Applaws Vitality All Life Stages Cat Dry Food - High Protein, Grain Free, Chicken & Salmon
Dry food for cats · All life stages · by Applaws
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What to watch for
- Chickpeas Moderate risk
Chickpeas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Lentils Moderate risk
Lentils add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- High protein 47.8%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, Dried Egg, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Salmon Hydrolysate, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast Culture, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin Supplement), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin Supplement), Vitamin B7 (Biotin Supplement), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)), Taurine, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), DL–Methionine, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 43% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 18% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- Applaws Vitality All Life Stages Cat Dry Food - High Protein, Grain Free, Chicken & Salmon - 5 Lb UPC 886817014436
- Applaws Vitality All Life Stages Cat Dry Food - High Protein, Grain Free, Chicken & Salmon - 11 Lb UPC 886817014450
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