Purina Kitten Chow Year One Essentials with Real Chicken High-Protein Complete and…
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Cat
- Better rated than 72%
- More reviewed than 89%
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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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.8★ across 17,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
17,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Model | 00017800106252 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14 pounds |
| 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 | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding kittens to support growth and development |
| Asin | B000WFKMRY |
| Specific Uses For Product | Care |
| Additional Features | Bone Development, Brain Development, High-Protein, Real Meat |
| Best Sellers Rank | #592 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #31 in Dry Cat Food |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 017800106252 |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 00017800106252 |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Pet |
| Upc | 017800106252 |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports brain, vision, and muscle development |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | gluten-free |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '17,035', 'stars': '4.8'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purina Kitten Chow Year One Essentials with Real Chicken High-Protein Complete and…This product | 4.8 / 5 | 17,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Kitten Dry Cat FoodHill's | 4.8 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Sensitive Stomach Adult Dry Cat FoodBlue | 4.7 / 5 | 13,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Meow Mix Tender CentersMeow | 4.7 / 5 | 10,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Purina 00017800106252
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
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.