Pro Plan Extra Care Indoor Cat Formula

Has anyone here heard of or possibly even tried this product?

I'm curious if an indoor cat's dietary needs are really *that* different or is this just a marketing ploy?

Thanks.

I don't think that there would be a difference. An outdoor cat still eats it's own food (generally doesn't hunt for it). It may be the fact that there are more minerals or something. I can't think of a reason it would be "special". I would just read the ingredients if you were really that curious. What ever you do, before changing a diet, check with the vet and do it slowly.

From the Purina Pro Plan website:

This formula helps maintain a healthy weight with fewer calories than Pro Plan Adult Salmon & Rice Formula, helps control the formation of hairballs, and helps reduce litter box odor. Indoor Cat Formula uses real turkey as a primary ingredient to help give this formula its great taste.
In case anyone wants to check out the specifics:
Purina Pro Plan Indoor Cat Formula

Royal Canin makes an indoor cat formula and an outdoor cat formula. I guess its safe to assume that outdoor cats are likely to be more active than indoor cats.

Sorry. After re-reading my post I see it did'nt make much sense.
Anyway, I think a formula made specifically for indoor cats with less calories for the sedentary housecat is'nt a bad idea.

Indoor cats should not have a low calorie food just because they do not go outside. They are being put on a diet for no reason. If they are overweight than it would be a good idea, or even a complete diet change.

Originally posted by KaiUKats
Indoor cats should not have a low calorie food just because they do not go outside. They are being put on a diet for no reason. If they are overweight than it would be a good idea, or even a complete diet change.

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I agree....though I think it might be beneficial to some cats, especially those that are inactive and prone to obesity. 2 of mine would probably do very well on this type of diet but the other 4 would most likely not do well on it....they are all indoor cats but most of them are quite active and do quite well on a high calorie diet despite being indoor cats.