Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Entree Classic Wet Dog Food
Joint second-cheapest dog wet food here at roughly $9.42 per 1,000 kcal, and the cheapest route to a daily fish-based topper. Water leads and two of the first five are plant proteins.
Score breakdown
The overall score of 71/100 is a weighted sum of the six dimensions below. Each dimension shows what we found in this specific formula.
Weight 30% · Algorithm-computed score 66/100
Algorithm: first ingredient “Water” is neutral; 3 named animal ingredients in the top five; protein 29.5% on a dry-matter basis (target for this stage: 24%).
Weight 20% · Algorithm-computed score 65/100
Algorithm: first ingredient is not a named animal source; among the top five, 0 by-product/unnamed and 0 plant-protein concentrate items.
Weight 18% · Editorially assessed score 78/100
AAFCO statement: Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Entree Classic is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.. Formulated-to-meet profiles are acceptable but weaker evidence than feeding trials, which caps the score here.
Weight 14% · Editorially assessed score 84/100
Nine voluntary recalls since 2011, most of them small and lot-specific. Recent events cluster in the prescription channel: a December 2022 mislabelling of Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN cans and a February-March 2023 elevated-vitamin-D withdrawal of EL Elemental dry food. No mainstream retail Pro Plan dry food has been recalled.
Weight 10% · Algorithm-computed score 53/100
Algorithm: about $9.42 per 1,000 kcal ($$$ tier), normalized against same-species peers, wet and dry together (cheapest = 100, most expensive ≈ 15).
Weight 8% · Editorially assessed score 90/100
Owner ratings are consistently high across major retailers, with few recurring palatability complaints.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Roughly $9.42 per 1,000 kcal from a 13 oz can - joint second-cheapest dog wet food here, behind only Blue Buffalo Homestyle at about $6.88
- Salmon and rice with oat meal and inulin, aimed at dogs whose skin or stool has not settled on chicken-based food
- The 13 oz can is one of the largest in the dog wet field, which is where the per-calorie saving comes from
- 4.7/5 across roughly 820 ratings, made in Purina-owned US facilities with no artificial colours or flavours
What we don't
- Water first, and liver plus unnamed fish ahead of the salmon - only two named animal ingredients in the first five
- Potato protein and oat meal are plant proteins in a food marketed on salmon
- 6.5% protein as-fed is low; about 30% on a dry-matter basis, which is adequate but bought at a premium per calorie
- Formulated-to-meet only, with no feeding-trial substantiation
Ingredients & nutrition analysis
The first five ingredients tell most of the story:
This is close to the floor of the dog wet field - only Blue Buffalo Homestyle undercuts it at about $6.88 - and the can size is why: 13 oz at $3.49 gives roughly $9.42 per 1,000 kcal, against about $16.16 for the Hill's stew in 12.5 oz and $11.07 for the Pro Plan SAVOR in 13 oz. If you are putting a spoonful on kibble every day, that difference is the whole decision.
The label explains the price. Water is first, then fish (unnamed), liver, salmon and rice - so the salmon in the product name is fourth, and potato protein and oat meal sit further down as plant contributors to the 6.5% crude protein. That is about 30% protein on a dry-matter basis, which is respectable, but it is not the salmon-forward formula the front of the can suggests. For a chicken-sensitive dog it is the cheapest route to a fish-based topper; for protein quality, the dry foods ahead of it in the ranking do better per dollar.
Alternatives to consider
Other products ranked in Best Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs:
81/ 100 Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe
80/ 100 Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Entree Classic Wet Dog Food right for my pet?
It is our pick for: Dogs with suspected chicken sensitivity, and topping kibble daily without the usual canned-food cost. It is not the best fit for: Owners who want named proteins throughout the top five, and dogs that need protein density from their canned food. Individual animals vary — if your pet has diagnosed health conditions, confirm the choice with your veterinarian.
How much does Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Entree Classic Wet Dog Food cost?
Expect roughly $4.30 per pound ($$$ tier) depending on bag size and retailer. Check the linked retailers for current pricing; our value score compares cost per 1,000 kcal against comparable formulas.
How should I switch to this food?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing increasing proportions of the new food into the old. Go slower for puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with sensitive stomachs, and watch stool quality during the switch.
Score history
Every change to this product's score is logged here, including the reason. Scores are recomputed by algorithm whenever ingredient or price data changes.
- 2026-10-22 — Product added. Guaranteed analysis, ingredient list, calorie content, AAFCO statement, price, star rating and review count taken from the current US retail listing and the manufacturer's own label. Editorial scores for standards, safety and reviews assessed against that data.
- 2026-10-19 — Protein quality & source: 0 → 66. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment
- 2026-10-19 — Ingredient transparency: 0 → 65. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment
- 2026-10-19 — Value for money: 0 → 53. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment