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Adult Indoor + Hairball Turkey & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food
Purina Pro Plan

Adult Indoor + Hairball Turkey & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food

Verified Aug 30, 2026

Cat · Dry Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a high‑protein dry food formulated specifically for adult indoor cats, with added fiber to help manage hairballs. Turkey is the primary animal protein, supported by chicken meal, egg, and fish meal, while rice and other grains provide carbohydrates. The recipe includes omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin A, and taurine to support skin, coat, and vision, and is designed to help indoor cats maintain lean muscle and a healthy weight.

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Over-the-counter Meets WSAVA criteria AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

Overall, this is a well-balanced, thoughtfully designed dry diet for adult indoor cats who may be prone to hairballs or weight gain. It offers a good mix of animal protein sources and structured fiber to support both muscle maintenance and digestive health. It’s a solid option for healthy adult indoor cats without food allergies to turkey, chicken, egg, soy, wheat, or fish.

Nutritional profile 8.4
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
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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Hairball Control Digestive Health Skin Coat Health Weight Management Eye Health
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 for a dry cat food (36% min), with turkey as the first ingredient plus chicken meal, egg, and fish meal to provide a robust amino acid profile.
  • Formulated specifically for indoor cats, with multiple fiber sources such as powdered cellulose, chicory root, and soybean hulls to help manage hairballs and support gut function.
  • Contains added omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A, which can support skin and coat health, along with taurine for heart and eye function.
  • Complete and balanced according to AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as a sole diet for adult cats.

Considerations

  • Includes several common allergen sources (turkey/chicken, egg, soy, wheat, fish), so it is not ideal for cats with known food allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.
  • Uses some plant-based protein sources (corn protein meal, soy protein isolate) alongside animal proteins, which may not be the best fit for owners specifically seeking exclusively meat-based formulas.
  • Hairball-control formulas often have higher fiber; while many cats do well, a few with very sensitive digestion may experience stool changes and should be monitored when transitioning.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Turkey, rice, corn protein meal, chicken meal, wheat flour, soy protein isolate, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, powdered cellulose, dried egg product, fish meal, soybean hulls, natural flavor, dried chicory root, potassium chloride, phosphoric acid, salt, choline chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, 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)], 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.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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02
Rice
Rice is a common carbohydrate source and binder in dog and cat foods, supplying readily digestible energy and often used in formulations for sensitive stomachs or hypoallergenic diets. White rice is gentle and easy to digest while brown rice provides more fiber and micronutrients, but rice is low in essential amino acids, has a relatively high glycemic index, and can accumulate trace arsenic, so it should not be relied on as a primary protein and portions should be considered for diabetic or weight‑management pets.
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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
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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05
Wheat Flour
Wheat flour is commonly used in pet foods as a carbohydrate source, binder and extender that provides digestible energy, some protein (including gluten), and small amounts of fiber and B‑vitamins when enriched. While generally safe and economical for many dogs, it is not a required ingredient for obligate carnivores like cats, can contribute to excess calories or a high glycemic load, and can trigger food allergies or gluten sensitivity in susceptible pets, so animals with known wheat sensitivities or weight concerns may benefit from wheat‑free formulations.

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)
36.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
11.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
5.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
12.00%
Low High
3477
kcal / Kg
394
kcal / Cup
Moderate
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
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 Formulation
Pro Plan Adult Indoor + Hairball Turkey & Rice Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats.

Brand

Purina Pro Plan is Nestlé Purina’s flagship veterinary- and research-backed premium line, designed for pets with specific dietary needs and active lifestyles. It is supported by extensive nutritional science and AAFCO feeding trials.

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 Pro Plan Adult Indoor + Hairball Turkey & Rice Formula 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 Pro Plan ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Purina Pro Plan. 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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