Purina Cat Chow Naturals With Added Vitamins
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- 1
- Better rated than 72%
- More reviewed than 92%
A straightforward natural dry food covering hairball control and weight management in one bag, sized for multi-cat households that go through food quickly.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.8★ across 19,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
19,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
40,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Purina Cat Chow Naturals is a dry kibble for cats of all life stages, made with real chicken and salmon and formulated without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The 13 lb bag targets hairball control and weight management alongside general nutrition.
This sits in Purina's mainstream Cat Chow line rather than a premium or prescription tier, even though the listing carries a Veterinary Diet diet-type tag. Nothing in the ingredient or benefit claims points to a prescription formula, so treat that field as a data artifact rather than a vet-only product. It is a natural, gluten-free kibble built for everyday feeding rather than a therapeutic diet.
- 13 lb bag, chicken and salmon flavor
- Gluten-free, no artificial preservatives
- Hairball control and weight management claims
- All life stages formula
Who it's for
Suits owners feeding one or more adult cats who want a natural formula with hairball and weight support in a large bag. Not aimed at cats on a vet-prescribed diet requiring a specific therapeutic recipe.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Natural formula with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
- Covers hairball control and weight management in one bag
- All life stages formula simplifies feeding multiple cats
- All life stages formulas are a compromise versus an age-specific diet
- Bag size may be excessive for single-cat households
Performance notes
The formula pairs chicken and salmon protein with added vitamins and minerals, and Purina positions the hairball and weight benefits through fiber and nutrient balance rather than a single additive. Because it is an all life stages formula, it is built to a nutrient range that covers kittens through seniors rather than being optimized for one age group.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina |
|---|---|
| Model | 17800145008 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 13 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 13 lb |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 13 pounds |
| Included Components | One (1) 13 lb. Bag - Purina Cat Chow Naturals With Added Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients Dry Cat Food, Naturals Original |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 60 days |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Weight Control, Skin and Coat Health |
| Asin | B005FVLAKI |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hairball Control, Weight Management |
| Additional Features | Hairball Control, High-Protein, Indoor, Natural, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Preservatives, Weight Control, With Vitamins |
| Best Sellers Rank | #486 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #25 in Dry Cat Food |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Flavor | Chicken & Salmon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 17800145008 |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 17800145008 |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Pet |
| Upc | 017800145008 |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Product Benefits | Supports skin and coat health, complete nutrition |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | gluten-free |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '19,900', '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 Cat Chow Naturals With Added VitaminsThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 19,900 | 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 17800145008
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Purina Cat Chow Naturals suitable for kittens?
It's labeled for all life stages, so it's formulated to a nutrient range covering kittens through senior cats rather than a kitten-specific growth formula.
Does this bag contain artificial preservatives?
No, Purina lists no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives on this formula.
What size is the bag?
This listing is the 13 lb bag.