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Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food

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CatfoodDry

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UK cat pet food. Manufacturer catalogue entry. See the declared composition, nutritional analysis and feeding guidance below.

SpeciesCat
Product categoryfood
Nutrition typecomplete
FormatDry
ProcessingNot established in the reviewed record
Declared life stageGrowth
Record typeunverified
Review statusSource data captured; Label verification pending; Evidence applicability requires the stated ingredient and study review scope
Recorded manufacturer restrictions: Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food – PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food – UK formulation

For pregnant or lactating cats, feed as much as needed and a minimum of 70g/day or 100 g/day respectively

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Recorded declarations and sources

Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food – PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food – UK formulation
MarketUK
Declaration coveragepartial
Verification statusunverified
Ingredients as declaredHigh quality chicken (20%) (including back and chest)
Dried poultry protein
Rice
Wheat gluten
Animal fats
Corn
Corn protein meal
Pea protein
Corn starch
Dried egg
Minerals
Digest
Yeasts
Fish oil
Colostrum (0.10%)
Calories
4255 kcal/kg
Additives as declaredNot recorded; source verification may be required
Manufacturer ingredient explanations and claimsNot recorded; source verification may be required
Declared nutritional analysisProtein: 40%; Fat: 20%; Crude ash: 7.5%; Crude fibre: 1%; DHA: 0.05%; Energy 4255 kcal/kg Nutrition & Analytical Constituents Protein: 40% Fat: 20% Crude ash: 7.5% Crude fibre: 1% DHA: 0.05% Nutritional additives IU/kg: Vit A: 36 500; Vit D3: 1200; Vit E: 670. mg/kg: Vit C: 140; Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate: (Fe: 160); Calcium iodate anhydrous: (I: 2.5); Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate: (Cu: 17); Manganous sulphate monohydrate: (Mn: 60); Zinc sulphate monohydrate: (Zn: 150); Sodium selenite: (Se: 0.18). Antioxidants. Calories 425kcal per 100g
Analytical basisunknown
Basis preserved from the original recordMultiple source analyses; numeric fields left blank pending recipe matching.
Basis verificationunverified
Energy in analytical declaration, original wordingEnergy 4255 kcal/kg
Feeding guidanceFeeding guide Did you know that we can offer you a more accurate feeding recommendation based on your cat's size and weight? Scroll down, click start and get personalised advice on how much to feed. Recommended daily amount (g/day): PRO PLAN® Kitten should be introduced at 3-4 weeks of age. A little water can be added initially if needed to make eating easier. Increase the quantity of food offered as the kitten grows. For pregnant or lactating cats, feed as much as needed and a minimum of 70g/day or 100 g/day respectively. Consult your veterinarian or https://www.purina.co.uk/brands/pro-plan for more information. Each kitten is different; depending on activity level and body condition, food amounts and/or time allowed to eat may need to be adjusted. Clean, fresh drinking water should always be available. Kitten Age (months) Dry Quantity (g) Dry + Wet Quantity (g) + 1 POUCH (85g) 1 40 15 2 55 30 3 60 40 4 65 45 6-12 70 50 *POUCH refers to PRO PLAN(R) Kitten Wet with Turkey
EP feeding limitationsNot recorded; source verification may be required
StorageNot recorded; source verification may be required
Last checked2026-09-25
Field provenanceformulation metadata

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Manufacturer description and claims: Features Complete pet food for kittens, rich in chicken. Also recommended for pregnant and nursing queens. Helps increase kittens' immune responses up to 50% more Contains DHA for healthy brain and vision development Helps support healthy growth of bones and muscles thanks to high protein levels and balanced minerals Chicken n°1 ingredient Science Based Nutrition developed with Purina veterinarians Formulated with colostrum to help support kittens' immune responses up to 50% more No added colourants or flavourings Designed to be recyclable At Purina® PRO PLAN® our team of nutritionists and expert veterinarians apply leading-edge science to develop our most advanced and effective combinations of nutrients for your pet. These recipes help provide targeted benefits, such as high digestibility and high nutrient absorption to support your pet's natural defences and long term health. The number 1 ingredient is always high quality pieces of chicken, lamb, salmon, beef, turkey, duck and cod, frozen to lock-in key nutrients and perfectly cooked for delicious taste.

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Purina Pro Plan PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food – PRO PLAN® Kitten Healthy Start Chicken Dry Cat Food – UK formulation

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  • Rice
  • Wheat gluten
  • Animal fats
  • Pea protein
  • Corn starch
  • Dried egg
  • Yeasts
  • Fish oil
  • Calories
  • 4255 kcal/kg

Market: UK. Source checked: 25/09/2026. Source.

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