Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Cat Dry Food - Salmon, Natural, With-Grain
Dry food for cats · Puppy · by Simply Nourish
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. - 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. - Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish. - Vegetable oil Low risk
An unnamed plant oil. Fine as energy, but the label does not say which plant it came from. - 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. - Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods. - 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.
What it does well
- High protein 42.2%
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
Deboned Salmon (Source Of DHA), Fish Meal, Pea Protein, Salmon Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Vegetable Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Flaxseed, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Pea Fiber, Dried Cranberries, Salt, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), DL-Methionine, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 38% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 18% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1% |
| Calories | 3,741 kcal/kg, 425 kcal/cup |
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
- Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Cat Dry Food - Salmon, Natural, With-Grain - 3 Lb UPC 737257967052
- Simply Nourish Original Indoor Kitten Cat Dry Food - Salmon, Natural, With-Grain - 7 Lb UPC 737257967045
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