Pro Plan Dog Dry Food Puppy Small & Mini OPTISTART Chicken - 3kg

Small puppies have big nutritional needs. During their first year, they need the right balance of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals to support healthy growth, developing immune defences, and everyday activity.

Purina Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy with OPTISTART Rich in Chicken is a complete dry dog food specially formulated for small and miniature breed puppies up to 12 months old. Made with high-quality chicken, it combines OPTISTART with colostrum, DHA, prebiotics, and balanced minerals to support natural immune defences, brain and vision development, digestion, and healthy bones.

Available in a convenient 3kg bag, this chicken-based formula provides balanced daily nutrition throughout your small puppy's growth stage.

Key Features & Benefits

• For Small & Mini Puppies: Specially formulated for growing puppies from small and miniature breeds.
• Complete Growth Nutrition: Provides balanced daily nutrition during the first year.
• OPTISTART with Colostrum: Helps support developing natural immune defences.
• DHA for Brain & Vision: Supports normal brain and visual development during puppyhood.
• Digestive Support: Formulated with prebiotics and highly digestible nutrition to support digestive health.
• Healthy Bones & Joints: Contains a balanced supply of calcium and phosphorus for normal skeletal development.
• Rich in Chicken: Provides chicken-based protein nutrition for growing muscles.
• Energy for Growth: Designed to meet the nutritional demands of active, developing puppies.
• 3kg Pack: Convenient for maintaining a consistent feeding routine.

Why Choose Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy?

1. Nutrition Designed for Small Puppies

Small and miniature breed puppies grow quickly and have nutritional requirements that differ from those of adult dogs.

During puppyhood, adequate energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals are important for supporting normal physical development.

Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy is formulated specifically for this growth stage, providing complete nutrition for puppies up to 12 months old.

2. OPTISTART with Colostrum for Immune Support

A puppy's natural immune defences continue developing during its early months.

The OPTISTART formula contains colostrum, a nutrient-rich substance naturally found in a mother's first milk.

Colostrum contains naturally occurring bioactive components, including antibodies, and is included to provide nutritional support for natural immune defences.

This support complements, but does not replace, vaccinations and routine veterinary care.

3. DHA for Brain and Vision Development

Puppyhood is an important period for the development of the nervous system and eyesight.

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid involved in normal brain and retinal development.

The formula includes DHA to provide nutritional support during this important growth stage.

4. Supports Healthy Digestion

A puppy's digestive system is still developing as it transitions to solid food.

The supplied product information describes this formula as highly digestible and containing prebiotics.

Prebiotics help nourish beneficial intestinal bacteria, while digestible ingredients support the normal use of nutrients from food.

Together, these features provide nutritional support for digestive health.

5. Chicken-Based Protein for Growing Muscles

Protein is essential for developing muscles and other body tissues.

This formula is rich in chicken, providing protein nutrition to support normal growth and development.

The exact chicken percentage and total protein content have not been supplied, so these values should be confirmed on the current packaging.

6. Balanced Calcium and Phosphorus

Growing puppies need appropriate amounts of calcium and phosphorus to support normal bone and tooth development.

The formula is described as containing a balanced supply of these minerals for healthy skeletal growth.

The exact calcium and phosphorus percentages have not been supplied.

7. Complete Daily Nutrition

Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy is designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition during puppyhood.

Its combination of protein, energy, DHA, colostrum, prebiotics, and essential nutrients makes it suitable for a consistent daily feeding routine.

Who Is This Food Suitable For?

This formula is intended for:

• Small-breed puppies up to 12 months old.
• Miniature-breed puppies up to 12 months old.
• Growing puppies requiring complete daily nutrition.
• Puppies needing nutritional support for natural immune defences.
• Puppies transitioning through normal brain, vision, and skeletal development.
• Owners looking for chicken-based puppy food with OPTISTART.

Important: This formula is specifically intended for small and miniature breed puppies. Large-breed puppies have different growth requirements and should receive food appropriate for their size.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Purina Pro Plan
• Pet Type: Dog
• Life Stage: Puppy
• Breed Size: Small & Mini
• Recommended Age: Up to 12 Months
• Food Type: Complete Dry Food
• Flavour: Chicken
• Nutritional Formula: OPTISTART
• Key Nutritional Features: Colostrum, DHA & Prebiotics
• Primary Benefits: Immune Support, Brain Development, Digestion & Healthy Growth
• Pack Size: 3kg

Ingredients & Composition

The supplied product information confirms the following nutritional features:

• Chicken-based formula.
• Colostrum as part of OPTISTART.
• DHA.
• Prebiotics.
• Balanced calcium and phosphorus.

The complete ingredient declaration has not been provided.

Refer to the current packaging for the full ingredient list, including the exact chicken content, protein sources, fats, carbohydrates, fibre sources, vitamins, and minerals.

Ingredient note: The description identifies the food as rich in chicken, but it does not provide a verified chicken percentage or confirm chicken's position in the complete ingredient list.

Analytical Constituents

Exact analytical values have not been supplied for this specific 3kg formula.

Check the current packaging for:

• Protein.
• Fat content.
• Crude fibre.
• Crude ash.
• Calcium.
• Phosphorus.
• DHA.
• Moisture.
• Metabolisable energy.

These values are useful when assessing the nutritional profile of puppy food.

Nutritional Additives

The supplied product information does not include the complete nutritional additive declaration.

Refer to the current packaging for exact vitamin, mineral, and other additive values.

Feeding Guide

Follow the manufacturer's feeding table on the packaging, using your puppy's age and expected adult weight to determine the appropriate daily allowance.

Feeding Recommendations

• Measure the recommended daily quantity.
• Divide the allowance into several age-appropriate meals.
• Adjust portions as your puppy grows.
• Monitor weight and body condition regularly.
• Introduce new food gradually over approximately 7–10 days, unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.
• Always provide fresh, clean drinking water.

Feeding Small & Mini Puppies

Small puppies often benefit from having their daily food allowance divided into multiple meals.

Younger puppies may require more frequent meals, while older puppies can gradually move towards a more regular feeding schedule.

Follow your veterinarian's advice if your puppy has special feeding requirements.

Transitioning to Adult Food

This formula is intended for small and miniature breed puppies up to approximately 12 months old.

As your puppy approaches adulthood, consult the manufacturer's recommendations and your veterinarian about transitioning to a suitable adult dog food.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy Suitable for Small-Breed Puppies?

Yes. It is specially formulated for growing puppies from small and miniature breeds.

What Age Is It Suitable For?

The supplied product information identifies it as suitable for puppies up to 12 months old.

Does It Contain Chicken?

Yes. It is a chicken-based formula described as rich in chicken.

What Is OPTISTART?

OPTISTART is a Purina Pro Plan nutritional formula that includes colostrum to support natural immune defences during puppyhood.

Does It Contain Colostrum?

Yes. Colostrum is one of the stated features of the OPTISTART formula.

Does It Support Brain Development?

Yes. The formula contains DHA to support normal brain and vision development.

Does It Contain Prebiotics?

Yes. Prebiotics are identified in the supplied product information as part of its digestive support features.

Is It Suitable for Puppies With Sensitive Digestion?

The formula is described as highly digestible and containing prebiotics. However, it is not identified as a specialised veterinary gastrointestinal or hypoallergenic diet.

Does It Support Healthy Bones?

Yes. The formula includes balanced calcium and phosphorus to support normal skeletal development.

Is It Suitable for Large-Breed Puppies?

It is specifically formulated for small and miniature breeds. Large-breed puppies should receive food designed for their different growth requirements.

Is It a Complete Dry Food?

Yes. It is described as complete and balanced nutrition for growing puppies.

How Much Should I Feed My Puppy?

Follow the manufacturer's feeding table on the packaging. Exact daily gram amounts have not been supplied.

How Much Food Is in the Bag?

Each bag contains 3kg of dry puppy food.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Keep the bag tightly closed after opening to help maintain freshness.

Follow the best-before date and storage instructions printed on the packaging.

Shop Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy at Zima Pets

Give your small puppy a healthy nutritional start with Purina Pro Plan Small & Mini Puppy OPTISTART Chicken 3kg.

With chicken-based nutrition, colostrum, DHA, and prebiotics, this complete dry food is formulated to support natural immune defences, brain and vision development, digestion, and healthy growth.

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