Special Kitty Chicken & Turkey Flavor with Oatmeal Kibble Dry Cat Food for Kittens

Name: Special Kitty Chicken & Turkey Flavor with Oatmeal Kibble Dry Cat Food for Kittens
Brand: Special Kitty

Dry food for cats · Puppy · by Special Kitty

45/100 · Poor

We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.

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What to watch for

BHA High risk
A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist.
BHT Moderate risk
A synthetic preservative related to BHA. Regulators allow it at low levels, but evidence on long-term effects is mixed and natural alternatives exist.
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.
Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor.
Poultry by-product meal Low risk
Rendered poultry parts such as necks, feet and organs (not feathers). Often a decent protein, but 'poultry' can mean chicken, turkey or duck and quality varies batch to batch.
Wheat Low risk
A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon.
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

Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken meal.
Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Corn, Wheat Bran, Poultry By-Product Meal, Rice, Oats, Wheat, Chicken Fat (Fat, BHA [Preservative], BHT [Preservative]), Natural Flavor, Turkey Meal, Salmon Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Chicory Root, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Carrots, Peas, Choline Chloride, Taurine.

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

Special Kitty Chicken & Turkey Flavor with Oatmeal Kibble Dry Cat Food for Kittens, 14 lb Bag - 14 Pound UPC 681131317597

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03