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Dry Cat Food Evaluation and Comparison

Part 1: The method. 3

Part 2: The score calculation. 3

Score rules: 3

Legend: 4

Part 3: Domestic cat foods and their scores. 5

Orijen 5

Acana 7

Felidae 9

Regal 11

Nutrience 13

Nutro Natural Choice 17

Nutram 20

Eagle Pack 22

QC+ 23

Royal Canin 24

Techni-Cal 27

Iams 29

Nutrisource 31

Proplan 32

Part 4: Street cat foods and their scores. 34

Dal Cat Mix 34

Eagle Perfect 35

Disclaimer: 35

Useful sites: 35

Part 1: The method.

The method is based on 2 criteria:

relative location of ingredients in the list of ingredients and

source of ingredients,

no other factor was taken into consideration. Each food receives its score based on these factors. Than different foods can be compared based on their score: the greater the score, the better the food.

The method of giving a score according to a quality of ingredients is not new, but I tried to give a score according to a location of ingredient in the list of ingredients. The method is based on a known fact that the closer ingredient to the top of the list, the greater its relative weight and contribution are. In other words, the first ingredients in the list have greater importance than last elements.

Part 2: The score calculation.

Score rules:

The maximum score is 10. The points are removed and added according to the following rules:

Corn, wheat, other grains (1st place): -2.0 points (1)

Corn, wheat, other grains (2nd place): -1.5 points

Corn, wheat, other grains (3rd place): -1.0 point

Corn, wheat, other grains (4-5 places): -0.5 point

Rice, oatmeal, potatoes (1st place): -2.0 points (2)

Rice, oatmeal, potatoes (2nd place): -1.0 point

Rice, oatmeal, potatoes (3-4 places): -0.5 point

Gluten, other plant protein (1-2 places): -2.0 points (3)

Gluten, other plant protein (3rd place): -1.5 points

Gluten, other plant protein (4th place): -1.0 point

Gluten, other plant protein (5-6 places): -0.5 point

By-product main meat ingredient: -1.0 point (4)

Animal (unknown source) ingredient: -1.0 point (5)

Food coloring, dye: -1.0 point (6)

Natural source of taurine: +0.5 point (7)

(1) - Corn and other grains are popular fillers added to a food. They are added also to supplement a good amount of protein. However, this protein is of far less quality than animal protein and is not fully digestible by most of the cats. These products also often cause allergies in cats.

(2) - Also popular fillers added to a food but it is widely acclaimed fact that they are better source of carbohydrates than grains like corn or wheat. So the negative score is lower. However, a non-meat ingredient at the 1st place is a very bad practice no matter what is a source of this ingredient. Thus still -2 points for this.

(3) - Same as corn and other grains and even worse, since these products are more concentrated. Thus the negative score is higher.

(4) - By-product meat is less quality source of protein than regular meat and if this ingredient is a main meat source ingredient in the food the entire quality of meat content in this food is questionable.

(5) - The unknown source of ingredient makes its evaluation more difficult and in many cases hints the ingredient of less quality.

(6) - The natural source of taurine supposedly indicates superior production process that doesn't destroy the natural taurine in the meat ingredients

Legend:

Food name (clickable link to the site) – X/10 (explanation of score)

where the X is a food’s score, for example 8/10 means 8 point out of 10 available.

Part 3: Domestic cat foods and their scores.

Orijen

Orijen – 10/10 (potato at 3rd place – -0.5, natural source of taurine – +0.5) (*)

Ingredients:

Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, lake whitefish, chicken fat, sweet potato, whole eggs, deboned turkey, salmon meal, salmon and anchovy oils, salmon, natural chicken flavour, sunflower oil, sun-cured alfalfa, dried brown kelp, carrots, spinach, peas, tomatoes, apples, psyllium, dulse, glucosamine Hcl, cranberries, black currants, rosemary extract, chondroitin sulfate, sea salt.

TONIC HERBS AND BOTANICALS

Chicory root, licorice root, tumeric root, funugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, zea mays, peppermint leaf, chamomile flowers, dandelion, summer savory, rosehips.

ORGANIC MINERALS

Iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate.

PROBIOTIC MICROORGANISMS

Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.

PREMIUM VITAMINS

Mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin E), choline chloride, vitamin A, vitamin D3, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Protein 45.0%

Fat 20.0%

Carbohydrate 15.0%

Moisture 10.0%

Fiber 2.0%

Calcium (min.) 1.6%

Calcium (max.) 1.8%

Phosphorus (min.) 1.3%

Phosphorus (max.) 1.5%

Omega-6 3.8%

Omega-3 0.9%

Glucosamine (min.) 500 mg/kg

Chondroitine (min.) 150 mg/kg

Microorganisms 80M cfu/kg

Ash (min.) 7.0%

Ash (max.) 7.5%

Botanical Analysis

Chicory root 350 mg/kg

Licorice root 350 mg/kg

Fenugreek 250 mg/kg

Marigold flowers 200 mg/kg

Sweet fennel 200 mg/kg

Peppermint leaf 200 mg/kg

Chamomile flowers 200 mg/kg

Dandelion 150 mg/kg

Summer savory 100 mg/kg

Rosehips 50 mg/kg

Vitamin A 30 kIU/kg

Vitamin D3 1.8 kIU/kg

Vitamin E 400 IU/kg

Vitamin K 2.0 IU/kg

Vitamin B12 400 IU/kg

Thiamine 55 mg/kg

Riboflavin 48 mg/kg

Niacin 235 mg/kg

Pan. acid 43 mg/kg

Pyridoxine 32 mg/kg

Biotin 0.5 mg/kg

Folic acid 3.4 mg/kg

Choline 3700 mg/kg

Ascorbic acid 60 mg/kg

Beta carotene 0.55 mg/kg

Taurine 2500 mg/kg

T. Lysine 2.0%

T. Threonine 1.8%

T. Methionine 1.3%

T. Isoleucine 2.2%

T. Leucine 2.4%

T. Valine 2.5%

T. Arginine 3.2%

T. Phen. 1.7%

T. Histidine 1.2%

T. Cystine 0.7%

Sodium 0.35%

Chloride 0.5%

Potassium 0.6%

Magnesium 0.08%

Sulphur 0.4%

Iron 290 mg/kg

Zinc 260 mg/kg

Copper 25 mg/kg

Manganese 24 mg/kg

Cobalt 0.6 mg/kg

Iodine 4 mg/kg

Selenium 0.4 mg/kg

pH 5.0

4700 kcal/kg

Acana

Kitten – 9.5/10 (oatmeal at 2nd place – -1, natural source of taurine – +0.5) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal (low ash), fresh boneless chicken meat, steamed oatmeal, chicken fat, ground whole flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3), herring oil (natural source of DHA and EPA), chicken broth, canola oil, yeast extract (MOS), chicory root (FOS), yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), yucca shidigera, marigold extract (source of lutein), rosemary extract, whole garlic, Atlantic kelp, carrots, parsley, tomatoes (natural source of lycopene), apples, cranberries, sea salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, lysine, vitamin A supplement, dl alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), methionine, L-carnitine, vitamin D3 supplement, iron Bioplex™, zinc Bioplex™, manganese Bioplex™, biotin, copper Bioplex™, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine ononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12, calcium iodate, folic acid chelated mineral

Guaranteed Analysis:

Protein (min.) --- 35.0%

Fat (min.) --- 22.0%

Fiber (max.) --- 2.5%

Moisture (max.) --- 10.0%

Magnesium (min.) --- 0.09%

Carbohydrate (max.) --- 23.0%

Phosphorus (min.) --- 1.1%

Calcium (min.) --- 1.1%

Taurine (min.) --- 0.16%

Omega-6 (min.) --- 3.0%

Omega-3 (min.) --- 0.6%

ME (min.) --- 4,570 kcal/kg

Adult – 9.5/10 (oatmeal at 2nd place – -1, natural source of taurine – +0.5) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal (low ash), fresh boneless chicken meat, steamed oatmeal, chicken fat, ground whole flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3), herring oil (natural source of DHA and EPA), chicken broth, canola oil, yeast extract (MOS), chicory root (FOS), yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), yucca shidigera, marigold extract (source of lutein), rosemary extract, whole garlic, Atlantic kelp, carrots, parsley, tomatoes (natural source of lycopene), apples, cranberries, sea salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, lysine, vitamin A supplement, dl alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), methionine, L-carnitine, vitamin D3 supplement, iron Bioplex™, zinc Bioplex™, manganese Bioplex™, biotin, copper Bioplex™, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine ononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12, calcium iodate, folic acid chelated mineral

Guaranteed Analysis:

Protein (min.) --- 32.0%

Fat (min.) --- 20.0%

Fibre (max.) --- 2.5%

Moisture (max.) --- 10.0%

Magnesium (max.) --- 0.09%

Carbohydrate (max.) --- 23.0%

Taurine (min.) --- 0.16%

Omega-6 (min.) --- 3.8%

Omega-3 (min.) --- 1.0%

ME --- 4,250 kcal/kg

Lite – 9.5/10 (oatmeal at 2nd place – -1, natural source of taurine – +0.5) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal (low ash), fresh boneless chicken meat, steamed oatmeal, pea fiber, chicken fat, ground whole flaxseed (natural source of Omega 3), beet pulp (sugar removed), herring oil (natural source of DHA and EPA), chicken broth, canola oil, yeast extract (MOS), chicory root (FOS), yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), yucca shidigera, marigold extract (source of lutein), rosemary extract, whole garlic, Atlantic kelp, carrots, parsley, tomatoes (natural source of lycopene), apples, cranberries, sea salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, lysine, vitamin A supplement, dl alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), methionine, L-carnitine, vitamin D3 supplement, iron Bioplex™, zinc Bioplex™, manganese Bioplex™, biotin, copper Bioplex™, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12, calcium iodate, folic acid chelated mineral

Guaranteed Analysis:

Protein (min.) --- 36.0%

Fat (min.) --- 10.0%

Fiber (max.) --- 4.5%

Moisture (max.) --- 10.0%

Magnesium (max.) --- 0.08%

L-carnitine (min.) --- 250 mg/kg

Carbohydrate (max.) --- 25.0%

Taurine (min.) --- 0.2 %

Omega-6 (min.) --- 2.7 %

Omega-3 (min.) --- 0.9 %

ME --- 3,650 kcal/kg

Felidae

Cat & Kitten Formula – 9.5/10 (rice at 3rd place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal, Chicken Fat, (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Herring Meal, Eggs, Flax Seed Meal, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Chicken, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Amaranth, DL Methionine, Taurine, Kelp, Cranberries, Apples, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium, Dried

Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Inulin (from Chicory Root), Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Solubles, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (source of B2), Beta Carotene, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, D-Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Papaya, Vitamin B12 Supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (min.) 32.00%

Crude Fat (min.) 20.00%

Crude Fiber (max.) 2.50%

Moisture (max.) 9.00%

Lenoleic Acid (Omega 6) (min.) 3.75%

Vitamin E (min.) 200.00 IU/kg

Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) (min.) 0.75%

Magnesium (max.) 0.095%

Taurine (min.) 0.20%

Ash (max.) 5.50%

Calcium (min.) 1.00%

Phosphorus (min.) 1.00%

Chicken & Rice Formula – 9/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Eggs, Flax Seed Meal, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Chicken, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Amaranth, DL Methionine, Taurine, Kelp, Cranberries, Apples, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (source of B2), Beta Carotene, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, D-Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Papaya, Vitamin B12 Supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (min.) 32.00%

Crude Fat (min.) 20.00%

Crude Fiber (max.) 2.50%

Moisture (max.) 10.00%

Lenoleic Acid (Omega 6) (min.) 3.75%

Vitamin E (min.) 200.00 IU/kg

Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) (min.) 0.75%

Magnesium (max.) 0.095%

Taurine (min.) 0.20%

Ash (max.) 5.50%

Calcium (min.) 1.00%

Phosphorus (min.) 0.90%

Platinum (light) – 9.5/10 (rice at 3rd place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal, Chicken Fat, (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Herring Meal, Eggs, Flax Seed Meal, Psyllium Husk, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Chicken, Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Linoleic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Amaranth, DL Methionine, Taurine, Lecithin, Cranberries, Apples, Dried Enterococcus Faecium

Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Fructooligosaccharide (FOS), Dried Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Solubles, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A supplement, D-Activated Animal Sterol (Vitamin D3), Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), L – Carnitine, Riboflavin (source of B2), Niacin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine

Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamin Mononitrate(Vitamin B1), Beta Carotene, D - Biotin, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Papaya, Pineapple, Vitamin B12 supplement.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (min.) 30.50%

Crude Fat (min.) 14.50%

Crude Fiber (max.) 4.00%

Moisture (max.) 9.50%

Lenoleic Acid (Omega 6) (min.) 3.50%

Vitamin E (min.) 400.00 IU/kg

Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) (min.) 0.70%

Magnesium (max.) 0.095%

Taurine (min.) 0.20%

Ash (max.) 5.50%

Calcium (min.) 1.00%

Phosphorus (min.) 1.00%

Iron Amino Acid Chelate (min.) 350.00 mg/kg

Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (min.) 225.00 mg/kg

Vitamin E (max.) 400.00 IU/kg

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min.) 50.00 mg/kg

L-Carnitine (min.) 50 mg/kg

Glocosamine (min.) 500.00 mg/kg

Chondroitin Sulfate (min.) 400.00 mg/kg

Regal

Kitten – 9/10 (rice at 3rd places – -0.5, corn at 5th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Rice Flour, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E)), Ground Corn, Egg Product, Oat Groats, Herring Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Poultry Digest, Fish Oil, Flax Seed Meal, Lecithin, D/L Methionine, Canola Oil, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vegetable Oil, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Source of Vitamin K Activity),

Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein, not less than 33.0%

Crude Fat, not less than 21.0%

Crude Fiber, not more than 2.0%

Moisture, not more than 10.0%

Ash, not more than 6.5%

Adult – 8/10 (rice at 3rd places – -0.5, corn at 4th place – -1, gluten at 7th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Rice Flour, Ground Corn, Chicken Fat (Naturally Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oat Groats, Corn Gluten Meal, Egg Product, Dried Beet Pulp, Herring Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Flax Seed Meal, Poultry Digest, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, L-Lysine, Lecithin, Vegetable Oil, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Vitamin D3

Supplement, Folic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein, not less than 30.0%

Crude Fat, not less than 18.0%

Crude Fiber, not more than 2.5%

Moisture, not more than 10.0%

Ash, not more than 6.5%

Lean (light) – 7.0/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 3rd place – -1, potato at 4th place – -0.5, barley (grain) at 5th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Turkey Meal, Rice Flour, Ground Corn, Potato Product, Whole Pearled Barley, Dried Beet Pulp, Egg Product, Fish Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E)), Flax Seed Meal, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Lecithin, D/L Methionine, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vegetable Oil, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite (Source of Vitamin K Activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein, not less than 28.0%

Crude Fat, not less than 7.0%

Crude Fat, not more than 9.0%

Crude Fiber, not more than 3.0%

Moisture, not more than 10.0%

Ash, not more than 6.0%

Nutrience

Kitten – 8/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, brewers rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), ground corn, dried beet pulp, hydrolysed chicken, dried egg product, chicken flavor, lecithin, yeast culture, salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, L-lysine, calcium

propionate (preservative), citric acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, marigold extract, yeast extract, dried kelp, dried carob, dried valeriana, dried fennel, dried ginger, dried turmeric, dried rosemary, dried fenugreek, rosemary extract, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc methionine complex, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, inositol, niacin, taurine, manganese proteinate,

manganous oxide, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein min. 33.0 %

Crude fat min. 20.0 %

Crude fiber max. 3.0 %

Moisture max. 10.0 %

Ash max. 7.0 %

Calcium min. 1.4 %

Phosphorus min. 1.0 %

Magnesium max 0.1 %

Salt min. 1.0 %

Vitamin A min. 25,000 I.U./kg

Vitamin D3 min. 1,600 I.U./kg

Vitamin E min. 110 I.U./kg

Vitamin C min. 50 mg/kg

Herbs 0.2 %

Original – 8/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, rice at 4th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, ground corn, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), brewers rice, dried beet pulp, dried egg product, chicken flavor, yeast culture, salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, L-lysine, calcium propionate (preservative), rosemary extract, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc methionine complex, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, inositol, niacin, taurine, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein min. 30.0 %

Crude fat min. 20.0 %

Crude fiber max. 3.0 %

Moisture max. 10.0 %

Ash max. 6.5 %

Calcium min. 0.9 %

Phosphorus min. 0.8 %

Magnesium max 0.1 %

Salt min. 1.0 %

Vitamin A min. 25,000 I.U./kg

Vitamin D3 min. 1,600 I.U./kg

Vitamin E min. 110 I.U./kg

Vitamin C min. 50 mg/kg

Holistic – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, barley (grain) at 3rd place – -1, rice at 4th place –

-0.5, soy protein at 6th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Duck meal, brown rice, whole barley, ground rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), soy protein concentrate, whole oats, sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), flaxseed meal, lecithin, chicken flavor,

salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, L-lysine, yeast extract, dried cranberries, dried apples, dried blueberries, dried carrots, chicory root extract, dehydrated spinach, tomato powder, parsley, dried honey, mint leaves, dehydrated green tea, dehydrated alfalfa

meal, dried corn syrup, choline chloride, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried fenugreek, dried fennel, dried cayenne, dried ginger, rosemary extract, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc methionine complex, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, inositol, niacin, taurine, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine

hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein min. 27.0 %

Crude fat min. 17.0 %

Crude fiber max. 3.0 %

Moisture max. 10.0 %

Ash max. 6.5 %

Calcium min. 0.9 %

Phosphorus min. 0.8 %

Magnesium max. 0.1 %

Salt min. 1.0 %

Vitamin A min. 25,000 I.U./kg

Vitamin D3 min. 1,600 I.U./kg

Vitamin E min. 110 I.U./kg

Vitamin C min. 50 mg/kg

Omega 6 fatty acids 2.5 %

Omega 3 fatty acids 0.35 %

Herbs 0.1 %

Supreme – 8/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, rice at 3rd place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, ground corn, brewers rice, hydrolysed chicken, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), dried beet pulp, dried egg product, chicken flavor, lecithin, yeast culture, flaxseed meal, salt, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, L-lysine, calcium propionate (preservative), choline chloride, yeast extract, marigold extract, glucosamine sulfate (0.04%), chondroitin sulfate (0.01%), mint leaves, parsley, dehydrated green tea, citric acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, dried kelp, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried fenugreek, dried fennel, dried cayenne, dried ginger, rosemary extract, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc methionine complex, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, inositol, niacin, taurine, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, enadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein min. 28.0 %

Crude fat min. 18.0 %

Crude fiber max. 3.0 %

Moisture max. 10.0 %

Ash max. 6.5 %

Calcium min. 0.9 %

Phosphorus min. 0.8 %

Magnesium max 0.1 %

Salt min. 1.0 %

Vitamin A min. 25,000 I.U./kg

Vitamin D3 min. 1,600 I.U./kg

Vitamin E min. 110 I.U./kg

Vitamin C min. 50 mg/kg

Omega 6 fatty acids 2.5 %

Omega 3 fatty acids 0.35 %

Herbs 0.2 %

Senior – 7.5/10 (corn at 1st place – -2, rice at 4th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Ground corn, chicken meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), brewers rice, dried beet pulp, chicken flavor, yeast culture, lecithin, salt, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, DL-methionine, L-lysine, calcium propionate (preservative), yeast extract, choline chloride, citric acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, marigold extract, glucosamine sulfate (0.04%), chondroitin sulfate (0.01%), dried kelp, dried carob, dried turmeric, dried ginger, dried fennel, dried cayenne, dried rosemary, dried fenugreek, dried valeriana, rosemary extract, yucca schidigera extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc methionine complex, zinc oxide, sodium selenite, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, inositol, niacin, taurine, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein min. 26.0 %

Crude fat min. 15.0 %

Crude fiber max. 3.5 %

Moisture max. 10.0 %

Ash max. 6.5 %

Calcium min. 0.9 %

Phosphorus min. 0.8 %

Magnesium max 0.1 %

Salt min. 0.8 %

Vitamin A min. 25,000 I.U./kg

Vitamin D3 min. 1,600 I.U./kg

Vitamin E min. 110 I.U./kg

Vitamin C min. 50 mg/kg

Herbs 0.1 %

Nutro Natural Choice

Kitten – 7.5/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of natural Vitamin E), Dried Vegetable Fiber (Carrots, Celery, Beets, Parsley, Lettuce, Water Cress, Spinach), Oat Fiber, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Choline Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Inositol, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Dried Chicory Root, Cranberry Powder, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Calcium Iodate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium

Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum) 35.00%

Crude Fat (minimum) 21.00%

Crude Fiber (maximum) 3.00%

Moisture (maximum) 10.00%

Ash (maximum) 7.00%

Linoleic Acid (minimum) 4.00%

Arachidonic Acid (ARA) (minimum) 0.10%

Calcium (minimum) 1.00%

Phosphorus (minimum) 0.80%

Iron (minimum) 210 mg/kg

Manganese (minimum) 35 mg/kg

Zinc (minimum) 250 mg/kg

Vitamin D (minimum) 1,200 IU/kg

Vitamin E (minimum) 250 IU/kg

Taurine (minimum) 0.18%

Ascorbic Acid (minimum) 15 mg/kg

Beta-Carotene (minimum) 4.5 mg/kg

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum) 0.06%

Adult – 7.5/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Rice Flour, Natural Flavors, Rice Protein Concentrate, Herring Meal, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Vegetable Fiber (Carrots, Celery, Beets, Parsley, Lettuce, Water Cress, Spinach), Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Choline Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Inositol, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Dried Chicory Root, Cranberry Powder, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Calcium Iodate, Vitamin A

Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum) 33.00%

Crude Fat (minimum) 19.00%

Crude Fiber (maximum) 4.00%

Moisture (maximum) 10.00%

Ash (maximum) 6.75%

Linoleic Acid (minimum) 4.00%

Arachidonic Acid (ARA) (minimum) 0.05%

Magnesium (maximum) 0.088%

Iron (minimum) 200 mg/kg

Manganese (minimum) 35 mg/kg

Zinc (minimum) 250 mg/kg

Vitamin D (minimum) 1,200 IU/kg

Vitamin E (minimum) 250 IU/kg

Taurine (minimum) 0.18%

Ascorbic Acid (minimum) 50 mg/kg

Beta-Carotene (minimum) 3.2 mg/kg

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum) 0.06%

Senior – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5, rice at 4th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Rice Flour, Dried Beet Pulp, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Natural Flavors, Dried Vegetable Fiber (Carrots, Celery, Beets, Parsley, Lettuce, Water Cress, Spinach), Oat Fiber, Yeast Culture, Potassium Chloride, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Choline Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Proteinate, Inositol, Dried Chicory Root, Cranberry Powder, L-Carnitine, Niacin, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum) 33.00%

Crude Fat (minimum) 10.00%

Crude Fat (maximum) 13.00%

Crude Fiber (maximum) 4.50%

Moisture (maximum) 10.00%

Ash (maximum) 7.00%

Linoleic Acid (minimum) 3.00%

Arachidonic Acid (ARA) (minimum) 0.05%

Magnesium (maximum) 0.088%

Iron (minimum) 210 mg/kg

Manganese (maximum) 35 mg/kg

Zinc (minimum) 225 mg/kg

Vitamin D (minimum) 1,500 IU/kg

Vitamin E (minimum) 250 IU/kg

Taurine (minimum) 0.18%

Ascorbic Acid (minimum) 50 mg/kg

Beta-Carotene (minimum) 3.8 mg/kg

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum) 0.06%

L-Carnitine (minimum) 100 mg/kg

Nutram

Kitten – 8/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 3rd place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, ground rice, select whole grain corn, chicken fat (preserved with Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, herring meal, flaxseed, chicken digest, chicken, fish oil (a source of DHA), pea fiber, psyllium fiber, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, salt, taurine, brewers dried yeast, choline chloride, methionine, chicory root extract (as source of FOS), yucca schidigera extract, marigold extract (a source of Lutein), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K (menadione), Vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, zinc sulphate, zinc proteinate, copper sulphate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, beta-carotene, cobalt proteinate, sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein min. 33.0%

Crude Fat min. 21.0%

Crude Fibre max. 2.0%

Moisture max. 10.0%

Crude Ash max. 6.5%

Magnesium min. 0.08%

Calcium min. 1.5%

Phosphorus min. 1.0%

Copper min. 19.0 mg/Kg

Vitamin A min 13,500.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin D3 min 1,400.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin E min. 165.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin B2 min. 10.5 mg/Kg

Taurine min. 1,316.0 mg/Kg

Sodium min. 0.25%

Adult – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 3rd place – -1, gluten at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, ground rice, select whole grain corn, corn gluten meal, chicken fat (preserved with Vitamin E), flaxseed, natural flavors (chicken, tuna, crab, salmon, shrimp, turkey), chicken, herring meal, pea fiber, phosphoric acid, potassium chloride, salt, cranberry extract, taurine, choline chloride, brewers dried yeast, marigold extract (a source of Lutein), methionine, yucca schidigera extract, chicory root extract (as source of FOS), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K (menadione), Vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, zinc sulphate, zinc proteinate, copper sulphate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, beta-carotene, cobalt proteinate, sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein min. 31.0%

Crude Fat min. 18.0%

Crude Fibre max. 2.0%

Moisture max. 10.0%

Crude Ash max. 6.0%

Magnesium min. 0.08%

Calcium min. 1.5%

Phosphorus min. 1.0%

Copper min. 19.0 mg/Kg

Vitamin A min 13,500.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin D3 min 1,400.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin E min. 165.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin B2 min. 10.4 mg/Kg

Taurine min. 1,276.0 mg/Kg

Senior – 7.5/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, rice at 3rd place – -0.5, gluten at 5th place –

-0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, select whole grain corn, ground rice, chicken fat (preserved with Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, chicken, fish oil, chicken digest, flaxseed, herring meal, pea fiber, potassium chloride, salt, phosphoric acid, dried brewer’s yeast, choline chloride,

taurine, marigold extract (a source of Lutein), zinc proteinate, chicory root extract (as source of FOS), methionine, yucca schidigera extract, glucosamine, chondroitin, Vitamin A Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K (menadione), Vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, ferrous sulphate, iron proteinate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, beta-carotene, cobalt proteinate, sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein min. 27.0%

Crude Fat min. 22.0%

Crude Fibre max. 3.8%

Moisture max. 10.0%

Crude Ash max. 6.4%

Magnesium min. 0.09%

Calcium min. 0.12%

Phosphorus min. 0.9%

Copper min. 18.0 mg/Kg

Vitamin A min 13,500.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin D3 min 1,400.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin E min. 165.0 IU/Kg

Vitamin B2 min. 10.4 mg/Kg

Taurine min. 1,700.0 mg/Kg

Eagle Pack

Kitten – 7.5/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, gluten at 4th place – -1, corn at 5th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Gluten Meal, Ground Yellow Corn, Anchovy & Sardine Meals, Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavors, Wheat Germ Meal, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Tomato Pomace, Choline Chloride, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese and Copper, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone and Cobalt Sulfate, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, B. Subtillus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus coagulins, Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus niger.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein min. 34.0%

Crude Fat min. 21.0%

Crude Fiber max. 3.8%

Moisture max. 10.0%

Calcium min. 0.95%

Phosphorus min. 0.8%

Taurine min. 0.17%.

Magnesium max. 0.11%

Ash max. 6.0%

Omega 6 min. 3.8%

Omega 3 min. 0.51%

508 ME (Kcal/cup)

Adult – 7.5/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, gluten at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Ground Yellow Corn, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Gluten Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Dried Beet Pulp, Anchovy & Sardine Meals, Sun-Cured Alfalfa, Brewers Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Natural Chicken Flavor, Wheat Germ Meal, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Tomato Pomace, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Cranberries, DL-Methionine, Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese and Copper, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin A

Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone and Cobalt Sulfate, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, B. Subtillus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus coagulins, Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus niger.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein min. 32.0%

Crude Fat min. 20.0%

Crude Fiber max. 3.8%

Moisture max. 10.0%

Calcium min. 0.8%

Phosphorus min. 0.7%

Taurine min. 0.17%

Magnesium max. 0.11%

Ash max. 6.0%

Omega 6 min. 3.8%

Omega 3 min. 0.48%

500 ME (Kcal/cup)

QC+

QC+ – 7.5/10 (gluten at 2nd place – -2, rice at 4th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Ascorbic Acid), Ground Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Ground Yellow Corn, Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Flaxseed Oil, Dried Brewers Yeast, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Monosodium Phosphate, DL-Methionin, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin Supplement (A, D3, E, B12), Chondroitine Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Inositol, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Sodium Selenite, Lactobacillus Acidophilus.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 32.0%

Crude Fat (Min) 21.0%

Crude Fiber (Max) 3.5%

Ash (Max) 6.5%

Moisture (Max) 12.0%

Taurine (Min) 0.1%

Omega-6 (Min) 2.5%

Omega-3 (Min) 0.26%

3,850 kcal/kg

Royal Canin

Kitten 34 – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5, corn at 4th place –

-0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, rice, corn gluten meal, corn, chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), chicken, dried egg powder, natural chicken flavor, pea fiber, beet pulp (sugar removed), salmon oil, dried brewers yeast, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, fructo-oligosaccharides, choline chloride, sodium chloride, L-lysine, brewers yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), calcium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, Vitamins [dl-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin, biotin, riboflavin (vitamin B2), d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement], Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum) 34.0%

Crude Fat (minimum) 20.0%

Crude Fiber (maximum) 3.7%

Moisture (maximum) 9.0%

Magnesium (maximum) 0.09%

Taurine (minimum) 0.2%,

Vitamin E (minimum) 600 mg/kg,

Vitamin C (minimum) 300 mg/kg

Omega 6 Fatty Acids (minimum) 4.53%

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (minimum) 0.59%

Adult Fit 32 – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 3rd place – -1, gluten at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, brown rice, corn, corn gluten meal, chicken, chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), pea fiber, natural chicken flavor, beet pulp (sugar removed), dried brewers yeast, rice hulls, dried egg powder, salmon oil, salt, calcium sulfate, soya oil, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, choline chloride, brewers yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), L-lysine, sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, Vitamins [dl-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin, biotin, riboflavin (vitamin B2), d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein Not less than 32.0%

Crude Fat Not less than 15.0%

Crude Fiber Not more than 7.4%

Moisture Not more than 9.0%

Magnesium Not more than 0.11%

Taurine Not less than 0.2%

Vitamin E Not less than 500 mg/kg

Vitamin C Not less than 200 mg/kg

Omega 6 Not less than 3.6%

Omega 3 Not less than 0.47%

Maine Coon 31 – 7/10 (gluten at 2nd place – -2, rice at 3rd place – -0.5, corn at 5th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, corn gluten meal, brown rice, chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), corn, chicken, natural chicken flavor, pea fiber, beet pulp (sugar removed), wheat gluten, rice hulls, dried egg powder, soya oil,

salmon oil, ground psyllium, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, calcium sulfate, fructo-oligosaccharides, choline chloride, borage oil, brewers yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles), sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, Vitamins [dl-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), inositol, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], L-lysine, glucosamine hydrochloride, green tea extract, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein Not less than 31.0%

Crude Fat Not less than 20.0%

Crude Fiber Not more than 7.5%

Moisture Not more than 9.0%

Magnesium Not more than 0.09%

Taurine Not less than 0.27%

Vitamin E Not less than 600 mg/kg

Vitamin C Not less than 300 mg/kg

Omega 6 Not less than 5.06%

Omega 3 Not less than 0.74%

Glucosamine Hydrochloride Not less than 390 mg/kg

Chrondroitin Sulfate Not less than 110 mg/kg

L-Carnitine Not less than 100 mg/kg

Green Tea Extract Not less than 150 mg/kg

Light 37 – 5.5/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5, rice at 3rd place –

-0.5, gluten at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, corn, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, brown rice, pea fiber, rice hulls, chicken, natural chicken flavor, beet pulp (sugar removed), chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract and citric acid), dried brewers yeast,

salmon oil, fructo-oligosaccharides, sodium silico aluminate, salt, calcium sulfate, dried egg powder, potassium chloride, soya oil, choline chloride, sodium tripolyphosphate, DL-methionine, taurine, Vitamins [dl-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin, biotin, riboflavin (vitamin B2), d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], L-carnitine, green tea extract.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (minimum) 37.0%

Crude Fat (minimum) 9.0%

Crude Fiber (maximum) 9.3%

Moisture (maximum) 9.3%

Magnesium (maximum) 0.1%

Taurine (minimum) 0.2%

Vitamin E (minimum) 500 mg/kg

Vitamin C (minimum) 200 mg/kg

Omega 6 Fatty Acids (minimum) 2.57%

Omega 3 Fatty Acids (minimum) 0.43%

L-Carnitine (minimum) 100 mg/kg.

Techni-Cal

Kitten – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5, corn at 5th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Ground Corn, Dried Egg, Salmon Meal, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavour, Salmon Oil, Pea Fibre, Yeast Extract, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulphate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine, Copper Sulphate, Copper Proteinate, d-Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, d-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 and Sodium Selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 29.0%

Crude Fat (Min) 18.0%

Crude Fiber (Max) 4%

Moisture (Max) 10.0%

Taurine (Min) 28 mg/kg

Magnesium (Max) 0.11%

Adult – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 3rd place – -1, gluten at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Rice, Ground Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Pea Fibre, Beet Pulp, Salmon Meal, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavour, Calcium Sulphate, Salmon Oil, Yeast Extract, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, DL-Methionine, Salt, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulphate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine, Copper Sulphate, Copper Proteinate, Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, d-Biotin, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 and Sodium Selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 28.16%

Crude Fat (Min) 16.880%

Crude Fiber (Max) 4.35%

Ash (Max) 7.01%

Moisture (Max) 10.0%

Taurine (Min) 2500 mg/kg

Magnesium (Max) 0.11%

Glucosamine 200 mg/kg

Chondroitin 100 mg/kg

Senior – 7/10 (rice at 2nd place – -1, corn at 3rd place – -1, gluten at 4th place – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Rice, Ground Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp, Salmon Meal, Dried Egg, Pea Fibre, Natural Flavour, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Sulphate, Salmon Oil, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulphate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin E, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulphate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine, Copper Sulphate, Copper Proteinate, d-Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, d-Biotin, Vitamin

D3, Vitamin B12 and Sodium Selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 32.00%

Crude Fat (Min) 14.00%

Crude Fiber (Max) 10.00%

Ash (Max) 6.55%

Moisture (Max) 10.0%

Taurine (Min) 2200 mg/kg

Magnesium (Max) 0.12%

Iams

Kitten – 6.5/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, corn at 3rd place – -1, by-product main meat ingredient – -1) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Meal, Corn Grits, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Dried Beet Pulp (Sugar Removed), Fish Oil (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3

Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein not less than 34.0%

Crude Fat not less than 22.0%

Crude Fiber not more than 3.0%

Moisture not more than 10.0%

Ash not more than 7.0%

Magnesium not more than 0.10%

Taurine not less than 0.16%

Omega-6 Fatty Acids not less than 2.50%

Omega-3 Fatty Acids not less than 0.25%

Adult – 6.5/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, corn at 3rd place – -1, by-product main meat ingredient – -1) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Grits, Corn Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E, and Citric Acid), Fish Meal (source of fish oil), Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid], Calcium Carbonate, Minerals [Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate], Salt, Rosemary

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein not less than 33.0%

Crude Fat not less than 15.0%

Crude Fiber not more than 3.0%

Moisture not more than 10.0%

Ash not more than 7.0%

Magnesium not more than 0.10%

Taurine not less than 0.15%

Omega-6 Fatty Acid not less than 2.30%

Omega-3 Fatty Acids not less than 0.23%

Mature – 6/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, corn at 3rd place – -1, sorghum (grain) at 4th place – -0.5, by-product main meat ingredient – -1) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Grits, Corn Meal, Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Beet Pulp (Sugar Removed), Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), DL-Methionine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin

A Acetate, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein not less than 32.0%

Crude Fat not less than 14.0%

Crude Fat not more than 16.5%

Crude Fiber not more than 3.0%

Moisture not more than 10.0%

Ash not more than 7.0%

Magnesium not more than 0.10%

Taurine not less than 0.15%

Vitamin E not less than 250 IU/kg

Omega-6 Fatty Acids not less than 2.30%

Omega-3 Fatty Acids not less than 0.23%

Nutrisource

Nutrisource – 6.5/10 (rice at 1st place – -2, gluten at 3rd place – -1.5) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken, white rice, chicken meal, corn gluten meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), beet pulp, brown rice, tuna meal, natural liver flavor, dried egg product, oat fiber, brewers yeast, alfalfa meal, tomato pomace, potassium chloride,

sunflower oil, flax seeds, salt, phosphoric acid, cranberry powder, proteinated minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate), yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae, enterococcus faecium, lactobacillus

acidophilus, aspergillus niger, trichoderma longibrachiatum, bacillus subtillis), taurine, choline chloride, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, calcium carbonate, zinc oxide, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, mineral oil, calcium iodate, cobalt

carbonate), chicory extract, DL methionine, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), inositol, tryptophan, yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 33.0%

Crude Fat (Min) 19.0%

Crude Fiber (Max) 3.5%

Moisture (Max) 10.0%

Ash (Max) 7.0%

Magnesium (Max) 0.08%

Vitamin E (Min) 250 IU/Kg

Taurine (Min) 0.18%

Zinc (Min) 250 IU/Kg

Linoleic Acid (Min) 4.10%

Linolenic Acid (Min) 0.5%

Ascorbic Acid (Min) 100 Mg/Kg

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)(Min) 0.05%

3,850 kcal/kg

Proplan

Kitten – 5/10 (gluten at 2nd place – -2, rice at 3rd place – -0.5, corn at 5th place – -0.5, by-product main meat ingredient – -1, animal fat – -1) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, brewers rice, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), whole grain corn, soybean meal, wheat gluten, poultry by-product meal, fish meal, dried egg product, brewers dried yeast, phosphoric acid, animal digest, salt, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), manganese sulfate, DL-Methionine, niacin, calcium carbonate, Vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 41.0%

Crude Fat (Min) 18.0%

Crude Fiber (Max) 3.0%

Moisture (Max) 12.0%

Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.9%

Calcium (Ca) (Min) 1.0%

Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.8%

Vitamin A (Min) 10,000 IU/kg

Taurine (Min) 0.18%

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) 0.01%

Adult – 3/10 (rice at 1st place – -2, gluten at 2nd place – -2, gluten at 4th place – -1, by-product main meat ingredient – -1, animal fat – -1) (*)

Ingredients:

Chicken, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, wheat gluten, dried egg product, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), whole grain corn, fish meal, wheat flour, potassium chloride, brewers dried yeast, phosphoric acid, animal digest, salt, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, taurine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) 40.0%

Crude Fat (Min) 16.0%

Crude Fiber (Max) 2.0%

Moisture (Max) 12.0%

Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.8%

Calcium (Ca) (Min) 0.85%

Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.8%

Magnesium (Mg) (Max) 0.09%

Vitamin A (Min) 10,000 IU/kg

Taurine (Min) 0.15%

Part 4: Street cat foods and their scores.

Dal Cat Mix

Dal Cat Mix – 7.5/10 (corn at 3rd place – -1, rice at 4th place – -0.5, food coloring – -1)

Ingredients:

Chicken meat meal, meat meal, full corn, rice, chicken digest, fish meal, gluten, chicken fat, dried beet, dehydrated carrots, dehydrated spinach, mineral premix and vitamin premix.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein-31% min.

Crude Fat-10% min.

Crude fiber-4% max.

Mineral-9% max.

Moisture-10% max.

Calcium-2.5% max.

Phosphorus-1% min.

Vitamin A 18,000 (IU)

Vitamin B1 12 mg

Vitamin B2 7 mg

Vitamin B6 8 mg

Vitamin B12 290 mcg

Vitamin D3 2,500 (IU)

Vitamin E 100 mg

Vitamin K3 2 mg

Folic Acid 1.2 mg

Ascorbic Acid 41 mg

Colina Hill 3,000 mg

Manganese 70 mg

Magnesium 0.12 mg

Iron 200 mg

Copper 35 mg

Zinc 220 mg

Selenium 0.43 mg

Iodine 4 mg

Eagle Perfect

Eagle Perfect – 7.5/10 (corn at 2nd place – -1.5, rice at 3rd place – -0.5, gluten at 5th place – -0.5)

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, Ground yellow corn, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Gluten Meal, Fish meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Chicken Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Polysaccharide Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese and Copper, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract,

Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone and Cobalt Sulfate

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude protein-30% min.

Crude Fat-12% min.

Crude fiber-3% max.

Moisture-10% max.

(*) Fresh meat ingredient contains 75-80% of water and then after dehydration has to be moved far down to the list of ingredients.

Disclaimer:

1. I am not a nutritionist, and this evaluation method is based on a result of my personal research of the materials found in the internet.

2. In all cases of equal scores the place of particular brand in the list was defined according to my own personal preferences.

3. The lists of ingredients and analysis were taken from the manufacturers sites except for the Eagle Perfect.

4. The lists of ingredients, their analysis and links to the relevant pages were correct on the moment the research was made. I have no responsibility for changes manufacturers make in their products and sites. Do not use the data above for any kind of references.

Useful sites:

1. Cats About

2. Bad Cat Food: Worst to Best Cat Food Ingredients and Nutrients

3. Dog Nutrition - Dog Food Comparison

3. Dog Food Analysis

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