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Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Classic Pate Dog Food, Chicken and Rice Entrée - (Pack of 12) 13 oz. Cans Review

4.6 (3,058) Amazon rating$34.443,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Purina Pro Plan's Complete Essentials Pate in Chicken and Rice is a straightforward adult wet food built around immune and skin and coat support, and its 4.6 star average across 3,058 reviews suggests it's a reliable everyday option.

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Best for

Adult dogs who need a daily wet food or topper with no artificial colors, and owners who already trust the Purina Pro Plan lineup.

Skip if

You're feeding a puppy or senior dog with different nutritional needs, or your dog has a known chicken sensitivity.

  • Form Wet
  • Flavor Chicken & Rice
  • Benefits Supports Immune Health And Promotes Skin And Coat Health
  • Best for Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; Antioxidants, Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; High-Protein, Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; Nutrient Dense, Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; With Vitamins
  • Breed size Medium
  • Weight 11.73 Pounds
  • Priced 24% above the category median ($27.84 across 97 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.6/5

    4.6 average across 3,058 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.3/5

    3,058 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This 12 pack of 13 ounce cans is Purina Pro Plan's Complete Essentials line in a chicken and rice pate, formulated for adult dogs. The label lists no artificial colors and calls out the recipe as high protein, with a broad set of claims around appetite, energy, eye health, and immune support.", "Purina describes the core benefit as supporting immune health while promoting skin and coat condition, which lines up with the additional features listed on the can, including antioxidants and added vitamins. It's positioned as an everyday maintenance food rather than a specialty diet.", 'Priced at $34.44 for the case, it lands in the same range as other Pro Plan wet lines. With 3,058 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and about 3,000 bought in the past month, it has a solid track record among adult dog owners.']

Pros

  • No artificial colors in the recipe
  • High protein pate aimed at adult maintenance
  • Strong 4.6 star rating across 3,058 reviews
  • Added antioxidants and vitamins for immune and skin and coat support
  • Consistent Pro Plan branding and availability

Cons

  • 13 ounce cans require more frequent buying for bigger dogs
  • Chicken and rice is the only flavor available in this specific listing
  • The benefits list is broad and general rather than targeting one specific health concern

Specifications

Form
Wet
Flavor
Chicken & Rice
Benefits
Supports Immune Health And Promotes Skin And Coat Health
Best for
Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; Antioxidants, Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; High-Protein, Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; Nutrient Dense, Appetite Support; Energy & Vitality Support; Eye Health; Immune Support; Maintenance; Skin & Coat; With Vitamins
Breed size
Medium
Weight
11.73 Pounds

Performance notes

As a pate, the texture is uniform and easy to portion, whether served alone or mixed with kibble. The chicken and rice base combined with added vitamins and antioxidants is aimed at general immune and skin and coat support rather than one narrow health issue.

What buyers say

3,058 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, along with about 3,000 bought in the past month, point to a consistent base of repeat adult dog owners rather than a new or unproven listing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this food for puppies or adult dogs?

It's formulated for the Adult life stage, not puppies or seniors specifically.

Does it have artificial colors?

No, Purina lists this pate as free of artificial colors.

What's the flavor and format?

It's a chicken and rice pate sold as a 12 pack of 13 ounce cans.

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