Purina Pro Plan LiveClear is an “allergen-reducing” dry cat food line that claims to significantly reduce the major cat allergen (Fel d 1) in cat hair and dander by ~47%, starting in the 3rd week of daily feeding.
Here are key guaranteed analysis (adult formulas) for a few LiveClear varieties:
| Formula | Crude Protein (Min) | Crude Fat (Min) | Crude Fiber (Max) | Moisture (Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveClear Chicken & Rice / Adult | 36.0 % | 16.0 % | 2.0 % | 12.0 % |
| LiveClear Salmon & Rice (Adult) | 36.0 % | 16.0 % | 2.0 % | 12.0 % |
| LiveClear Indoor Turkey & Rice (Adult Indoor) | 36.0 % | 10.0 % | 5.5 % | 12.0 % |
Comparable Products for Side-by-Side Comparison
To help readers understand how LiveClear compares, let’s pick two other widely available dry cat foods with similar positioning (adult, mainstream, reasonably high protein) to compare:
- Purina ONE Indoor Advantage Dry Cat Food — GA: Crude Protein 37%, Fat 9%, Fiber 5.2%, Moisture 12%
- Purina Pro Plan LiveClear Sensitive Skin & Stomach Turkey & Oatmeal — GA: Protein 40%, Fat 18%, Fiber 2.5%, Moisture 12%
Nutritional Comparison on Dry-Matter Basis
To fairly compare, we convert each product’s guaranteed analysis to a dry matter basis (i.e. remove moisture), and estimate carbohydrates (“NFE”) by difference (assuming ash where not specified).
Here are the computed dry matter values (approximate) for four products:
| Product | Protein (%) (DM) | Fat (%) (DM) | Carbs (NFE) (%) (DM)* | Fiber (%) (DM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveClear Chicken & Rice Adult | ~ 40.9% | ~ 18.2% | ~ 36.9% | ~ 2.3% |
| LiveClear Indoor Turkey & Rice | ~ 40.9% | ~ 11.4% | ~ 42.2% | ~ 5.5% |
| Purina ONE Indoor Advantage | ~ 42.0% | ~ 10.2% | ~ 41.5% | ~ 6.1% |
| LiveClear Sensitive Skin & Stomach | ~ 43.2% | ~ 19.4% | ~ 34.9% | ~ 2.9% |
*Carbs (NFE) = [100 − (protein + fat + fiber + ash + moisture)] then converted to DM. Ash assumed ~ 8% if not listed. Percentages rounded.
Key Insights & Implications
- Protein: LiveClear formulas offer strong protein content (~ 36% as fed; ~ 40-43% DM). Comparable to Purina ONE Indoor, slightly lower than the Sensitive Skin & Stomach but still high. Good for muscle maintenance.
- Fat: Some formulas (e.g. Chicken & Rice / Sensitive Skin & Stomach) have high fat (~16-18%) which can be great for energy / palatability, but indoor cats could gain weight if portions not controlled. The Indoor Turkey & Rice formula has lower fat (~10%), which may be better for less active or indoor cats.
- Fiber: Indoor version has higher fiber (5.5%) → helps with hairball control, digestion for less active cats. Lower-fiber formulas (2-3%) are more typical for standard adult general maintenance.
- Carbs: Higher carbs in lower fat/ higher fiber formulas (indoor) — trade-off. If avoiding high carbohydrate diets, the Sensitive Skin high protein / high fat versions reduce the % of carbs.
- Allergen Reduction: The unique selling point of LiveClear is allergen reduction (Fel d 1 neutralization using egg protein). For households with allergy concerns, that gives it an edge vs “normal” dry foods.
FAQ Ideas (for Search Snippets)
- Q: Does Purina Pro Plan LiveClear really reduce cat allergens?
A: According to Purina’s research, yes — feeding LiveClear daily leads to an average ~47% reduction in the major allergen (Fel d 1) in cat hair and dander starting around the 3rd week of use. - Q: Which LiveClear formula is best for indoor cats?
A: The Indoor Turkey & Rice formula is designed specifically for indoor cats: lower fat (~10%), higher fiber (~5.5%), which helps reduce calories and support digestion/hairball control. Compare this to standard formulas that have higher fat. - Q: Is high fat in LiveClear a problem?
A: Only if your cat doesn’t burn off enough energy. High fat formulas like Sensitive Skin & Stomach can be great for active cats or those that need richer calories, but indoor or less active cats may do better with lower-fat formulas. Always monitor body condition and adjust feed accordingly.
Sources & References
- LiveClear Chicken & Rice Guaranteed Analysis.
- LiveClear Indoor Turkey & Rice GA.
- LiveClear Sensitive Skin & Stomach GA.
- Purina ONE Indoor Advantage GA.
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