Product and intended use

UK dog pet food. Manufacturer catalogue entry. See the declared composition, nutritional analysis and feeding guidance below.

Declared category: Pet food. Format: Dry food. Life stage: Puppy. Market: UK.

Declared formulation

Ingredients

High quality chicken (including back and chest) (18%)
Dried poultry protein
Rice (15%)
Wheat
Soya meal
Corn
Animal fats
Wheat middlings
Digest
Dried beet pulp
Corn protein meal
Wheat gluten
Minerals
Dried egg
Fish oil
Dried colostrum (0.1%)

Additives

Nutritional additives; IU/kg:; Vit A: 26000; Vit D3: 870; Vit E: 200; mg/kg:; Vit C: 120; Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate: (Fe: 110); Calcium iodate anhydrous: (I: 1.7); Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate: (Cu: 12); Manganous sulphate monohydrate: (Mn: 42); Zinc sulphate monohydrate: (Zn: 100); Sodium selenite: (Se: 0.12); Technological additives; mg/kg:; Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils: 33.

Declared nutritional analysis

Protein: 29.0%; Fat: 15.0%; Crude ash: 7.5%; Crude fibre: 2.5%; Cellulose: 2.5%; Energy 382kcal per 100g

Analysis basis: As supplied; manufacturer declaration

Declared energy: 382 kcal per 100g as supplied

Manufacturer feeding guide

Feeding guide Did you know that we can offer you a more accurate feeding recommendation based on your dog's size and weight? Scroll down, click start and get personalised advice on how much to feed. Feeding guide See table for recommended daily feeding amounts. These amounts are guidelines only. Ensure your puppy and mother maintain a lean body condition by adjusting the daily amounts according to your dog's activity level, physical condition and individual needs. During weaning, introduce solid food gradually. Clean, fresh water should be available at all times. To monitor your dog's health, consult a vet regularly. DAILY FEEDING QUANTITY (G/DAY*) Puppy's age (Month) Mother Gestation Lactation Puppy's expected Adult Body Weight (kg) 1.5-3 4-5 6-8 9-11 12-24 Body Weight (kg) 6-9 weeks 25 155-310 345-405 435-420 395-375 345-Adult 25 345-440 Ad Libitum 35 195-325 405-435 470-515 560-540 480-475 35 435-550 Ad Libitum 45 210-315 425-455 475-525 560-540 480-475 45 510-650 Ad Libitum 60 265-420 500-565 610-690 730-690 605-595 60 620-790 Ad Libitum 70 290-465 555-630 675-760 810-765 675-660 70 690-875 Ad Libitum

Listed pack sizes: 3kg 12kg

Formulation source, checked 2026-09-25.

Manufacturer claims and evidence

The following statements are attributed to the manufacturer. They have not been independently verified for this entry.

Manufacturer description and claims: Features Chicken as No1 ingredient High protein Colostrum to help support natural defences Helps promote healthy growth and long-term health Helps support healthy joints Science based nutrition with no added colourants Adapted for Large Robust breeds Give your puppy the nutritional building blocks he needs for healthy growth and development with Purina PRO PLAN Healthy Start. Each high quality dry food features outstanding nutrition specifically designed for puppies and high-quality chicken pieces as the #1 ingredient. Purina PRO PLAN® Healthy Start PUPPY products contain colostrum, which helps support puppies' immune response up to 50% more. Colostrum also helps to optimise the balance of the gut microflora, helping minimise the incidence of loose stools that is so common during puppyhood. Purina PRO PLAN® Healthy Start contains adjusted protein and fat levels to promote healthy growth and long-term health, as well as nutrients that support healthy joints. Purina PRO PLAN Healthy Start LARGE ROBUST PUPPY is suitable for large robust breed puppies (more than 25 kg adult weight). This dry puppy food contains vitamin D, minerals and specific levels of omega-3 fatty acids (0.3%) to help support healthy teeth and gums. It is rich in high quality chicken and provides optimal nutrition for your large puppy's growth up to 18-24 months of age, when they become fully grown. Discover the benefits HEALTHY START products can make to your puppy's health and wellbeing. Also suitable for gestating / lactating bitches. If you want to give your dog some variety, explore the different flavours of PRO PLAN recipes with added benefits – for example, Lamb in Sensitive Digestion or Salmon in Sensitive Skin products. All PRO PLAN® products are formulated to make the most of high-quality ingredients, delivering efficient nutrient absorption and targeted benefits at every stage of life. In fact, we are so sure your pet will love it, that we are offering the chance to try PRO PLAN® risk free, with 100% money back guarantee*. Terms and conditions apply, see https://www.purina.co.uk/brands/proplan/money-back-guarantee for more details.

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Related ingredient reading: Animal fat (source unspecified) · Beet pulp · Egg · Fish oil · Rice (type unspecified) · Soybean meal · Wheat · Wheat gluten · Wheat middlings

Source and review scope

Official public UK pages reviewed 2026-09-25. Manufacturer data, not independent testing. Evidence search not performed for this batch. UK Purina product-finder catalogue; manufacturer declarations, not an independent nutrition assessment. Ingredient links cover parsed composition entries; compound quantities and unresolved wording need database review.

Official product information. Checked 2026-09-25.

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