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Purina · Cat Chow Indoor · Hairball & Healthy Weight

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Purina Cat Chow Indoor doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. Grains crowd the top of 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

  • Chicken by-product meal leads, but grains — whole grain corn and whole grain wheat — dominate the rest of the list.
  • Contains phosphoric acid — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — Red 40, Blue 2 and Yellow 5.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein30%
Fat9.5%
Fiber4.7%
Moisture12%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*35.8%

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 Cat Chow Indoor grain-free?
No — the label lists whole grain corn, whole grain wheat and corn protein meal.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Cat Chow Indoor?
The label opens with chicken by-product meal, whole grain corn and soy flour. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists Red 40, Blue 2 and Yellow 5.

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