Purina Pro Plan Cat Food Review
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Why Should You Trust This Review?
I am a certified pet nutritionist
I’ve been a cat mom for 30 plus years
I have volunteered at cat shelters for over 15 years
I did 48 hours of research on this cat food brand
About Purina Pro Plan Cat Food
Purina Pro Plan cat food is manufactured by Nestlé Purina Petcare. Purina’s beginnings date back to 1894 when William H. Danforth partnered with George Robinson and William Andrews and founded the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company, to feed farm animals. The name of the company was changed to Ralston Purina in 1902.
Purina established the first pet nutrition and care center at Purina Farms near Gray Summit, Missouri in 1926. Today it is known as the Nestle Purina Pet Care Center.
Purina claims that all their formulas are created with the help of over 400 scientists, including animal behaviorists, pet nutritionists, and vets.
Purina Pro Plan is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
Purina Pro Plan Sourcing And Manufacturing
Parent Company/ Owned by
Nestle Purina PetCare
Company Net Worth
11.2 Billion
Dry Food Manufactured
St Louis, Missouri
Wet Food Manufactured
St Louis, Missouri
Number of Recipes
29
FDA Approved
Yes
Recall History
Purina Pro Plan cat food has not been recalled to date. However, several other Purina pet foods have been recalled in the past.
Top 5 Recipes Reviewed And Analyzed
#1 Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Urinary Tract Health Formula Dry Cat Food
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein: 31.0% Min
Crude Fat: 14.0% Min
Crude Fiber: 2.0% Max
Moisture: 10% Max
Ingredients
Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken, Wheat Flour, Brewers Rice, Ground Yellow Corn, Animal Fat Preserved with Mixed-Tocopherols, Egg Product, Sodium Caseinate, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Animal Digest, Salt, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Dried Whey, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Citric Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Sodium Selenite
To better understand the Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Urinary Tract Health Formula Dry Cat Food recipe, we analyzed the first 5 ingredients.
Corn Gluten Meal does contain protein but not the kind of protein that cats digest very well. Cats have to eat twice as much corn to get the same amount of protein that they would from animal proteins.
Chicken is a good source of protein, low in fat, low in sodium and is a low-carb food.
Wheat Flour is standard white flour, and has no place in the diet of a cat. While it may contain some fiber, its not enough to outweigh the complications it may cause. This is used as a filler in pet food.
Brewers Rice offers very little nutritional value. The only nutrition that Brewers Rice does offer is carbohydrates which cats do not need.
Ground Yellow Corn may provide some beneficial nutrients to cats, but is not biologically appropriate. Corn is difficult to digest and pales in comparison to animal protein. Corn used as the primary ingredient in cat food is an inexpensive source of calories.
#2 Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein: 36.0% Min
Crude Fat: 16.0% Min
Crude Fiber: 2.0% Max
Moisture: 12.0% Max
Taurine: 0.15% Min
Ingredients
Chicken, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry By-product Meal, Wheat Flour, Dried Egg Product, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Soy Protein Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Caramel Color, 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)], Taurine, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
To get a better understanding of this Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, we analyzed the first 5 ingredients.
Chicken is a good source of protein, low in fat, low in sodium and is a low-carb food.
Rice is considered a whole grain that is filled with antioxidants and fiber. It is considered empty calories for cats and is a carbohydrates cats do not need.
Corn Gluten Meal does contain protein but not the kind of protein that cats digest very well. Cats have to eat twice as much corn to get the same amount of protein that they would from animal proteins.
Poultry By-Product Meal is made up of the clean parts of the carcass of slaughtered poultry, such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs and intestines which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size. This is a cheap way for pet food companies to keep the protein levels up and the production costs down. This is considered a “suitable” source of protein for pet food.
Wheat Flour is standard white flour, and has no place in the diet of a cat. While it may contain some fiber, its not enough to outweigh the complications it may cause. This is used as a filler in pet food.
#3 Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein: 42.0% Min
Crude Fat: 19.0% Min
Crude Fiber: 2.5% Max
Moisture: 12.0% Max
Taurine: 0.18% Min
Ingredients
Chicken, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Fish Meal, Dried Egg Product, Poultry By-product Meal, Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Sodium Caseinate, L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Salt, Phosphoric Acid, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, 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], Taurine, Dl-methionine, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
Here we analyzed the first five ingredients to get a better understanding of what is included in this Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food.
Chicken is a good source of protein, low in fat, low in sodium and is a low-carb food.
Corn Gluten Meal does contain protein but not the kind of protein that cats digest very well. Cats have to eat twice as much corn to get the same amount of protein that they would from animal proteins.
Chicken By-Product Meal is made up of the clean parts of the carcass of slaughtered chicken, such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs and intestines which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size. This is a cheap way for pet food companies to keep the protein levels up and the production costs down. This is considered a “suitable” source of protein for pet food.
Beef Fat is a broad term for a beef protein source, making it hard to know what part. It claims to be preserved with mixed Tocopherols which are compounds that make up vitamin E and can help strengthen the immune system.
Soybean Meal is a common source of protein in many cat foods because it is less expensive than meat proteins. Soy contains enzyme inhibitors that have been known to produce serious gastric distress, reduced protein digestion and chronic deficiencies in amino acid uptake in cats.
#4 Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Urinary Tract Health Formula Chicken Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein: 12.0% Min
Crude Fat: 3.5% Min
Crude Fiber: 0.2% Max
Moisture: 78.0% Max
Taurine: 0.05% Min
Ingredients
Water, Meat By-Products, Chicken, Wheat Gluten, Corn Starch-Modified, Soy Flour, Glycine, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Taurine, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Caramel Color, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement
To get a better understanding of this Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Urinary Tract Health Formula Chicken Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food, we analyzed the first 5 ingredients.
Water is added to cat food to increase moisture.
Meat By-Products include clean and nutrient-rich organ meats such as lungs, brain, spleen, liver, kidneys, stomach, and intestines. They can provide a good source of animal protein and fat in your cat’s diet depending on the quality.
Chicken is a good source of protein, low in fat, low in sodium and is a low-carb food.
Wheat gluten is a substitute for high-quality protein sources in pet food. Many pet food manufacturers add cheap grain products like wheat gluten to cat food as filler, to save on cost.
Corn starch is less allergenic than its flour, pet foods containing cornstarch as a carbohydrate source are preferable for dogs and cats suspected of suffering from corn allergy.
#5 Purina Pro Plan Savor Adult Turkey & Vegetable Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein: 10.0% Min
Crude Fat: 2.0% Min
Crude Fiber: 1.5% Max
Moisture: 80.0% Max
Taurine: 0.05% Min
Ingredients
Water Sufficient For Processing, Turkey, Liver, Wheat Gluten, Tomatoes, Meat By-Products, Carrots, Spinach, Chicken, Corn Starch-Modified, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Soy Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Added Color, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide
Here we analyzed the first five ingredients to get a better understanding of what is included in this Purina Pro Plan Savor Adult Turkey & Vegetable Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food.
Water sufficient for processing basically means enough was used but nothing extra.
Turkey is a high quality protein full of nutrients and is highly digestible. It is low in calories and high in Selenium and Tryptophan both of which benefit the immune system.
Liver contains high amounts of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, trace minerals and is an amazing source of omega 3 and six fatty acids.
Wheat gluten is a substitute for high-quality protein sources in pet food. Many pet food manufacturers add cheap grain products like wheat gluten to cat food as filler, to save on cost.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
Is Purina Pro Plan A Good Cat Food?
Purina Pro Plan cat food is an average cat food with questionable fillers, corn meals and animal by-product meals and tends to be high in carbohydrates. I would not recommend Purina Pro Plan’s dry cat foods for your cat or kitten for those reasons.
When comparing to other store bought brands in the same price range, Purina Pro Plan maybe competitive but still not a high quality contender.
The Purina Pro Plan canned and wet cat foods would be a better choice and do contain less fillers and and meals. While they do offer more protein and better quality meats, they are still high in carbohydrates.
We also recommend using Petlibro Granary Automatic Pet Feeder to portion you cat’s food portions correctly to avoid over feeding your cat that may results in diseases like Feline Diabetes if not addressed early on.
Where Is Purina Pro Plan Cat Food Sold?
Purina Pro Plan Cat Foods are available in most pet stores, grocery store chains and big box stores, although varieties may vary. You can also purchase Purina Pro Plan online through Amazon, Chewy, and various pet food retailers.
