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Is Purina Special Sterilized Cat Food Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Purina

Purina Special Sterilized Cat Food is one of the pet food products analyzed by Zerotox for Purina. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugars affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes animal and fish by-products, with a notable presence of sugars and plant extracts. The inclusion of synthetic vitamins raises concerns about overall quality and processing.

Main concern

Presence of sugars raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains fish by-products like salmon, providing some natural protein sources.
  • Includes vitamins A, D3, and E, which are essential for cat health.
  • Plant extracts may offer some nutritional benefits.
  • Low vegetable content indicates a focus on animal protein.

Concerns

  • Presence of sugars raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.
  • High reliance on animal by-products may indicate lower quality protein sources.
  • Synthetic vitamins suggest processing that may not align with natural feeding.
  • Minimal vegetable content may not provide a balanced diet.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this pet food.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4078428

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Frequently asked questions

Purina — Purina Special Sterilized Cat Food has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among pet food products. See the full breakdown above.
Purina — Purina Special Sterilized Cat Food has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Purina products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Purina — Purina Special Sterilized Cat Food has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains fish by-products like salmon, providing some natural protein sources.; Includes vitamins A, D3, and E, which are essential for cat health.; Plant extracts may offer some nutritional benefits.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of sugars raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.; High reliance on animal by-products may indicate lower quality protein sources.; Synthetic vitamins suggest processing that may not align with natural feeding.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox scores this pet product 60 / 100. Ingredient breakdown above is for information; consult your vet for diet choices. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes animal and fish by-products, with a notable presence of sugars and plant extracts. The inclusion of synthetic vitamins raises concerns about overall quality and processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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