Purina Cat Chow Indoor Healthy Weight and Hairball Dry Cat Food With Chicken
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- 4
- More reviewed than 69%
Indoor cats' lower activity and hairball tendencies are what this Purina formula targets, sold in four bags that keep kibble fresher over months of feeding.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 6,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
7,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Four 3.15 pound bags of Purina Cat Chow's indoor dry formula with chicken, built around a natural fiber blend for hairball control and weight management in adult cats.
Indoor cats burn fewer calories than cats with outdoor access, and Purina's indoor line is built around that gap rather than being a general-purpose kibble, which is why weight management and hairball control are paired in one formula instead of sold separately. Buying it as four 3.15 lb bags rather than one large bag keeps the kibble fresher over the months it takes to work through the full 12.6 lb total. No artificial flavors is the only additive claim on the label.
- Four 3.15 lb bags, 12.6 lb total
- Natural fiber blend for hairball control
- Formulated for indoor, adult cats
- No artificial flavors
Who it's for
Fits adult indoor cats prone to hairballs or gradual weight gain from lower activity. Not formulated as a kitten food or for cats needing a veterinary therapeutic diet.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Formulated for lower-activity indoor cats specifically
- Combines hairball control and weight management in one food
- No artificial flavors
- Four smaller bags help preserve freshness
- Not intended for kittens or restricted diets
- Chicken-based, won't suit cats needing novel protein
Performance notes
The formula combines a natural fiber blend aimed at moving hair through the digestive tract with calorie control suited to indoor cats' lower activity levels. Chicken is the named protein, and the food carries no artificial flavor claims. Buying four smaller bags instead of one large bag helps keep kibble fresh across the months it takes an average cat to finish it.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina |
|---|---|
| Model | 017800150187 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12.6 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 4-Pack |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 12.6 pounds |
| Included Components | Four (4) 3.15 lb. Bags - Purina Cat Chow Indoor Dry Cat Food, Hairball + Healthy Weight |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 60 days |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Number Of Items | 4 |
| Item Type Name | Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Weight Management, Hairball Control |
| Asin | B07D1HRQNJ |
| Specific Uses For Product | Hairball Control, Weight Management |
| Additional Features | Indoor cat formula for weight management and hairball control with natural fiber blend and complete nutrition |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,324 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #63 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00017800179928 |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Artificial Flavors |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 017800150187 |
| Manufacturer | Nestle Purina Pet |
| Upc | 017800179928 |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Product Benefits | Hairball control, weight management, complete nutrition |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken |
| 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 Indoor Healthy Weight and Hairball Dry Cat Food With ChickenThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 6,600 | 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 017800150187
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this cat food formulated for indoor cats specifically?
Yes, it targets indoor cats' lower activity levels alongside hairball control and weight management.
How many bags come in this pack?
The pack includes four 3.15 lb bags, for 12.6 lb total.
Does this food contain artificial flavors?
No, the label states no artificial flavors.