Purina Pro Plan Cat - Kitten, Dry Food, Chicken
Dry food for cats · Puppy · by Purina Pro Plan
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - 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. - 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. - Poultry by-product meal Low risk
Rendered poultry parts such as necks, feet and organs (not feathers). Often a decent protein, but 'poultry' can mean chicken, turkey or duck and quality varies batch to batch. - Soy protein isolate Low risk
Concentrated soy protein used to raise the protein number. Soy is a recognised allergen for some dogs. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
What it does well
- High protein 47.7%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Chicken, Corn Gluten Meal, Rice, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Chicken By-product Meal, Poultry By-product Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried Egg Product, Cassava Root Flour, Pea Protein, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate, Natural Flavor, Glycerin, L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Fish Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dl-methionine, Fish Oil, Salt, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Soybean Oil, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, 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), 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)], MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Powdered Cellulose, L-cysteine, Sodium Bisulfate, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 42% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 19% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Calcium (min) | 1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.8% |
| Calories | 3,980 kcal/kg, 409 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 Pro Plan Cat - Kitten, Dry Food, Chicken, 6 LB UPC 038100105875
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