Zignature Catfish Formula

by Zignature

Overall Score: 85/100

Ingredients

1. Main Ingredients: Catfish (protein)
2. Catfish Meal (protein)
3. Peas (carbohydrate)
4. Pea Flour (other)
5. Chickpeas (carbohydrate)
6. Sunflower Oil (fat)
7. Natural Flavor (additive)
8. Flaxseed. Essential Nutrients & Supplements: Salt (other)
9. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
10. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
11. Tricalcium Phosphate (other)
12. Taurine (additive)
13. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
14. L-Carnitine. Vitamins: Vitamin E Supplement (other)
15. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
16. Niacinamide (other)
17. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
18. Riboflavin (vitamin)
19. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
20. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
21. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
22. Folic Acid (vitamin)
23. Biotin. Minerals: Zinc Proteinate (other)
24. Iron Proteinate (mineral)
25. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
26. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
27. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
28. Calcium Iodate. Preservatives & Flavor Enhancers: Mixed Tocopherols (other)
29. Rosemary Extract. Probiotics: Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product (other)
30. Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product (other)
31. Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product (other)

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 35.6%, fat 16.7%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 40%. By calories: 30.6% from protein, 34.9% from fat, 34.4% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 35.6% vs 18% minimum, fat 16.7% vs 5.5% minimum.

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

Similar products

• Zignature Essence LIR Landfowl — 78/100
• Zignature Essence LIR Ocean — 78/100
• Zignature Essence LIR Ranch — 78/100
• Zignature Duck Formula — 71/100
• Zignature Goat Formula — 71/100

As an Amazon Associate, KibbleWatcher earns from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Our scoring is independent of any affiliate revenue.