Simply Nourish Source Kitten Food - High Protein, Grain Free, Salmon Recipe
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
- 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. - 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. - Pea starch Low risk
Starch from peas, used as a binder in grain-free kibble. Part of the legume load the FDA DCM investigation looked at. - Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods. - 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 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
Salmon, Salmon Meal, Menhaden Meal, Peas, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Pea Starch, Whole Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Inulin, Cranberry Pomace, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxide Hydrochloride, Beta Carotene, Menadione Nicotinamide Bisulfite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulphate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 38% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 18% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calories | 395 kcal/kg, 440 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 Source Kitten Food - High Protein, Grain Free, Salmon Recipe - 5 Lb UPC 196481093379
- Simply Nourish Source Kitten Food - High Protein, Grain Free, Salmon Recipe - 3 Lb UPC 196481093386
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