Question 1

Is this grain free?

Accepted Answer

The first ingredient is chicken-by-product meal (whatever that is).  It is not grain-free. It contains corn meal, soy flour, and brewer's rice. Cats have no nutritional requirement for grain of any sort. They are just fillers. If you can afford it (we have 5 cats), find a grain-free product to feed your cat(s).

Question 2

What's the difference saying it's for indoor cats? Same as others but saying it's different to make more money.

Accepted Answer

Indoor cats need more fiber and protein than outside cats! They don't have access to prey and things that would prevent hairballs. As for making more money...there are no preservatives so better quality ingredients are used.

Question 3

What precisely is "chicken by-product meal ?"  Since it's the 1st/main ingredient it's important to know.  What chicken parts are ground up?

Accepted Answer

Actually, chicken feet are sold for human consumption (skinned and deep-fried or used to make a very healthful broth), I use the bones from the chickens I buy for making nutritious soup, and the innards (liver, heart, etc.) are what's used for giblet stuffing and gravies.  One of my sons boils down the bones until they are so soft he can blend them in a food processor and feed them to his dogs for extra minerals in their dry food.  Some advertisers try to make "chicken by-product meal" sound like something atrocious so they can sell you their more expensive foods with claims of it having "whole" chicken piece in it, but the truth is that the beaks, bones, innards, and feet are loaded with vitamins and minerals and very good for pets.   Even some grain in cat food isn't necessarily bad (as long as that's not the first ingredient and most of the other ingredients as well) because, even though cats are obligate carnivores, when they eat prey in the wild, they eat the entire prey, which means they also get whatever grains, seeds, and plants the prey animal has eaten.

Question 4

Can I use water to soften this before feeding? I just recd a big bag that I'd ordered but my cat has developed dental issues so she needs soft food.

Accepted Answer

I'm sure that water will soften dry cat food, however the question remains, will your cat find it palatable? It seems it would be preferable during the duration of your cat's dental problems to switch to a softer canned food such as a pate which would be easier to chew. Rest assured, your dry cat food will be fresh and ready to consume  whenever  your cat's dental problems are alleviated.

ASIN	B01H3OA7KI
ASIN	B01H3OA7KI
Additional Features	Hairball Control, Indoor, Natural, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Preservatives, Weight Control, With Vitamins
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Best Sellers Rank	#1,058 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #60 in Dry Cat Food
Brand Name	Purina Cat Chow
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (19,759)
Date First Available	June 1, 2016
Dog Breed Size	All
Flavor	Chicken & Turkey
Global Trade Identification Number	00017800171625
Included Components	One (1) 13 lb. Bag - Purina Cat Chow Hairball, Healthy Weight, Indoor, Natural Dry Cat Food, Naturals Indoor
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Pellet
Item Type Name	Cat Food
Item Weight	13 Pounds
Item model number	00017800171625
Manufacturer	Nestle Purina Pet
Manufacturer	Nestle Purina Pet
Manufacturer Part Number	017800171625
Model Number	00017800171625
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Package Size Name	13 lbs
Product Benefits	Hairball Control, Weight Management, Skin and Coat Health
Product Dimensions	3.25 x 14 x 21.5 inches; 13 Pounds
Recommended Uses For Product	Hairball Control, Weight Management, Skin and Coat Health
Special Ingredients	Chicken
Specific Uses For Product	Hairball Control, Weight Management, Skin and Coat Health
Target Species	Cat
UPC	017800171625
Unit Count	208 Ounce
Warranty Description	Purina guarantees outstanding quality and taste. If for any reason you’re not satisfied, simply let Purina know why. Please contact Purina directly at (800) 778-7462 within 60 days of date on receipt for assistance. Or, feel free to mail your original purchase receipt with the price circled, a brief explanation of why you were dissatisfied with our products, the "Best If Used By" date box from the…

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