Independent product profile
Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® Small and Mini Puppy Healthy Start Chicken Dry Dog Food
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UK dog pet food. Manufacturer catalogue entry. See the declared composition, nutritional analysis and feeding guidance below.
DAILY FEEDING QUANTITY (G/DAY*) Puppy's age (Month) Mother Gestation Puppy's expected Adult Body Weight (kg) 1.5-3 4-5 6-8 9-11 12-24 Body Weight (kg) 6-9 weeks Lactation 1 30-45 50-45 45-40 40-35 35-Adult 1 35-45 Ad libitum 5 75-120 125-130 130-120 115-110 110-Adult 5 110-140 Ad libitum 10 100-170 190-200 205-175 175-165 165-Adult 10 175-220 Ad libitum
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Recorded declarations and sources
Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® Small and Mini Puppy Healthy Start Chicken Dry Dog Food – PRO PLAN® Small and Mini Puppy Healthy Start Chicken Dry Dog Food – UK formulation
Dried poultry protein
Wheat
Animal fats
Soya meal
Rice (7%)
Corn protein meal
Dried beet pulp
Corn
Wheat gluten
Minerals
Fish oil
Dried egg
Digest
Dried colostrum (0.1%)
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- Recorded formulation source. EP checked: 2026-09-25. Capture scope: Declaration on the named formulation.
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Manufacturer claims and evidence
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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 supports healthy joints Formulated for Total Dental Care Science based nutrition No added colourants 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 SMALL&MINI PUPPY is suitable for small & mini breed puppies (less than 10 kg adult weight). This dry puppy food contains vitamin D, minerals and specific levels of omega-3 fatty acids (0.4%) to help support healthy teeth and gums. It is rich in high quality chicken and provides optimal nutrition for your small & mini-sized puppy's growth up to 12 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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