Indoor Health: Trout & Menhaden Fish Meal Recipe

by Tiki Cat

Overall Score: 86/100

Ingredients

1. Trout (other)
2. menhaden fish meal (protein)
3. peas (carbohydrate)
4. chicken meal (protein)
5. chickpeas (carbohydrate)
6. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid) (protein)
7. natural chicken flavor (protein)
8. dried pumpkin (other)
9. salt (mineral)
10. potassium chloride (mineral)
11. DL methionine (other)
12. choline chloride (vitamin)
13. taurine (additive)
14. iron proteinate (mineral)
15. zinc proteinate (mineral)
16. copper proteinate (mineral)
17. manganese proteinate (mineral)
18. vitamin E supplement (vitamin)
19. ferrous sulfate (mineral)
20. zinc sulfate (mineral)
21. calcium carbonate (mineral)
22. zinc oxide (other)
23. copper sulfate (other)
24. manganous oxide (other)
25. sodium selenite (mineral)
26. calcium iodate (mineral)
27. cobalt carbonate (other)
28. vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
29. vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin)
30. niacin (vitamin B3) (other)
31. d-calcium pantothenate (other)
32. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
33. riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2) (other)
34. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
35. folic acid (vitamin)
36. biotin (vitamin)
37. vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
38. rosemary extract (preservative)

Ingredient concerns

• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• Chickpeas (low concern): Another legume included in the FDA's investigation into grain-free diets and potential DCM risk. Frequently used in grain-free pet foods as a carbohydrate source. The same concerns about taurine metabolism interference apply as with peas and lentils.
• 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 40%, fat 17.8%, fiber 4.4%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 30%. By calories: 35.3% from protein, 38.2% from fat, 26.5% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 40% vs 26% minimum, fat 17.8% vs 9% minimum.

Dry food, grain-free.

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