Nutrient Analysis Table
| NUTRIENT | LABEL | DM |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 51% | 57.95% |
| Fat | 15% | 17.05% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.3% | 12.84% |
| Crude Fiber | 3% | 3.41% |
| Crude Ash | 7.7% | 8.75% |
| Moisture | 12% | - |
When comparing foods, please consider the moisture-free Dry Matter (DM) values.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets Dietetic Management DM Cat Food
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Nutrient Analysis Table
| NUTRIENT | LABEL | DM |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 51% | 57.95% |
| Fat | 15% | 17.05% |
| Carbohydrate | 11.3% | 12.84% |
| Crude Fiber | 3% | 3.41% |
| Crude Ash | 7.7% | 8.75% |
| Moisture | 12% | - |
Use Dry Matter (DM) values for comparison.
Product Features
Ingredients
Poultry By-product Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Corn Gluten Meal, Soy Flour, Animal FatPreserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Gelatin, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Powdered Cellulose, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Zinc Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.... C256120
Nutrient Profile (DM)
VetKriter™ Nutrition Guide
Key Nutrition Highlights
May help maintain muscle mass and meet metabolic needs.
Cats are obligate carnivores and require high protein levels (NRC 2006).
Helps meet energy needs while providing a balanced nutritional profile.
Offers a low-carbohydrate content suitable for the natural dietary structure of cats.
Cats are obligate carnivores and adapt better to low-carbohydrate diets (Verbrugghe & Hesta, 2017).
Functional Components
Who Might This Product Be Suitable For?
Note: This information is advisory, not a prescription. Consult your veterinarian for special nutritional needs.
Protein Quality Index
This index evaluates protein source quality, clarity, and bioavailability rather than the crude protein percentage on the label. A lower result may indicate greater reliance on cereals, by-products, or plant concentrates, so it should be read together with the overall VetKriter score and the product's intended use.
Academic Assessment
This food is marketed by the manufacturer as a therapeutic diet formulated for diabetic management. Diabetic diets typically aim for glycemic control and fiber support. Refer to the manufacturer for the exact formulation details.
Recommended Guides
All ArticlesScientific Sources and Standards
The VetKriter™ scoring system has been developed based on nutrition standards set by the following international authorities and academic literature:
AAFCO Cat Food Profiles 2024
Current cat nutrition profiles established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials.
FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2023
Nutritional guidelines from the European Pet Food Industry Federation.
NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements
Gold standard nutrient requirements for dogs and cats established by the National Research Council.
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines
Global nutrition guidelines from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Not Medical Advice
These analyses and VetKriter™ scores are a decision support system based on scientific algorithms and label data. No result replaces a physical veterinary examination or laboratory analysis. Always consult your veterinarian for treatment and nutrition planning of sick animals.