Purina Kitten Chow Year One Essentials Chicken 14 lb
- Item Weight: 14 pounds
- Package Size Name: 14 Pound
- Animal Food Diet Type: Veterinary Diet
- Target Species: Cat
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A large bag, high protein kitten formula built around growth and development claims, sized to last through most of a kitten's first year.
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ASIN: B000WFKMRYCategory: Dry Cat Food
Overview
Purina Kitten Chow Year One Essentials is a chicken flavored, high protein dry kitten food sold in a 14 pound bag, formulated for growth during a kitten's first year.
Purina ties the formula to brain, vision, and muscle development claims backed by named nutrients rather than chicken alone, and it is gluten-free with no artificial colors or flavors. At 14 pounds, the bag is sized for a full year of kitten feeding rather than a trial size.
- Chicken flavor, 14 lb bag
- Kitten life stage formula
- Brain, vision, muscle development claims
- Gluten-free, high protein
Who it's for
Owners feeding a kitten through its first year who want a high protein, gluten-free formula from an established brand. It is not intended for adult cats, which need a maintenance formula instead.
Pros and cons
- High protein formula for kitten growth
- 14 lb bag lasts through much of the first year
- Gluten-free, no artificial colors or flavors
- Scoped to kittens only, not usable for adult cats
- Large bag size may not suit single-kitten households wanting to try it first
Performance notes
The pellet-form kibble is formulated with real chicken and additional nutrients aimed at brain, vision, and muscle development during the kitten growth window, and it carries no artificial color or flavor claims.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina Cat Chow |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14 poundshigher than 89% of 133 dry cat food |
| Package Size Name | 14 Pound |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Kitten |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 14 pounds |
| Included Components | One (1) 14 Lb. Bag - Purina Kitten Chow Dry Kitten Food, Nurture Muscle + Brain Development |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 60 days |
| Other details | |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Special Ingredients | Gluten Free |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Product Benefits | Supports brain, vision, and muscle development |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding kittens to support growth and development |
| Specific Uses For Product | Care |
| Additional Features | Bone Development, Brain Development, High Protein, Real Meat |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Asin | B000WFKMRY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #592 In Pet Supplies (See Top 100 In Pet Supplies) #31 In Dry Cat Food |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Pet |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 017800106252 |
| Model Number | 00017800106252 |
| Upc | 017800106252 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '17,035', 'stars': '4.8'} |
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Frequently asked questions
What age cat is Purina Kitten Chow Year One Essentials for?
It is formulated for kittens through their first year.
Is this Purina kitten food gluten-free?
Yes, the listing states it is gluten-free.
What size bag does this Kitten Chow listing include?
This listing is a 14 pound bag.