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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
At a Glance
More nutrients tested and listed than most
Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.
Powdered Cellulose
Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.
TBHQ
TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic fat preservative. Dogs are the... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Joint FAO/WHO JECFA (ADI 0-0.7 mg/kg, dogs most sensitive)
- NTP Toxicology Studies on TBHQ
- EU Regulation: 0.02% of fat content limit
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
- IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
- FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
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)
Nutrition
Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods
Full Ingredient List
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
Calories
⚕ Manufacturer Quality
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.