Nestlé, Purina

Pro Plan Gentle Snackers Hydrolyzed Low Fat Canine Treats

Moderate

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Concerns Found (1)

TBHQ#9 in list

CarcinogenPreservative

7/10

Full Ingredient List

#1Amidon de maïs

#2isolat de protéines de soja hydrolysées

#3arôme naturel

#4Powdered Cellulose

3/10

#5huile de canola partiellement hydrogénée conservée chlorure de potassium

#6gomme de guar

#7DL-méthionine

#8chlorure de choline

#9TBHQ

7/10

#10huile végétale

#11phosphate tricalcique

#12phosphate bicalcique

#13carbonate de calcium

#14glycine

#15Taurine

1/10

#16L-cystéine

#17oxyde de magnésium

#18sulfate de zinc

#19supplément de vitamine E

#20sel

#21sulfate ferreux

#22sulfate de manganèse

#23niacine

#24supplément de vitamine A

#25sulfate de cuivre

#26pantothenate de calcium

#27mononitrate de thiamine

#28supplément de riboflavine

#29supplément de vitamine B12

#30chlorhydrate de pyridoxine

Goal Compatibility

Sensitive Stomach

9/10

Weight Management

5/10

Grain-Free

10/10

Puppy/Kitten

5/10

Senior Pet

3/10

All Natural

8/10

About This Product

Pro Plan Gentle Snackers Hydrolyzed Low Fat Canine Treats by Nestlé, Purina is a dog food product that scored 6/10 on our ingredient safety scale. This is a moderate score. While not concerning overall, some ingredients warrant attention. We analyzed 30 ingredients in this formula and flagged 1 for potential concerns.

How We Score Pet Food

Our safety score uses a position-weighted formula: ingredients listed first (higher concentration) receive more weight in the calculation. Each ingredient is scored 1-10 based on published veterinary research and regulatory data. The final product score reflects the overall ingredient quality, with penalties for known carcinogens, artificial preservatives, low-quality fillers, and artificial colors.

What to Look For in Dog Food

• Named protein first — "Chicken" or "Salmon" is better than "Meat by-products"
• Minimal fillers — Avoid corn gluten meal, wheat middlings, soy flour as top ingredients
• No artificial preservatives — BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are linked to health concerns
• No artificial colors — Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2 serve no nutritional purpose for dogs
• Omega fatty acids — Flaxseed, fish oil, or salmon oil support skin and coat health
• Joint support for seniors — Glucosamine and chondroitin for older dogs

Disclaimer

PetFoodScored provides ingredient safety information for educational purposes only. We are not veterinarians. Always consult your vet before making dietary changes for your pet. Our scores are algorithmic assessments, not veterinary medical advice.