Purina · Pro Plan Classic Kitten · Chicken & Liver Entree

Name: Purina Pro Plan Classic Kitten Chicken & Liver Entree
Brand: Purina

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Purina Pro Plan Classic Kitten. It contains artificial flavors. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains artificial flavors — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — artificial flavors.
Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	12%
Fat	6%
Fiber	1.5%
Moisture	76.5%
Ash	3.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	0.5%

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 Pro Plan Classic Kitten grain-free?: No — the label lists rice.
What are the first ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Classic Kitten?: The label opens with chicken, liver and fish. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: Yes — the label lists artificial flavors.

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