Purina Cat Chow Complete Dry Cat Food High-Protein Salmon Formula
Dry food for cats · Adult · by Purina Cat Chow
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What to watch for
- Menadione sodium bisulfite complex Moderate risk
A synthetic form of vitamin K (K3). EFSA concluded it is safe for dogs at the levels used in feed, but it is flagged as a precaution: it is a synthetic form not used in human supplements, and natural vitamin K1 is an alternative. - Red 40 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It was one of the dyes in a well-known UK study linking color mixes to hyperactivity in some children. - Yellow 5 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It can cause sensitivity reactions in some people and was part of the UK hyperactivity study. - Blue 2 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It serves no nutritional purpose. - Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor. - Wheat Low risk
A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon. - Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas. - Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish.
What it does well
- Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Chicken By–Product Meal, Ground Yellow Corn, Corn Protein Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Rice, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed–Tocopherols, Salmon, Liver Flavor, Fish Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B–3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B–5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B–1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B–2), Vitamin B–12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B–6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B–9), Vitamin D–3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B–7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 32% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 12% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.9% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- Purina Cat Chow Complete Dry Cat Food High-Protein Salmon Formula 3.15LB - 3.15 Lb UPC 017800194778
- Purina Cat Chow Complete Dry Cat Food High-Protein Salmon Formula 3.15LB - 15 Lb UPC 017800194808
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