Ultimates Complete Chicken Indoor Dry Cat Food - Chicken
Dry food for cats · by Ultimates
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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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. - 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. - 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. - 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
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken meal. - Taurine added
Cats need taurine in their diet; this label lists it.
Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Peas, Rice, Rice Bran, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whitefish Meal, Natural Flavors, Dried Egg, L-Carnitine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate).
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 32% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 14% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calories | 3,590 kcal/kg, 380 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.
Sizes and barcodes
- Ultimates Complete Chicken Indoor Dry Cat Food - Chicken (12.5 lb Bag) UPC 034846596328
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