Purina Cat Chow Hairball
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- 1
- Better rated than 72%
- More reviewed than 91%
A natural indoor formula that bundles hairball and weight control into one bag, a reasonable default for an adult indoor cat without a specific medical diet requirement.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.8★ across 19,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
19,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Purina Cat Chow's Naturals Indoor formula is an adult dry food in chicken and turkey flavor built around three combined claims: hairball control, healthy weight and skin and coat support, sold in a 13 lb bag.
This sits alongside Purina's other Cat Chow Naturals variant in the same lineup, but is targeted specifically at indoor cats, which tend to need more hairball and weight management than outdoor cats due to lower activity and more frequent grooming. It shares the same natural, no artificial additive positioning as the rest of the Cat Chow Naturals range.
- 13 lb bag, chicken and turkey flavor
- Indoor-focused hairball and weight formula
- No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
- Adult life stage
Who it's for
Fits owners of adult indoor cats dealing with hairballs or weight creep who want a natural formula addressing both. Not built for kittens or for cats needing a clinically managed weight-loss diet.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Combines hairball, weight and coat support in one formula
- Chicken and turkey recipe with no artificial additives
- Purpose-built for indoor cats
- Adult formula only, not for kittens
- Not a substitute for a vet-managed weight-loss diet in overweight cats
Performance notes
The chicken and turkey recipe is built to address hairball formation and weight management together, which Purina frames as particularly relevant for lower-activity indoor cats. As with the other Cat Chow Naturals variant, it avoids artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina |
|---|---|
| Model | 00017800171625 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 13 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 13 lbs |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 13 pounds |
| Included Components | One (1) 13 lb. Bag - Purina Cat Chow Hairball, Healthy Weight, Indoor, Natural Dry Cat Food, Naturals Indoor |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 60 days |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Hairball Control, Weight Management, Skin and Coat Health |
| Asin | B01H3OA7KI |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hairball Control, Weight Management, Skin and Coat Health |
| Additional Features | Hairball Control, Indoor, Natural, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Preservatives, Weight Control, With Vitamins |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,119 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #60 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken & Turkey |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 017800171625 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 00017800171625 |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Pet |
| Upc | 017800171625 |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Product Benefits | Hairball Control, Weight Management, Skin and Coat Health |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '19,713', 'stars': '4.8'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purina Cat Chow HairballThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 19,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat FoodHill's | 4.8 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Sensitive Stomach Adult Dry Cat FoodBlue | 4.7 / 5 | 13,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Meow Mix Tender CentersMeow | 4.7 / 5 | 10,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Purina 00017800171625
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this different from the standard Purina Cat Chow Naturals bag?
Yes, this Naturals Indoor version is chicken and turkey flavored and adds a healthy weight claim aimed at lower-activity indoor cats.
Will this help with hairballs?
It's formulated with hairball control as one of its stated benefits.
Is it for kittens?
No, it's an adult formula.