Adult Turkey & Liver Entrée Cat Food

Overall Score: 93/100

Ingredients

Water (other)
Turkey (protein)
Turkey Giblets (protein)
Pork Liver (protein)
Salmon (protein)
Pork By-Products (protein)
Corn Starch (other)
Chicken Fat (protein)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Rice (carbohydrate)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Corn Protein Meal (other)
Chicken (protein)
Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
Guar Gum (additive)
Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
Locust Bean Gum (other)
Brewers Dried Yeast (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Caramel color (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Carrageenan (additive)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Taurine (additive)
vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
Iodized Salt (other)
Calcium Sulfate (other)
DL-Methionine (other)
minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate) (other)
Magnesium Oxide (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.
Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
Caramel Color (high concern): Certain classes of caramel color (Class III and IV, produced with ammonia or ammonia-sulfite processes) contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which has been classified as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2B) by IARC. California's Proposition 65 lists 4-MEI as a carcinogen. Like other color additives, it provides no nutritional benefit to pets.
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.