Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets CN Critical Nutrition Wet Dog & Cat Food, 5.5-oz, case of 24

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  • This energy-dense formula provides concentrated nutrition when your dog or cat is critically ill, anorectic, or recovering from surgery.
  • A smooth texture makes assisted feeding with a syringe or feeding tube (sold separately) easy.
  • Added antioxidants promote overall well-being, and high protein and fat levels provide nutrition for your pet when they need it most.
  • It’s easy to digest so your pet can start to experience benefits quickly.
  • Made in the USA.

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About Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diet Therapeutic Nutrition

Targeted Therapeutic Nutrition

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets has developed a wide range of formulas with targeted nutrition for dogs who have specific conditions. From dental or critical care to breakthrough diets for dogs with joint or cognitive issues, each formula provides advanced nutrition, from a name you know and trust.

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Made with the specific nutrition your dog needs, plus great taste to help ensure adequate nutrient intake.

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Science-based recipes developed by a collaborative network of scientists, veterinarians and nutritionists.

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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets is committed to the health of every pet, especially those with unique nutritional needs. Established through decades of research and supported by a global network of scientists, each recipe is formulated to deliver advanced nutrition for your pet. For innovative therapeutic products trusted by pet owners and veterinary professionals alike, you can always count on Purina Pro Plan.

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Questions & Answers

7 Customer Questions


Is this food a pate? How does it compare to A/D

Answer by ChewyNov 23, 2020
This recipe has a minced and smooth consistency. This formula has a higher protein, fat and fiber percentage than the Hill's Prescription Diet A/D food. This food has beef and liver listed as the first ingredients, while the A/D recipe has turkey liver, pork liver and chicken as their first ingredients.

Could you please say how many milligrams of Phosphorus are in one can? (I see your response that this product contains 0.34% Phosphorus on an as fed basis. But it would be sooo much easier for us to understand if you can just give an answer in mgs.) Thank you!!

Answer by ChewyAug 31, 2021
There are 0.25 grams of phosphorus per 100 kcals of CN Critical Nutrition canned. Each can is 211 kcals, therefore there is 0.53 grams per can.

how many calories per can ?

Answer by ChewyNov 12, 2019
This recipes contains approximately 208 calories per can.

Is this good to use to make my male cat gain weight?

Answer by ChewyJun 18, 2025
This energy-dense formula provides concentrated nutrition when your dog or cat is critically ill, anorectic, or recovering from surgery. Your veterinarian is your best ally in managing your pet's health. We encourage consulting your Veterinarian to ensure this would be a good fit for your pet's current nutrition plan, as dietary and other healthcare changes should be made under the guidance of your vet.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Digestibility

89% Positive

Ingredients

89% Positive

Nutritional Value

90% Positive

Texture and Consistency

90% Positive

149 Customer Reviews



Always consult a veterinarian about your pet’s health needs. Customer reviews should not be used as medical advice.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Libby on Jan 3, 2026

Way overpriced - no reason to be this expensive

All 3 cats are interested in it but all have thus far thrown up what they've eaten. Need to start them SLOW AND LOW on this food, it's either really rich for their

All 3 cats are interested in it but all have thus far thrown up what they've eaten. Need to start them SLOW AND LOW on this food, it's either really rich for their stomachs or just too drastic a change from store bought pate. Will only give it to our cats sparingly, due to vomiting it back up issues. Even with just a teaspoon of it, they barf.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Brelynn on Dec 27, 2025

Cat wasn't impressed

Got this for my hyperthyroid cat who has abdominal cancer and is on a liquid diet. It's a thick pate that requires quite a bit of water to liquify. Unfortunately

Got this for my hyperthyroid cat who has abdominal cancer and is on a liquid diet. It's a thick pate that requires quite a bit of water to liquify. Unfortunately my cat is not impressed and barely eats it. Tested her appetite with other food like the special kitty cans my other cats eat and she was more interested. I'll try Hills a/d and hope she likes that more.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Erin on Dec 29, 2025

Fussy Dogs Love It!

I use this sparingly for my two senior dogs with congestive heart disease. They'll gladly take their pills twice daily when I hide them in tiny bits of this tasty

I use this sparingly for my two senior dogs with congestive heart disease. They'll gladly take their pills twice daily when I hide them in tiny bits of this tasty food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michelle on Oct 28, 2025

Loved Critical Nutrition !

My vet recommended this Critical Nutrition food for my cat who was suddenly ill (lethargic, not eating). I mixed a bit of water with it initially because he was

My vet recommended this Critical Nutrition food for my cat who was suddenly ill (lethargic, not eating). I mixed a bit of water with it initially because he was always a fan of the 'gravy packets'. He quickly lapped it up and went for the chunky bits as well. Now he eats it without me having to water it down.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dion on Jan 7, 2026

This is a STAPLE in our house

Great for giving meds or as a treats or just when someone’s under the weather. We serve them as meatballs with and or without meds when needed.

Great for giving meds or as a treats or just when someone’s under the weather. We serve them as meatballs with and or without meds when needed.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By James on Nov 28, 2025

My ace in the hole when my cat quits eating

This stuff is great and has saved my cats life on several occasions. It is the only thing he will eat when he quits eating. He loves it. After a few days on it,

This stuff is great and has saved my cats life on several occasions. It is the only thing he will eat when he quits eating. He loves it. After a few days on it, he starts eating his usual food again.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Oct 26, 2025

Nutritious

This was good for Rocket however he was so sick that he wasn’t able to go on. We had to say goodbye to our little boy a few days after getting the food. We were

This was good for Rocket however he was so sick that he wasn’t able to go on. We had to say goodbye to our little boy a few days after getting the food. We were only able to use 2 cans out of the case. We donated the rest to our vet who was going to get it to another dog who needed it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Beverly on Jan 22, 2026

Very nutritious

My Vet said great for older dogs or cats that may need more nutrition.

My Vet said great for older dogs or cats that may need more nutrition.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jillian on Sep 8, 2025

Package arrived damaged

Food was unusable because the package arrived damaged. This food was not properly insulated and 2/3 of the cans were severely dented and had food leaking. This is

Food was unusable because the package arrived damaged. This food was not properly insulated and 2/3 of the cans were severely dented and had food leaking. This is super disappointing as the last time I ordered this food it came late. Not sure what’s going on with Chuy‘s service. It has definitely went downhill.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ashley on Dec 15, 2025

Nice

Excellent food for cat that are not feeling well. It is addicting and they will love to eat it.

Excellent food for cat that are not feeling well. It is addicting and they will love to eat it.