Simply Nourish® Urinary Tract & Hairball Control Adult Dry Cat Food - Natural, Chicken

Overall Score: 84/100

Ingredients

Chicken (protein)
Chicken Broth (protein)
Water Sufficient For Processing (other)
Chicken Liver (protein)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Sunflower Oil (fat)
Pea Protein (protein)
Calcium Sulfate (other)
Ground Flaxseed (fat)
Carrageenan (additive)
Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
Guar Gum (additive)
Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) (other)
Sodium Bisulfate (additive)
Inulin (fiber)
Taurine (additive)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (other)
Cranberries (other)
Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide) (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
DL-Methionine (other)
Salt (mineral)
L-Carnitine (additive)

Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
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.
Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Dry food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.