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Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball

Manufacturer: Purina Cat Chow Naturals

Purina Cat Chow Naturals Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball Chicken & Turkey
73.3Technical Score

The Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball (Purina Cat Chow Naturals) earned a technical score of 73.3/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (62 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (78 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 38.64% protein and 10.23% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball good?

So-so. Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball is in the "Solid" band (technical score 73.3/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 62) and ingredient purity (IPFI 78), with 38.64% protein and 10.23% fat on a dry-matter basis.

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)62 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)78 / 100
Final Score73.3

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein38.64%
Fat10.23%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein34 %
Crude fat9 %
Crude fiber5.1 %
Moisture12 %

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Corn Protein Meal
  3. 3Rice
  4. 4Chicken By-Product Meal
  5. 5Soybean Meal
  6. 6Ground Yellow Corn
  7. 7Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols
  8. 8Turkey
  9. 9Powdered Cellulose
  10. 10Natural Flavor

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared

Points of concern

  • ⚠soy protein
  • ⚠grain splitting
✓ Verified data

retailer echo of printed label (Petco, Tractor Supply, H-E-B listings via search) — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list read 2026-09-03; purina.com direct WebFetch returned 403

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Frequently asked questions about Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball

What is the technical score of Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball?
Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball (Purina Cat Chow Naturals) scores 73.3/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (62 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (78 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball has 38.64% protein and 10.23% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Cat Chow Naturals Indoor Hairball is "Solid" (score 73.3/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Points of concern: soy protein, grain splitting. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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