Purina Pro Plan Healthy Start Chicken Small & Mini Puppy Dry Dog food

Introduction:

Give your small or mini breed puppy the best start in life with Purina Pro Plan OptiStart Chicken Small & Mini Puppy Dry Dog Food. Specially formulated to support their growth and development, this premium dog food is packed with high-quality ingredients and tailored nutrition to meet the unique needs of puppies under 10kg adult weight. Designed to promote strong immunity, dental health, and overall well-being, it’s the perfect choice for your puppy’s active and adventurous lifestyle.

 

Product Features:

• Boosts puppies' developing immune system for a stronger response.
• Contains colostrum, inspired by mother’s first milk, to support natural defences and gut health.
• Specially designed to improve dental care with key nutrients for strong teeth and healthy gums.
• Supports healthy joints for active, growing puppies.
• Made with high-quality chicken for optimal nutrition and great taste.
• Suitable for gestating and lactating mothers.

Technical Specifications:

• Type: Dry Dog Food
• Breed Size: Small and Mini breeds (<10kg adult weight).
• Life Stage: Puppies up to 9 months old; also suitable for gestating/lactating females.
• Nutritional Support: Contains omega-3 for gum health, vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus for strong teeth and bones.
• Key Ingredient: High-quality chicken for a complete, balanced diet.
• Special Additive: Colostrum proven to reduce gut upsets and stabilise intestinal microflora during stress.

Ingredients:

Chicken (20%), Wheat, Dehydrated poultry protein, Animal fat, Rice (7%), Maize gluten meal, Wheat gluten meal, Digest, Maize, Dried beet pulp, Soya meal, Minerals, Dried egg, Fish oil, Dried colostrum (0.1%)

Nutrition & Analytical Constituents:

·         Protein: 32.0%

·         Fat Content: 21.0%

·         Crude Ash: 7.5%

·         Crude Fibres: 2.0%

Nutritional Additives:

IU/kg: Vit A: 34000; Vit D3: 1100;Vit E: 200.

mg/kg: Vit C: 120; Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate: (Fe: 87); Calcium Iodate Anhydrous: (I: 2.2); Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate: (Cu: 13); Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate: (Mn: 41); Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate: (Zn: 130); Sodium Selenite: (Se: 0.12).

DAILY QUANTITY (GRAMS) BASED ON AGE AND PUPPY’S EXPECTED ADULT BODY WEIGHT

Adult Weight	Puppy Age
(kg)	1.5 – 3 months	4  - 5 months	6 – 8 months	9 – 12 months
1	55	55	55 - Adult	Adult
5	60 - 85	70 - 80	70	70 - Adult
10	75 - 115	120 - 140	145	145 - Adult

• Pregnancy & Lactation: Refer to the Purina website or consult your veterinarian for detailed feeding recommendations.
• Weaning & Growth: From 3 to 6 weeks of age, offer moistened PRO PLAN Puppy food 3-4 times daily. After weaning, follow the feeding guidelines in the table provided. Gradually reduce the amount of added water starting at 3 months of age.

Feeding Tips:

• Ensure your puppy maintains a lean body condition for healthy growth. Adjust daily portions based on activity level, physical condition, and individual needs.
• Provide clean, fresh water at all times.
• Regular veterinary consultations are recommended to monitor your dog’s health.