CatWell

Purina Cat Chow Complete

CH
Adult Dry Food · Dry food
54 Structurally problematic

Risk Factor Assessment

Protein source quality
Medium Risk −18 pts

Animal protein present but not in dominant position

Grain as primary filler
Medium Risk −18 pts

Grain dominates the ingredient list. Cats process carbohydrates poorly; a high grain content displaces animal protein.

Protein source unspecified
Medium Risk −10 pts

"Meat and animal derivatives" without species or percentage stated. Quality and origin cannot be verified.

Preservatives unspecified
Medium Risk −8 pts

"Preservatives" listed without individual names. Makes it impossible to assess whether synthetic antioxidants are present.

Fat source unspecified
Low Concern −6 pts

Fat source not individually listed. Animal fat and plant oils have very different nutritional profiles for cats.

Fat source quality
Low Concern −4 pts

Mix of animal fat and plant-based oils

Added sugar ✓ Clear
BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole) ✓ Clear
BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene) ✓ Clear
Ethoxyquin ✓ Clear
Crude ash not declared ✓ Clear
Carrageenan ✓ Clear
Alliums (garlic, onion) ✓ Clear
Propylene glycol ✓ Clear

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

Nutrient As fed Dry matter
Moisture 12%
Crude protein 30% 34.1%
Crude fat 9% 10.2%
Crude fiber 4.5% 5.1%
Crude ash 7% 8.0%

Ingredient list

Source ↗

Corn, meat and animal derivatives (of which poultry 14%), corn gluten meal, animal fat (preserved with antioxidants), soy protein, wheat, beet pulp, minerals, vitamins