Adult 7+ Savory Beef Entrée Cat Food

Overall Score: 82/100

Ingredients

Water (other)
Pork Liver (protein)
Beef (protein)
Pork By-Products (protein)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Corn Starch (other)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Corn Protein Meal (other)
Rice (carbohydrate)
Soybean Oil (fat)
Calcium Sulfate (other)
Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Guar Gum (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Fish Oil (protein)
Brewers Dried Yeast (other)
Locust Bean Gum (other)
Carrageenan (additive)
vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
Iodized Salt (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Taurine (additive)
minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese 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.
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 senior, adult life stages.