Purina Pro Plan Kitten Dry Food Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken and Rice…
- Dry Cat Food
- 1
- 1
- 5 pounds
A chicken and rice kitten kibble in a shredded blend texture, built around DHA, probiotics and vision-support nutrients for the growth stage.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 349 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
349 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A shredded-blend dry kitten food from Purina Pro Plan in chicken and rice, sold as a 6-pound bag per the listing title. Formulated around DHA, live probiotics and vitamin A with taurine for growth-stage nutrition.
The shredded texture mixes crunchy kibble pieces with softer shredded bits, a format Purina uses to ease kittens off wet food. Beyond the base chicken and rice recipe, the formula calls out three specific additions: DHA for brain development, live probiotics for digestion, and vitamin A with taurine for vision, each aimed at a different part of early growth.
- Chicken and rice recipe
- Shredded blend kibble texture
- DHA, probiotics and taurine included
- 6 lb bag sized for kitten growth stage
Who it's for
Suited to owners feeding a kitten through its growth stage who want a mainstream, vet-recommended brand rather than a boutique formula. Not intended for adult cats, since it is built specifically around kitten growth and development.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Growth-focused formula with DHA and taurine
- Live probiotics for digestion
- Allergen-free ingredient claim
- Kitten-specific, not usable once a cat reaches adulthood
- Chicken and rice only, no flavor variety in this listing
Performance notes
The shredded blend texture eases the transition from wet to dry food by mixing softer pieces with standard kibble, while the DHA and taurine additions target the two areas kitten formulas are most often built around, brain and eye development during rapid early growth.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina |
|---|---|
| Model | 00038100105882 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | All, Small |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Kitten |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Kitten Growth and Development |
| Asin | B0F56GB6YW |
| Specific Uses For Product | Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; High-Protein, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Natural, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Colors, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Flavors, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Nutrient Dense, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Omegas, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Probiotics, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Real Meat, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Vitamins & Minerals, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; With Vitamins |
| Additional Features | DHA for Brain Development, Live Probiotics, Vision Support with Vitamin A and Taurine |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,158 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #137 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken & Rice |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00038100105882 |
| Item Form | Crunchy, Hard, Kibble, Shredded, Tender |
| Model Number | 00038100105882 |
| Manufacturer | Nestlé Purina Dry Truckload |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports brain development, digestive health, and eye health |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken, Rice |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '351', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| 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 Pro Plan Kitten Dry Food Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken and Rice…This product | 4.7 / 5 | 349 | 4.3 / 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 00038100105882
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this formula meant for adult cats?
No, it is formulated specifically for kittens during growth.
What is included for eye development?
Vitamin A and taurine are listed for vision support.
What size bag is this?
A 6-pound bag per the listing title.