes Purina Pro Plan?

Nestlé Purina PetCare.

Does Purina Pro Plan meet WSAVA guidelines?

WSAVA doesn't approve brands, but it lists questions owners should ask a pet food maker. Nestlé Purina PetCare answered them and scores 25 of 25 on our nutrition standards check.

Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. How we grade.