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Purina · Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

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Therapeutic (veterinary) diet. Whether this food is right for your cat's condition is your vet's call — not our score's. We rate every food on the same scale, this one included.

Furry PI's verdict

Purina DM Dietetic Management is a therapeutic (veterinary) diet, so its nutrient profile deliberately differs from healthy-adult targets — that is why it grades the way it does on our general scale. Whether it suits your cat's condition is a decision for your vet, not for a score. If it has been prescribed, follow that advice; our analysis is only useful for understanding what is inside.

What's concerning

  • Contains caramel color — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — caramel color.
  • 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.
  • A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein12.5%
Fat2.5%
Fiber1%
Moisture78%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*3.5%

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 DM Dietetic Management grain-free?
No — the label lists wheat gluten and corn starch-modified.
What are the first ingredients in Purina DM Dietetic Management?
The label opens with chicken, liver and wheat gluten. 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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