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- Good percentage of meat
- Limited amount of filler
- Too many grains
- Animal by-products
- False savings
An analysis of labels shows that Purina ONE has higher-quality ingredients than most inexpensive dry cat foods. Reviews aren't complimentary of dry food in general and usually don't recommend inexpensive brands, which contain more grain fillers. Purina ONE Chicken and Rice Formula has a lot of chicken, but it also has corn gluten, poultry by-product meal and wheat flour -- fillers that experts say do little good for cats. Because cats will have to eat more to meet their protein needs, reviews indicate that the lower price of Purina ONE offers a false savings over premium dry foods like Wellness Complete Health Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal and Rice Recipe (*est. $18 for a 5.9-pound bag). Still, with 34 percent protein, Purina ONE Chicken and Rice Formula is a better choice than other inexpensive dry foods.
We found no reviews that offer extensive recommendations on the dry cat food commonly found in supermarkets. Helpful information about interpreting dry cat food labels is available, however, from the Ask Susan Peters website, About.com and CatInfo.org.
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This website rates cat foods on a point scale based on ingredient lists. Very few products earn positive reviews; Purina ONE is called "junk."
Review: Purina Cat Food -- ONE Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Dry Review, Susan Peters
2. About.com
Franny Syufy, About.com's guide to cats, gives general advice about buying cat food. Most reviewers aren't thrilled with supermarket dry foods, but Syufy offers guidelines to help identify the best choices in lower price ranges. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Tips for Choosing Cat Food, Franny Syufy
3. CatInfo.org
Dr. Lisa Pierson advocates a raw meat diet for cats, and her recommendations indicate that she considers other foods inferior. If you intend to buy supermarket brands for your cat, however, the information here can give you a better idea of what to look for when reading labels.
Review: Quality Commercial Foods, Lisa A. Pierson, DVM
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