So my cat Mittens has been scratching like crazy lately, and her coat looks kinda dull. Saw Purina Pro Plan all over cat forums and decided to test if the hype matched the price tag. Went straight to PetSmart that afternoon, grabbed the “Sensitive Skin & Stomach” salmon flavor since that’s what kept popping up in recommendations.
The First Week Switchover
Tried mixing 25% new food with her old kibble on Monday morning. Mittens sniffed it like I was poisoning her – total side-eye. By Wednesday she was picking out every single Purina piece and leaving her old food in the bowl. Little traitor already preferred the expensive stuff! Slowly increased to 50/50 by Friday with zero tummy issues.
Monthly Checkpoint Changes
- Week 2: Noticed way less scratching behind her ears. Still finding some flakes though.
- Week 3: Her black fur started looking shiny under sunlight? Like actually glossy when she naps on the windowsill.
- Week 4: Biggest shocker – poop stopped smelling like chemical warfare. Can finally scoop litter without gagging.
Cost vs What Actually Happened
Here’s the real talk about pricing. Paid $48 for 16lbs at my local store. That big bag lasted me exactly 1.5 months feeding one 10lb cat:
- Old food: $28/month
- Purina Pro: $32/month
Extra $4 monthly but I’m saving on fewer vet visits for skin crap. Noticed she drinks more water too, probably from that gravy coating they put on the kibble. Still wish it was cheaper though – $1.50 more per pound than her old brand stings a bit.
Final Thoughts After 60 Days
Worth the cash? Honestly yes for Mittens’ specific issues. Her coat’s softer than my grandma’s cashmere sweater and she’s not tearing her fur out anymore. But if your cat’s already healthy on cheap food? Don’t bother. This ain’t magic dust – it just fixed MY cat’s particular problems. Gonna keep buying it but only during BOGO sales because my wallet’s still crying.
