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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Purina Pro Plan
Adult LiveClear
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Free From:
Dairy
Nuts
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 Pro Plan Adult LiveClear dry cat food good?
Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear is a dry cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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 Dairy, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
46%
Fat
21%
Est. Carbs
23%
Fiber
2.8%
Ash
8%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (46% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is High (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
References
Ingredients Analysis
41 of 41 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
7
Notice
5
1
Turkey
2
Chicken Meal
3
Pea Protein
4
Rice
5
Dried Egg Product
6
Oat Meal
7
Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols
8
Potato Protein
9
Dried Yeast
10
Barley
11
Cassava Root Flour
12
Liver Flavor
13
Chicory Root Inulin
14
Gelatin
15
Potassium Chloride
16
Sunflower Oil
17
Phosphoric Acid
18
Zinc Proteinate
19
Manganese Proteinate
20
Ferrous Sulfate
21
Copper Proteinate
22
Calcium Iodate
23
Sodium Selenite
24
Choline Chloride
25
Salt
26
Vitamin E Supplement
27
Thiamine Mononitrate
28
Niacin
29
Vitamin A Supplement
30
Calcium Pantothenate
31
Riboflavin Supplement
32
Vitamin B12 Supplement
33
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
34
Folic Acid
35
Vitamin D3 Supplement
36
Biotin
37
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
38
Taurine
39
L-lysine Monohydrochloride
40
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
41
Calcium Carbonate
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: Pea Protein, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Liver Flavor.
Higher-caution ingredients: Gelatin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear'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 Meal
Dried Egg Product
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
62%
Plant concentrate
37%
Auxiliary
1%
Mixed protein sources in Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear: 62% animal, 0% whole plants, and 37% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Turkey
Chicken Meal
Dried Egg Product
Gelatin
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Potato Protein
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear dry cat food Review
Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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 eggs
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: Pea Protein, Potato Protein.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.
On a dry-matter basis: 46% protein, 21% fat, 23% estimated carbohydrates.
62% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear contain Dairy?
Does Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear contain Egg?
Does Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear contain Legumes?
Does Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear contain Nuts?
Is Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Purina Pro Plan Adult LiveClear?
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