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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Digestive Health Bites Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 16-oz bag
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

Digestive Health Bites Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 16-oz bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $15.49 / 1-lb bag

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Digestive Health Bites Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 16-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 47/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=17.1%, CF_DM=5.7%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=17.1%, CF_DM=5.7%.

CAP why?

Low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 17% ⓘ
Protein
12%
min (as fed)
Fat
4%
min (as fed)
Fiber
6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
30%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 17%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    wheat bran
  3. 3
    corn protein meal

    Concentrated corn protein. Similar in role to corn gluten meal, pads the protein number on the label without matching meat amino acids.

  4. 4
    yellow corn
  5. 5
    water

    Just water. Counted on the label of any wet or fresh food. The number tells you the moisture content.

  6. 6
    wheat flour

    Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.

  7. 7
    glycerin

    Humectant used in soft-moist foods to keep them chewy. Safe in moderation but a signal of a processed semi-moist product.

  8. 8
    ground rice

    Cracked rice for binding and texture. Fine but unremarkable as a nutrient source.

  9. 9
    sugar

    Added sugar. No nutritional purpose for dogs. Most often found in budget semi-moist foods.

  10. 10
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  11. 11
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

  12. 12
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  13. 13
    malted barley flour
  14. 14
    l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

    A stable form of vitamin C used in pet food. Provides antioxidant support and survives processing better than plain ascorbic acid.

  15. 15
    phosphoric acid
  16. 16
    sorbic acid
  17. 17
    natural hickory smoke flavor
  18. 18
    preserved with mixed-tocopherols
  19. 19
    calcium propionate .b251423

11 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.