Victor Purpose Nutra Pro
Active and working dogs that need high-protein nutrition at a budget price
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Orijen Original
Owners who want the absolute best ingredient quality regardless of cost
Orijen is widely considered the gold standard of commercial dog food. 85% animal ingredients, WholePrey ratios with organs and cartilage, zero recalls ever. The ingredient list reads like a butcher shop menu. The only real barriers are the ~$2.13/day price and the grain-free DCM concern.
Strengths
- Zero recalls in brand history — impeccable safety record alongside sister brand ACANA
- 85% animal ingredients from fresh/raw free-run chicken, turkey, and wild-caught fish
- WholePrey ratios include organs and cartilage — mimics natural ancestral diet
Limitations
- Most expensive option at ~$2.13/day — ultra-premium pricing
- Very high protein content (38%+) may be too rich for sedentary dogs
- Grain-free formula subject to FDA DCM investigation concerns
When to Choose Victor Purpose Nutra Pro
Active and working dogs that need high-protein nutrition at a budget price
Victor Nutra Pro packs an impressive 38% protein at under $0.70/day — one of the best value-to-nutrition ratios available. The 2023 recall of a related product (Hi-Pro Plus) is a blemish on the safety record, though the Nutra Pro formula itself was not directly involved. Strong choice for active dogs.
Strengths
- High-protein formula (38% crude protein) ideal for active and working dogs
- Excellent value at ~$0.69/day with superior nutritional density
- Proprietary VPRO blend with prebiotics, probiotics, and mineral complexes
Limitations
- Sep/Oct 2023 recall of Victor Hi-Pro Plus line raises safety concerns
- Contains grain ingredients that some owners prefer to avoid
- Less widely available in retail stores compared to major brands
