Purina Dog Food
Purina is a very well-known name among pet owners, due to its long history of producing pet food formulas. However, recently Purina has come under scrutiny, both for their manufacturing procedures and the quality of their foods. With all of the conflicting information, what's the real nutritional content of Purina's food formulas? Is Purina a good choice for your dog? Learn more about Purina dog food in our review!
Who is Purina Manufactured By?
The company who makes Purina dog food is called Nestle Purina PetCare. Nestle Purina PetCare is the result of a 2001 merger, between the Ralston Purina Company and Nestle Friskies PetCare Company. Nestle Purina PetCare is currently headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Purina Dog Food Recall
As of right now, Purina dog food is not listed on the FDA's pet food recall website. However, it's important to note that several of Purina's sub-brands, such as Mighty Dog, Alpo and a few others were involved in the 2007 pet food recalls, and are still listed. Purina did recall one formula, “Purina Strategy” in 2010, though this formula is only designed for horses. In order to make sure that your dog's food is safe, it's always highly recommended that you check the FDA's pet food recall website. This will help you to stay updated on the latest pet food recall information.
Purina Reviews
Purina Ingredients
The ingredients in Purina's dog food formulas vary greatly depending on the specific Purina brand (Beneful, Purina ONE, etc). Many formulas have ground corn as their first ingredient. Chicken by-products are also seen in several Purina formulas. Some formulas contain corn, wheat, soy or all three of these ingredients. Some Purina formulas also contain salt, sugar or animal digest. Artificial colors are often seen in certain Purina formulas. Some formulas don't even have a viable protein source in the first few ingredients, with a very high concentration of carbohydrates.
Purina Allergies
There are several ingredients in some Purina formulas that could cause allergic reactions in some dogs. Since many Purina formulas are corn-based, this may cause allergic symptoms in dogs with corn sensitivity. Wheat and soy are also commonly contained in Purina formulas, which are potential allergens. Some dogs may react negatively to the chemical coloring, added sugar/salt, by-products or other ingredients in Purina formulas. When feeding your dog Purina dog food, it's always best if you thoroughly read the ingredients list, especially if your dog has special dietary requirements.
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Where can I buy Purina?
You may be wondering, “Where can I buy Purina Dog Food?”. To assist you, we have included links on the specific Purina formula pages to purchase Purina dog food.
How much Purina should I feed my dog?
A common question that many pet owners have, is “How much Purina dog food should I feed my dog?”. Since the answer is dependent on several factors (such as your dog's age, weight, activity level, etc) always follow the specific instructions on your formula's packaging.
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Purina Ratings
Customer reviews of most all Purina formulas are very negative. Many dog owners report that their dogs experienced lethargy, hair loss and severe gastrointestinal symptoms when fed Purina dog food formulas. The fact that Purina formulas are often filled with filler ingredients (such as corn, wheat or soy) was a negative factor cited by many dog owners. Dogs that have allergies do not seem to have positive results with Purina dog food. Many customers state that they will never feed their dogs Purina dog food, simply because of its low-quality ingredients.
Have you fed your dog any of the Purina dog food dry or canned formulas? Do you have feedback that could help other pet owners? Please share your review of Purina dog food!
9. May 2012 at 7:34 am
I had fed purina dog chow to our dogs for 35 years and never had any problems. I had beagles, that hunted hard, and countless coon hounds that could run all night every night and never hand any problems. I have a young hound now that was started on dog chow but doesn’t seem to like it nearly as much some of the other products out there now. More or less dog chow with keep a dog alive but they won’t enjoy eating it as much as some of the newer foods out there.
26. March 2012 at 6:28 pm
Our lab/beagle Molly ate a variety of dry Purina dog food, mixed with real chicken or beef and lived for 16 years. Searching now for a dog food that won’t upset the stomach of our 1 year old lab.
14. March 2012 at 5:37 pm
my vet had me buy a bag of this to help my dog lose some weight, i was skeptical even at the vet looking at the ingredients. corn, fillers, meat by products, animal digest, wheat gluten… poor doggies, i would not even eat that stuff myself. so i’m hoping the vet will take the dry food back, finding better ways to incorporate fiber into their diets. they love chic peas, carrots, apples, sweet potatoes. but just not happy at all with the ingredients in the OM version to help them lose weight. sorry purina, not impressed at all.
25. December 2011 at 11:20 pm
When I was feeding my dog Beneful his allergies went crazy. He licked himself raw and was miserable! The vet said to get him off of it and I did. Now his allergy problems are 90% better!