Authority Digestive Support Adult Cat Food - Gut Health, Salmon & Rice Formula
by Authority
Overall Score: 39/100
Ingredients
- Deboned Chicken (protein)
- Chicken Meal (protein)
- Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
- Corn (carbohydrate)
- Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
- Wheat (carbohydrate)
- Corn Protein Concentrate (other)
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
- Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
- Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Turkey Meal (protein)
- Dried Egg Product (protein)
- Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
- Taurine (additive)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
- Sodium Hexametaphosphate (other)
- Inulin (fiber)
- Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite) (other)
- Citric Acid 9a Preservative) (other)
- Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) (other)
- Rosemary Extract (preservative)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 36.7%, fat 8.9%, fiber 10%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 36.9%. By calories: 38.5% from protein, 22.7% from fat, 38.8% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food does not meet the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 36.7% vs 26% minimum, fat 8.9% vs 9% minimum.
Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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