How does Purina Beyond Natural fare in this review, and what alternatives can we recommend? Find out here 🐶!

The Purina Beyond product line includes 8 different canned dog foods. Purina Beyond Beef, Potato and Green Bean Recipe Ground Entrée was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

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Our Experience with Purina

How We Tested:

In this review, we reflect our experience from the product test. Since this can vary from dog to dog, we only give stars for measurable criteria. Therefore, we have made our test criteria reproducible – with demonstrable criteria. So you can be sure to choose the right food.

This includes the ingredients, composition, and labeling. Of course, all products that received our test rating were fed in practice. We share our personal experiences in this article with you.

The Company Purina

William H. Danforth developed the Purina brand in 1904. Purina is a brand that stands not only for love of animals but also for the belief that animals are enriching and should be cared for accordingly.

The Purina company is divided into three companies: Purina, Friskies, and Spillers. All three companies cater to the needs of animals. The company scores points with over 100 years of tradition, especially focusing on dogs.

All Purina products use only the best ingredients, from meat and other animal components to fish and fish by-products. Purina also focuses on high-quality ingredients for vegetables, which are intended to provide your dog with Omega-6 fatty acids and vitamins.

3 Key Features

1. No added colorants:

Purina Beyond Natural dog food is completely free from artificial colorants or their additives. There are also no preservatives included. Instead, it contains Omega 3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which contribute to a shiny coat and healthy skin.

2. 100% balanced and complete:

For dogs, Purina is a blend of 100% balanced and healthy ingredients. The food offers the beloved four-legged friend excellent taste and a good variety of flavors. The moisture-rich and meaty foods are packaged in 13 ounce cans with easy pull-top lids, 10 ounce trays with resealable lids, and 3.5 ounce trays with foil lids for small breed dogs.

3. High-quality protein sources:

Proteins are a must in good dog food. Proteins are suitable for bone structure, muscle, and energy supply. Only dog food with high-quality protein sources can meet a dog’s daily needs.

The Ingredients ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The wet food from Purina contains meat of excellent organic quality. But not only fresh meat is included, but also liver. This ensures that your dog is provided with sufficient minerals and other nutrients. The proteins are not only responsible for an active daily routine but also support body development.

The wet food is complemented by green beans, which provide the vegetable content and contain many vitamins. All products are processed into wet food in high organic quality.

Composition ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Estimated Nutrient Content:

Method	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Guaranteed Analysis	8%	6%	NA
Dry Matter Basis	36%	27%	28%
Calorie Weighted Basis	28%	51%	22%

With a total of 36% crude proteins, there is an adequate amount of protein present that an active dog needs for its daily life. Combined with fat, crude ash, and crude fibers, the ingredients are completely sufficient for a good dog food. Calcium is present in low amounts.

To ensure that the food is good wet food, it contains more than 77% moisture. This makes it easy to eat and highly digestible.

Nutrient Analysis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Purina Beyond canned dog food appears to be a wet product with above-average quality based on its ingredients.

The analysis indicates that the food contains 36% protein, 27% fat, and an estimated 28% carbohydrates on a dry matter basis. Compared to other brands, Purina Beyond typically contains around 39% protein and 22% fat across its product line, resulting in approximately 30% carbohydrates.

With a fat-to-protein ratio of about 59%, this suggests that the food is relatively balanced in terms of macronutrients.

🍖 Meat content

The Purina Beyond is free of any plant-based protein boosters and contains a solid amount of high quality meat.

Feeding recommendation

Adult dogs need about one can per 15 to 18 pounds of body weight daily. Divide daily amount into multiple feedings. Your dog’s needs may vary according to age, activity level and environment.

The quantities should be regulated based on the dog’s living conditions and activity level. The dog should always maintain a lean body condition to remain active into old age.

Weight control is necessary. To avoid digestive problems when changing food, the new food should be mixed with the old food.

Initially, more old food should be given, and within 10 days, the old food should be completely replaced with the new food, until only the new food is provided. Adequate water should always be available.

Test verdict: 4.5 STARS

We are very impressed with Purina Beyond Natural Dog Food. It has passed the most of our test criteria with a rating of “Excellent,” and Purina is a trusted brand known for its commitment to animal welfare and dog food made to the U.S. food standards.

This variety contains over 90% meat content, with beef (first ingredient) and chicken (third ingredient), which we find outstanding. Additionally, this dog food is produced in the United States under strict guidelines.

A significant aspect is that it is grain-free and suitable for most dogs with allergies. It’s the top choice for sensitive dogs. If your dog has no issues with it, you can confidently try out the other varieties.

The labeling is clear and easy to understand, even for inexperienced dog owners. The feeding recommendations are detailed and provide additional information. Additionally, a feeding calculator is available on the website.

Purina impresses with natural ingredients in its food. It works without added fats, animal meal, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It is suitable as a complete food for dogs.

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3 Alternatives for Comparison

In addition to the wet food presented, Purina also offers other varieties. Also, extra variants for puppies and seniors.

• Purina Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato has a high content of wild-caught saltwater fish.
• The variants for puppies and seniors are listed below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How good is Purina dog food?

Based on our test, we are very impressed with the quality of Purina dog food, especially the Beef Potato & Green Bean variety, which performed exceptionally well. It contains over 90% high-quality meat content in food grade and is grain-free and hypoallergenic.

What alternatives are there to Beef Potato & Green Bean?

Purina Beyond Natural is the right choice for starters. However, every dog has different needs, and so Purina offers 4 other varieties. These include Alaskan Cod, Salmon & Sweet Potato, Chicken, Carrot & Pea, Chicken, Lamb & Spinach and Turkey & Sweet Potato.

Does Purina also have cat food?

Purina also offers cat food. This is optimized for cats and should not be used as a substitute for dogs.

Is Purina food suitable for puppies?

Purina dog food is suitable for puppies. It is suitable as a complete feed for your young dog. However, it is always advisable to consult the feeding calculator beforehand to find the optimal amount for your puppy.

Is Purina food suitable for sensitive dogs?

For sensitive dogs, few but good ingredients are helpful. For most dogs, chicken is therefore an ideal source, and it should be of the best quality. Add a few high-quality vegetable ingredients, and you have a good mix for a sensitive dog.

Which variety should I switch to with Purina?

Here we clearly recommend Chicken, Carrot & Pea. Since it is a monoprotein food with chicken and is also suitable for sensitive and allergic dogs. Carrots are also good as a supplement for a transition.

Where is Purina manufactured?

Purina dog food is manufactured in the United States. The advantage compared to other countriers are the stricter guidelines regarding animal welfare. The food is therefore of very good food quality, and dogs like it too.

What amount of food does Purina recommend?

The recommended amount of food varies from dog to dog. Important factors here are the breed of dog, age, and activity level. Together with these factors, you can calculate the ideal amount of food using the calculator.

Do you have any more questions? Then feel free to ask them in the comments below.

Negative Experience with Purina

In addition to the many positive reviews, we have also looked at negative experiences and will go through them for you:

Diarrhea after switching food:

Some dog owners report that their dogs had diarrhea after switching to Purina. However, it is common for a change in diet to cause diarrhea, as the dog needs to adjust to the new food.

Getting used to the food:

Some dogs struggle with the new food. In this case, it may be helpful to try different varieties and to make the transition gradually so that your dog adapts better.