by Purina Beyond
Kitten
Regular
AAFCO

Purina Beyond

Kitten Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe

Kitten
Regular
AAFCO
AAFCO adequacy statement provided by the manufacturer
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Chicken

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 73 out of 100
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Available sizes

3 lb
1.4 kg
5 lb
2.3 kg

Summary

Purina Beyond Kitten Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe is a dry cat food that provides essential nutrients for growing kittens.
The first ingredient is chicken, offering a high-quality protein source for muscle development and overall growth.
Chicken meal and dried egg product enhance the protein content, providing amino acids essential for a kitten’s energy needs.
Barley and oatmeal serve as the primary carbohydrate sources, offering digestible energy while being gentle on a kitten’s developing digestive system.
Fish oil, a source of DHA (0.08%), supports brain and vision development in young kittens.
Bacillus coagulans (600 million CFU/g) and dried chicory root provide natural probiotics and prebiotic fiber to promote gut health and digestion.
Pumpkin and sunflower oil provide digestive comfort and a balanced fat profile for a kitten’s developing body.
This formula contains over 15 essential nutrients found in mother’s milk and is free from corn, wheat, soy, poultry by-product meal, and artificial additives.

Pros
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1

High-protein formula

38% crude protein from chicken, chicken meal, and dried egg supports muscle growth and development.
2

Supports brain and vision health

DHA from fish oil aids cognitive and visual development in kittens.
3

Digestive health support

Natural probiotics (600 million CFU/g) and prebiotic fiber from chicory root and pumpkin promote a healthy gut.
4

No artificial additives

Free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and poultry by-product meals.
5

Essential nutrients for immune function

Contains vitamin A, vitamin E, and selenium for overall immune health.
Cons
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1

Moderate fat content

At 17% crude fat, it may be too high for some kittens prone to excessive weight gain.
2

Higher carbohydrate inclusion

Barley and oatmeal contribute to the overall carbohydrate load.
3

Potential allergens

Chicken and egg proteins may not be suitable for kittens with sensitivities to poultry-based ingredients.
4

Limited meat variety

Only chicken is the primary animal protein source.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Dried Yeast
  • Pea Protein
  • Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols
  • Canola Meal
  • Potato Protein
  • Natural Flavor
  • and also:
Dried Egg Product, Dried Chicory Root, Fish Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Salt, Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate

Vitamins and Additives

    MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], taurine, potassium chloride

    VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K)], choline chloride, DL-Methionine, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, L ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C). A386020

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein
    38%
    Crude Fat
    17%
    Crude Fiber
    3.5%
    Moisture
    12%
    Calcium
    1.1%
    Phosphorus
    0.9%
    Omega 6
    1.8%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3847 kcal/kg
    Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.2%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) 0.08%, Zinc (Zn) (Min) 150 mg/kg, Selenium (Se) (Min) 0.3 mg/kg, Vitamin A (Min) 12,000 IU/kg, Vitamin E (Min) 100 IU/kg, Taurine (Min) 0.18%, Bacillus coagulans* (Min) 600 million CFU/g

    Comments

    Availability Note: This product does not appear on purina.com (US site) as of January 5, 2026.

    Notes

    The score is calculated after relocating fresh meat or fish ingredient(s), as explained in Rule 7: Quality and Location Impact of Meat Ingredients

    Guaranteed Analysis

    Crude Protein
    38%
    Crude Fat
    17%
    Crude Fiber
    3.5%
    Moisture
    12%
    Calcium
    1.1%
    Phosphorus
    0.9%
    Omega 6
    1.8%
    Metabolizable Energy
    3847 kcal/kg
    Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.2%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) 0.08%, Zinc (Zn) (Min) 150 mg/kg, Selenium (Se) (Min) 0.3 mg/kg, Vitamin A (Min) 12,000 IU/kg, Vitamin E (Min) 100 IU/kg, Taurine (Min) 0.18%, Bacillus coagulans* (Min) 600 million CFU/g
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