The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe. Purina Pro Plan does run a little on the more expensive side. The weight management one that I get is usually around $40 for a 16lb bag.
On Consumer Affairs, the brand receives a mix of negative and positive reviews, with things leaning towards negativity. Most complaints are from people whose cats got sick after eating Purina Pro Plan, though there don’t seem to be any clear connections between the illness and the food. One reviewer in 2017 found pieces of plastic in their friskies shreds. Another in 2015 said their bag was crawling with maggots. Pro Plan delivers a full spectrum of specialized dry cat food formulas to help cats like yours thrive at every stage of life. It is important that you feed Pro Plan to your adult cat “free choice” throughout the day, rather than as just a single feeding only at mealtime.
Nevertheless, cats seem to love it and multiple reviewers say it helped their cats who are prone to urinary issues. Purina Pro Plan Urinary Tract Health dry cat food and wet entrées help promote urinary tract health by reducing urinary pH and providing low dietary magnesium. Available in a variety of specialized, great-tasting formulas. The company’s dry cat food are made of 40% protein from real animal meat. Most commercially available cat food contain less than 40%. Some brands make use of added protein sources made from plants.
Pea protein is produced by removing the starchy parts of peas. Pea protein is considered controversial because it provides a substantial plant based protein boost. This boost is undesirable because plant based protein is typically lower in biological value when compared to meat based proteins. It’s a great source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. To avoid grains and other starchy additions, consider feeding wet or frozen recipes. Cat food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight.
Purina Cat Chow is made primarily from North American ingredients, with the exception of lamb from New Zealand and synthetic vitamins and minerals from around the world, including China. The food is manufactured in nineteen company-owned plants in the United States and Canada. Designed for the specific nutritional needs of kittens, Purina Pro Plan Shredded Blend Kitten Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Kitten Food has DHA to support brain and vision development. Designed for the specific nutritional needs of kittens, Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Shredded Blend Kitten Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Kitten Food has DHA to support brain and vision development. This product is much cheaper than prescription cat food. Many have found it a good alternative to save on prescription food costs.
Cats who had sensitive stomachs, and were previously suffering from issues such as diarrhea or vomiting have been thriving on this cat food. The problems have been resolved, and the kitties seem happier and healthier. FelineLiving.Net is maintained by Mary Nielsen & her staff.