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Plus High Protein Salmon & Ocean Whitefish Skin & Coat Health Dry Cat Food
Purina ONE

Plus High Protein Salmon & Ocean Whitefish Skin & Coat Health Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Cat · Dry Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a high-protein dry food for adult cats, with salmon as the first ingredient and additional chicken by-product meal and chicken meal to support lean muscle. It includes rice flour, corn protein meal, and oatmeal as carbohydrate sources, plus added omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and taurine for complete and balanced adult maintenance nutrition. The formula is designed for everyday feeding of healthy adult cats and has been verified through AAFCO feeding trials.

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KibbleLab Score
10.0 out of 10

Top Pick

Overall, this is a solid, well-balanced adult dry cat food with a strong emphasis on animal-based protein and a proven track record in feeding trials. It should suit most healthy adult cats who do well on a kibble diet and don’t have specific food allergies to common proteins like salmon, chicken, egg, or beef. The nutrient profile is robust and appropriate for maintenance, with a few considerations for very calorie-sensitive or food-allergic cats.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 10.0
Health considerations 10.0
Manufacturer evidence (WSAVA criteria) +0.5

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Skin Coat Health Digestive Health Heart Care
Diet & Compliance
Meets WSAVA criteria
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • High protein level at 38% from multiple animal sources (salmon, chicken by-product meal, chicken meal, ocean whitefish, egg), which supports lean muscle maintenance in adult cats.
  • Backed by AAFCO adult maintenance feeding trials, which is the strongest evidence that the diet is complete, balanced, and well-digested in real cats.
  • Includes omega-6 fatty acids and animal fat to support skin and coat, along with taurine and a full vitamin-mineral premix for overall health.
  • Moderate fiber (2.5%) and use of digestible grains like rice and oatmeal can help support normal stool quality for many cats.

Considerations

  • Contains several common allergens for cats (fish, chicken, egg, beef), so it would not be a good fit for cats with known sensitivities to these proteins.
  • Calorie density is relatively high (about 557 kcal per cup), so portion control is important, especially for indoor or less active cats prone to weight gain.
  • Includes corn protein meal, which is nutritionally useful but concentrates plant protein; while overall protein is high, very protein-sensitive cats might do better on a more strictly animal-protein-focused formula.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, chicken by-product meal, corn protein meal, rice flour, chicken meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, oat meal, ocean whitefish, natural flavor, dried yeast, dried egg product, phosphoric acid, salt, potassium chloride, dried peas, glycerin, dried carrots, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, vegetable juice (color), sodium bisulfate, calcium carbonate, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], DL-Methionine, taurine.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

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Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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02
Chicken By-Product
Chicken by-product is a common protein ingredient in pet foods made from edible parts of the bird not typically consumed by people—such as organs (liver, heart), necks and other tissues—and is used to add protein, flavor and nutrient density. It can provide concentrated protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals (and may contribute taurine when organ meats are included), but composition and quality vary by source, so pet parents concerned about sourcing, higher ash/fat content or chicken allergies should check the manufacturer’s labeling and quality standards.
03
Corn Protein
Corn protein is a plant-derived concentrated protein (often from corn gluten meal or corn protein isolate) used in dry pet foods to increase crude protein content and aid kibble texture; it supplies digestible plant-based amino acids but is lower in certain essential amino acids, particularly lysine, compared with animal proteins. It is an economical and sustainable ingredient but should be balanced with complementary animal proteins or supplemented amino acids—especially for cats, which need high-quality animal-based protein—and some pets can be sensitive or allergic to corn.
04
Rice Flour
Rice flour is a finely milled carbohydrate ingredient commonly used in pet foods as a digestible energy source and as a binder or thickener in kibble, treats, and wet food formulations. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and cats and low in fat, but offers limited protein and essential amino acids (so it should complement animal protein sources), can increase dietary glycemic load which may be relevant for diabetic or weight‑management pets, and may carry low levels of inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing and processing.
05
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
38.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
16.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
12.00%
Low High
4306
kcal / Kg
557
kcal / Cup
High
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Crunchy
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Feeding Trials
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Purina ONE Plus High Protein Salmon & Ocean Whitefish Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult cats.

Brand

Purina ONE is a premium pet food line formulated with real meat as the first ingredient and nutrition backed by Purina’s research. It targets health-conscious pet owners who value ingredient transparency and proven results.

Price tier $$$
WSAVA Meets criteria

WSAVA publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer (qualified nutritionists, feeding trials, published research); it does not certify or endorse brands.

Manufacturer

Company name Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Nestlé S.A.
Founded 2001
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Missouri
Manufacturing oversight

Nestlé Purina operates its own manufacturing facilities in the United States and globally with rigorous quality assurance programs. Facilities comply with FDA and USDA standards and implement HACCP-based food safety systems. The company conducts AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Purina ONE Plus High Protein Salmon & Ocean Whitefish Skin & Coat Health Dry Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Purina ONE ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Purina ONE. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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