4.7(3,900)Amazon rating$19.983,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Puppy Chicken and Rice is a DHA fortified formula built specifically for small breed puppies, and it backs that positioning up with a strong 4.7 stars across 3,991 reviews.
Small breed puppies that are active, weaning, or need extra support for teeth and stomach health.
Skip if
You have a large or giant breed puppy, since the kibble size and nutrient balance here are built around small dogs.
Form Dry
Flavor Chicken & Rice
Benefits Nourishes Active Small Dogs With High Protein And Dha For Brain Development
Best for Active, Stomach, Teeth, Weaning
Breed size Small
Weight 6 Pounds
Priced 46% below the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 3,900 owner ratings
Popularity2.6/5
3,900 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 6 lb bag leads with chicken meal and adds DHA sourced from omega-rich fish oil along with antioxidants, a combination Purina positions around brain and vision development in small breed puppies. Purina also calls out specific uses for active puppies, stomach support, teeth, and weaning, which covers a lot of the early puppy stage in one bag.
Live probiotics are included for digestive health, and the smaller 6 lb size fits the reality that small breed puppies eat less than large breed puppies while they grow. At $19.98, it is one of the more affordable options here, and at 4.7 stars across 3,991 reviews it has earned a strong reputation among small breed owners.
Pros
DHA and antioxidants specifically included for brain and vision development
Covers active, stomach, teeth, and weaning stages in one small breed formula
Live probiotics added for digestive health
Affordable at $19.98 for a 6 lb bag
Strong 4.7 star rating across 3,991 reviews
Cons
6 lbs is a small bag if you have more than one puppy, so expect to reorder often
Not formulated for large or giant breed puppies
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken & Rice
Benefits
Nourishes Active Small Dogs With High Protein And Dha For Brain Development
Best for
Active, Stomach, Teeth, Weaning
Breed size
Small
Weight
6 Pounds
Performance notes
Item form is a standard dry kibble, sized for small breed puppies specifically rather than an all-breed formula. The Specific Uses listing covers active puppies, stomach support, teeth, and weaning, and the Additional Features note live probiotics alongside DHA for brain and vision development, a fairly complete early puppy nutrition profile for the price.
What buyers say
At 4.7 stars across 3,991 reviews, this formula has earned a strong and consistent reputation with small breed puppy owners. About 3,000 bags were bought in the last month, a healthy demand signal for a specialty small breed formula.
Yes, Purina builds this specific Pro Plan recipe around small breed puppies, with a kibble size and nutrient balance suited to smaller dogs. A large or giant breed puppy would do better on a formula sized for their faster, heavier growth.
Does it help with weaning?
Purina lists weaning among the Specific Uses for this product, alongside stomach and teeth support, which suggests the kibble and recipe are meant to work for puppies transitioning off their mother's milk. If you have questions about the right timing for weaning your specific puppy, your vet is the best resource.
What is the source of DHA in this food?
Purina lists the DHA as coming from omega-rich fish oil, paired with added antioxidants, and positions the combination around brain and vision development in growing puppies.
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