Purina Pro Plan Healthy Start Medium Puppy, Dry Dog Food with Chicken in the 3kg size .

This is a complete and balanced dry food specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of medium breed puppies (those expected to weigh 10-25 kg as adults) up to 12-18 months of age .

Product Overview

Purina Pro Plan Healthy Start Medium Puppy is a super-premium dry food designed for the healthy growth and development of medium-sized puppies. The recipe features high-quality chicken as the #1 ingredient and is developed by Purina's team of veterinarians and nutritionists to provide advanced nutrition that supports healthy development, immune function, and long-term health .

Key Features and Benefits

Ingredients

The recipe is built around high-quality chicken and carefully selected complementary ingredients :

Ingredient	Purpose/Benefit
High Quality Chicken (20%)	Primary protein source; includes back and chest
Dried Poultry Protein	Concentrated source of high-quality animal protein
Wheat	Provides energy and fibre
Soya Meal	Plant-based protein source
Animal Fats	Provides essential fatty acids and energy
Rice (8%)	Highly digestible carbohydrate source; gentle on the stomach
Corn	Carbohydrate source for energy
Digest	Enhances palatability
Dried Beet Pulp	Source of fibre to support digestive health
Corn Protein Meal	Additional protein source
Minerals	Essential for overall health
Fish Oil	Source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA)
Dried Egg	High-quality protein source
Dried Colostrum (0.1%)	Supports immune system development

Guaranteed Analysis & Nutritional Additives

Analytical Constituents (as fed) :

Nutrient	Amount
Crude Protein	30.0%
Fat Content	19.0%
Crude Fibre	2.0%
Crude Ash	7.5%
Metabolizable Energy (ME)	405 kcal/100g

Nutritional Additives per kg :

Additive	Amount
Vitamin A	29,000 IU
Vitamin D3	940 IU
Vitamin E	200 IU
Vitamin C	120 mg
Iron (ferrous sulphate monohydrate)	120 mg (Fe)
Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous)	1.9 mg (I)
Copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate)	13 mg (Cu)
Manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate)	46 mg (Mn)
Zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate)	110 mg (Zn)
Selenium (sodium selenite)	0.13 mg (Se)
Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils	56 mg (technological additive)

Feeding Guidelines

The daily feeding amount depends on your puppy's expected adult weight and current age. The following are general guidelines for medium breed puppies :

Puppy Growth Feeding Guide (grams per day):

Expected Adult Weight	Age 1.5–3 months	Age 4–5 months	Age 6–8 months	Age 9–11 months	Age 12–24 months
10 kg	80-175 g	125-205 g	145-180 g	150-175 g	175 g - Adult
15 kg	85-230 g	160-285 g	200-275 g	220-245 g	225 g - Adult
20 kg	90-265 g	170-350 g	220-340 g	240-300 g	275 g - Adult
25 kg	100-295 g	215-380 g	300-395 g	355-350 g	325 g - Adult

Pregnancy & Lactation Guidelines (for medium breed mothers) :

Mother's Body Weight	Gestation (6-9 weeks)	Lactating Phase
10 kg	175-225 g	Ad libitum (free feeding)
15 kg	230-295 g	Ad libitum
20 kg	280-360 g	Ad libitum
25 kg	325-415 g	Ad libitum

Important Feeding Tips

Weaning and Growth: During weaning (3-6 weeks of age), offer moistened PRO PLAN Puppy 3-4 times per day. After weaning, follow the guidelines in the table. From 3 months, gradually reduce the amount of added water .
Maintain Lean Body Condition: For healthy development, ensure your puppy maintains a lean body condition during growth .
Adjust as Needed: These amounts are guidelines only. Adjust according to your puppy's activity level, physical condition, and individual needs .
Fresh Water: Clean, fresh drinking water should be available at all times .
Transitioning Food: When introducing this food, do so gradually over 7-10 days by mixing increasing amounts with the old food to prevent digestive upset .
Regular Veterinary Care: To monitor your puppy's health, consult a veterinarian regularly .

Product Specifications

Package Size: 3kg
Package Dimensions: Approximately 26.8 x 13.69 x 39.9 cm
Life Stage: Puppy (up to 12-18 months)
Breed Recommendation: Medium breeds (expected adult weight 10-25 kg)
Flavor: Chicken
Item Form: Dry kibble
Item Model Number: 12272214
Special Features: Contains colostrum for immune support, high protein content, balanced nutrition for healthy growth

This 3kg formula provides complete, high-quality nutrition for medium breed puppies, with a special focus on immune support through colostrum, high-quality chicken protein for muscle development, and balanced nutrition for healthy growth .

Pro Plan Healthy Start Medium Puppy, Dry Dog food with Chicken 3kg