PURINA ONE REVIEW
Analysis
Purina One Dog Food does not receive a very high rating from us for a
number of reasons. To begin with, the dry food contains many
controversial ingredients. Although the first ingredient is chicken, the
second ingredient is brewer’s rice. This is a particularly cheap cereal
by-product that does not contain high levels of nutrients that dogs
need. The third ingredient is poultry by-product meal, which could be
anything from beaks to feet to ground up bones. Corn and gluten come
next. These are generally considered filler materials, and do not supply
any valuable nutrient’s to a dog’s diet. Finally, the addition of
menadione is a definite negative. This form of vitamin K is believed to
cause allergies and liver problems.
All in all, not a very
appealing mix. The Wholesome Entrees canned wet food receives a slightly
higher rating for its use of quality meats like beef, lamb and chicken.
Even so, the wet food still includes animal by-products and lacks
sufficient minerals. Although this food is cheap, the low quality
ingredients make it a less than stellar choice.
Purina ONE Dog Food Ingredient List
Chicken,
brewers rice, poultry by-product meal, corn gluten meal, whole grain
wheat, whole grain corn, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols
(form of vitamin E), pea fiber, oat meal, fish meal, animal digest,
salt, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate, potassium citrate, vitamin E
supplement, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, l-lysine monohydrochloride,
l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), ferrous sulfate,
manganese sulfate, niacin, vitamin A supplement, calcium carbonate,
copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, garlic oil, pyridoxine
hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin
supplement, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, menadione sodium
bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin,
sodium selenite
RECORDED GOOD COMMENTS
- First ingredient high quality protein
RECORDED NOT SO GOOD COMMENTS
- Cereal by-products
- Animal by-products
PURINO ONE DOG FOOD
Purina
is a very well-known brand name among most dog owners. Each day,
thousands of people across the country purchase Purina One dog food. The
marketing for Purina One uses such phrases as “provide healthy changes
that you can see” and “promote a lifetime of good health”. However, is
Purina One dog food really a nutritious option for your dog’s health?
Here is some information to help you to understand if Purina One is
right for your dog.
Who Makes Purina One?
The company who
makes Purina One dog food is called Nestle Purina Pet Care Company. The
company is the result of a merger between Nestle’s “Friskies PetCare
Company” and the Ralston Purina Company, which took place in December of
2001. The headquarters of Nestle Purina PetCare are currently located
in St. Louis, Missouri.
Purina One Dog Food Recall
According to current information, Purina One dog food is not involved in any pet food recalls, and is not listed on the
FDA’s
pet food recall list. Always check the latest updates to make sure that
your dog’s food has not been involved in a pet food recall.
Purina One Ingredients
Most
of the Purina One dog food formulas contain a protein source as their
first ingredient (such as chicken, beef or salmon). However, some of the
other ingredients contained in many Purina One dog food formulas
include corn gluten meal, brewers rice, poultry by-products, salt,
whole-grain corn, soybean meal and animal digest. Some of these
ingredients, such as wheat, are often classified as “fillers”, and may
contribute to a higher carbohydrate content than is suitable for a dog’s
digestive system.
Purina One Allergies
There are several
ingredients contained in Purina One dog food formulas that could cause
allergic reactions in some dogs. Since many dogs are allergic to corn,
ingredients such as corn and corn gluten meal could induce an allergic
reaction. Soy and wheat are two other allergens that are contained in
many PurinaPlan dog food formulas. Since the protein sources in Purina
One dog food aren’t very unique (chicken, beef, fish), they could cause
allergic reactions in dogs that have protein-specific allergies.
Purina One Recipes
Purina One Dry Recipes:
- Purina One SmartBlend® Healthy Puppy Formula
- Purina One SmartBlend® Lamb & Rice Formula
- Purina One SmartBlend® Small Bites Beef & Rice Formula
- Purina One SmartBlend® Chicken & Rice Formula
- Purina One SmartBlend® Vibrant Maturity® 7+ Senior Formula
- Purina One beyOnd™ Chicken & Whole Oat Meal Recipe
- Purina One beyOnd™ Lamb & Whole Barley Recipe
- Purina One SmartBlend® Large Breed Puppy Formula
- Purina One SmartBlend® Large Breed Adult Formula
- Purina One SmartBlend® Sensitive Systems
- Purina One SmartBlend® Healthy Weight Formula
PurinaPlan Canned Recipes:
- Purina One Wholesome Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée
- Purina One Wholesome Beef & Brown Rice Entrée
- Purina One Wholesome Lamb & Long Grain Rice Entrée
- Purina One Wholesome Turkey & Barley Entrée
- Purina One Wholesome Beef & Barley Entrée Tender Cuts In Gravy
- Purina One Wholesome Chicken & Brown Rice Entrée Tender Cuts In Gravy
- Purina One Wholesome Lamb & Brown Rice Entrée Tender Cuts In Gravy
Purina One Ratings (Summary)
Customer
reviews of Purina One dog food formulas are relatively mixed. While
some dog owners report no significant problems when feeding their dogs
Purina One, some dog owners disagree. Some dog owners did like the
price, some dogs did find the food tasty, but generally people were not
happy with this food even at the low price point.
Have you fed
your dog any of the Purina One dog food dry or canned formulas? Do you
have feedback that could help other pet owners? Please share your review
of PurinaPlan dog food!
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