4.6(5,783)Amazon rating$77.483,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Purina Pro Plan High Protein Digestive Health for large breed adults pairs a chicken and rice recipe with joint, muscle, and digestive support claims, and it holds a solid 4.6 stars across nearly 5,800 ratings.
Large breed adult dogs whose owners want a high protein chicken and rice formula that is formulated to support digestive health, joint comfort, and skin and coat condition.
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You have a small or medium breed dog, your dog needs a specific vet-directed diet for diagnosed joint or digestive disease, or you prefer a grain-free recipe.
Form Dry
Flavor Chicken & Rice
Benefits Supports Joint Health, Muscle Conditioning, Digestive Health, And Skin And Coat Health
Best for Hip And Joint Support, Digestive Health, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size Large
Weight 34 Pounds
Priced 108% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 5,783 owner ratings
Popularity3.2/5
5,783 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 Purina Pro Plan formula combines chicken and rice with a set of functional claims aimed at large breed adults: hip and joint support, digestive health, muscle care, and skin and coat health. The additional features list also calls out high fiber and dental benefits, positioning this as a multi-purpose maintenance food for large dogs rather than a single-issue formula.
At around $77 for a 34 lb bag, it costs a bit more than the standard Pro Plan large breed puppy formula, which tracks with the added functional claims around joint and digestive support. As with any food marketed around joint or digestive support, this is not a substitute for veterinary care, and dogs with diagnosed joint disease or ongoing digestive issues should be evaluated by a vet rather than relying on diet alone.
With 5,783 ratings averaging 4.6 stars and about 3,000 units bought in the past month, it is a well established option in the large breed maintenance category, with a solid but slightly smaller purchase volume than Purina's puppy formula.
Pros
Chicken and rice recipe formulated to support digestive health for large breed adults
Marketed hip and joint support alongside muscle care benefits
High fiber and high protein claims support a well-rounded maintenance diet
Free of artificial colors and artificial flavors, and potato free
Cons
Priced higher than a standard large breed maintenance formula
Not a substitute for veterinary treatment if your dog has diagnosed joint or digestive disease
Formulated for large breeds only, so it is not sized right for small or medium dogs
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken & Rice
Benefits
Supports Joint Health, Muscle Conditioning, Digestive Health, And Skin And Coat Health
Best for
Hip And Joint Support, Digestive Health, Muscle Care, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
Large
Weight
34 Pounds
Performance notes
The formula is built on chicken and rice and carries specific use claims for hip and joint support, digestive health, muscle care, and skin and coat health, along with additional features listing high fiber, high protein, and dental benefits. It is labeled potato free and free of artificial colors and flavors, and the 34 lb bag size matches the higher feeding volume of large breed adult dogs.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 5,783 ratings, with roughly 3,000 units bought in the past month, reflects a consistently well regarded large breed maintenance food, though with somewhat lower recent purchase volume than Purina's puppy formula in the same line.
Can this food help with my large breed dog's joint health?
It is marketed as formulated to support hip and joint health as part of a broader maintenance diet, but it is not a treatment for diagnosed joint disease. If your dog is showing signs of joint pain or mobility issues, talk to your vet about a full evaluation and care plan.
Is this recipe grain-free?
No, it is a chicken and rice formula rather than a grain-free one. It is labeled potato free, which is a different claim than grain-free, so check that distinction if your dog needs to avoid grains specifically.
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