Development Puppy Classic Turkey Entree Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
Purina Pro Plan Development Puppy Classic Turkey Entree Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12 earns a Sniff Score of 49/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 3 controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 64 due to 3 WATCH ingredients.
Graded by The Sniff System
Strong protein profile with turkey as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.
AAFCO formulation inferred from declared growth. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.
No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
Contains carrageenan. Plausible rodent colitis mechanism, no direct canine clinical evidence at food-grade levels. Concern elevated for dogs with IBD..
Controversial ingredients · 3
- meat by-productsUnspecified species. AAFCO definition allows organs, blood, bone — but the lack of a named source means quality and consistency are not auditable.
- sodium seleniteSynthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.
- carrageenanSeaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.
Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →
- 1 turkey protein animal
- 2 liver
- 3 meat by-products protein animal ⚠ Unspecified species. AAFCO definition allows organs, blood, bone — but the lack of a named source means quality and consistency are not auditable.
- 4 water
- 5 beef protein animal
- 6 chicken protein animal
- 7 salmon protein animal
- 8 potassium chloride mineral
- 9 zinc sulfate mineral
- 10 ferrous sulfate mineral
- 11 copper sulfate mineral
- 12 manganese sulfate mineral
- 13 potassium iodide mineral
- 14 sodium selenite mineral ⚠ Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.
- 15 salt mineral
- 16 guar gum fiber
- 17 carrageenan other ⚠ Seaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.
- 18 choline chloride supplement
- 19 calcium carbonate mineral