Purina Kitten Chow Kitten Cat Dry Food - Chicken, Healthy Development

Name: Purina Kitten Chow Kitten Cat Dry Food - Chicken, Healthy Development
Brand: Purina Kitten Chow

Dry food for cats · Puppy · by Purina Kitten Chow

58/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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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.
Soy flour Low risk
Ground soybeans used as a protein and binder. Soy is a recognised allergen for some dogs.
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.
Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with kidney disease.
Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.

What it does well

High protein 45.5%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat).
Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Rice, Soy Flour, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Ground Whole Wheat, Chicken, Fish Meal, Liver Flavor, Dried Yeast, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, 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)], Taurine, Potassium Chloride

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	40%
Crude fat (min)	13.5%
Crude fiber (max)	2.5%
Moisture (max)	12%
Calcium (min)	1.2%
Phosphorus (min)	1.1%
Calories	3,705 kcal/kg, 414 kcal/cup

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 Kitten Chow Kitten Cat Dry Food - Chicken, Healthy Development - 6.3 Lb UPC 017800150224

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