German Shepherd Weight Guide: What’s a Healthy Weight for German Shepherd?
As a proud German Shepherd owner in New Zealand, you might be wondering if your beloved four-legged friend is at a healthy we…
Description
Formulated for overweight and less active adult dogs, with chicken as the first ingredient, and high protein levels helps maintain lean muscle mass during weight loss. Also included are live probiotics for dogs for gut microbiome resilience and Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A to nourish skin and coat. Each serving contains 15% less fat than Pro Plan Complete Essentials Chicken and Rice Formula adult dog food, offering a convenient way to help maintain your dog's healthy weight.
Each high quality ingredient in this healthy-weight dog food is carefully chosen for a specific nutritional or functional purpose to offer your dog a wholesome meal. Formulated to provide 100 % complete and balanced nutrition for overweight or less active adult dogs, this dry dog food helps to support your dog's overall health and wellness.
Give your dog the specialized nutrition they needs with Purina Pro Plan Weight Management Chicken and Rice Formula dry dog food.
Learn more about Pro Plan Food.
Key Benefits:
- Protein-to-fat ratio is optimized to maintain muscle mass during weight loss
- High protein formula, with real chicken as the first ingredient
- Fortified with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health
- Natural prebiotic fibre nourishes specific intestinal bacteria for digestive health.
- Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A to nourish skin and coat
- Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A to nourish skin and coat
- Highly digestible formula for optimal nutrient delivery
- Antioxidants for a healthy immune system
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
- 100% complete and balanced adult dog food nutrition with a taste dogs love
Ingredients:
Chicken, Rice, Poultry By-Product Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Germ Meal, Barley, Dried Egg Product, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat Bran, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, L Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Garlic Oil. V446223
Nutritional Analysis:
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 27% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 9% |
| Crude Fat (max) | 13% |
| Crude Fibre (max) | 5.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Linoleic Acid (min) | 1.3% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.9% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.7% |
| Selenium (min) | 0.35mg/kg |
| Vitamin A (min) | 15,000IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min) | 460 IU/kg |
| Vitamin C (min) | 70 mg/kg |
| Glucosamin (min) | 400 mg/kg |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) | 1.5% |
| Bacillus coagulans* (min) | 600 million CFU/lb |
*Not recognised as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content (calculated): 3516 kcal/kg, 355 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy)
Nutritional Adequacy Statement: Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that pro Plan Weight Management Chicken& Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.
Feeding Guidelines
Feeding quantities required to maintain ideal body condition will vary, depending on age, activity and environment. Watch your pet's weight and adjust food amounts accordingly. Maintaining an ideal body condition can impact your pet’s lifelong health.
To help your pet maintain an ideal body condition, monitor your pet’s weight on a regular basis, making sure that their ribs are easily felt and their waist is visible when viewed from above. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.
Always have fresh, clean water available.
| Weight Range (kg) | Daily Feeding Amount (cups)* | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Maintenance | Weight Loss (25% Calorie Reduction) | |
| 1.4 – 5.4 kg | 1/2 to 1 & 1/4 cups | 1/3 to 3/4 cup |
| 5.9 – 9.1 kg | 1 & 1/4 to 1 & 3/4 cups | 1 to 1 & 1/4 cups |
| 9.5 – 15.9 kg | 1 & 3/4 to 2 & 1/2 cups | 1 & 1/3 to 1 & 3/4 cups |
| 16.3 – 22.7 kg | 2 & 1/2 to 3 & 1/4 cups | 1 & 3/4 to 2 & 1/3 cups |
| 23.1 – 34.0 kg | 3 & 1/4 to 4 & 1/4 cups | 2 & 1/3 to 3 & 1/4 cups |
| 34.5 – 45.4 kg | 4 & 1/4 to 5 cups | 3 & 1/4 to 3 & 3/4 cups |
| Over 45.4 kg | 5 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs over 100 lbs | 3 & 3/4 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs over 100 lbs |
*Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 101 g of Pro Plan.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO PRO PLAN: Although you'll be anxious to see the difference Pro Plan can make in your dog, please allow 7 - 10 days to ease the transition from your dog's current food. Each day, simply feed a little less of the previous food and a little more Pro Plan until you're feeding Pro Plan exclusively. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets.
Pro Plan
Pro Plan offers optimal nutrition for an amazing life. We all want our dogs to get the most from every moment of their lives, from enjoying walks in the rain to curling up indoors.
By harnessing the power of science, Pro Plan supports owners by providing the optimal nutrition for pets. For us, nutrition is the foundation for optimal health and wellbeing – and the starting point for an amazing life.
Learn more about Pro Plan Food.
- Life Stage
- Adult, Senior
- Breed Size
- Small, Medium, Large, Giant
- Flavour
- Chicken
- Health Benefits
- Weight Management
- Special Diet
- Health Condition Diet
- Texture
- Kibble
- Categories
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Reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 customer ratings
"G great Dog Food"
Posted byJudithon13th Oct 2025My dogs love this food. They are in great condition on this food.
"Check for any change in stools."
Posted byPaton21st Nov 2024Has been helpful managing my small dogs weight, however, his stools have become smaller and harder, since changing to this food. I've noticed he's straining to poo more recently. I wish I had been more observant and tried another brand sooner.
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