4.8(3,300)Amazon rating$53.486,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Purina Pro Plan High Protein with Probiotics is a chicken and rice formula built for adult cats that want a more performance-oriented recipe, and its 4.8 star average across 3,346 reviews shows it's earned strong trust despite sitting at the higher end of the price range in this group.
Adult cats that benefit from added probiotics and a high protein diet, and owners willing to pay more for a formula with a broader set of targeted health claims.
Skip if
You're feeding a kitten or need a large bag on a tight budget, since this sits at a premium price point for its size.
Form Dry
Flavor Chicken & Rice
Benefits Supports Skin And Coat Health
Best for Digestive Health, Skin And Coat Health, Vision Development, Immune System Health
Breed size All
Weight 16 Pounds
Priced 97% above the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 3,300 owner ratings
Popularity2.5/5
3,300 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 16 lb bag of Purina Pro Plan High Protein with Probiotics is built around a chicken and rice formula in a standard dry kibble form, formulated for adult cats. Purina lists the special ingredients as gluten-free and calls out digestive health, skin and coat health, vision development, and immune system health as the formula's key benefits.", "The addition of prebiotics and probiotics sets this apart from more basic dry recipes, and the label notes a high protein nutrient content claim alongside added vitamins. The allergen information lists it as allergen-free, and it's formulated for all breed sizes.", "At $53.48 for a 16 lb bag, this is the most expensive option in this group, reflecting Pro Plan's positioning as a step above Purina's entry-level lines. With 3,346 reviews and a 4.8 star average, it has a smaller review base than some competitors here but a very strong rating."]
Pros
High 4.8 star average across 3,346 reviews
Includes prebiotics and probiotics alongside a high protein formula
Targets multiple benefits: digestion, skin and coat, vision, and immune health
Gluten-free and allergen-free labeling
Large 16 lb bag size for less frequent reordering
Cons
Most expensive option in this group on a per-bag basis
Smaller review base than some of the higher-volume formulas here
Broad set of health claims means it's less targeted than a formula built for one specific issue
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken & Rice
Benefits
Supports Skin And Coat Health
Best for
Digestive Health, Skin And Coat Health, Vision Development, Immune System Health
Breed size
All
Weight
16 Pounds
Performance notes
The addition of prebiotics and probiotics is the main differentiator here, aimed at supporting gut health alongside the high protein, gluten-free recipe. The combination of vision development and immune system health claims suggests a broader, multi-benefit formulation rather than one narrowly focused on a single issue like weight or digestion alone.
What buyers say
With 3,346 reviews averaging 4.8 stars and around 6,000 bought in the past month, this formula shows a smaller but highly satisfied buyer base, consistent with a premium line that costs more per bag than mass-market alternatives.
Yes, Purina Pro Plan High Protein includes both prebiotics and probiotics as part of the formula, alongside its high protein chicken and rice base.
Is this formula gluten-free?
Yes, gluten-free is listed among the special ingredients for this formula.
Why does this cost more than other dry cat foods in this lineup?
This is part of Purina's Pro Plan line, which is positioned above Purina's entry-level formulas and includes added ingredients like probiotics, which typically raises the price compared to more basic dry cat foods.
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