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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Purina

Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Cons

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

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

Is Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend dry cat food good?

Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend is a dry cat food rated 3 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 Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

34%

Fat

15%

Est. Carbs

32%

Fiber

8.5%

Ash

10.2%

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (34% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is Medium (15% 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

34 of 34 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Corn

Wheat Flour

Corn Gluten Meal

Chicken Meal

Chicken Extract

Soybean Meal

Animal Fat

Tuna

Bonito

Sea Bream

Hydrolyzed Protein

Calcium

Phosphorus

Iron

Copper

Manganese

Zinc

Iodine

Selenium

Chloride

Vitamin A

Vitamin K

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Pantothenic Acid

Niacin

Vitamin B6

Folic Acid

Biotin

Vitamin B12

Taurine

Methionine

Caramel Color

Carotenoid Color

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: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat.

Higher-caution ingredients: Animal Fat, Hydrolyzed Protein have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Corn, Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, 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 Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend'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

Chicken Meal

Tuna

Bonito

Sea Bream

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

53%

Plant concentrate

47%

Protein in Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend leans on plant signals: only 53% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 47% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken Meal

Tuna

Bonito

Sea Bream

Hydrolyzed Protein

Plant concentrate

Corn Gluten Meal

Soybean Meal

Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend dry cat food Review

Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3 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

You're avoiding legumes

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

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: Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal.

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

On a dry-matter basis: 34% protein, 15% fat, 32% estimated carbohydrates.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend contain Dairy?

Does Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend contain Egg?

Does Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend contain Legumes?

Does Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend contain Nuts?

Is Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Purina Mon Petit Hairball Care 5 Kinds Blend?