Care for your puppy's nutritional needs with Purina Pro Plan Development Chicken & Rice Formula puppy dry dog food. High-quality protein sources, including chicken as the #1 ingredient, help your puppy develop healthy muscles so that he can maintain his playful lifestyle. DHA from omega-rich fish oil in this puppy formula helps to nourish his brain and vision development, and calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals help to build strong teeth and bones. This super-premium dog food will keep your puppy happy at mealtime, and you can have confidence he is getting the 100% complete and balanced nutrition his body needs at this early stage of development. Offer up this Purina Pro Plan Development puppy food recipe to show your puppy you care about his overall health and well-being while giving him a food designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of your growing puppy.
| Weight at Maturity |
1-1/2 - 3 months |
4 - 5 months |
6 - 8 months |
9 - 11 months |
1 - 2 years |
| (lbs) |
(cups) |
(cups) |
(cups) |
(cups) |
(cups) |
| 3 - 12 |
1/2 to 2/3 |
2/3 to 1 |
1/2 to 1-1/4 |
Feed as Adult |
Feed as Adult |
| 13 - 20 |
1/2 to 1 |
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 |
3/4 to 1 |
1 to 1-1/4 |
1 to 1-1/4 |
| 21 - 50 |
1/2 to 1 |
1-1/2 to 2 |
1-1/4 to 2 |
2 to 2-1/4 |
2 to 3 |
| 51 - 75 |
1/2 to 1-3/4 |
1-1/2 to 3 |
1-1/3 to 3 |
2-1/2 to 3-1/2 |
2-3/4 to 4-2/3 |
| 76 - 100 |
1 to 2 |
2 to 3 |
3 to 4-3/4 |
4 to 5-1/4 |
5-3/4 to 8-1/4 |
| 101 and over |
2 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs |
3 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs |
4-3/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs |
5-1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs |
8-1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs |
Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 112 g of Pro Plan.
Puppies start to nibble solid foods at 3–4 weeks of age. Keep moistened Pro Plan available at all times. Allow your puppy to eat at will until fully weaned (6–8 weeks). After weaning, Pro Plan can be fed moistened or dry. For best results, develop a regular feeding schedule such as three small meals a day for younger puppies. You can gradually reduce to one feeding in the morning and one in the evening as your puppy ages. The routine should not vary. As puppies near adulthood, their calorie needs may drop, and your puppy may begin leaving some food in the bowl. Don't misinterpret this as an indication of dislike for the food. Instead, begin offering less so your puppy doesn’t overeat and stays in ideal body condition.
Nestlé Purina Research indicates that avoiding overfeeding of puppies may help their development. Maintaining ideal body condition is key to encouraging proper growth in all puppies, especially large breeds. The indicated amounts are only a guideline. If your puppy becomes overweight, a reduction of your puppy's daily food intake may be appropriate. You may wish to consult your veterinarian about a weight control program.
Feeding for Reproduction
Pro Plan provides the extra nutrition needed by reproducing females in stages of gestation and lactation. Food consumption may vary during gestation, so feed the amount needed to maintain the pregnant female's ideal body condition. Food intake may double or even quadruple during lactation. Making the Switch to Pro Plan Although you'll be anxious to see the difference Pro Plan can make in your dog, please allow 7–10 days to ease the transition from your dog's current food. Each day, simply feed a little less of the previous food and a little more Pro Plan until you're feeding Pro Plan exclusively. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets.
Making the Switch to Pro Plan
Although you'll be anxious to see the difference Pro Plan can make in your dog, please allow 7–10 days to ease the transition from your dog's current food. Each day, simply feed a little less of the previous food and a little more Pro Plan until you're feeding Pro Plan exclusively. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets.
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily.
For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Calorie Content (fed)(ME)
4188 kcal/kg
456 kcal/cup
Key Benefits:
- DHA from omega-rich fish oil helps nourish brain and vision development
- High quality protein builds lean muscles, with chicken as the first ingredient
- Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health
- Rich in antioxidants to help support a puppy’s developing immune system
- Calcium, phosphorus and other minerals build strong bones and teeth
- Vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish skin and coat
Chicken, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Beef Fat Preserved with Mixed-tocopherols, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Germ Meal, Dried Yeast, Fish Meal, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Soybean Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Mono and Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Garlic Oil. X445819
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