Every Ingredient Has A Purpose

We only select dog and cat food ingredients for nutrition that helps your pet live their best life possible. If you’ve ever wondered what the ingredients in your pet’s food do, read on to find out.

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    Fats and Oils

    Purina sources only nutrient-rich fats and oils, with known benefits for pets.

    Canola Oil
    Canola Oil
    Chicken Fat Preserved with Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid
    Chicken Fat Preserved with Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid
    Omega-3 Fatty Acids
    Omega-3 Fatty Acids
    Cod Liver Oil
    Cod Liver Oil
    Fish Oil
    Fish Oil
    Medium Chain Triglyceride Vegetable Oil (MCTS)
    Medium Chain Triglyceride Vegetable Oil (MCTS)
    Sunflower Oil
    Sunflower Oil
    Soybean Oil
    Soybean Oil
    Corn Oil
    Corn Oil
    Beef Fat
    Beef Fat
    Animal Fat
    Animal Fat
    Tocopherols
    Tocopherols
    Vegetable Oil
    Vegetable Oil
    Beef tallow preserved with mixed-tocopherols
    Beef tallow preserved with mixed-tocopherols
    Bacon Fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid)
    Bacon Fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid)
    Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
    Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
    Animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols
    Animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols
    Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols
    Beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols
    Coconut Oil
    Coconut Oil

    Amino Acids

    Purina harnesses the power of high-quality amino acids to support pet health.

    L-Tryptophan
    L-Tryptophan
    Acetic Acid
    Acetic Acid
    D, L-Methionine
    D, L-Methionine
    L-Carnitine
    L-Carnitine
    L-Cysteine
    L-Cysteine
    L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
    L-Lysine Monohydrochloride
    Taurine
    Taurine
    L-Arginine
    L-Arginine
    Glycine
    Glycine
    L-Threonine
    L-Threonine

    Protein

    Purina puts protein in every single recipe – providing a strong foundation for your pet’s nutrition.

    Pheasant
    Pheasant
    Mackerel
    Mackerel
    Quail
    Quail
    Egg Whites
    Egg Whites
    Hake
    Hake
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Tuna Meal
    Tuna Meal
    Shrimp Meal
    Shrimp Meal
    Sockeye Salmon
    Sockeye Salmon
    Ocean Fish Meal
    Ocean Fish Meal
    Meat
    Meat
    Pork And Bone Meal
    Pork And Bone Meal
    Lobster
    Lobster
    Crab
    Crab
    Farm-Raised Salmon
    Farm-Raised Salmon
    Wild-Caught Northwest Pacific Whitefish
    Wild-Caught Northwest Pacific Whitefish
    Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
    Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
    Chicken Hearts
    Chicken Hearts
    Hydrolyzed Salmon
    Hydrolyzed Salmon
    Whey Protein Isolate
    Whey Protein Isolate
    Hydrolyzed Collagen
    Hydrolyzed Collagen
    Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
    Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
    Arctic Char
    Arctic Char
    Turkey By-Product Meal
    Turkey By-Product Meal
    Meat and Bone Meal
    Meat and Bone Meal
    Crab Meal
    Crab Meal
    Cod
    Cod
    Whitefish
    Whitefish
    Duck
    Duck
    Venison
    Venison
    Fish
    Fish
    Liver
    Liver
    Meat By-Products
    Meat By-Products
    Chicken Meal
    Chicken Meal
    Fish Meal
    Fish Meal
    Chicken By-Product Meal
    Chicken By-Product Meal
    Poultry By-Product Meal
    Poultry By-Product Meal
    Pea Protein
    Pea Protein
    Dried Yeast
    Dried Yeast
    Dried Whey
    Dried Whey
    Canola Meal
    Canola Meal
    Soybean Meal
    Soybean Meal
    Soy Protein Concentrate
    Soy Protein Concentrate
    Soy Protein Isolate
    Soy Protein Isolate
    Soy Flakes
    Soy Flakes
    Corn Gluten Meal
    Corn Gluten Meal
    Wheat Gluten
    Wheat Gluten
    Sodium Caseinate
    Sodium Caseinate
    Soy Grits
    Soy Grits
    Soybean Germ Meal
    Soybean Germ Meal
    Shrimp
    Shrimp
    Sole
    Sole
    Trout
    Trout
    Chicken
    Chicken
    Egg Product (Dried)
    Egg Product (Dried)
    Beef
    Beef
    Ocean Whitefish
    Ocean Whitefish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Tuna
    Tuna
    Turkey
    Turkey
    Lamb
    Lamb
    Potato Protein
    Potato Protein
    Poultry
    Poultry
    Salmon Meal
    Salmon Meal
    Poultry By-Product
    Poultry By-Product
    Poultry Giblets
    Poultry Giblets
    Ocean Fish
    Ocean Fish
    Pork Lungs
    Pork Lungs
    Bison
    Bison
    Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
    Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
    Chicken By-Product
    Chicken By-Product
    Pork
    Pork
    Beefhide
    Beefhide
    Corn Protein Meal
    Corn Protein Meal
    Dried Colostrum
    Dried Colostrum
    Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate
    Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate

    Carbohydrate

    Purina only selects carbohydrate sources that deliver sustaining energy to pets.

    Malted Barley Extract
    Malted Barley Extract
    Corn Bran
    Corn Bran
    Whole Barley
    Whole Barley
    Whole Oat Meal
    Whole Oat Meal
    Potato Starch
    Potato Starch
    Whole Brown Rice
    Whole Brown Rice
    Citrus Pulp
    Citrus Pulp
    Rye Flour
    Rye Flour
    Lentil Flour
    Lentil Flour
    Potato Flour
    Potato Flour
    Amaranth Flour
    Amaranth Flour
    Microcrystalline Cellulose
    Microcrystalline Cellulose
    Corn Grits
    Corn Grits
    Ground Rice
    Ground Rice
    Psyllium Husk
    Psyllium Husk
    Rice Starch
    Rice Starch
    Chondroitin Sulphate
    Chondroitin Sulphate
    Hyaluronic Acid
    Hyaluronic Acid
    Oat Hulls
    Oat Hulls
    Pearled Barley
    Pearled Barley
    Rice Flour
    Rice Flour
    Brewers Rice
    Brewers Rice
    Brown Rice
    Brown Rice
    Long Grain Rice
    Long Grain Rice
    Whole Grain Corn
    Whole Grain Corn
    Whole Grain Wheat
    Whole Grain Wheat
    Barley
    Barley
    Potatoes
    Potatoes
    Cassava Root Flour
    Cassava Root Flour
    Pea Fibre
    Pea Fibre
    Pea Starch
    Pea Starch
    Dried Beet Pulp
    Dried Beet Pulp
    Corn Germ Meal
    Corn Germ Meal
    Soybean Hulls
    Soybean Hulls
    Powdered Cellulose
    Powdered Cellulose
    Wild Rice
    Wild Rice
    Wheat Flour
    Wheat Flour
    Oat Meal
    Oat Meal
    Rice
    Rice
    Wheat Bran
    Wheat Bran
    Inulin
    Inulin
    Ground Yellow Corn
    Ground Yellow Corn
    Tapioca Starch
    Tapioca Starch
    Chicory Root
    Chicory Root
    Ground Wheat
    Ground Wheat
    Malted Barley Flour
    Malted Barley Flour
    Brewers Dried Yeast
    Brewers Dried Yeast
    Ground Whole Wheat
    Ground Whole Wheat
    Dried Chicory Root
    Dried Chicory Root
    Oat Fiber
    Oat Fiber

    Minerals

    Purina fortifies each complete and balanced recipe with essential minerals to match any nutritional need.

    Calcium Phosphate
    Calcium Phosphate
    Defluorinated Phosphate
    Defluorinated Phosphate
    Sodium Phosphate
    Sodium Phosphate
    Calcium Chloride
    Calcium Chloride
    Silicon Dioxide
    Silicon Dioxide
    Calcium Sulfate
    Calcium Sulfate
    Magnesium Proteinate
    Magnesium Proteinate
    Calcium Gluconate
    Calcium Gluconate
    Dicalcium Phosphate
    Dicalcium Phosphate
    Magnesium Sulphate
    Magnesium Sulphate
    Copper Proteinate
    Copper Proteinate
    Trisodium Phosphate
    Trisodium Phosphate
    Sodium Chloride
    Sodium Chloride
    Glucosamine Hydrochloride
    Glucosamine Hydrochloride
    Zinc Proteinate
    Zinc Proteinate
    Manganese Proteinate
    Manganese Proteinate
    Monocalcium Phosphate
    Monocalcium Phosphate
    Calcium Stearate
    Calcium Stearate
    Calcium Carbonate
    Calcium Carbonate
    Calcium Iodate
    Calcium Iodate
    Copper Sulphate
    Copper Sulphate
    Ferrous Sulphate
    Ferrous Sulphate
    Manganese Sulphate
    Manganese Sulphate
    Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate
    Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate
    Phosphoric Acid
    Phosphoric Acid
    Potassium Chloride
    Potassium Chloride
    Potassium Citrate
    Potassium Citrate
    Potassium Iodide
    Potassium Iodide
    Salt
    Salt
    Sodium Bisulphate
    Sodium Bisulphate
    Sodium Selenite
    Sodium Selenite
    Tricalcium Phosphate
    Tricalcium Phosphate
    Zinc Sulphate
    Zinc Sulphate
    Minerals
    Minerals
    Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate
    Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate
    Magnesium Oxide
    Magnesium Oxide

    Vitamins

    Purina curates balanced combinations of vitamins based on a variety of nutritional profiles.

    Beta-carotene
    Beta-carotene
    Biotin (Vitamin B7)
    Biotin (Vitamin B7)
    Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
    Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
    Choline Chloride
    Choline Chloride
    Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
    Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
    L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
    L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
    Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)
    Menadione Sodium Bisulphate Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)
    Niacin (Vitamin B3)
    Niacin (Vitamin B3)
    Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
    Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
    Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
    Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
    Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
    Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
    Vitamin A Supplement
    Vitamin A Supplement
    Vitamin B-12 Supplement
    Vitamin B-12 Supplement
    Vitamin D3 Supplement
    Vitamin D3 Supplement
    Vitamin E Supplement
    Vitamin E Supplement
    Vitamins
    Vitamins

    Taste, Texture & Variety

    Purina believes great-tasting food plays an important role in long-lasting health.

    Lamb Broth
    Lamb Broth
    Beef and Chicken Broth
    Beef and Chicken Broth
    Sulfur
    Sulfur
    Avocado
    Avocado
    Blueberries
    Blueberries
    Ascorbic Acid
    Ascorbic Acid
    Iron Oxide
    Iron Oxide
    Cheese
    Cheese
    Meat Broth
    Meat Broth
    Natural And Artificial Roasted Turkey Flavour
    Natural And Artificial Roasted Turkey Flavour
    Natural Filet Mignon Flavour
    Natural Filet Mignon Flavour
    Natural Sautéed Seafood Flavor
    Natural Sautéed Seafood Flavor
    Natural Seared Salmon Flavour
    Natural Seared Salmon Flavour
    Parsley Flakes
    Parsley Flakes
    Spice And Colouring
    Spice And Colouring
    Sodium Nitrite
    Sodium Nitrite
    Wheat Starch
    Wheat Starch
    Dried Ground Blueberries
    Dried Ground Blueberries
    Tomatoes (Dried)
    Tomatoes (Dried)
    Molasses
    Molasses
    Whole Cranberries
    Whole Cranberries
    Duck Broth
    Duck Broth
    Cumin Powder
    Cumin Powder
    Dried Garlic
    Dried Garlic
    Dried Onion
    Dried Onion
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    Gum Arabic
    Gum Arabic
    Propionic Acid (a preservative)
    Propionic Acid (a preservative)
    Rosemary Extract
    Rosemary Extract
    Thyme
    Thyme
    Vinegar Powder
    Vinegar Powder
    Porterhouse Flavour
    Porterhouse Flavour
    Natural and artificial peanut butter flavour
    Natural and artificial peanut butter flavour
    Natural and artificial vanilla flavour
    Natural and artificial vanilla flavour
    Dried Cheddar Cheese Powder
    Dried Cheddar Cheese Powder
    Dried Swiss Cheese Powder
    Dried Swiss Cheese Powder
    Dried Monterey Jack Cheese Powder
    Dried Monterey Jack Cheese Powder
    Natural Grill Flavour
    Natural Grill Flavour
    Natural Barbecue Pork Flavour
    Natural Barbecue Pork Flavour
    Natural Cheeseburger Flavour
    Natural Cheeseburger Flavour
    Crab Flavour
    Crab Flavour
    Tuna Flavour
    Tuna Flavour
    Carmine
    Carmine
    Elderberry Juice
    Elderberry Juice
    Whole Flaxseed
    Whole Flaxseed
    Carrot Juice
    Carrot Juice
    Fish and Poultry Broth
    Fish and Poultry Broth
    Whole Chia Seed
    Whole Chia Seed
    Tuna and Cod Broth
    Tuna and Cod Broth
    Natural Grilled Chicken Flavour
    Natural Grilled Chicken Flavour
    Sodium Propionate
    Sodium Propionate
    Turkey and Chicken Broth
    Turkey and Chicken Broth
    Pork Flavour
    Pork Flavour
    Dried Lactobacillus Fermentum Fermentation Product
    Dried Lactobacillus Fermentum Fermentation Product
    Dried Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product
    Dried Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product
    Natural Peanut Flavour
    Natural Peanut Flavour
    Dried Beef Bone Broth
    Dried Beef Bone Broth
    Scallop Flavour
    Scallop Flavour
    Quinoa
    Quinoa
    Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x10^9 CFU
    Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x10^9 CFU
    Enterococcus Faecium SF68
    Enterococcus Faecium SF68
    Chicken Flavour
    Chicken Flavour
    Yeast Extract
    Yeast Extract
    Dried Apples
    Dried Apples
    Sodium Tripolyphosphate
    Sodium Tripolyphosphate
    Beef Broth
    Beef Broth
    Green Beans (Dried)
    Green Beans (Dried)
    Hydrogenated Corn Syrup
    Hydrogenated Corn Syrup
    Cheese Powder (source of cheese flavour)
    Cheese Powder (source of cheese flavour)
    Fish Extract
    Fish Extract
    Peas (Dried)
    Peas (Dried)
    Spinach (Dried)
    Spinach (Dried)
    Chicken Broth
    Chicken Broth
    Turkey Broth
    Turkey Broth
    Dried Pumpkin
    Dried Pumpkin
    Green Beans
    Green Beans
    Tomatoes
    Tomatoes
    Calcium Propionate
    Calcium Propionate
    Egg and Chicken Flavour
    Egg and Chicken Flavour
    Citric Acid
    Citric Acid
    Fish Broth
    Fish Broth
    Milk
    Milk
    Sugar
    Sugar
    Blue 2
    Blue 2
    Red 3
    Red 3
    Red 40
    Red 40
    Sorbic Acid
    Sorbic Acid
    Xanthan Gum
    Xanthan Gum
    Yellow 5
    Yellow 5
    Yellow 6
    Yellow 6
    Carrots (Dried)
    Carrots (Dried)
    Sweet Potatoes (Dried)
    Sweet Potatoes (Dried)
    Gelatin
    Gelatin
    Soy lecithin
    Soy lecithin
    Lamb and Chicken Broth
    Lamb and Chicken Broth
    BHT (a preservative)
    BHT (a preservative)
    BHA (a preservative)
    BHA (a preservative)
    Corn Starch
    Corn Starch
    Vegetable Starch - Modified
    Vegetable Starch - Modified
    Natural Liver Flavour
    Natural Liver Flavour
    Salmon Broth
    Salmon Broth
    Natural Hickory Smoke Flavour
    Natural Hickory Smoke Flavour
    Natural Smoked Flavour
    Natural Smoked Flavour
    Green Tea Extract
    Green Tea Extract
    Spearmint Extract
    Spearmint Extract
    Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
    Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
    Vegetable Juice (Colour)
    Vegetable Juice (Colour)
    Non-Fat Milk
    Non-Fat Milk
    Annatto Colour
    Annatto Colour
    Natural Beef Stew Flavour
    Natural Beef Stew Flavour
    Celery Powder
    Celery Powder
    Bacon
    Bacon
    Ethoxyquin (a preservative)
    Ethoxyquin (a preservative)
    Natural and artificial smoked flavours
    Natural and artificial smoked flavours
    Potassium Sorbate (a preservative)
    Potassium Sorbate (a preservative)
    Rosemary
    Rosemary
    Sodium Bicarbonate
    Sodium Bicarbonate
    Maltodextrin
    Maltodextrin
    Animal Liver Flavour
    Animal Liver Flavour
    High Fructose Corn Syrup
    High Fructose Corn Syrup
    Corn Syrup
    Corn Syrup
    Cheese Powder (source of cheddar cheese flavour)
    Cheese Powder (source of cheddar cheese flavour)
    Lecithin
    Lecithin
    Poultry Broth
    Poultry Broth
    Water Sufficient for Processing
    Water Sufficient for Processing
    Natural Flavours
    Natural Flavours
    Artificial And Natural Flavours
    Artificial And Natural Flavours
    Garlic Oil
    Garlic Oil
    Liver Flavour
    Liver Flavour
    Animal Digest
    Animal Digest
    Poultry and Pork Digest
    Poultry and Pork Digest
    Carrageenan
    Carrageenan
    Guar Gum
    Guar Gum
    Locust Bean Gum
    Locust Bean Gum
    Corn Starch-Modified
    Corn Starch-Modified
    Glycerin
    Glycerin
    Caramel Colour
    Caramel Colour
    Added Colour
    Added Colour
    Bacon Flavour
    Bacon Flavour
    Chicory Root Inulin
    Chicory Root Inulin