
An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Primal Pet Foods Freeze-Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto - Puppy Recipe, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.
Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence, including evidence verified at brand level.
Manufacturer statement: “Canine Puppy Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).” (source: manufacturer product page)
Protein
38%
Fat
24%
Estimated carbohydrate
18.7%
Processing
Freeze dried
Feed Wise considers this a very strong option in its category for Primal Pet Foods Freeze Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto, Puppy Recipe, a freeze dried formula led by chicken, beef and salmon. The manufacturer publishes an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for growth and puppy feeding. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in United States and the facility standards on file include HACCP food safety program, High pressure processing pathogen mitigation for raw products and Third party lot testing for Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria.
Chicken (with ground bone), Chicken Livers, Beef (with ground bone), Salmon, Organic Squash, Organic Kale, Organic Carrots, Organic Apples, Organic Parsley, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Dried Yeast, Organic Sunflower Oil, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Blueberries, Organic Cranberries, Organic Broccoli, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Fish Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic Ground Alfalfa, Cod Liver Oil, Dried Organic Kelp, Taurine
1. Chicken (with ground bone)
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Animal Meat with Bone
Named animal meat with ground bone. This is muscle meat that includes finely ground bone, so it is not pure muscle meat. The bone contributes natural calcium and phosphorus.
2. Chicken Livers
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Organ Meat
Named liver. Nutrient dense organ meat.
3. Beef (with ground bone)
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Animal Meat with Bone
Named animal meat with ground bone. This is muscle meat that includes finely ground bone, so it is not pure muscle meat. The bone contributes natural calcium and phosphorus.
4. Salmon
Tier A, exceptional food ingredient
Named Marine Protein
Named fish. Provides high value protein plus marine omega 3 fatty acids.
5. Organic Squash
Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient
Whole Food Plant
Whole food plant ingredient contributing fibre, antioxidants and micronutrients.
This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.
Named animal protein first
Chicken (with ground bone) is an animal ingredient in position 1; manufacturer evidence on file identifies its species blend.
Animal Prominence Index
Animal Prominence Index 76 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.
Liver
Liver is included.
Heart
No heart in the ingredient panel.
Other appropriate organs
No additional organ meats identified.
Whole egg
No meaningful egg inclusion.
Named animal or marine fats
Named animal or marine fat sources: Salmon, Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil.
Verified animal ingredient proportion
The manufacturer has not published an animal ingredient percentage. Excluded from the score rather than counted against the product.
Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.
Position weighted ingredient quality
21 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 6 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.
Estimated carbohydrate, calculated as 100 minus protein, fat, moisture, fibre and ash.
Carbohydrate burden
Calculated with a published ash value carbohydrate of 18.7 percent.
Ingredient based plant load
Plant load assessed as VERY LOW. No grains, pulses, starches or concentrated plant proteins in the ingredient panel.
Processing method: Freeze dried. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.
Processing method
Freeze dried processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.
Animal species clearly identified
Every animal ingredient names its species.
Ingredient sourcing disclosed
Not publicly verified
Country or region identified
Country or region of origin published: USA.
Manufacturing location identified
Manufacturing location published: United States.
Detailed nutritional analysis
A detailed nutritional analysis is published.
Traceability information
Traceability information is available.
Manufacturer provides sourcing detail
Not publicly verified
Overall formulation transparency
A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.
Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.
Complete and balanced for the stated life stage
Canine Puppy Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
Detailed nutritional analysis available
A full guaranteed analysis with energy content is on file.
Qualified formulation expertise
Not publicly verified
Feeding trial or validation
Not publicly verified
Calcium and phosphorus disclosed
Calcium 1.22 percent and phosphorus 1.05 percent disclosed.
Batch testing
Batch level testing is documented.
Pathogen testing
Pathogen testing is documented.
Supplier verification
Not publicly verified
Lot traceability
Lot level traceability is documented.
Nutrient verification
Not publicly verified
Manufacturing quality program
A recognised manufacturing quality program is documented (for example HACCP, SQF or CFIA registration).
Recall context and corrective action
Not publicly verified
A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.
Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.
Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.
Canine Puppy Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth including growth of large size dogs (70 lb.
Published certifications and manufacturer claims appear with their source where available. A source link documents the claim; it is not independent certification.
| Animal Protein Quality | 16.9 / 25 |
| Ingredient Quality | 17.5 / 20 |
| Carbohydrate and Plant Load | 13 / 15 |
| Processing and Food Integrity | 10 / 10 |
| Transparency and Sourcing | 7.8 / 10 |
| Nutritional Formulation | 8.8 / 10 |
| Safety and Quality Control | 7.8 / 10 |
| Total | 81.8 / 100 |
FeedWise Score 8.2 · Excellent · Moderate Confidence
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