Nulo MedalSeries Hairball Management Adult Dry Cat Food - Chicken & Cod
Dry food for cats · Senior · by Nulo
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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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. - 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. - Miscanthus grass Low risk
An insoluble fiber from grass, used to add bulk. Safe, but provides no nutrients. - 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. - Dried kelp Low risk
Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient. - Sweet potato Low risk
A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - 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 44.4%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is deboned chicken. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Deboned Cod, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Whole Peas, Miscanthus Grass, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Salmon Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine, Dried Cranberries, Dried Kelp, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Salmon Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 40% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 16% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 7.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.3% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.9% |
| Calories | 3,551 kcal/kg, 444 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- 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
- Nulo MedalSeries Hairball Management Adult Dry Cat Food - Chicken & Cod - 5 Lb UPC 811939022571
- Nulo MedalSeries Hairball Management Adult Dry Cat Food - Chicken & Cod - 2 Lb UPC 811939022755
- Nulo MedalSeries Hairball Management Adult Dry Cat Food - Chicken & Cod - 12 Lb UPC 811939022588
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