Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Kitten Dry Food - Chicken & Rice

Overall Score: 83/100

Ingredients

Chicken (protein)
Rice (carbohydrate)
Chicken By-Product Meal (protein)
Corn Protein Meal (other)
Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols (protein)
Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
Soy Protein Isolate (other)
Poultry By-Product Meal (protein)
Dried Egg Product (protein)
Fish Meal (protein)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Soybean Oil (fat)
Sodium Caseinate (other)
Phosphoric Acid (other)
L-Lysine Monohydrochloride (other)
Fish Oil (protein)
Sodium Bisulfate (additive)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Salt (mineral)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement (other)
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (other)
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) (other)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) (other)
Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) (other)
Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) (other)
Biotin (Vitamin B-7) (other)
Vitamin D-3 Supplement (other)
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)] (other)
MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate (other)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Manganese Sulfate (other)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Calcium Iodate (mineral)
Sodium Selenite] (other)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Taurine (additive)
DL-Methionine (other)
at 6 - 8 weeks of age (other)
kittens will normally eat dry or moistened food at will. If water is added (other)
use no more than one part warm (not hot) liquid to three parts Pro Plan (other)
changing frequently to ensure freshness. As kittens near adulthood (other)

Chicken By-Product Meal (medium concern): While nutritionally adequate, by-product meals can vary widely in quality and digestibility. They include parts like necks, feet, and intestines, which some consumers find objectionable. Quality control is less consistent than named muscle meat sources.
Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.

Dry food, with grains, for the kitten life stage.