Adult Hairball Control Savory Chicken Entrée Cat Food

Overall Score: 87/100

Ingredients

Water (other)
Chicken (protein)
Turkey Giblets (protein)
Pork By-Products (protein)
Pork Liver (protein)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Corn Starch (other)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Corn Protein Meal (other)
Soybean Oil (fat)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
Chicken Fat (protein)
Guar Gum (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Brewers Dried Yeast (other)
Iodized Salt (other)
Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Taurine (additive)
Locust Bean Gum (other)
Carrageenan (additive)
minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate) (other)
Beta-Carotene (other)

Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (high concern): Menadione (vitamin K3) is a synthetic form of vitamin K that has been banned for use in human dietary supplements in many countries due to toxicity concerns, including potential liver damage, allergic reactions, and cytotoxicity. It can cause oxidative damage to cell membranes. Natural forms of vitamin K (K1 from plants, K2 from bacterial fermentation) are considered safer alternatives. Despite these concerns, it remains widely used in pet food as an inexpensive vitamin K source.
Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.

Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.