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Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Senior Cat Food Salmon and Rice Formula - 3.5 lb. Review

4.7 (268) Amazon rating$16.881,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Senior Cat Food pairs salmon and rice with probiotics, prebiotics, and coat-supporting nutrients for older cats with sensitivities, and a 4.7 star average across 268 reviews suggests it works well for its specific niche.

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Best for

Owners of senior cats with sensitive skin or stomach issues who want a salmon-based formula with added digestive and skin support.

Skip if

Your cat doesn't have sensitive skin or stomach concerns, or is a kitten or younger adult, since this recipe is built specifically around senior sensitivity needs.

  • Form Kibble, Hard
  • Flavor Salmon & Rice
  • Benefits Supports Digestive, Brain, Bone, Skin, And Immune Health
  • Best for Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Amino Acids, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; High-Protein, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Natural, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Colors, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Flavors, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Omegas, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Prebiotic, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Probiotics, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Real Meat, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Vitamins & Minerals, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; With Vitamins
  • Weight 3.5 Pounds
  • Priced 38% below the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 268 owner ratings

  • Popularity0.2/5

    268 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 3.5 lb bag of Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Senior Cat Food is a salmon and rice recipe aimed at older cats dealing with sensitive skin or stomach issues. The label lists an extensive set of benefits including digestive health, bone development, dental care, eye health, and both sensitive skin and sensitive stomach support.', "The formula includes probiotics and prebiotics for digestive health, DHA and omega 3 for brain and vision support, calcium and phosphorus for bone and teeth strength, and omega 6 with vitamin A for skin and coat health. It's marketed as veterinarian recommended and free of artificial colors and flavors.", "At $16.88 for a 3.5 lb bag, it's priced similarly to the other senior Pro Plan formula in this lineup. With 268 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and about 1,000 units bought in the past month, it has built a solid track record among owners managing sensitivities in an aging cat."]

Pros

  • Formulated specifically for senior cats with sensitive skin or stomach
  • Salmon and rice recipe with probiotics and prebiotics for digestion
  • DHA and omega 3 included for brain and vision support
  • Calcium and phosphorus included for bone and teeth strength
  • Strong 4.7 star rating across 268 reviews

Cons

  • Not intended for kittens or younger adult cats given the senior-specific formulation
  • Smaller 3.5 lb bag size means more frequent repurchasing
  • Salmon-based recipe won't suit cats needing a different protein for a sensitivity

Specifications

Form
Kibble, Hard
Flavor
Salmon & Rice
Benefits
Supports Digestive, Brain, Bone, Skin, And Immune Health
Best for
Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Amino Acids, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; High-Protein, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Natural, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Colors, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; No Artificial Flavors, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Omegas, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Prebiotic, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Probiotics, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Real Meat, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; Vitamins & Minerals, Bone Development; Brain Aging; Dental; Digestive Health; Easily Digestible; Eye Health; Growth Support; Immune Support; Non-Prescription; Sensitive Skin; Sensitive Stomach; Skin & Coat; Veterinarian Recommended; With Vitamins
Weight
3.5 Pounds

Performance notes

This formula stacks several targeted nutrients on top of the salmon and rice base: probiotics and prebiotics for digestive health, DHA and omega 3 for brain and vision function, calcium and phosphorus for bone and teeth strength, and omega 6 with vitamin A for skin and coat condition. The combination is aimed squarely at senior cats whose skin, stomach, and joints need more targeted support than a standard maintenance diet.

What buyers say

With 268 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and roughly 1,000 units bought in the past month, this sensitive-formula senior food has a steady, positive reputation among owners managing an older cat's skin or stomach sensitivities.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this formula only for cats with diagnosed sensitivities?

It's marketed toward cats with sensitive skin or sensitive stomach tendencies, though it can also work as a general senior formula for owners who want the added digestive and skin support built in.

Why does this formula use salmon instead of chicken?

Salmon is used as the primary protein here, which can be a good option for cats that don't tolerate chicken well or for owners who want protein variety alongside the sensitive skin and stomach support.

Does this food support joint health in senior cats?

The label includes bone development benefits along with calcium and phosphorus for bone and teeth strength, though it's not marketed as a dedicated joint supplement formula.

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