Purina Urinary Tract Health Pro Plan Focus Adult Wet Cat Food - 5.5 Oz, 12 Count

Name: Purina Urinary Tract Health Pro Plan Focus Adult Wet Cat Food - 5.5 Oz, 12 Count
Brand: Purina Pro Plan

by Purina Pro Plan

Overall Score: 69/100

Ingredients

Water (other)
Turkey (protein)
Poultry By-Products (protein)
Poultry Giblets (other)
Rice (carbohydrate)
Tricalcium Phosphate (other)
Salt (mineral)
Guar Gum (additive)
MINERALS [Potassium Chloride (other)
Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Manganese Sulfate (other)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Potassium Iodide] (other)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Carrageenan (additive)
Taurine (additive)
VITAMINS [Thiamine Mononitrate (other)
Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
Niacin (vitamin)
Calcium Pantothenate (other)
Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) (other)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
Biotin (vitamin)
Folic Acid (vitamin)
Vitamin D-3 Supplement] (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)

Ingredient concerns

Poultry By-Products (medium concern): While 'poultry' is more specific than 'animal,' the term still encompasses multiple species (chicken, turkey, duck, etc.), making it less transparent than named single-species ingredients. Quality and digestibility vary based on the specific parts included.
Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 45.5%, fat 29.5%, fiber 2.3%, ash 12.7%, carbohydrate 10%. By calories: 35.8% from protein, 56.3% from fat, 7.9% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 45.5% vs 26% minimum, fat 29.5% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.

Cost to feed

About $4.04 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $16.15 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).