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Purina One

Purina ONE SmartBlend Adult Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food 31.1 lb Adult

57/ 100
— Fair —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A below-average option. Nutritional or ingredient concerns noted — better alternatives exist.

The Chowmark Score is an editorial assessment based on public data and our published methodology. Not a guarantee of product safety. Always consult your veterinarian. Disclaimer.

CRUDE PROTEIN
26%
Above AAFCO min.
RECALLS
0
None on record.
ADVERSE REPORTS
0
None filed with FDA.
SCORE UNPACKED

Five categories. Weighted by what matters.

Nutritional Adequacy
64· 30%

Partially — meets some AAFCO minimums but falls short on one or more key nutrients.

Does the guaranteed analysis meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage?

Ingredient Quality
51· 30%

No — primary ingredients are by-products or low-quality fillers rather than named whole proteins.

Are named whole proteins, whole grains, and whole vegetables the primary ingredients, with minimal fillers or artificial additives?

Safety & Recalls
62· 20%

Minor concerns — limited recall history or a small number of adverse event reports on file.

Has this brand been subject to FDA or CFIA recalls, Class I/II actions, or adverse event reports in the past five years?

Evidence Base
58· 10%

Partial — some evidence of nutritional research, but feeding trial data is limited or not publicly available.

Does the brand publish AAFCO feeding trials, employ board-certified veterinary nutritionists, or fund peer-reviewed research?

Label Transparency
50· 10%

No — label is missing key transparency elements such as a complete guaranteed analysis or named ingredient sources.

Does the label include a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure? Canadian labelling law does not require nutritional adequacy statements — a product can claim "complete and balanced" without meeting any government-verified standard.

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TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
LambACCEPTABLE
02
Rice flourACCEPTABLE
03
Whole grain cornACCEPTABLE
04
Corn gluten mealACCEPTABLE
05
Whole grain wheatACCEPTABLE
06
Chicken by-product mealWATCH

Some research links to health concerns.

07
Soybean mealACCEPTABLE
08
Animal fat (preserved with mixed tocopherolsWATCH

Some research links to health concerns.

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