Feline Commercial Raw Food Overview - CatCentric

Feline Commercial Raw Food Overview

Nationally Available Brands (updated January 2012) ?

Product Aunt Jeni's Aunt Jeni's Chicken

Aunt Jeni's Beef

Aunt Jeni's Rabbit

Ratio of Meat, Organs & Bones to Other Ingredients Ingredients

SingleProtein?

*** Organs

Source

Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (Min); Fat (Min); Fiber (Max); Moisture (Max) (in brown when presented on Dry Matter Basis)

Notes

Safety Comments and/or Cautions

Environmental Focus?

Independent company located in Temple Hills, MD

85:15

Bell & Evans? Chicken, Chicken heart,

Yes Vegetarian fed free-range

Protein 14%; Fat 10%; Fiber 1%; Moisture Aunt Jeni's also makes raw frozen All Aunt Jeni's cat foods with the

"From the beginning we

Chicken liver, Chicken gizzards, finely

*** chickens from local farms with 71%; Ash 2.2%; Carbohydrates 4%.

dog food with the same recipes, exception of Turkey contain garlic. Garlic have tried to be as

ground, real, raw Chicken bones; pureed Liver humane-treatment practices. Calcium 1.5%; Phosphorous 0.88%;

but with different proportions of can cause anemia in cats. Aunt Jeni's environmentally friendly as

carrots, broccoli, cabbage, sweet

Gizzard Bell & Evans of Fredericksburg, PA. (Ca:P ratio 1.7:1); Potassium 0.68%; meat/bone/organs to vegetables says, "It is not true that garlic is

possible in our

potatoes, and apples; farm-fresh whole

All natural, minimally processed, Sodium 0.66%; Magnesium 0.09%; Zinc & other ingredients, as opposed dangerous for cats, or for dogs. Garlic manufacturing processes

eggs (including shells); ground organic

no artificial ingredients, no

84.16 mg/kg; Taurine 0.23%.

to some frozen raw food

has many wonderful health benefits, by using biodegradable

flax seeds; fresh garlic; raw,

antibiotics. Chickens are fed an all AAFCO all life stages

companies that market the same including: immune system booster, blood cleaning agents,

unpasteurized honey; organic, unfiltered,

vegetable diet containing no

product for dogs and cats.

cleanser, and anti-bacterial properties. It subscribing to wind-

unpasteurized apple cider vinegar;

preservatives and no animal by-

is also believed to be effective in making generated power and

powdered organic alfalfa and kelp; fresh

products. Suppliers to Whole

your pet less "lovable" to pests like

generally conserving

parsley.

Foods grocery chain.

mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. Garlic is in resources to reduce our

the same genus as onions (Allium).

carbon footprint whenever

85:15

Grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free, free-range Beef, Beef heart, Beef liver; pureed mixed squashes, mixed leafy greens (kale and collards), celery, apples; whole eggs (including shells); ground, organic flax seeds; fresh garlic; raw, unpasteurized honey; organic, unfiltered, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar; fresh parsley; powdered alfalfa and kelp.

Yes *** Liver

Grass-fed, free-range beef.

Protein 15%; Fat 6%; Fiber 1%; Moisture

"Imported from BSE-free countries 76%; Ash 1.3%; Carbohydrates 2%.

such as New Zealand, Argentina, Calcium 2.94%; Phosphorous 1.59%;

and Australia. These countries (Ca:P ratio 1.8:1); Potassium 0.63%;

raise cattle naturally, with no

Sodium 0.52%; Magnesium 0.08%; Zinc

hormones or antibiotics. The

80.80 mg/kg; Taurine 0.25%.

cattle are free-range and grass- AAFCO All Life Stages

fed. The beef used is in

approximately a 95:5 lean:fat

ratio."

However, garlic does not contain the

"There are no bones in our beef same compound that onions do, a

variety, because beef bones are poisonous alkaloid called n-propyl

quite hard and too difficult for our disulphide. This compound inhibits an

equipment to handle safely...The enzyme in red blood cells, causing them

source of calcium in our beef

to denature. For this reason, onions

formula is egg shells and high- should be on the Forbidden Food list for

calcium vegetables instead of

our pets, but garlic is "safe" in

bones, and the Ca:P ratio is still moderation.

adequate."

The amount of garlic in our cat/ferret

and however we can. We participate in our county's recycling program for paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and aluminum. We support small, local, organic farms by purchasing as much of our produce as possible locally. We have also changed our packaging to use materials

food formulas is very small, and poses that are more eco-friendly

85:15

Naturally-raised, hormone and antibiotic- Yes "We do not use Chinese rabbits!

free, Rabbit, Rabbit heart, Rabbit liver,

*** The rabbit we use comes from a

finely ground, real, raw Rabbit bones; Uses whole variety of domestic sources and

pureed mixed squashes, mixed leafy

rabbit are raised according to strict

greens (kale and collards), celery, apples; excluding "natural" standards, with no

whole eggs (including shells); ground,

head, hormones or antibiotics used. All

Protein 17%; Fat 10%; Fiber 1%; Moisture Company Product Comments: absolutely no health risk to your cat or to reduce both energy

67%; Ash 2.3%; Carbohydrates 5%.

All meats & poultry are from

dog. If you are still concerned about consumption and landfill

Calcium 2.81%; Phosphorous 1.54%; animals that are free-range, grass- garlic-induced anemia, your veterinarian space."

(Ca:P ratio 1.8:1); Potassium 0.63%;

fed, humanely raised and killed, can do a blood test to determine the

Sodium 0.51%; Magnesium 0.09%; Zinc non-medicated (no growth

presence of Heinz bodies (an indicator of

101.46 mg/kg; Taurine 0.23%.

hormones or antibiotics), USDA anemia)."

organic flax seeds; fresh garlic; raw,

intestines meat is inspected by USDA and AAFCO All Life Stages

inspected and graded for human

unpasteurized honey; organic, unfiltered, and feet. our processors also sell the same

consumption. Not every single

unpasteurized apple cider vinegar; fresh

meat that we use to restaurants

ingredient is necessarily "certified"

parsley; powdered alfalfa and kelp.

for human consumption. We use

to be organic, but the farmers are

the entire rabbit, including bones,

following all the rules even if they

as well as liver and heart. We do

have not yet achieved certified

not use the heads, feet, or

status under USDA and NOS

intestines.

regulations.

No added vitamins, supplements,

or any additives; No grains, soy,

antibiotics, or hormones.

Aunt Jeni's Turkey

90:10

Eberly or Bell & Evans? Turkey, Turkey heart, Turkey liver, Turkey Gizzard, finely ground, real, raw Turkey bones; pureed leafy greens (mustard and turnip), green beans, organic alfalfa sprouts, papaya, cranberries; ground organic sunflower seeds, organic almonds and organic walnuts.

Yes *** Liver Gizzard

See chicken.

Bravo!

Independent company located in Vernon, CT

Protein 16%; Fat 3%; Fiber 1%; Moisture 76%; Ash 1.3%; Carbohydrates 2.0%. Calcium 1.5%; Phosphorous 1.20%; (Ca:P ratio 1.3:1); Potassium .67%; Sodium 0.25%; Magnesium 0.13%; Zinc 117.07 mg/kg; Taurine 0.23%. AAFCO All Life Stages

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Nationally Available Brands (updated January 2012) ?

Product

Bravo! BalanceChicken

Ratio of Meat, Organs & Bones to Other Ingredients Ingredients

Chicken, chicken frames, chicken organs (liver, gizzards, hearts), green beans, broccoli, acorn squash, salt, potassium chloride, vitamin E, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, potassium iodide, vitamin D.

Bravo! Balance-Beef

Beef, beef organs (livers, hearts, kidneys), beef bone, celery, acorn squash, turnip, sunflower oil, salt, potassium chloride, vitamin E, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, potassium iodide, vitamin D.

SingleProtein?

*** Organs

Yes *** Liver Gizzard

Yes *** Liver Kidney

Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (Min); Fat

(Min); Fiber (Max); Moisture (Max)

(in brown when presented on Dry

Source

Matter Basis)

"Bravo! Balance Premium Chicken Protein 12%; Fiber 1%; Fat 4%; Moisture

Formula offers human-grade

78%.

AAFCO All

quality, antibiotic-free, no-

Life Stages

hormones-added chicken raised

and processed in the USA."

Grass-fed Beef. "Bravo! Balance Premium Beef Formula offers human-grade, grass-fed USDA inspected beef processed at our plant in CT."

Protein 15.09%; Fiber 1.1%; Fat 7.31%; Moisture 75%. AAFCO All Life Stages

Notes

Safety Comments and/or Cautions

Environmental Focus?

Company Product Comments: "We do not subcontract production of

No

Facility is USDA Certified

any of our products to outside third

Products do not contain grain, party sources." "Bravo! further ensures

preservatives or additives, and all the safety of our diets by adhering to

the ingredients are always human- strict production standards. The meat

grade quality.

processing rooms are kept between 35 to

Red meat products are hormone- 40 degrees during production. Processed

free and grass-fed.

products are then immediately placed in

Raw vegetables are Grade A fresh a blast freezer where they are subjected

and washed prior to processing. to a temperature of -20 degrees for a

Do not use preservatives,

minimum of 24 hours. The blast-frozen

additives, or artificial ingredients products are then transferred to our

or colors.

commercial freezers where temperatures

between 0 and 10 degrees are constantly

monitored and maintained."

Bravo! BalanceTurkey

Bravo!'s Other Products

Bravo!

100% meat

Boneless

Bravo! Basics 100% meat/bones

Bravo! Original Blends

Bravo! Specialty Forumulas

100% organs OR

100% vegetables

Turkey necks, turkey organs (liver, gizzards, hearts), green beans, broccoli, acorn squash, salt, potassium chloride, vitamin E, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, potassium iodide, vitamin D.

Yes *** Liver Gizzard

"Bravo! Balance Premium Turkey Protein 15.21%; Fiber 0.08%; Fat 4.42%;

Formula offers human-grade

Moisture 68.04%.

quality, no-hormones-added

AAFCO All Life Stages

turkey raised and processed in the

USA."

Available protein sources: Beef with Beef Yes

NA

hearts; Buffalo; Venison; Salmon

***

No secreting

organs

Available protein sources: Chicken,

Yes

NA

Turkey, Lamb, Rabbit, Ostrich, Elk, Duck

***

Varies, but

typically no

organs

Available protein sources: Chicken,

Yes

NA

Turkey, Beef, Pork, Lamb

***

Varies

Beef organs, Turkey organs, or Ground

Yes

NA

Vegetables

***

Turkey:

Liver &

Gizzard;

Beef: Liver

& Kidney

Bravo notes: A low-potency,

vitamin/mineral helps fill in the gaps,

especially with trace minerals. Fresh

foods can be deficient in vitamins and

minerals because the soil the source

animals graze on or that the vegetables

are grown in are depleted. Bravo

Recommended Supplements: Essential

Premium boneless meats to customize a raw diet: With these formulas, the pet owner then must add the organ meats, supplements and vegetables to complete the raw diet recipe.

fatty acids (EFAs) are found in select plants, grasses and seeds and the animals that forage on them, such grassfed meats. While Bravo! tries to acquire grass-fed meats whenever possible, to assure your cat receives appropriate levels of Omega-3, Bravo! recommends

you also include an alternative source of

Vegetable-free formulas of

EFAs, such as fish oil, in your pet's diet.

premium meat and ground bones - Fish body oil (salmon, sardine or anchovy

or meat, bone and organ meat oil) is one of the most bioavailable for

combinations. Simply add the our felines. Many other Omega-3s, such

supplements and other

as flax seed oil, cannot not be converted

ingredients you want to feed your or used by cats. Vitamin E is needed to

pet.

ensure metabolism of the Omega-3s.

Original Formula Blends offer the convenience of pre-made blends of pure premium grade meats, organ meats, ground bones and vegetables. All you need to add are your choice of supplements.

Plus it helps prevent oxidation. Capsules in liquid or dry form are available. Digestive enzymes and probiotics aid in the digestion and absorption of nutrients and can be helpful in transitioning to raw foods. Because they can also be useful for skin and coat problems, bad breath,

Special formulas provide 1) an all vegetable mix made from three Grade A vegetables; 2) a turkey organ meat mix (liver, heart, gizzard) and 3) a beef organ meat

vomiting and diarrhea, digestive enzymes and probiotics may be beneficial for long term use, especially for animals with a history of digestion issues. Animal specific formulas are preferred.

mix (liver, heart, kidney).

CountryPet Naturals

Independent company located in New Zealand

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Product CountryPet Cat Food

Ratio of Meat, Organs & Bones to Other Ingredients Ingredients

Only meat & Chicken, Lamb, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, supplements Lamb Lung, Chicken Heart, Ground

Chicken Bone, Ground Lamb Bone, Sea Salt, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols (Source of Vitamin E), Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Nicotinic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement

SingleProtein?

*** Organs

No *** Liver

Source New Zealand: grass-fed, freerange lamb. Chicken from NZ.

Nationally Available Brands (updated January 2012) ?

Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (Min); Fat

(Min); Fiber (Max); Moisture (Max)

(in brown when presented on Dry

Matter Basis)

Notes

Protein 11%; Fat 10%; Fiber 1%; Moisture Company Product Comments:

62%; Taurine (website says 62%, but it Is No added hormones, no

most likely 0.62% or just a typo).

antibiotics, no coloring, no

AAFCO All Life Stages

flavoring or additives. No

vegetables, fruit or soy. Grain-

free; zero carbs.

Safety Comments and/or Cautions

Environmental Focus?

Raw + Pasteurized. "We pasteurize our

fresh high quality raw human grade

meats for safety and ease of use yet still

providing the full meaty benefits of any

raw diet. It is then packed and flash-

frozen to lock in freshness." "Our foods

are heat treated at 80 degrees Celsius for

10 minutes, packaged immediately and

blast frozen to eliminate any harmful

bacteria or parasites."

Darwin's Pet Darwin's Chicken Cat Food

Basically 99.5:1

Independent company located in Seattle, WA

Free Range Chicken, Ground Chicken

Yes

Bone, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Liver,

***

Psyllium, Kelp, Salmon Oil, Catnip.

Liver

100% natural, human-grade

Protein 11%; Fat 10%; Fiber 0.5%;

ingredients. Our meats are from Moisture 71.0%; Taurine 1.2%; Calcium

the same provisioners that supply 1.1%; Phosphorous 0.4% (Ca:P ratio

the better local restaurants. All of 1.3:1).

our meats are hormone- and

AAFCO All Life Stages

antibiotic-free, and are free-range.

"Out of respect for the animals

that are used as livestock for our

products, we seek sources for our

meats that employ humane

raising and slaughtering

practices."

Minimum regular order size is 20 pounds. Company Product Comments: No preservatives, vegetables, grains, corn, fruit, soy, antibiotics or hormones.

Darwin's Turkey Cat Food

Basically 99.5:1

Free Range Turkey, Ground Turkey Bone, Turkey Hearts, Turkey Liver, Psyllium, Kelp, Salmon Oil, Catnip

Yes See chicken *** Liver

Protein 12.0%; Fat 7.0%; Fiber 0.5%; Moisture 76.0%; Taurine 2.0%; Calcium 1.1%; Phosphorus 1.0% (Ca:P ratio 1.1:1). AAFCO All Life Stages

Fegnion Fegnion Chicken

Indepdnent company located in New York, NY

Essentially 100% Free-Range Whole Chicken and Finely

meat

Ground Raw Chicken Bone, Free-Range

Chicken Heart, Free-Range Chicken Liver,

Filtered Water, Free-Range Organic

Chicken Egg Yolk , Free-Range Chicken

Gizzard, North Atlantic Sardine Oil,

Taurine.

Yes *** Liver Gizzard

Protein 15.5%; Fat 12.4%; Fiber 0.91%; Moisture 68.97%; Ash 2.05%; Calcium 0.34%; Phosphorus 0.29%; Magnesium 0.018%; Sulfur 0.16%; Potassium 0.17%; Sodium 0.05%; Taurine 0.2%. AAFCO All Life Stages

Company Product Comments: No preservatives, hormones, antibiotics, steroids, by-products, fruits or vegetables, artificial coloring/flavoring; no sugar or salt; no grains or nitrates.

Fegnion Rabbit

Essentially 100% Free-Range Whole Rabbit and Finely

Yes

meat

Ground Raw Rabbit Bone, Free-Range

***

Rabbit Liver, Free-Range Rabbit Heart,

Liver

Filtered Water, Free-Range Rabbit

Kidney, Free-Range Rabbit Lung, Free-

Range Organic Chicken Egg Yolk , North

Atlantic Sardine Oil, Taurine.

Protein 16%; Fat 6%; Fiber 0.3%;

Also includes rabbit lung

Moisture 75%; Ash 3.8%; Calcium 0.79%;

Phosphorus 0.56%; Magnesium 0.028%;

Sulfur 0.18%; Potassium 0.24%; Sodium

0.07%; Taurine 0.2%.

AAFCO All Life Stages

Fegnion Turkey

Essentially 100% meat

Free-Range Whole Rabbit and Finely Ground Raw Rabbit Bone, Free-Range Rabbit Liver, Free-Range Rabbit Heart, Filtered Water, Free-Range Rabbit Kidney, Free-Range Rabbit Lung, FreeRange Organic Chicken Egg Yolk , North Atlantic Sardine Oil, Taurine.

Yes *** Liver Gizzard

Protein 17.5%; Fat 7.32%; Fiber 0.2%; Moisture 72.1%; Ash 1.65%; Calcium 0.75%; Phosphorus 0.51%; Magnesium 0.029%; Sulfur 0.2%; Potassium 0.24%; Sodium 0.07%; Taurine 0.24%. AAFCO All Life Stages

Feline's Pride

Parent Company: Gnome Enterprises (New York, NY). Feline's Pride Division located in Spring Hills, FL

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Ratio of Meat,

Organs & Bones to

Product

Other Ingredients Ingredients

Feline's Pride, Products are Chicken, with chicken liver, gizzards,

Chicken

formulated to have hearts, organic egg yolk, filtered water,

"consistency of a taurine, salmon oil, B vitamins (thiamine

mouse"

hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide,

pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium,

panthothenate, p-aminobenzoic acid,

chlorine bitartrate, inositol, biotin, folic

acid, vitamin B-12 supplement), L-lysine,

L-arginine

SingleProtein?

*** Organs

Yes *** Liver Gizzard

Source

Meat sourced in the USA and 100% USDA and FDA grade A inspected and approved for human consumption. 40% - 70% of products contain organic meats humanely and locally raised.

Feline's Pride, Cornish Hen

Cornish Hen, chicken gizzards, cornish hen gizzards, hearts & livers, organic egg yolk, filtered water, taurine, salmon oil, B vitamins (thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium, panthothenate, p-aminobenzoic acid, chlorine bitartrate, inositol, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B-12 supplement), L-lysine, L-arginine

No *** Liver Gizzard

Nationally Available Brands (updated January 2012) ?

Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (Min); Fat (Min); Fiber (Max); Moisture (Max) (in brown when presented on Dry Matter Basis)

Protein 11.5%; Fat 7%; Carbs less than 1%; Fiber less than 1%; Calcium 2142 ppm; Copper 6 ppm; Phosphorus 2163 ppm; Potassium 1980 ppm; Sodium, 728 ppm; Zinc 13.1 ppm; Ash Less than 1%; Taurine 0.75%; Moisture 78%.

Notes

Not sold by petfooddirect. Not reviewed by TAPF. Company Product Comments: No preservatives, vegetables, grains, corn, fruit, soy, antibiotics or hormones. Fortified with vitamins, minerals and ground bone.

Safety Comments and/or Cautions

Environmental Focus?

FDA suppliers; Reverse osmosis water filtration; short wave UV wands used to kill germs, e-Coli and Salmonella; Blue Beam

Polydroionization Technology to create ionization that combines UV rays and moisture that significantly reduces

microorganisms and pathogens; Sanitized equipment, working surfaces, and anything

that comes into contact with the food in the laboratory; Grinders and Mixers are sanitized before and after each use with 190 degree

Fahrenheit water and a special chlorine/water mixture.

Protein 55.2%; Fat 26%?; (this appears Also contains chicken. to be typo) Carbs less than 0.1%; Fiber less than 0.5%; Moisture 78.7%; Ash 6.2%; Calcium 10900ppm; Copper 25.4ppm; Phosporous 13000ppm; Potassium 9480ppm; Sodium 3450 ppm; Zinc 66.2ppm; Taurine 8.40 mg/g; Iodine 0.718ppm.

Feline's Pride, Duck

Duck, duck and chicken livers, chicken gizzards, duck hearts, organic egg yolk, filtered water, taurine, salmon oil, B vitamins (thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium, panthothenate, p-aminobenzoic acid, chlorine bitartrate, inositol, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B-12 supplement), L-lysine, L-arginine

No *** Liver Gizzard

Protein 12.5%; Fat 12.2%; Fiber less than Also contains chicken. 1%; Carbs less than 1%; Moisture 72.6%.

Feline's Pride, Rabbit

Rabbit, rabbit and chicken livers, chicken gizzards, rabbit hearts, organic egg yolk, filtered water, taurine, salmon oil, B vitamins (thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium, panthothenate, p-aminobenzoic acid, chlorine bitartrate, inositol, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B-12 supplement), L-lysine, L-arginine

No *** Liver Gizzard

Protein 14.4%; Fat 2.7%; Fiber less than Also contains chicken. 1%; Carbs less than 1%; Moisture 78%.

Feline's Pride, Turkey

Turkey, turkey and chicken livers, chicken gizzards, turkey hearts, organic egg yolk, filtered water, taurine, salmon oil, B vitamins (thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium, panthothenate, p-aminobenzoic acid, chlorine bitartrate, inositol, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B-12 supplement), L-lysine, L-arginine

No *** Liver Gizzard

Protein 13.34%; Fat 5.2%; Carbs less than Also contains chicken. 1%; Fiber less than 1%; Calcium 2898ppm; Copper 6ppm; Phosphorus 2730ppm; Potassium 2310ppm; Potassium 2310ppm; Sodium 728ppm; Zinc 17.9ppm; Taurine 0.75%; Moisture 78%.

K9's Feline Natural

Independent company located in New Zealand

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Product K9's Feline Natural

Ratio of Meat,

Organs & Bones to

Other Ingredients Ingredients

100:0

Chicken, lamb heart, lamb liver, lamb

kidneys, lamb blood, green lipped

mussel.

SingleProtein?

*** Organs

No *** Liver Kidney

Source New Zealand Grass-fed, Free Range animals.

Nature's Logic Nature's Logic Feline Beef

90:10

Independent company located in Lincoln, NE

Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Yes ***

Pumpkin Seed, Montmorillonite Clay,

Liver

Cottage Cheese, Egg Shell Meal, Whole

Kidney

Eggs, Cod Liver Oil, Parsley, Blueberry

Powder, Suncured Alfalfa Meal,

Cranberry Powder, Almond Powder,

Tomato Powder , Apricot Powder,

Artichoke Powder, Avocado Powder,

Spinach Powder, Apple Powder, Broccoli

Powder, Carrot Powder, Pumpkin

Powder, Kelp, Chicory Root, Rosemary

Nationally Available Brands (updated January 2012) ?

Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (Min); Fat (Min); Fiber (Max); Moisture (Max) (in brown when presented on Dry Matter Basis)

NA/AAFCO status unknown

Notes

Available in raw frozen or freezedried. Company Product Comments: No cereals, soy or gluten; No antibiotics or hormones; No additives or preservatives No corn, wheat, rice or grains.

Safety Comments and/or Cautions

Environmental Focus?

Protein 37.5%; Fat 53.7%; Calcium 1.0%; Company Product Comments:

Phosphorous 0.8%; Potassium 0.63%; No man-made, chemically

Sodium 0.30%; Chloride 0.45%;

synthesized vitamins, minerals, or

Magnesium 0.093%; Iron 433mg/kg; amino acids; no chemical

Copper 16mg/kg; Manganese 26mg/kg; preservatives, artificial flavorings

Zinc 120mg/kg; Iodine 5.22mg/kg;

or colorings.

Selenium 0.41mg/kg; Vitamin A 23.202 No corn, wheat, soy, rice, potato,

IU/kg; Vitamin D 750 IU/kg; Taurine tapioca, or glutens.

0.20%.

AAFCO All Life Stages

Nature's Logic Feline Chicken

90:10

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Pumpkin Seed, Montmorillonite Clay, Cottage Cheese, Egg Shell Meal, Whole Eggs, Cod Liver Oil, Parsley, Blueberry Powder, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Cranberry Powder, Almond Powder, Tomato Powder , Apricot Powder, Artichoke Powder, Avocado Powder, Spinach Powder, Apple Powder, Broccoli Powder, Carrot Powder, Pumpkin Powder, Kelp, Chicory Root, Rosemary

Yes *** Liver

Protein 37.5%; Fat 36%; Calcium 2.12%; Phosphorus 1.3%; Potassium 0.60%; Sodium 0.33%; Chloride 0.45%; Magnesium 0.16%; Iron 428mg/kg; Copper 15mg/kg; Manganese 30mg/kg; Zinc 120mg/kg; Iodine 5.22mg/kg; Selenium 0.41mg/kg; Vitamin A 23,202 IU/kg; Vitamin D 750 IU/kg; Taurine 0.20% AAFCO All Life Stages

Nature's Logic Feline Rabbit

90:10

Rabbit, Rabbit Liver, Pumpkin Seed,

Yes *** USA

Montmorillonite Clay, Cottage Cheese,

Liver

Egg Shell Meal, Whole Eggs, Cod Liver Oil,

Parsley, Blueberry Powder, Suncured

Alfalfa Meal, Cranberry Powder, Almond

Powder, Tomato Powder , Apricot

Powder, Artichoke Powder, Avocado

Powder, Spinach Powder, Apple Powder,

Broccoli Powder, Carrot Powder,

Pumpkin Powder, Kelp, Chicory Root,

Rosemary

Protein 40.4%; Fat 43.4%; Calcium 1.8%; Phosphorus 1.2%; Potassium 0.58%; Sodium 0.33%; Chloride 0.36%; Magnesium 0.16%; Iron 1757mg/kg; Copper 10mg/kg; Manganese 30mg/kg; Zinc 64mg/kg; Iodine 5.22mg/kg; Selenium 0.41mg/kg; Vitamin A 23,202 IU/kg; Vitamin D 175 IU/kg; Taurine 0.20%. AAFCO All Life Stages

Nature's Menu

Nature's

80% muscle meat;

Menu Beef

20% organs

Independent company distribution managed by Contract Comestibles (East Troy, WI).

Beef muscle, beef liver, beef heart, beef

Yes Wisconsin & upper Midwest Beef

kidney, and vitamin & mineral

*** & Dairy cows.

supplements

Liver

Kidney

Contract Comestibles Vitamin A 1,650 IU/lb; Vitamin D3 164 IU/lb; Calcium 0.45%-0.55% per lb; Phosphorous 0.30% per lb; Iodine 1.135mg/lb; Selenium 0.1136mg/lb; Zinc 32.0mg/lb; Taurine 0.10% per lb. AAFCO All Life Stages

Company Product Comments: No preservatives, no by-products, no grains, no dyes, no artificial ingredients.

Nature's Menu opts to use Calcium Carbonate, not bone, for the source of calcium for three primary reasons:

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Product

Nature's Menu Organic Chicken

Ratio of Meat, Organs & Bones to Other Ingredients Ingredients

80% muscle meat; Organic Chicken, Organic chicken heart, 20% organs Organic chicken liver, and vitmamin & mineral supplements

SingleProtein?

*** Organs

Yes *** Liver

Source

Free-range organic chicken with no growth hormones, no antibiotics

Guaranteed Analysis: Protein (Min); Fat

(Min); Fiber (Max); Moisture (Max)

(in brown when presented on Dry

Matter Basis)

Notes

Protein 20%; Fat 12%; Fiber 1%; Moisture

68%. Vitamin A 1,650 IU/lb; Vitamin D3

164 IU/lb; Calcium 0.45%-0.55% per lb;

Phosphorous 0.30% per lb; Iodine

1.135mg/lb; Selenium 0.1136mg/lb; Zinc

32.0mg/lb; Taurine 0.10% per lb.

AAFCO All Life Stages

Nature's Menu "Regular" Chicken

80% muscle meat; 20% organs

Ground Chicken, Slivered Chicken Breast , Chicken skin, chicken heart, chicken liver, chicken gizzard, and vitamin & mineral supplements

Yes *** Liver gizzard

Protein 20%; Fat 12%; Fiber 1%; Moisture 72%. Vitamin A 1,650 IU/lb; Vitamin D3 164 IU/lb; Calcium 0.45%-0.55% per lb; Phosphorous 0.30% per lb; Iodine 1.135mg/lb; Selenium 0.1136mg/lb; Zinc 32.0mg/lb; Taurine 0.10% per lb. AAFCO All Life Stages

Nature's Menu Lamb

80% muscle meat; Lamb muscle meat, lamb liver, lamb 20% organs heart, lamb kidney, and vitamin & mineral supplements.

Yes *** Liver Kidney

Naturally pastured lamb from WI and IL. No growth hormones, no antibiotics, no irradiation.

Protein 20%; Fat 15%; Fiber 1%; Moisture 56%. Vitamin A 1,650 IU/lb; Vitamin D3 164 IU/lb; Calcium 0.45%-0.55% per lb; Phosphorous 0.30% per lb; Iodine 1.135mg/lb; Selenium 0.1136mg/lb; Zinc 32.0mg/lb; Taurine 0.10% per lb. AAFCO All Life Stages

Nature's

80% muscle meat; Turkey muscle meat, turkey heart, turkey

Menu Turkey 20% organs liver, and vitamin & mineral supplements

Yes *** Liver

"No growth hormones and no antibiotics within 90 days of slaughter."

Nature's Variety Frozen Raw:

Independent company located in Lincoln, NE

Protein 18%; Fat 15%; Fiber 3.5%; Moisture 62%. Vitamin A 1,650 IU/lb; Vitamin D3 164 IU/lb; Calcium 0.45%0.55% per lb; Phosphorous 0.30% per lb; Iodine 1.135mg/lb; Selenium 0.1136mg/lb; Zinc 32.0mg/lb; Taurine 0.10% per lb. AAFCO All Life Stages

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Safety Comments and/or Cautions

1) "The process of turning bone into bone meal or the process of extracting the calcium ruinss all nutritional properties." Better for animals to eat whole bones; 2) Do not want to take risk of bone shards; 3) "The bone is where toxins are stored in a body."

Environmental Focus?

Nature's Variety uses High Pressure Processing, a process that kills pathogenic bacteria through highpressure, water-based technology. High Pressure Processing is a USDA-approved, 100% natural process, and is allowed for use on organic and natural products. "In addition to the food safety and quality control protocols listed above, Nature's Variety utilizes a "test and hold" protocol to ensure that all products test negative for harmful bacteria before being released for sale. Nature's Variety uses a third party laboratory to test every lot of finished product in order to confirm that it is negative for select pathogenic bacteria (Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes). When the test results are reviewed and confirmed negative, the product is released for shipment to our distributor partners and then on to retail stores." Nature's Variety manufacturing facility is a USDA Certified Organic Processing Facility.

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