"At PURINA PRO PLAN, we believe that to make a lasting difference in your dog's health, cutting-edge science must be applied correctly to the nutrition that accompanies your dog from infancy through seniorhood. Weaning is a sensitive transition period for puppies, with the potential for gastrointestinal upset and other challenges. That's why our team of pet nutritionists and veterinarians developed PURINA PRO PLAN Starter, formulated with a combination of ingredients including colostrum, maltodextrin and natural clay to help protect your puppy by supporting a healthy immune system and digestive function."

"Complete food for large dogs from 4 weeks of age and pregnant or lactating bitches.

1) Rich in Chicken.
2) Protective Transition Formula to provide nutritional support during the transition to solid food.
3) Enriched with colostrum, which has been proven to support your puppy's immune system.
4) Easy to moisten.
5) Low starch content.
6) Inclusion of maltodextrin to limit starch content and help reduce gastrointestinal disorders.
7) No added dyes and contains naturally occurring antioxidants.

OPTINUTRITION - Advanced Formula - Superior Level of Nutrients
PROTEIN: for muscles and vital organs
FAT: for skin, coat and general vitality
VITAMINS AND MINERALS: for bones, teeth and natural defenses
CARBOHYDRATES: for energy and good digestion
OPTISTART A specific combination of nutrients that helps to strengthen the puppy's immune response and keep its natural defenses strong. PURINA PRO PLAN Starter Dry Food for Puppies up to 8 weeks and Pregnant Bitches Rich in Chicken COMPOSITION: Chicken (20%), dehydrated poultry protein, corn, rice, soy flour, animal fat, dehydrated beet pulp, organoleptic offal, maltodextrin (3.1%), corn protein flour, dehydrated egg, minerals, corn semolina, fish oil, dehydrated colostrum (0.1%).

ADDITIVES:
NUTRITIONAL ADDITIVES:
IU/kg: Vit A: 28 000; Vit D3: 910; Vit E: 200; mg/kg: Vit C: 120; Iron (II) sulfate monohydrate: (Fe: 74); Calcium iodate anhydrous: (I: 1.9); Copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate: (Cu: 11); Manganese sulfate monohydrate: (Mn: 35); Zinc sulfate monohydrate: (Zn: 110); Sodium selenite: (Se: 0.11).

TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES:
mg/kg: Bentonite (clay): 6000; Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils: 50.

ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS:
Crude protein: 31%, Crude fat: 19%, Crude ash: 8%, Crude fiber: 3.5%, Starch: 19.5%."