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Talk to your veterinarian and see if Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Canine Formula dry dog food is right for your dog. This dog food is formulated with purified amino acids to support dermatological and gastrointestinal health in dogs with adverse food reactions. This dog kibble is made with high-quality ingredients, including include vegetable oil (a source of medium-chain triglycerides), low-allergen carbohydrate sources to help minimize the risk of an allergic reaction, and limited fat to aid digestion for dogs with compromised gastrointestinal tracts, making it an excellent digestive care dog food. The science behind Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dog food therapeutic diet represents a collaboration among Purina nutritionists, researchers, and veterinarians. Talk to your veterinarian to see if Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Canine Formula could benefit your dog. 

  • Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets dry dog food formulated with purified amino acids to support dermatological and gastrointestinal health in dogs with adverse food reactions 
  • Sensitive skin dog food with low-allergen carbohydrate sources to help minimize the risk of an allergic reaction 
  • Highly digestible gastrointestinal dog food to promote optimal nutrient absorption 
  • Dog gut health recipe made with limited fat to aid digestion for dogs with compromised gastrointestinal tracts 
  • Dog kibble containing vegetable oil (a source of medium-chain triglycerides) 

Corn starch, tapioca starch, dicalcium phosphate, glycine, partially hydrogenated canola oil preserved with TBHQ, L-Glutamic acid, coconut oil, L-Alanine, L-Aspartic acid, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, powdered cellulose, L-Leucine, L-Arginine, L-Valine, sodium bicarbonate, L-Threonine, L-Proline, L-Serine, DL-Methionine, potassium chloride, L-Isoleucine, corn oil, L-Histidine, L-Phenylalanine, salt, L-Tyrosine, soy lecithin, fish oil, inulin, choline bitartrate, L-Tryptophan, taurine, zinc sulfate, magnesium oxide, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), soybean oil, Vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), garlic oil, calcium iodate, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), sodium selenite.    B263922

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Min) 19.8%
Crude Fat (Min) 8.0%
Crude Fat (Max) 11.5%
Crude Fiber (Max)  3.5%
Moisture (Max)  12.0%
Ash (Max) 10.0%
Calcium (Ca) (Min) 1.1%
Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.9%

Manufactured and Guaranteed by: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO 63164 USA 

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Canine Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for growth of puppies and maintenance of adult dogs, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult). 

Body Weight

Approximate Number of 8 oz cups/day

(lbs) 

(kgs) 

(cups) 

(grams) 

3 - 12 

1.4 - 5.4 

3/8 to 1 

47 - 124 

13 - 20 

5.9 - 9.1 

1-1/8 to 1-1/2 

140 - 186 

21- 35 

9.5 - 15.9 

1-1/2 to 2-1/8 

186 - 264 

36 - 50 

16.3 - 22.7 

2-1/4 to 2-3/4 

279 - 341 

51 - 75 

23.1 - 34.0 

2-3/4 to 3-5/8 

341 - 450 

76 - 100 

34.5 - 45.4 

3-5/8 to 4-3/8 

450 - 543 

Over 100 

Over 45.4 

4-3/8 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs (4.5 kgs) of body weight over 100 lbs (45.4 kgs) 

543 grams plus 31 grams for each 10 lbs (4.5 kgs) of body weight over 100 lbs (45.4 kgs) 

USE ONLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN 
 
Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 124 g of EL Elemental Canine Formula. 
 
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.  With your veterinarian's approval, offer increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food. 
 
PUPPY FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS

Feed your puppies all of the food they will consume, up to twice the amount of adult dogs, at intervals throughout the day. The food intake required to maintain ideal body condition may vary depending on age, activity and environment. Consequently, the amount of food required for each dog will vary and should be adjusted accordingly. 
 
Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily.  For your pet’s health, see your veterinarian regularly. 

Calorie Content (calculated)(ME): 

3316 kcal/kg 

411 kcal/cup 

9.0% less fat than Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canine Formula. 

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Talk to your veterinarian and see if Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Canine Formula dry dog food is right for your dog. This dog food is formulated with purified amino acids to support dermatological and gastrointestinal health in dogs with adverse food reactions. This dog kibble is made with high-quality ingredients, including include vegetable oil (a source of medium-chain triglycerides), low-allergen carbohydrate sources to help minimize the risk of an allergic reaction, and limited fat to aid digestion for dogs with compromised gastrointestinal tracts, making it an excellent digestive care dog food. The science behind Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dog food therapeutic diet represents a collaboration among Purina nutritionists, researchers, and veterinarians. Talk to your veterinarian to see if Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Canine Formula could benefit your dog. 

  • Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets dry dog food formulated with purified amino acids to support dermatological and gastrointestinal health in dogs with adverse food reactions 
  • Sensitive skin dog food with low-allergen carbohydrate sources to help minimize the risk of an allergic reaction 
  • Highly digestible gastrointestinal dog food to promote optimal nutrient absorption 
  • Dog gut health recipe made with limited fat to aid digestion for dogs with compromised gastrointestinal tracts 
  • Dog kibble containing vegetable oil (a source of medium-chain triglycerides) 

Corn starch, tapioca starch, dicalcium phosphate, glycine, partially hydrogenated canola oil preserved with TBHQ, L-Glutamic acid, coconut oil, L-Alanine, L-Aspartic acid, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, powdered cellulose, L-Leucine, L-Arginine, L-Valine, sodium bicarbonate, L-Threonine, L-Proline, L-Serine, DL-Methionine, potassium chloride, L-Isoleucine, corn oil, L-Histidine, L-Phenylalanine, salt, L-Tyrosine, soy lecithin, fish oil, inulin, choline bitartrate, L-Tryptophan, taurine, zinc sulfate, magnesium oxide, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin (Vitamin B-3), soybean oil, Vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), garlic oil, calcium iodate, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), sodium selenite.    B263922

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Min) 19.8%
Crude Fat (Min) 8.0%
Crude Fat (Max) 11.5%
Crude Fiber (Max)  3.5%
Moisture (Max)  12.0%
Ash (Max) 10.0%
Calcium (Ca) (Min) 1.1%
Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.9%

Manufactured and Guaranteed by: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO 63164 USA 

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Canine Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for growth of puppies and maintenance of adult dogs, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult). 

Body Weight

Approximate Number of 8 oz cups/day

(lbs) 

(kgs) 

(cups) 

(grams) 

3 - 12 

1.4 - 5.4 

3/8 to 1 

47 - 124 

13 - 20 

5.9 - 9.1 

1-1/8 to 1-1/2 

140 - 186 

21- 35 

9.5 - 15.9 

1-1/2 to 2-1/8 

186 - 264 

36 - 50 

16.3 - 22.7 

2-1/4 to 2-3/4 

279 - 341 

51 - 75 

23.1 - 34.0 

2-3/4 to 3-5/8 

341 - 450 

76 - 100 

34.5 - 45.4 

3-5/8 to 4-3/8 

450 - 543 

Over 100 

Over 45.4 

4-3/8 cups plus 1/4 cup for each 10 lbs (4.5 kgs) of body weight over 100 lbs (45.4 kgs) 

543 grams plus 31 grams for each 10 lbs (4.5 kgs) of body weight over 100 lbs (45.4 kgs) 

USE ONLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR VETERINARIAN 
 
Using a standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup which contains approximately 124 g of EL Elemental Canine Formula. 
 
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.  With your veterinarian's approval, offer increasing amounts of the new food with decreasing amounts of the old food. 
 
PUPPY FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS

Feed your puppies all of the food they will consume, up to twice the amount of adult dogs, at intervals throughout the day. The food intake required to maintain ideal body condition may vary depending on age, activity and environment. Consequently, the amount of food required for each dog will vary and should be adjusted accordingly. 
 
Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily.  For your pet’s health, see your veterinarian regularly. 

Calorie Content (calculated)(ME): 

3316 kcal/kg 

411 kcal/cup 

9.0% less fat than Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Canine Formula. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Per FDA guidelines for therapeutic pet food, you need a prescription for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. Non therapeutic diets, supplements and treats do not require approval for purchase.

    • For electronic approval requests: Your request will be reviewed by your clinic and approved or denied. You will receive an email once your clinic has reviewed your request.
    • For uploaded images: Your uploaded script will be reviewed by our customer service team and accepted or denied. You will receive an email once your script has been reviewed.
    • If it has been over 48 hours since you submitted a request or uploaded your image and you have not received an email, please reach out via our Contact Us form.
  • You will receive an email from Pro Plan Vet Direct when your diet is approved by your clinic.

  • Therapeutic diet approvals last for one year from the date your clinic approves your first order of the diet. Your clinic may modify or cancel your approval based on your pet’s dietary needs. You will receive an email notification if any changes are made to your therapeutic diet approvals.

  • You will only need to request approval the first time you order a therapeutic diet, treat, or probiotic. You will be prompted to do this before checkout. Non-therapeutic diets, supplements and treats do not require approval for purchase.

  • Yes, our products are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, we’ll refund your purchase price. Please send your purchase receipt with price circled, the reason for your return and your complete name and address within 90 days of receipt. To process your product replacement or credit card refund please reach out via our Contact Us form.