Pure Cravings Mercury Tested All Life Stages Dry Cat Food - Grain Free, Salmon & Sardine
Dry food for cats · All life stages · by Pure Cravings
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. - 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 43.5%
40% or more on a dry-matter basis (cat). - Named meat first
First ingredient is salmon. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Salmon, Sardine meal, Pea protein, Poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Salmon oil, Beet pulp, Sunflower oil, L-lysine monohydrochloride, Calcium carbonate, Dicalcium phosphate, Potassium chloride, Sodium chloride, Choline chloride, Ferrous sulfate, Copper sulfate, Manganese sulfate, Zinc sulfate, Calcium iodate, Sodium selenite, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin K supplement, Thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin supplement, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 supplement, Ascorbic acid, Calcium pantothenate, Niacin supplement, Folic acid, Biotin, Taurine, Psyllium husk, Dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product, L-tryptophan, L-carnitine, Rosemary extract, Zinc amino acid complex, Yucca schidigera extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 40% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 16% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 8% |
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
- Pure Cravings Mercury Tested All Life Stages Dry Cat Food - Grain Free, Salmon & Sardine - 3 Lb UPC 850009040558
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