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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Canned Cat Food

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $1.38
Primary proteins
  • Poultry By-Products
  • Meat By-Products
  • Chicken
  • Salmon

Ingredients

Liver, poultry by-products, meat by-products, water sufficient for processing, chicken, salmon, oat fiber, salmon meal, artificial and natural flavors, guar gum, calcium phosphate, potassium chloride, carrageenan, salt, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, thiamine mononitrate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, copper sulfate, Vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, biotin, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, potassium iodide. J-4573.

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Overall Score

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71%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 89%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 48%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 47%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 84%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 12%

Fat: 4.5%

Fiber: 2%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 3.1%

Carb: 0.4%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 54.55%

Fat: 20.45%

Fiber: 9.09%

Ash: 14.09%

Carb: 1.82%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 51.44%

Fat: 46.85%

Carb: 1.71%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never had a product recall
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • Contains poultry by products
  • Contains meat by products
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.

The second ingredient is Poultry By-Products. The poultry by-products in pet food are defined as dry, ground, parts of poultry carcasses that have been rendered clean. Most pet food companies use poultry by-products such as liver, kidney, heart, and gizzard, which are sources of protein and other nutrients. Some do include chicken, turkey, and duck by-products like feathers, bones, and beaks, all ground up and unidentifiable.

The third ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

The fourth ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

The fifth ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.53

Market Price avg.

$0.53

% From the Avg

0%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$2.29

Market Price avg.

$2.15

% From the Avg

+7%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.38

Market Price avg.

$1.29

% From the Avg

+7%

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Canned Cat Food is priced within the average market price for wet cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Canned Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

54.55%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20.45%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

+15%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

9.09%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

+42%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

1.82%

All Products avg.

14%

% From the Avg

-87%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.

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