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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Purina

Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Legumes

Poultry

Free From:

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy wet cat food good?

Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy is a wet cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Dairy, Legumes, Poultry.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

50%

Fat

14%

Est. Carbs

14%

Fiber

8.3%

Ash

13.9%

Moisture (82%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (50% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.

References

Fat is Medium (14% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.

References

Ingredients Analysis

35 of 35 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Water Sufficient for Processing

Turkey

Wheat Gluten

Chicken

Modified Corn Starch

Soy Flour

Cheese

Artificial And Natural Flavors

Salt

Tricalcium Phosphate

Corn Starch

Zinc Proteinate

Ferrous Sulfate

Manganese Sulfate

Copper Proteinate

Potassium Iodide

Sodium Caseinate

Vegetable Oil

Potassium Chloride

Choline Chloride

Taurine

Carrageenan

Color Added

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Thiamine Mononitrate

Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin A Supplement

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Riboflavin Supplement

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Folic Acid

Biotin

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Tips

Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Wheat Gluten, Soy Flour may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Wheat Gluten, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Color Added.

Higher-caution ingredients: Artificial And Natural Flavors, Vegetable Oil, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Wheat Gluten, Soy Flour, Cheese, and 1 more have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Turkey

Chicken

Cheese

Sodium Caseinate

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

50%

Plant

Plant concentrate

45%

Protein in Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy leans on plant signals: only 50% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 45% and whole plant proteins 5%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Turkey

Chicken

Cheese

Sodium Caseinate

Plant

Soy Flour

Plant concentrate

Wheat Gluten

Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy wet cat food Review

Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy is a solid mid-tier wet cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

Your pet is allergic to dairy

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Wheat Gluten.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Dairy, Legumes, Poultry.

On a dry-matter basis: 50% protein, 14% fat, 14% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy contain Dairy?

Does Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy contain Egg?

Does Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy contain Legumes?

Does Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy contain Nuts?

Is Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Purina Shredded Turkey & Cheese Dinner in Gravy?