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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Dry Cat Food

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.27
Primary proteins
  • Poultry By-Product Meal
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Corn Gluten Meal

Ingredients

Poultry By-Product Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Corn Gluten Meal, Soy Flour, Animal Fat Preserved with Mixed-Tocopherols (Form of Vitamin E), Corn Starch, Animal Liver Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Powdered Cellulose, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Sodium Selenite.

Overall Score

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74%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 96%
? 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 48%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

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: 51%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 7.5%

Carb: 11.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 57.95%

Fat: 17.05%

Fiber: 3.41%

Ash: 8.52%

Carb: 13.07%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 51.55%

Fat: 36.82%

Carb: 11.62%

Our Review

Pros
  • Rich in protein
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • To our knowledge, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never had a product recall
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains Poultry 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 Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Poultry By-Product Meal. Sometimes abbreviated as PBM, poultry by-product meal is cooked, finely ground protein made with clean, rendered parts of chicken, turkey, and other poultry carcasses. The poultry by-product meal in pet food can contain bones, internal organs, and undeveloped eggs; it is considered to be of low quality and is less digestible than chicken meat.

The second ingredient is Soy Protein Isolate. Sometimes referred to as SPI, soy protein isolate is protein that has been extracted from soybeans. In pet food, soy protein isolate can be an inexpensive source of protein, however unless it is organic, it’s likely the product of genetic engineering.

The third ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

The fourth ingredient is Soy Flour. Soy flour is made with ground soybeans and is a source of inexpensive plant-based protein. The soy flour in pet food is often used as a texturizer or bulking agent to increase protein content without adding more meat to the recipe.

The fifth ingredient is Animal Fat. Animal fat is a general term for fat from unspecified animals that have been rendered. In pet food, animal fat can be added to other ingredients to increase overall fat content and support the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients.

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

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$8.35

Market Price avg.

$4.82

% From the Avg

+73%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.45

Market Price avg.

$0.39

% From the Avg

+15%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.27

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

+17%

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Dry Cat Food is priced within the average market price for dry 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 Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

57.95%

All Products avg.

38.78%

% From the Avg

+49%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

17.05%

All Products avg.

16.69%

% From the Avg

+2%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.41%

All Products avg.

5.22%

% From the Avg

-35%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

13.07%

All Products avg.

37.99%

% From the Avg

-66%

Analysis Overview

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

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