Purina Pro Plan Healthy Growth & Development Puppy Medium Breeds

Purina Pro Plan Medium Puppy - Chicken & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan Medium Puppy - Chicken & Rice Formula is a premium dry dog food expertly crafted to meet the unique nutritional needs of medium-sized puppies with an expected adult weight of 10kg to 25kg. Proudly made in Australia, this formula provides complete and balanced nutrition to support your puppy’s growth, development, and overall well-being from weaning through their first year of life. Designed with high-quality ingredients and backed by scientific research, it ensures your puppy gets the best start for a healthy and active adulthood.

Key Features and Benefits

• Optimal Protein for Growth: This formula contains 31% crude protein (33.7% on a dry matter basis), primarily sourced from chicken meal and chicken (37%), which supports the development of strong, lean muscles essential for an active puppy.

• Brain and Vision Development: Enriched with DHA (minimum 0.1%) from fish oil, this food promotes healthy brain function and vision development, helping your puppy learn and explore their world.

• Immune System Support: Includes colostrum (0.1%), a natural source of antibodies, to strengthen your puppy’s immune system during their early stages of life, protecting them from common illnesses.

• Healthy Skin and Coat: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids (minimum 0.5% as fed, 0.54% dry matter) and omega-6 fatty acids (minimum 1.5% as fed, 1.63% dry matter), along with Vitamin E (460 IU/kg as fed, 500 IU/kg dry matter), this formula supports a shiny coat and healthy skin.

• Joint and Bone Health: Provides essential minerals like calcium (minimum 1.0% as fed, 1.09% dry matter) and phosphorus (minimum 0.8% as fed, 0.87% dry matter), as well as glucosamine (400 mg/kg as fed, 435 mg/kg dry matter), to support strong bones and joints as your puppy grows.

• Digestive Wellness: Features natural ingredients such as beet pulp and a dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product (minimum 1320 M CFU/kg), which promote a healthy digestive system and firm stools.

• No Artificial Additives: Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, ensuring a natural and wholesome diet for your puppy.

• Energy for Growth: With a metabolisable energy (ME) of 3.8 kcal/g, this food provides the right amount of energy to fuel your puppy’s daily adventures and growth.

Nutritional Composition
This formula is carefully balanced to meet the needs of growing medium-sized puppies:

• Crude Protein: 31% (as fed), 33.7% (dry matter)

• Crude Fat: 19% (as fed), 20.65% (dry matter)

• Crude Fibre (Max): 3% (as fed), 3.26% (dry matter)

• Calcium (Ca) (Min): 1.0% (as fed), 1.09% (dry matter)

• Phosphorus (P) (Min): 0.8% (as fed), 0.87% (dry matter)

• DHA (Min): 0.1% (both as fed and dry matter)

• Glucosamine (Min): 400 mg/kg (as fed), 435 mg/kg (dry matter)

• Vitamin C (Min): 70 mg/kg (as fed), 76 mg/kg (dry matter)

• Vitamin E (Min): 460 IU/kg (as fed), 500 IU/kg (dry matter)

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Min): 0.5% (as fed), 0.54% (dry matter)

• Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Min): 1.5% (as fed), 1.63% (dry matter)

• Bacillus coagulans (Min): 1320 M CFU/kg

• Metabolisable Energy (ME): 3.8 kcal/g

Ingredients
Purina Pro Plan Medium Puppy is formulated with high-quality, natural ingredients to ensure your puppy receives optimal nutrition:

• Primary Protein Sources: Chicken meal and chicken (37%), providing high-quality protein for muscle development.

• Carbohydrates and Fibres: Brewers rice, whole grain wheat, oats, and barley for sustained energy and digestive health.

• Healthy Fats: Animal fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of omega-6 fatty acids) and fish oil (source of DHA and omega-3 fatty acids) for skin, coat, and brain health.

• Vitamins and Minerals: Includes calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, selenium, iodine, aluminosilicate, and Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, choline, and folic acid to support overall health.

• Immune and Digestive Support: Colostrum (0.1%) for immunity, beet pulp for fibre, and dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product for gut health.

• Natural Antioxidants: Ensures long-lasting freshness without artificial preservatives.

Daily Feeding Guide
The following feeding recommendations are tailored to your puppy’s age and expected adult weight (10kg, 15kg, 20kg, or 25kg). For puppies aged 3-5 weeks, introduce soaked kibble (1 part kibble + 2 parts warm water, up to 60°C) to ease the transition from mother’s milk. Always provide clean, fresh drinking water alongside meals.

• Up to 3 Weeks: Mother’s milk only.

• 3-5 Weeks (at will, 3-4 meals, moistened): 79g (10kg), 86g (15kg), 93g (20kg), 99g (25kg).

• 6 Weeks (3-4 meals, moistened): 119g (10kg), 145g (15kg), 172g (20kg), 198g (25kg).

• 3 Months (3 meals): 124g (10kg), 158g (15kg), 193g (20kg), 227g (25kg).

• 4 Months (3 meals): 134g (10kg), 178g (15kg), 213g (20kg), 247g (25kg).

• 5 Months (3 meals): 148g (10kg), 199g (15kg), 251g (20kg), 302g (25kg).

• 6 Months (2 meals): 148g (10kg), 218g (15kg), 287g (20kg), 356g (25kg).

• 9 Months (2 meals): 146g (10kg), 210g (15kg), 287g (20kg), 356g (25kg).

• 12 Months (2 meals): Transition to Purina Pro Plan Medium Adult formula.

Feeding Tips

• Gradually introduce this food over 7-10 days to avoid digestive upset, especially during weaning.

• Adjust portions based on your puppy’s activity level, appetite, and body condition to maintain a healthy weight.

• Store in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness, and always check the kibble for any signs of spoilage before feeding.

Why Choose Purina Pro Plan Medium Puppy?
This formula is specifically designed for medium-sized breeds, offering a tailored balance of nutrients to support their unique growth patterns. With its focus on high-quality protein, immune support, and digestive health, Purina Pro Plan Medium Puppy ensures your furry friend develops into a strong, healthy adult dog. Whether your puppy is a playful explorer or a future working dog, this food provides the foundation they need to thrive. Choose Purina Pro Plan for a trusted, science-backed solution that prioritizes your puppy’s health and happiness.