Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Advanced Care Dry Cat Food
- Tuna
- Soybean Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Potato Protein
Ingredients
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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
Protein: 26.5%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 5%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 7%
Carb: 33.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 30.11%
Fat: 18.18%
Fiber: 5.68%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 38.07%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 26.81%
Fat: 39.31%
Carb: 33.89%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has never had a product recall
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low protein content
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- 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 NF Kidney Function Advanced Care Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
The second ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
The third ingredient is Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.
The fourth ingredient is Soybean Meal. Soybean meal is the pulverized, ground remnants of soybeans after soy oil has been extracted. In pet food, soybean meal serves as an inexpensive source of plant-based protein, along with some carbohydrates.
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 NF Kidney Function Advanced Care Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$9.2
Market Price avg.
$4.82
% From the Avg
+91%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.50
Market Price avg.
$0.39
% From the Avg
+28%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.30
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+30%
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Advanced Care 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 NF Kidney Function Advanced Care Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
30.11%
All Products avg.
38.78%
% From the Avg
-22%
DM Fat
Product info
18.18%
All Products avg.
16.69%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.68%
All Products avg.
5.22%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Carb
Product info
38.07%
All Products avg.
37.99%
% From the Avg
+0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a plant based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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