Special Kitty Complete Nutrition Chicken & Turkey Flavor Dry Cat Food
Dry food for cats · Adult · by Special Kitty
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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. - Meat and bone meal Moderate risk
Rendered mammal tissue including bone, from unnamed species. High in minerals (ash) and usually less digestible than a named meat meal. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
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, Meat And Bone Meal, Wheat Bran, Wheat, Poultry By-Product Meal, Chicken Fat (Fat, BHA [Preservative], BHT [Preservative]), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Turkey Meal, 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, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Taurine.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 32% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 12% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 9% |
| Calories | 3,348 kcal/kg |
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 Complete Nutrition Chicken & Turkey Flavor Dry Cat Food, 3.15 lb Bag UPC 194346293957
- Special Kitty Complete Nutrition Chicken & Turkey Flavor Dry Cat Food, 16 lb Bag - 16 Pound UPC 681131317535
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