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Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Dry Dog Food

Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
26.00% 23.00%
Fat 12.00% 10.50%
Fiber 1.00% 2.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.10%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.90%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
8.00% 12.00%
Calories 3596 kcal/kg 3503 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Rice flour, dried skimmed milk, dried meat solubles, animal fat (preserved with BHA and BHT), dried whey protein concentrate, dried milk protein, vegetable oil (preserved with tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate), maltodextrins, dicalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, dried whey, dried whey solubles, tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, salt, magnesium sulfate, marine microalgae oil, dextrose, DL-methionine, rosemary extract, zinc methionine complex, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, taurine, copper sulfate, sodium aluminosilicate, mono and diglycerides of edible fats or oils, vitamin E supplement, copper proteinate, dicalcium phosphate, iron proteinate, natural and artificial flavor, vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, cream, niacin supplement, lecithin, citric acid, biotin, calcium pantothenate, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, sodium selenite, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement. Show full list
Brewers rice, whole grain corn, corn protein meal, chicken meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, mono and dicalcium phosphate, natural flavor, coconut oil, glycerin, wheat bran, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, salt, soybean oil, fish oil, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, L-Threonine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, choline chloride, dried colostrum, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, L-Tryptophan, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, copper proteinate, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), garlic oil, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), calcium iodate, Vitamin D-3 supplement, sodium selenite. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Brain health, Digestive health Digestive health, Immune support, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Powder Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy, Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No Yes
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Animal Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Animal Fat, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder does not list an AAFCO status; Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Esbilac Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food Powder and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Dry Dog Food .

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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