Pet Food

PureVita Grain-Free Chicken Stew Dinner Canned Cat Food

By PureVita 20 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
4.5 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
4.5
Design
4.0
Function
5.0
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • Inconsistent quality
  • Unpleasant smell reported
  • Multiple cats refuse to eat
  • Potential dietary issues reported
  • Customer service is responsive but product problems persist

Quick Verdict

Inconsistent quality, unpleasant smell, disadvantaged compatibility multiple cats

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 20
Would Recommend 20%
Would Buy Again 20%
Avg Lifespan Not specified

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Inconsistent quality issues in recent batches.

Prevention: Check for manufacturing dates and buy from reliable sources, consult vet

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High-quality ingredients (1)

    Contains quality ingredients with no fillers and no Liverpool

  • Aroma (1)

    The aroma

  • Quick transition for new kittens (1)

    Rescued

Cons

  • Quality issues (6) critical

    Some cans.

    Tip: Consult with a vet

  • Texture inconsistency (5) critical

    The product often varies between thick, smooth pate, and watery, unappetizing slop.

    Tip: Return for the refund

  • Surface reduction (5) critical

    The smell of the feet with the meat and pouring

    Tip: It smells bad

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews mention significant quality issues with smell and texture.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners looking for grain-free options with high-quality ingredients. — Good ingredients listed, have a good effect on new cats
  • Cats with specific dietary needs. — The list of ingredients and their quantities.

Skip If

  • Pet owners concerned about inconsistent quality. — Mushy texture
  • Pick cats or cats recently dissected. — Very concerned about the ingredients

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan High variance

Factors: Quality inconsistencies, Texture variation

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

1.8
20 reviews
5★
15%
4★
5%
3★
0%
2★
30%
1★
50%
high-quality ingredients (2) good aroma (2) quality issues (6) inconsistent texture (5) unpleasant smell (5) customer service response issues (1)

Common Questions

Is this food high-quality

Good for some cats potentially

Are there any dietary problems

Yes sometimes

Highlighted Reviews

— OliverMom 1 found helpful

"Rescued a new kitty. She came to me on Frisky canned cat food & a store brand of dry food. As a human nutritionist, I read every label of canned cat food there was in several pet stores as well as on line. Pure Vita Grain-Free Chicken Stew had the best ingredients, no fillers and NO LIVER!(The liver..."

— greenbum

"I have 10+ cats of varying ages and one of them has IBD. I feed them half home made raw food and half canned and have been looking for a good, healthy carageenan-free food that they would actually eat and would be alright for my IBD guy. There are better canned foods out there but my cats won't eat ..."

Bottom Line

With strong separate opinions on recent bad experiences, potential inconsistencies in the manufacturing process and multiple warnings from customers it is essential to consider purchasing in moderation and consult with a vet regarding ingredients.

4.5 /10
Below Average