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Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed

dry food · dogs · 61/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

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The best-rated alternative to Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed's 61/100. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed vs its best alternative

Criterion Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed Orijen Puppy
Overall grade C 61/100 A 93/100
Protein quality E A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit B A
Crude protein22%38%
Protein (dry matter)24.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs49%18%
First ingredient Cornplant filler Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +32 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +31 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +30 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +29 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 22%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +28 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 22%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 22%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 22%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 22%.

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed's 61/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed?

Nestlé, Purina Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydrolyzed scores 61/100 (C) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.