Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Advanced Care Wet Cat Food
Wet food for cats · Adult · by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
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What to watch for
- TBHQ Moderate risk
A synthetic preservative for fats, often found in cheaper kibble and treats. It must be declared on the label; natural preservatives are an alternative. - Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation. - 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. - Meat by-products Low risk
Clean parts of slaughtered mammals other than muscle meat, such as organs. AAFCO says by-products can be nutritious, but the label does not say which animal they came from, so you cannot steer around an allergy. - Powdered cellulose Low risk
Purified plant fiber used to add bulk, often in weight-control foods. Safe, but provides no nutrients. - 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. - 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
- Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Water, Meat By-Products, Chicken Hearts, Rice, Powdered Cellulose, Pork Fat (Preserved With Tbhq And Citric Acid), Salmon, Calcium Gluconate, Glycine, Inulin, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Guar Gum, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Carrageenan, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Sodium Selenite
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 6% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 4% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 77% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.14% |
| Calories | 1,055 kcal/kg |
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.
Sizes and barcodes
- Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Advanced Care Wet Cat Food - 5.5 Oz UPC 038100179029
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