CatWell

Purina Cat Chow Classic Beef

CH
Adult Wet Food · Wet food
30 Serious risk factors

Risk Factor Assessment

Protein source quality
High Risk −30 pts

Only a minor amount of named animal protein

Grain as primary filler
Medium Risk −18 pts

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

Added sugar
High Risk −15 pts

Sugar has no nutritional value for cats — they lack sweet taste receptors. Promotes obesity, insulin resistance, and dental decay.

Protein source unspecified
Medium Risk −10 pts

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

Fat source unspecified
Low Concern −6 pts

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

Nutritional composition
Medium Risk −4.9 pts

Below-threshold protein density (dry matter), elevated ash, or insufficient moisture for wet food.

Fat source quality
Low Concern −4 pts

Mix of animal fat and plant-based oils

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

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

Nutrient As fed Dry matter
Moisture 84% —
Crude protein 7.5% 46.9%
Crude fat 4.5% 28.1%
Crude fiber 0.5% 3.1%
Crude ash 1.8% 11.2%

Ingredient list

Source ↗

Meat and animal derivatives (of which beef 9%), cereals, sugar, minerals