Purina One or Nutro

I feed my cats purina chicken and rice, and purina sensitive system. Originally, I got the sensitive because Fang was having soft stool problems, but that is ok now, and I discovered the other two like it too, wo we have it for diversity. I would like to feed a higher quality food, but this is it for my budget. The first ingredient is chicken, there are no bi-products, and the cats like it, so that is what we will eat for now. I also feed science diet turkey, which has no biproduct. Now I know that purina one has wheat gluten, but it is not the contaminated wheat gluten, and it is not on the recall list. I know that science diet is made at Menu, and some of the science diet in gravy was recalled, but the one I use is not.
I understand that we are all hyper vigilant now about our cat's food, but there is a limit to what one can do. I cannot afford the most expensive, plus they turned their nose up at triumph, and I am not going to do all raw and wet. So I have to trust that the food companies will get their stuff in order, and I am grateful that I didn't use recalled foods.
Another food I use is Trader Joe's but they are doing a voluntary recall until they test their food which is made by menu. I could tell them they were fine, because I had some, but now it is all used and I can't get anymore. If my guys get sick of the science diet, we are going to be in trouble.

Originally Posted by gailuvscats

I feed my cats purina chicken and rice, and purina sensitive system. Originally, I got the sensitive because Fang was having soft stool problems, but that is ok now, and I discovered the other two like it too, wo we have it for diversity. I would like to feed a higher quality food, but this is it for my budget. The first ingredient is chicken, there are no bi-products, and the cats like it, so that is what we will eat for now. I also feed science diet turkey, which has no biproduct. Now I know that purina one has wheat gluten, but it is not the contaminated wheat gluten, and it is not on the recall list. I know that science diet is made at Menu, and some of the science diet in gravy was recalled, but the one I use is not.
I understand that we are all hyper vigilant now about our cat's food, but there is a limit to what one can do. I cannot afford the most expensive, plus they turned their nose up at triumph, and I am not going to do all raw and wet. So I have to trust that the food companies will get their stuff in order, and I am grateful that I didn't use recalled foods.
Another food I use is Trader Joe's but they are doing a voluntary recall until they test their food which is made by menu. I could tell them they were fine, because I had some, but now it is all used and I can't get anymore. If my guys get sick of the science diet, we are going to be in trouble.

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Purina Chicken and Rice Ingredients:
Ingredients

Chicken, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, wheat flour, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), wheat gluten, whole grain corn, non-fat yogurt, fish meal, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, phosphoric acid, animal digest, caramel color, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, taurine, zinc sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
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Purina Sensitive systems Ingredients:
Turkey, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, soybean meal, turkey by-product meal, oat meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), egg product, non-fat yogurt, whole grain corn, soybean oil, calcium carbonate, brewers dried yeast, phosphoric acid, animal digest, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, taurine, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
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Science Diet Turkey Ingredients:
Ingredients
Water, Turkey, Turkey Giblets, Liver, Salmon, Corn Starch, Meat By-Products, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Powdered Cellulose, Rice Flour, Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Chicken, Soybean Meal, Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Brewers Dried Yeast, Caramel Color, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Iodized Salt, DL-Methionine, Calcium Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite.

Just an FYI.
I would also check out Chicken Soup. I have a hard time trusting Nutro now, and I just bought a bag of Felidae and no one has touched it in 2 days. Its just been sitting in their bowls. California Natural is good as well, all of mine loved it and it is not highin calories or fat, so it is a great all life stages food.

Well, I guess I should clarify, I will not use a food that has by product or junk in the first three ingredients, I usually don't read much beyond there.

The bottom line is I feed my cats the best food I can afford. And I am already stretching it at that. If I could afford it, they would get top of the line all the time. But we are staying within a budget.

Some people eat filet mignon, and some have to eat pot roast. We are the pot roast.

Originally Posted by gailuvscats

Well, I guess I should clarify, I will not use a food that has by product or junk in the first three ingredients, I usually don't read much beyond there.

The bottom line is I feed my cats the best food I can afford. And I am already stretching it at that. If I could afford it, they would get top of the line all the time. But we are staying within a budget.

Some people eat filet mignon, and some have to eat pot roast. We are the pot roast.

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Gail, you should really check out the Chicken Soup, it isn't that much more expensive than Purina One and it is SO much better for them, I'm feeding 10 cats on a limited budget and it's not that expensive, especially when you compare it to Science Diet

Gail, you should really check out the Chicken Soup, it isn't that much more expensive than Purina One and it is SO much better for them, I'm feeding 10 cats on a limited budget and it's not that expensive, especially when you compare it to Science Diet

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I think I have to go to the feed store for chicken soup, or do they have it at pet smart? I buy the Purina when it is on sale, so if it is a little more expensive, and NOT on sale, it will be way over. But I will check it out. If I can't get it at Petsmart, there is little likelihood I will get it, because I doubt the feed store will take it back if it is open and the cats don't like it. Petsmart is good that way. Dry foods I tried and they hated, were proplan, trader joes holistic, and Purinas natural. So as well as staying within a budget, we can't afford to waste money either. I will be at Petsmart this saturday. thanks

Petsmart doesn't have chicken soup...only feed stores and vets.

My vet had chicken soup samples for free.

I've heard good things about Authority and Nutro max cat at petsmart and it is the same price at Chicken soup.

if you have a Pets Supplies Plus by you than you can get it there, but no, they don't carry it at Petsmart, I don't really shop there anyway cause I think they're over-priced in general, especially when compared to Pets Supplies Plus, but that's just MO

ETA: here's PSP's website and they're locations near Philly
http://psp.know-where.com/petsupplie...&mapid=US#list

I searched for petsuppliesplu, and the nearest one is around 20 miles a way. You would think they would have one closer to the big city. I forgot to include Authority with the dry they don't like. I thought that was recalled?
No matter they won't eat it. My feed store NEVER has a free sample. It is a small store, I would never ask the guy to take anything back, he runs it himself.

Originally Posted by gailuvscats

I searched for petsuppliesplu, and the nearest one is around 20 miles a way. You would think they would have one closer to the big city. I forgot to include Authority with the dry they don't like. I thought that was recalled?
No matter they won't eat it. My feed store NEVER has a free sample. It is a small store, I would never ask the guy to take anything back, he runs it himself.

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ONLY DRYS TO BE recalled

NB VENISON

HILLS M/D RX

the manufacturers will crt a store so if the bag has a garentee you arent hurting that small store by returning

Gail you could check this link too and try to find the closest chicken soup dealer...

http://www.chickensoupforthepetlover...ealer_locator/

Some people eat filet mignon, and some have to eat pot roast. We are the pot roast.

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I happen to love pot roast!

It's ok, I understand what you're saying about budget, it sucks to have to have one.

I so I understand.I to feed chicken soup for the soul to my 3 fluffalos.The big bag is only 2 dollars more expensive than purina plus.But the eat less have cleaner/less stools(saves litter right lol).I really think it saves me hundreds if not thousands on vet bills.(1 boy has probs with cystitis the other boy has bowel issues only the girl is "normal").
Another good place to look for it are independent owned small pet stores.They often carry what the chains don't have in order to differentiate themselves and they will often order stuff for you specially if you can give them an I-net addy.Thats how I started getting mine,and now (actually even before the recalls) he has a lots people buying so much so that he holds back a bag for me cause people buy it up.Independant stores generally are really great at making customers happy and open to adding a new product if they know they can sell it (meaning you go and buy it lol).Bet This is even more true now then before the recalls.

Alot of people are all about the Chicken Noodle Soup for the Cat Lovers Soul product! Any positive feed back? I am currently feeding my cats Felidae wet and Wellness dry! Wellness dry is expensive and I wouldnt mind checking into this product! Im trying to get my cats on an all wet diet but that is going to take some time! In the meantime I need more dry tonight! Is it comprable to Wellness?

The supplier link was helpful I did find another big Pet store that sells it, I would not hesitate to return the product there. It isn't exactly close, but it is a place my work travels take me too. so I will check it out, if it is doable price wise, I will let the guys decide.
thanks