Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Salmon
- Poultry By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Soybean Meal
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: 38%
Fat: 17%
Fiber: 2.5%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 30.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 43.18%
Fat: 19.32%
Fiber: 2.84%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 34.66%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.61%
Fat: 37.61%
Carb: 27.78%
Our Review
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Poultry by products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Purina Pro Plan since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 03/09/2016 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Nestle Purina PetCare Company |
| Product Description: | Wet dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Inadequate vitamins and minerals |
| Date: | 07/14/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Nestle Purina PetCare Company |
| Product Description: | Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197 |
| Recall Reason: | Canned cat food may contain foreign black rubber material |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Salmon. Salmon is meat from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon might also refer to other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon is an excellent source of protein, and it is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The second 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 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 Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
The fifth ingredient is Cassava Root Flour. Cassava root flour is a dried, ground flour made with the root of the cassava plant. In pet food, cassava flour serves as a grain-free, gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy while adding texture to the finished product.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$5.33
Market Price avg.
$4.66
% From the Avg
+14%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.27
Market Price avg.
$0.37
% From the Avg
-27%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.22
% From the Avg
-27%
Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for dry senior cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (kitten) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from cat to cat. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Adult 7+ Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food to the other 37 dry senior cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
43.18%
All Products avg.
35.4%
% From the Avg
+22%
DM Fat
Product info
19.32%
All Products avg.
15.92%
% From the Avg
+21%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.84%
All Products avg.
6.55%
% From the Avg
-57%
DM Carb
Product info
34.66%
All Products avg.
40.66%
% From the Avg
-15%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior cat foods.
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