Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend Adult Dog Food Review

My wife and I have been giving our two dogs (14 months and 2.5 years) ProPlan ever since they were off puppy chow. They have loved it the entire time. In late December we bought our first bag of the "Shredded Blend". We noticed that both have become very gassy and have been belching alot after they eat. It also seemed that they had lost some weight (which we didn't want because they were both already lean). We took them for their annual checkup yesterday and found that our older dog had dropped down to 71lbs. Last time she was weighed at Haloween she was 88lbs! Our other dog dropped from 38 to 32lbs (not nearly as much but still a bit of a concern). Their activity level has dropped (especially our older one) but we have been trying to increase their diet to regain their original weights. I am so disappointed with Purina, my wife has tried to contact them, but has not heard back. We have changed their food, and will not buy ProPlan ever again.

My wife has 4 high percentage wolf hybrids (mostly Timber wolf and Chow). They have been fed Pro Plan chicken and rice formula since they were pups. Since the switch to the formula with shreds all of the dogs have loose stools and one dog our oldest about 11yrs will actually pick out the regular food in the mix and leave behind the shreds. I find it very disappointing that Purina would sell a good product for so many years, then suddenly change it leaving many of there customer base SOL. I'm searching for another high protein food that they will eat.

I have used Chicken and Rice Proplan dryfood with out any issues for years....I tried the new shredded variiety and my dog's health began to go downhill with vomitting, loose stools, her coat began to dry out. This continued for three weeks. I initially thought she had a stomach bug, but the only change in her diet was the new shredded variety. As soon as I took her off the food it took her two weeks to get back to normal. She is doing well on Proplan high performance, but I will not be able to keep her on that for too long, since it has more protein than she needs right now. She became very run down after been given the shredded variety. I have always had a good experience with Proplan up to this...I am trying to figure out which food I should try next. I miss the old Chicken and Rice formula. MG

We have a 5 year old lab who has started itching terribly, losing hair, and her coat has turned dull. Took her to the vet-nothing wrong on a visual exam- and have been doing the prescribed medicated baths for a month with no success. the only change in her life has been ProPlan's change to the shredded dog food formula. Prior to this, we have had all our dogs on Pro Plan with great results. Thank you all for sharing your experiences....this makes so much sense. I will be out looking for new food tomorrow. Any suggestions on what food has worked for those of you who have had to change?

WARNING!!! DANGER - NEW PRO PLAN SHREDDED - DANGER!!!
I am horrified by my dogs reactions to the New Pro Plan Beef "Shredded" formula! For 13 years I have fed my Jack Russells Pro Plan Beef with no problems. After just one day on this new food they have experienced major problems! I took them off the food immediately and 2 weeks later they are still experiencing the effects - upset stomach and vomiting, greatly increased defication, and at night in particular reacting like they are on speed - anxious, twiching and scratching like their skin is onfire.
Since this started I began asking around and have heard countless stories now of similar problem ... or worse! (esp. with older dogs) If anyone has a recommendation how to counteract these problem I would be grateful if you would post it here. I have called Purina and told them of the problems - I recommend that you do the same. Their toll free # is 800-776-7526.
It is so seroius that my local pet store (after MANY complaints) is banning the product from being sold in their store - I recommend that you ask your store to do the same! I would hate to see anyone be sued over selling this stuff!

For years I used Purina Pro Plan Chicken & Rice with no problems. However, since using the new "shredded" formula, my dogs have experienced a lot of problems. Not only do they have upset stomachs and obvious discomfort, but their stools are messy, and range from soft stools to diarrhea. They also defecate more often. I've kept them on this food for a while in case they'd adjust to it, but I definitely cannot use it anymore and have to switch to something else. I'm very disappointed.

STAY AWAY from this food. I have 3 dogs and when I brought home this new shredded blend vs. the old version of the same food I had major problems. After just one meal my Greyhound was covered in hives and my boston terrier spent the last 5 days in the vet emergency care for pancreatitis. Only my great dane ate the food and remained unscathed but at 140lbs I think she could eat just about anything and not have a reaction.

I have tried the Purina one but not the Pro plan. Have 2 dogs now. They aren't very picky, but that Purina one does make the older dog seem younger. Thanks for the review..

I don't have any pets but I read your review and voted too ;+) Never know when I might need to suggest something to someone! ~Gigi

WOW! I need to try this - my dog would LOVE it! Good review!

Got a coupon for this. will have to see how Jack likes it.