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Purina · Beyond Natural · Salmon & Whole Brown Rice Recipe

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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This product appears to be discontinued or no longer sold — the analysis stays up for reference.

Furry PI's verdict

Purina Beyond Natural doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. Grains crowd the top of the ingredient list. To be fair, no artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Salmon leads, but grains — whole barley and rice — dominate the rest of the list.
  • Contains phosphoric acid — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.

What works

  • No artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein33%
Fat15%
Fiber4%
Moisture12%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*28%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Purina Beyond Natural grain-free?
No — the label lists whole barley, rice and whole brown rice.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Beyond Natural?
The label opens with salmon, chicken meal and whole barley. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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