Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Dry Cat Food - Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice

by Purina Pro Plan

Overall Score: 62/100

Ingredients

1. Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
2. Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
3. Dried Egg Product (protein)
4. Soy Protein Concentrate (other)
5. Liver Flavor (other)
6. Fish Meal (protein)
7. Glycerin (other)
8. Chicory Root Inulin (other)
9. Phosphoric Acid (other)
10. Salt (mineral)
11. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
12. Caramel Color (additive)
13. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride (other)
14. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
15. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
16. VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement (other)
17. Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (other)
18. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) (other)
19. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) (other)
20. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) (other)
21. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
22. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) (other)
23. Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
24. Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) (other)
25. Biotin (Vitamin B-7) (other)
26. Vitamin D-3 Supplement (other)
27. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)] (other)
28. MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate (other)
29. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
30. Manganese Sulfate (other)
31. Copper Sulfate (other)
32. Calcium Iodate (mineral)
33. Sodium Selenite] (other)
34. Taurine (additive)

Ingredient concerns

• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
• Caramel Color (high concern): Certain classes of caramel color (Class III and IV, produced with ammonia or ammonia-sulfite processes) contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which has been classified as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2B) by IARC. California's Proposition 65 lists 4-MEI as a carcinogen. Like other color additives, it provides no nutritional benefit to pets.

Dry food, with grains.

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