Simply Nourish Original Cat Dry Food - Chicken & Pea, Natural, Grain Free
Dry food for cats · Adult · by Simply Nourish
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- 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. - Menadione sodium bisulfite complex Moderate risk
A synthetic form of vitamin K (K3). EFSA concluded it is safe for dogs at the levels used in feed, but it is flagged as a precaution: it is a synthetic form not used in human supplements, and natural vitamin K1 is an alternative. - 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. - 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 40.0%
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, Dried Potatoes, Dried Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, GroundFlaxseed, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid (Preservatives), Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 36% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 16% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1% |
| Calories | 3,704 kcal/kg, 386 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
- Simply Nourish Original Cat Dry Food - Chicken & Pea, Natural, Grain Free - 7 Lb UPC 737257826816
- Simply Nourish Original Cat Dry Food - Chicken & Pea, Natural, Grain Free - 3 Lb UPC 737257871595
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