Purina Pro Plan Kitten Dry Food Complete Essentials Chicken and Rice Formula
- Dry Cat Food
- 1
- 3.6 pounds
- 3.5 pounds
A mainstream kitten formula with DHA and probiotics built in, sized as a 3.5 lb bag for owners who want to try it before committing to a larger bag.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.7★ across 306 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
306 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials is a dry kitten food in a chicken and rice formula, sold in a 3.5 lb bag. It's formulated for growth stage feeding with real chicken as a named ingredient.
The formula leans on DHA and colostrum for early development along with live probiotics for digestion, positioning it as a growth-stage food rather than an all-life-stages diet. Chicken and rice keep the ingredient list simple compared to formulas built around a longer allergen list.
- Chicken and rice dry kitten formula
- DHA for brain and vision development
- Live probiotics for digestion
- 3.5 lb bag size
Who it's for
Fits owners feeding a kitten through the growth stage who want a widely available, vet-recommended dry food. Not intended as an adult maintenance diet.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Chicken is the named protein
- DHA and probiotics targeted at growth stage
- Allergen-free formulation per the label
- Kitten-specific, not for adult cats
- 3.5 lb bag runs out quickly in multi-cat homes
Performance notes
DHA supports brain and vision development during the growth window, while live probiotics and the chicken and rice base target easy digestion, which matters more for kittens transitioning off milk than for adult cats. Vitamin A and taurine are called out specifically for vision support.
Specifications
| Brand | Purina |
|---|---|
| Model | 00038100105813 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Kitten |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 3.6 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding kittens, Feeding young cats |
| Asin | B0F56RSJHZ |
| Specific Uses For Product | Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; High-Protein, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Natural, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Colors, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Flavors, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Nutrient Dense, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Omegas, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Probiotics, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Real Meat, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Vitamins & Minerals, Active; Bone Development; Bone Health; Brain Development; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Muscle Support; Non-Prescription; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; With Vitamins |
| Additional Features | DHA for Brain Development, Live Probiotics, Vision Support with Vitamin A and Taurine |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,015 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #130 in Dry Cat Food |
| Flavor | Chicken & Rice |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00038100105813 |
| Item Form | Dry |
| Model Number | 00038100105813 |
| Manufacturer | Nestlé Purina Dry Truckload |
| Upc | 038100105806 |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Product Benefits | Promotes healthy coat, bones, and immune system |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken, Rice, DHA, Colostrum |
| 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 Pro Plan Kitten Dry Food Complete Essentials Chicken and Rice FormulaThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 306 | 4.3 / 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 00038100105813
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this food for kittens or adult cats?
It's formulated specifically for the kitten growth stage.
What's the main protein source?
Chicken, along with rice as the named formula base.
Does it include probiotics?
Yes, live probiotics are included for digestive support.