Authority® Sensitive Stomach & Skin Cat Dry Food - Turkey & Rice, With-Grain

by Authority
Overall Score: 69/100
Ingredients
- Deboned Turkey (protein)
- Turkey Meal (protein)
- Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
- Corn (carbohydrate)
- Corn Protein Concentrate (other)
- Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (other)
- Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Oatmeal (carbohydrate)
- Dried Egg Product (protein)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
- Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
- Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
- D-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
- Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
- Biotin (vitamin)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
- Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (additive)
- Calcium Iodate (mineral)
- Folic Acid (vitamin)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
- Salt (mineral)
- Sodium Hexametaphosphate (other)
- Minerals (Zinc Sulfate (other)
- Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
- Manganese Sulfate (other)
- Coper Sulfate (other)
- Sodium Selenite) (other)
- Taurine (additive)
- Citric Acid 9a Preservative) (other)
- Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative) (other)
- 770 kcal/kg (other)
- 436 kcal/cup \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEEDING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Adult Cats: Cats by nature (other)
- like to eat small meals frequently throughout the day (other)
Ingredient concerns
- Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
- 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.
- 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.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 35.6%, fat 17.8%, fiber 5.6%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 33.3%. By calories: 31.7% from protein, 38.6% from fat, 29.7% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 35.6% vs 26% minimum, fat 17.8% vs 9% minimum.
Dry food, with grains.
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