Vital Systems 4-in-1 Formula Salmon & Rice Formula Senior Cat Food Dry
Purina Pro Plan
Over $1.00/oz
At a Glance
Higher protein than 76% 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 Gluten 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)
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
Ingredients
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Salmon, Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Rice, Cassava Root Flour, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Fish Meal, Soybean Oil, Dried Egg Product, Soy Protein Isolate, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Fish Oil, Gelatin, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Phosphoric Acid, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Sodium Caseinate, Calcium Carbonate, 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, Beta-Carotene, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
Calories
⚕ 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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