Purina Cat Chow Indoor Dry Cat Food, Chicken

Dry food for cats · Adult · by Purina Cat Chow

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What to watch for

• BHA High risk
  A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist.
• 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.
• Yellow 6 Moderate risk
  An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It was part of the UK hyperactivity study in children.
• 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 gluten meal Low risk
  The protein left after starch is removed from corn. It raises the protein number on the label cheaply, but plant protein is less complete than meat protein.
• 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.
• Wheat flour Low risk
  Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs.
• Corn germ meal Low risk
  A by-product of corn milling made from the corn germ, a low-cost source of energy and fiber.

What it does well

• Taurine added
  Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Ground Whole Wheat, Wheat Flour, Corn Germ Meal, Animal Fat (Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid), Brewers Rice, Natural Flavors, Fish Meal, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Choline Chloride, 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), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Taurine, Minerals Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2.

What the label cannot tell you

• Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
• Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
• 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 Indoor Dry Cat Food, Chicken 3.15 lb Bag (Pack of 2) UPC 738553202410

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Informational, not veterinary advice. The score is our opinion of a food, built from the facts on its label with our published method. No brand pays to rank higher. Recipes change: check the bag you have, or scan it in the app.

Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03