Fromm
Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor
Rating
Is Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor dry cat food good?
Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor is a dry cat food rated 2 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry.
Allergy Highlights
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Pros
- Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Fat 8%
- Est. Carbs 58%
- Fiber 4%
- Ash 10%
Moisture (27%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 15%
- Fat 6%
- Est. Carbs 42%
- Fiber 3%
- Moisture 27%
- Ash 7%
Ash value not listed on label; 7% used as a standard estimate.
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Low (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For a complete cat food, this deserves a closer look because cats generally have higher protein requirements than dogs.
- Fat is Low (8% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.
Ingredients Analysis
13 of 13 matched
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1 Chicken
Animal ProteinDescription
The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Chickpeas
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
Also known as garbanzo beans, a type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 20% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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3 Peas
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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4 Tapioca Starch
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler as a source of vitamin Bs, iron, manganese, and calcium.
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5 Vegetable Glycerin
Food AdditiveDescription
The natural form of glycerin, usually made from soybean, coconut, or palm oil, a food additive for sweetening and binding free water, which improves the taste and prevents mold growth of pet foods. It is formed during the production of soap.
Why Concerned?
A food additive that is likely to be safe but unnecessary.
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6 Pea Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Extracted protein from pea in a dry process. It contains 45 - 55% protein, which will significantly boost up the overall protein content of pet foods.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Digestion Concern
The process will concentrate the level of oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that is indigestible by dogs / cats. It offers much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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7 Potatoes
CarbsDescription
Contains mainly carbs, often used as an alternative filler for grain-free pet foods.
Why Concerned?
An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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8 Chicken Fat
FatDescription
The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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9 Natural Flavor
Food AdditiveDescription
Made of extracts from plant or animal sources to improve the taste of food.
Why Concerned?
Contrary to its name, natural flavors are highly processed and contain many chemical additives.
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10 Phosphoric Acid
Food AdditiveDescription
A colorless liquid used to acidify food and improve the taste. It is a harmless but unnecessary ingredient often used in lower quality pet foods.
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11 Salt
OthersDescription
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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12 Sorbic Acid
Food AdditiveDescription
A natural compound used as a food preservative to inhibit the growth of mold.
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13 Taurine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Why Prefer?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
Tips
- Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Chickpeas, Peas, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.
- Possible digestion triggers: Chickpeas, Peas, Pea Protein have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Animal Protein
Low- Animal 31%
- Plant 31%
- Plant concentrate 38%
Protein in Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor leans on plant signals: only 31% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 38% and whole plant proteins 31%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Plant concentrate
Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor dry cat food Review
Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor scores 2 stars on this analysis, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- You're avoiding legumes
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
- Your cat needs a strongly meat-led recipe
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry.
- On a dry-matter basis: 21% protein, 8% fat, 58% estimated carbohydrates.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor good for cats?
This recipe scored 2 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor contain Legumes?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor grain-free?
Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.
What are the main protein sources in Fromm Purr Snackitty Soft & Savory Treats Chicken Flavor?
The top animal proteins are Chicken — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
