Overview
Purina Pro Plan Urinary Tract Health Chicken Entrée is a wet food for adult cats. Purina says it helps maintain urinary tract health by reducing urinary pH and providing low dietary magnesium, and its Canadian page adds that it supports healthy hydration. Because it is a wet food, it also brings plenty of water into the diet, which many vets like for cats who drink little.
On Amazon.com and Purina’s sites the full name is Chicken Entrée in Gravy, and listing titles can vary, so look for “Urinary Tract Health” and “Chicken” on the case. This listing is a case of 24 x 3 oz cans.
Key features
- Formulated to reduce urinary pH and provide low dietary magnesium (brand)
- Made with real chicken; chicken entrée in gravy
- 886 kcal/kg (25.1 kcal per ounce)
- Canadian label: protein 12% min, fat 3.5% min, magnesium 0.022% max, moisture 78% max
- AAFCO feeding tests: complete and balanced for adult maintenance (Canadian brand page)
- Made in Purina-owned US facilities (US brand page)
- Case of 24 x 3 oz cans
Who it suits (and who should skip it)
It suits healthy adult cats whose owners, often on a vet’s suggestion, want a retail food formulated for urinary tract health, and cats who like gravy-style wet food. It pairs well with a dry indoor food if your vet is happy with a mixed diet.
Skip it for kittens and for pregnant or nursing cats; Purina’s label says not to feed it to them. The label also advises feeding it only alongside other cat foods intended for urinary tract health. It is not a prescription diet. A cat that strains in the litter box, pees outside it or passes blood needs a vet the same day. Accidents also leave marks; our guide to removing pet stains naturally helps with the cleanup.
Wet food is also a simple way to raise water intake in cats that rarely drink, and Purina’s Canadian page describes this recipe as supporting healthy hydration. Cover and refrigerate opened cans, and follow the storage directions on the label.
How it compares
Royal Canin Indoor Adult is our dry pick for indoor cats, focused on hairballs, weight and stool odour rather than urinary support. Purina’s label advice about combining only with urinary-health foods means you should ask your vet before mixing the two. For young cats, Hill’s Science Diet Kitten is the right starting food.
On ingredients, the US page lists water, meat by-products, chicken, wheat gluten, modified corn starch and soy flour, while the Canadian page lists glycine in place of soy flour among the first six. The Canadian brand page also shows a 156 g can, and a Canadian retailer lists 85 g cans. Read the label on the case you receive.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Formulated for urinary tract health with low magnesium
- Wet food adds moisture to the diet
- AAFCO feeding-trial statement on Canadian page
- Gravy texture many cats accept
Watch out for
- Not for kittens or pregnant or nursing cats
- US and Canadian labels differ slightly
- Leads with meat by-products and wheat gluten
Our rating: 4.1/5
| Formula & science | 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Ease of use | 4.3 |
| Safety & trust | 4.4 |
| Value | 4.0 |
| US & Canada availability | 3.8 |
Our rating is an editorial score based on the brand's published specs, independent reviews, safety and trust signals, value and availability in the US and Canada. It is not Amazon's customer rating, and brands do not pay for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pro Plan Urinary Tract Health replace a prescription diet?
No. It is a retail food that Purina says helps maintain urinary tract health by lowering urinary pH and providing low dietary magnesium. Cats with diagnosed urinary problems may need a veterinary diet. If your cat is straining, peeing outside the box or passing blood, see a vet urgently.
Can I feed it to my kitten?
No. Purina's label says not to feed this formula to kittens or to pregnant or nursing cats. Kittens need a growth food such as Hill's Science Diet Kitten. Ask your vet when your cat is old enough to move to an adult formula.
Is the Canadian can the same as the US can?
They are very close but not identical. The US page lists soy flour among the first six ingredients, while the Canadian page lists glycine. The Canadian brand page shows a 156 g can and a Canadian retailer lists 85 g cans, while this Amazon listing is 24 x 3 oz. Read the label on the case you receive.
Can I mix it with dry food?
Purina's label advises feeding it only with other cat foods intended for urinary tract health. Many owners use a mix of wet and dry, so ask your vet which dry food fits alongside it, and follow the label and your vet's advice on amounts.
This page is general information, not veterinary advice. Check with your vet before changing your pet's food or adding a supplement.
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