Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Reduced Calorie Senior Dry Cat Food

Name: Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Reduced Calorie Senior Dry Cat Food
Brand: Natural Balance

Dry food for cats · Senior · by Natural Balance

62/100 · Good

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. 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.
Potatoes Low risk
Cooked potato is a digestible starch used in many grain-free kibbles. Potatoes were common in diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation.
Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods.
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

Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken meal.
Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Chicken, Brown Rice, Potatoes, Oats, Pea Protein, Pearled Barley, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Meal, Salmon Meal, Lamb Meal, Carrots, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Natural Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp, Duck, Tomato Pomace, Salmon Oil, Dried Egg, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), Minerals (zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Flaxseed Meal, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Citric Acid And Mixed Tocopherols (preservatives), Kelp Meal, Cranberries, Parsley Flakes, L-Lysine, Dried Spinach, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	35%
Crude fat (min)	10.5%
Crude fiber (max)	8%
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

Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Reduced Calorie Senior Dry Cat Food, 6 Lb - 6 lbs UPC 723633002608

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