Nutro Wholesome Essentials Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food - Natural, Salmon & Brown Rice
Dry food for cats · Adult · by Nutro
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. - Brewers rice Low risk
Small broken pieces of rice left over from milling. Digestible energy but fewer nutrients than whole rice. - Potato protein Low risk
Protein extracted from potatoes, used to raise the protein number 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 salmon. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Whole Grain Oatmeal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Natural Flavor, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), DL–Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D–Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 33% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| 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
- Nutro Wholesome Essentials Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food - Natural, Salmon & Brown Rice - 5 Lb UPC 079105128766
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