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Purina · Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Kitten · Chicken & Rice Formula

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction

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Furry PI's verdict

Purina Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Kitten 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 leads, but grains — corn protein meal and rice — 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 — caramel color.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein42%
Fat19%
Fiber2.5%
Moisture12%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*16.5%

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 Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Kitten grain-free?
No — the label lists corn protein meal and rice.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Kitten?
The label opens with chicken, chicken by-product meal and corn protein meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists caramel color.

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