Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Early Care

NF Kidney Function Early Care

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

#99999 of 0 $0.69/oz

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At a Glance

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Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.

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)
Animal Fat ▾

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
Powdered Cellulose ▾

Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.

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 606 similar cat dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 37.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 53%
Fat (dry-matter) 14.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 71%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.7%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 29%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

 Top 10%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 48%

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 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 93%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 84%
Ingredient Simplicity 39

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 61%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 27%
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

Corn Protein Meal, Tuna, Barley, Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Potato Protein, Liver Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Glycine, Vitamin E Supplement, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Sodium Selenite

Calories

3668 kcal/kg Energy density
448 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ 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.

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