Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Chicken Entree Grain-Free Classic Wet Cat Food
The best-labelled grain-free Pro Plan can - chicken first, no carrageenan, no grains - at roughly $19.32 per 1,000 kcal and with by-products in third place.
Score breakdown
The overall score of 76/100 is a weighted sum of the six dimensions below. Each dimension shows what we found in this specific formula.
Weight 30% · Algorithm-computed score 83/100
Algorithm: first ingredient “Chicken” is named whole meat; 2 named animal ingredients in the top five; protein 45.5% on a dry-matter basis (target for this stage: 28%). Deductions: Unspecified poultry parts; a variable-quality protein source..
Weight 20% · Algorithm-computed score 67/100
Algorithm: first ingredient is a named animal source; among the top five, 1 by-product/unnamed and 0 plant-protein concentrate items.
Weight 18% · Editorially assessed score 78/100
AAFCO statement: Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Chicken Entree Grain Free Classic is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats.. Formulated-to-meet profiles are acceptable but weaker evidence than feeding trials, which caps the score here.
Weight 14% · Editorially assessed score 84/100
Nine voluntary recalls since 2011, most of them small and lot-specific. Recent events cluster in the prescription channel: a December 2022 mislabelling of Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN cans and a February-March 2023 elevated-vitamin-D withdrawal of EL Elemental dry food. No mainstream retail Pro Plan dry food has been recalled.
Weight 10% · Algorithm-computed score 47/100
Algorithm: about $19.32 per 1,000 kcal ($$$ tier), normalized against same-species peers, wet and dry together (cheapest = 100, most expensive ≈ 15).
Weight 8% · Editorially assessed score 84/100
Owner ratings are generally positive, with a minority of owners reporting picky eating or digestive transition issues.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Chicken leads, not water - one of only two grain-free canned cat foods here with a named whole meat in first position
- Grain-free and carrageenan-free, with no corn, wheat, soy, potato or artificial colours
- Chicory root inulin as a prebiotic and salmon for omega-3s, aimed squarely at digestive and skin cases
- 7% fat is the second-highest in the cat wet field behind only Wellness pate, which is what makes it work for cats that need to gain or simply eat more
What we don't
- Poultry by-products sit third; only two of the first five are named animal proteins
- About $19.32 per 1,000 kcal - the fourth-highest per-calorie cost of any canned cat food here
- Formulated-to-meet only, with no feeding-trial substantiation
- Only about 530 ratings, the thinnest owner sample of any Pro Plan product here
Ingredients & nutrition analysis
The first five ingredients tell most of the story:
This is the grain-free variant of Pro Plan's sensitive-skin formula, and the label is cleaner than the standard Complete Essentials cans: chicken first rather than water, no corn, wheat, soy or potato, no carrageenan, and chicory root inulin as the prebiotic source. For a cat whose symptoms look like a grain or carbohydrate sensitivity, that is the short list of things worth paying for.
The cost is real. At $1.99 for 3 oz and 1,211 kcal/kg it lands at roughly $19.32 per 1,000 kcal, and the 7% fat that makes it useful for an underweight cat is the same number that makes it the wrong choice for an overweight one. Poultry by-products in third is the other compromise: the first five include two named animal proteins and one unnamed one.
Alternatives to consider
Other products ranked in Best Cat Food for Sensitive Stomachs:
83/ 100 Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
65/ 100 Royal Canin Feline Care Nutrition Digestive Care Adult Dry Cat Food
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Chicken Entree Grain-Free Classic Wet Cat Food right for my pet?
It is our pick for: Cats with suspected grain or chicken-adjacent sensitivities, and underweight cats that need calorie density. It is not the best fit for: Households feeding wet exclusively on a budget, and anyone who wants a named protein in every one of the top five. Individual animals vary — if your pet has diagnosed health conditions, confirm the choice with your veterinarian.
How much does Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Chicken Entree Grain-Free Classic Wet Cat Food cost?
Expect roughly $10.61 per pound ($$$ tier) depending on bag size and retailer. Check the linked retailers for current pricing; our value score compares cost per 1,000 kcal against comparable formulas.
How should I switch to this food?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing increasing proportions of the new food into the old. Go slower for puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with sensitive stomachs, and watch stool quality during the switch.
Score history
Every change to this product's score is logged here, including the reason. Scores are recomputed by algorithm whenever ingredient or price data changes.
- 2026-10-22 — Product added. Guaranteed analysis, ingredient list, calorie content, AAFCO statement, price, star rating and review count taken from the current US retail listing and the manufacturer's own label. Editorial scores for standards, safety and reviews assessed against that data.
- 2026-10-19 — Protein quality & source: 0 → 83. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment
- 2026-10-19 — Ingredient transparency: 0 → 67. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment
- 2026-10-19 — Value for money: 0 → 47. Scoring algorithmized: computed from ingredient and price algorithms instead of manual assignment