Protein source quality

High Risk −40 pts

No animal protein detected in the ingredient list

BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole)

High Risk −20 pts

Synthetic antioxidant classified by the IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).

Grain as primary filler

Medium Risk −18 pts

Grain dominates the ingredient list. Cats process carbohydrates poorly; a high grain content displaces animal protein.

Protein source unspecified

Medium Risk −10 pts

"Meat and animal derivatives" without species or percentage stated. Quality and origin cannot be verified.

Crude ash not declared

Low Concern −5 pts

Ash content missing from the label. A high ash level (>2.5% as fed) indicates bone or connective tissue content.

Added sugar ✓ Clear

BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene) ✓ Clear

Ethoxyquin ✓ Clear

Fat source unspecified ✓ Clear

Carrageenan ✓ Clear

Preservatives unspecified ✓ Clear

Alliums (garlic, onion) ✓ Clear

Propylene glycol ✓ Clear

Nutrient	As fed	Dry matter
Moisture	12%	—
Crude protein	28%	31.8%
Crude fat	9%	10.2%
Crude fiber	3%	3.4%
Crude ash	%	0.0%

Ingredient list

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Whole ground corn, chicken by-product meal, soybean meal, corn gluten meal, beef fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), whole wheat, meat and bone meal, animal digest, salmon meal, phosphoric acid, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, vitamin E supplement, BHA (preservative), niacin, manganese sulfate, vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite