Purina Pro Plan LiveClear Probiotic High Protein Salmon & Rice Formula

LiveClear Probiotic High Protein Salmon & Rice Formula

Purina Pro Plan

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 67% of similar foods

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Soy Protein

Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Phosphoric Acid

An inorganic phosphate source. A cat's body absorbs this kind of phosphorus much... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
Caramel Color

A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
  • California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
  • EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
Protein source: Salmon

Salmon is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrusi... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 40.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 33%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 35%
Fiber (dry-matter) 2.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 95%
Moisture 12

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 10%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

Top 47%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 21%

Ingredients

Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 33%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 22

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 13%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 88%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 37%

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, Rice, Corn Protein Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Wheat Flour, Dried Egg Product, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Soy Protein Concentrate, Fish Meal, Liver Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Caramel Color, Salt, 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], Taurine, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Calories

4225 kcal/kg Energy density

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Purina Pro Plan meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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