Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon
Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon scores 1.5/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis (an estimate — some main ingredients could not be identified). Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (low — 0% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Sep 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon summary.overview.productLabel.CAT.SEMI_MOIST good?
Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon is a summary.overview.productLabel.CAT.SEMI_MOIST rated 1.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
- Uses more animal by-products than muscle meat as protein sources.
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 41% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 15% |
| Est. Carbs | 30% |
| Fiber | 4% |
| Ash | 9% |
Moisture (15%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 35% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 13% |
| Est. Carbs | 25% |
| Fiber | 4% |
| Moisture | 15% |
| Ash | 8% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is High (41% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
- Fat is Medium (15% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
Ingredients Analysis
5 of 7 matched
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1 Cereals
CarbsDescription
A mixture of grains such as corn, rice, and wheat, usually with a high content of carbs.
Why Notice?
An inexpensive filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats. Made of unknown sources, its quality is highly questionable.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made of by-products / inferior food that are not suitable for consumption.
- 2 Glycerol
No match found in database
- 3 Protein Extracts of Vegetable Origin
No match found in database
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4 Oils And Fats
FatDescription
Fat extracted from unknown sources, made of unspecified plants or animal parts.
Why Notice?
Unspecified products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods..
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made of inferior, contaminated foods that are not safe for consumption.
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5 Fish And Fish Derivatives
Animal ProteinDescription
A generic by-product meat meal that does not specify the sources of the fish. It is often made from the residue of animals after removing the parts for human consumption.
Why Notice?
An inexpensive, low-quality animal protein source with low digestibility compared to normal muscle meats. By-products are often seen in inferior grade pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
It could be made of parts that are unsafe for humans, such as contaminated dead bodies, which could cause severe illness.
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6 Yeasts
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
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7 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish And Fish Derivatives appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Cereals, Oils And Fats, Fish And Fish Derivatives.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Cereals, Oils And Fats, Fish And Fish Derivatives have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- By-products 100%
Low clarity: only 0% of Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 100% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
By-products
Animal Protein
High- Animal 91%
- Auxiliary 9%
Meat-forward: 91% of the weighted protein in Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Auxiliary
Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon summary.overview.productLabel.CAT.SEMI_MOIST Review
Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon scores 1.5 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Animal by-products account for 100% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
- Contains common allergens: Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 41% protein, 15% fat, 30% estimated carbohydrates.
- 91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon good for cats?
Based on its label, Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon is hard to recommend — it scores 1.5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon grain-free?
Yes — Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon?
The animal proteins in Purina DentaLife Every Day Oral Care With Tasty Salmon include Fish And Fish Derivatives, but some appear under generic terms such as “meat” or “poultry” rather than by species. Generic labeling lowers the recipe’s protein-clarity score in Moesonson’s analysis, because it stops you verifying the exact protein source — a drawback for pets with specific protein allergies.
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