Purina One’s Indoor Advantage cat food line is an affordable option for felines that don’t go outside. There are three formulas; two are dry, and one is wet. So, without further ado, let’s dive into an in-depth Purina One Indoor Advantage cat food review.
About Purina: Company Overview
Self-help author William H. Danforth founded the Ralston Purina Company in 1894. At first, Danforth dealt in farm animal feed, and he proved a success. By the late 20th century, thanks to the Internet’s advent, the pet products industry exploded, and Purina merged with Nestle, a Swiss corporation.
As a large, multinational conglomerate, Purina’s environmental footprint is probably bigger — and more destructive — than a smaller brand. However, the company takes steps to minimize its eco-impact. And folks who prefer products made in the USA love that 99 percent of Purina’s cat food ingredients are grown in the United States.
Purina One Indoor Advantage Dry Cat Food
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat. To put it another way: keeping kitties on a vegan diet is a health crime. That’s why vets and pet nutritionists advise folks to avoid cat foods with lots of filler, which is why Indoor Advantage products are advertised as filler-free.
Though dry, Indoor Advantage’s main ingredient is turkey, each cup contains nearly 40 grams of protein, and the recipe is designed to strengthen felines’ hearts and muscles. It also has 10 percent fewer calories than other Purina cat foods, which helps indoor cats — who aren’t as active as indoor-outdoor cats — maintain healthy weights and minimize hairballs.
Omega-3s in the recipe will make your kitty’s fur shiny, and the crunchy consistency erodes plaque, keeping their teeth sparkling. Added vitamins and minerals aid in joint and bone health.
The original Indoor Advantage option is best for adult cats between the ages of three and seven.
Purina One Indoor Advantage Dry Cat Food Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Turkey, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, rice, soybean meal, whole grain corn, soy protein isolate, powdered cellulose, dried yeast, soybean hulls, beef fat naturally preserved with mixed-tocopherols, canola meal, liver flavor, soy protein concentrate, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, caramel color, salt, dried carrots, dried spinach, choline chloride.
Added Minerals
Zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfat, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, taurine, potassium chloride.
Added Vitamins
Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), vitamin E supplement.
Purina One Indoor Advantage Senior 7+ Dry Cat Food
Purina One’s Indoor Advantage Adult Dry Cat Food is formulated for cats who are over seven. It’s similar to the standard Indoor Advantage Dry Cat Food formula, but its main ingredient is chicken instead of turkey. It also includes glucosamine, which helps senior cat bones stay in tip-top shape.
The recipe for Indoor Advantage Senior 7+ adheres to nutritional guidelines established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
Purina One Indoor Advantage Senior 7+ Dry Cat Food
Main Ingredients
Chicken, chicken by-product meal, rice flour, corn gluten meal, soybean meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, whole grain corn, powdered cellulose, soybean hulls, natural flavor, soy protein concentrate, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, caramel color, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, dried carrots, dried peas.
Added Minerals
Zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, L-Lysine monohydrochloride.
Added Vitamins
Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), taurine.
Purina One Indoor + Hairball Ocean Whitefish & Rice Recipe Wet Cat Food
Purina One also has a wet food option for indoor cats: Indoor + Hairball Ocean Whitefish & Rice Recipe Wet Cat Food. With real ocean whitefish as its main ingredient, mixed with a fiber blend, the formula provides whole-body health and reduces hairballs.
The ideal cat diet is a combination of wet and dry food. Combining one of the Indoor Advantage dry foods with this wet option works well for felines that don’t venture outside.
Purina One Indoor + Hairball Ocean Whitefish & Rice Recipe Wet Cat Food Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Ocean whitefish, fish broth, chicken, liver, pork lungs, brown rice, powdered cellulose, natural flavors, spinach.
Added Minerals
Potassium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, guar gum, salt, taurine.
Added Vitamins
Vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), niacin (Vitamin B-3), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), vitamin A supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), vitamin B-12 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), vitamin D-3 supplement, choline chloride
Purina One Indoor Advantage: Cat Food Class Status
How does Purina One’s Indoor Advantage line stack up against other cat food brands?
It depends on who you ask. Some people and cats love it, others think it’s not very nutritious.
Purina One Indoor Advantage Cat Food Line Resume
- There are two dry and one wet Indoor Advantage options.
- The “Whole Foods” crowd doesn’t think much of Purina’s Indoor Advantage foods, and it often lands on “worst of” lists in GOOP-esque publications.
- Budget-conscious cat owners like the line for its affordability and attention to indoor cats’ nutrition needs.
And that’s my Purina One indoor advantage cat food review.
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Brian is a proud cat parent and animal enthusiast who lives in the Northwestern United States with two cats. In his spare time, Brian likes traveling around with his pets, exploring new places, and writing. Sharing what he learned over the years of cat ownership brings him joy, and the cats teach him something new every day.