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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.
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)
Artificial Flavors
Artificial flavors suggest the base ingredients may lack palatability on their o... 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 1770 similar cat wet foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1770 similar cat wet foods
Full Ingredient List
Water, Meat By-Products, Liver, Ocean Whitefish, Chicken, Rice, Powdered Cellulose, Potato Protein, Soy Protein Isolate, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Carrageenan, Taurine, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Carnitine, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, 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), Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement
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.