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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Purina Pro Plan
Specialised
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
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 Specialised dry cat food good?
Purina Pro Plan Specialised 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, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
41%
Fat
14%
Est. Carbs
30%
Fiber
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 (41% 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 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
43 of 43 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
6
Notice
3
1
Dehydrated Chicken
2
Chicken
3
Brewers Rice
4
Whole Grain Wheat
5
Corn Protein
6
Cellulose
7
Chicory
8
Beet Pulp
9
Rice Fibre
10
Calcium
11
Phosphorus
12
Sodium
13
Chloride
14
Potassium
15
Magnesium
16
Manganese
17
Copper
18
Zinc
19
Iron
20
Iodine
21
Selenium
22
Vitamin A
23
Vitamin B1
24
Vitamin B2
25
Vitamin B3
26
Folic Acid
27
Vitamin B5
28
Vitamin B6
29
Vitamin B12
30
Vitamin C
31
Vitamin D
32
Vitamin E
33
Choline
34
Arginine
35
Taurine
36
Pyrophosphate
37
Beta-carotene
38
Liver Flavor
39
Poultry Oil
40
Dehydrated Tuna
41
Fish Oil
42
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
43
Natural Antioxidants
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 Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Cellulose, Liver Flavor, Poultry Oil.
Higher-caution ingredients: Cellulose, Poultry Oil have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Whole Grain Wheat 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 Specialised'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
Dehydrated Chicken
Chicken
Dehydrated Tuna
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
62%
Plant concentrate
38%
Mixed protein sources in Purina Pro Plan Specialised: 62% animal, 0% whole plants, and 38% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Dehydrated Chicken
Chicken
Dehydrated Tuna
Plant concentrate
Corn Protein
Purina Pro Plan Specialised dry cat food Review
Purina Pro Plan Specialised 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
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Your cat needs a strongly meat-led recipe
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 Protein.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 14% fat, 30% estimated carbohydrates.
62% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina Pro Plan Specialised 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 Specialised contain Dairy?
Does Purina Pro Plan Specialised contain Egg?
Does Purina Pro Plan Specialised contain Legumes?
Does Purina Pro Plan Specialised contain Nuts?
Is Purina Pro Plan Specialised grain-free?
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