Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-27 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Dog Food · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 25% | 6 of 24 |
| Claude | 21% | 5 of 24 |
| Gemini | 21% | 5 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 22% | 16 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“While both are top-tier, veterinarian-recommended brands that meet the strict World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) nutritional guidelines, **Purina Pro Plan Puppy** is the superior all-around choice for a growing puppy for several key reasons:”
“This is Royal Canin's closest rival and is heavily recommended by vets and breeders. Like Royal Canin, Pro Plan offers highly specific formulas tailored to puppy sizes (Toy, Small, Medium, Large, Giant) as well as specialized lines like *Sensitive Skin & Stomach* (which uses salm”
“* **Guaranteed Probiotics:** Unlike standard Hill’s Science Diet puppy formulas, most Purina Pro Plan Puppy recipes feature guaranteed live probiotics.”
“* **Better Value:** Purina Pro Plan is generally slightly more budget-friendly per pound than Hill's Science Diet.”
“Live Probiotics”
“You should get **Purina Pro Plan Puppy**.”
“It is Backed by Rigorous Science (WSAVA Compliant)”
“pick this one, with one big caveat: it's only the right choice if your dog is actually a puppy (generally under 12 months, or up to 18-24 months for large breeds)”
“Both are solid, research-backed choices, but I’d pick Pro Plan Puppy for its puppy-specific formulation with DHA, antioxidants, and guaranteed live probiotics.”
“It is also complete and balanced for growth.”
96 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“Purina Pro Plan Puppy”
“Start with a trusted large-scale brand with puppy-specific AAFCO-approved formulas (like Royal Canin Puppy, Purina Pro Plan Puppy, or Hill's Science Diet Puppy)”
“Well-regarded options often recommended by vets include: Purina Pro Plan Puppy”
“**Purina Pro Plan Puppy** — choose **Large Breed Puppy** if applicable”
“**Purina Pro Plan Puppy** — choose the regular puppy formula for most pups, or **Large Breed Puppy** if your dog is expected to be **~70 lb or more as an adult**. It comes in puppy-appropriate formulas including size-specific options.”
“Overall, yes — Purina Pro Plan Puppy is generally well-regarded and a solid mainstream choice for most puppies, though it's not without some caveats.”
“yes — for most owners, it's a solid, reasonably priced choice, though it's not the "highest quality" tier of dog food on the market”
“Purina Pro Plan Puppy is generally considered a solid, worthwhile choice for most puppies, backed by vet endorsement and decent nutritional profiles, though it's not without some drawbacks.”
“Purina Pro Plan Puppy is generally considered a solid, worthwhile mid-to-upper tier puppy food for most owners — though it's not without some trade-offs.”
“Purina Pro Plan is widely recommended by veterinarians, backed by decades of clinical feeding trials”
“If your dog is an adult, eating **Purina Pro Plan Puppy** long-term can lead to obesity and nutritional imbalances due to its high calorie, fat, and calcium levels.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
20 of 96 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| iheartdogs.com | 4 |
| petmd.com | 2 |
| amcvetmed.com | 2 |
| quora.com | 2 |
| reddit.com | 2 |
| fureverkare.com | 2 |
| purina.com | 2 |
| paumanokvethospital.com | 1 |
| levittownvet.com | 1 |
| completedogguide.com | 1 |
| vetstreet.com | 1 |
| healthline.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| purina | 10 |
| Walmart | 4 |
| shop | 4 |
| Petco | 1 |
| Chewy | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.