Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Organic Cat Food

It is well-known that organic cat food holds many benefits for cat health and quality of life. If you are thinking of putting your cat on an organic diet, you may want to consider one of the following products.

California Natural Dry: California Natural is made by Natura, a company that produces natural and organic pet food. California Natural dry cat foods contain very few ingredients, which makes it a unique product on the market. For instance, the Herring and Sweet Potato dry food contains herring, oatmeal, chicken fat, rosemary extract, sunflower oil, barley, sweet potatoes, herring meal, vitamins, taurine, herring oil, natural flavors, DL-methiomine, and minerals.

According to the website, sweet potato, oatmeal, and barley are all great sources of energy for cats.

California Natural dry cat food is also available in Chicken and Brown Rice.

My cats have eaten both flavors of the organic cat food made in the California Natural line by Natura Pet Food. My cats definitely liked the Herring and Sweet Potato better than the Chicken and Brown Rice formula.

I really liked that while this organic cat food is more expensive than regular cat food, the bags of cat food lasted longer than normal cat food does. My cats seemed to feel more satisfied eating California Natural, which led to them eating less of it than the normal cat food, which made the bag of organic cat food last longer than a bag of regular cat food.

California Natural dry cat food is available through the Natura website in 5 and 16.5 pound bags. To order California Natural through the website, please visit: http://www.naturapet.com/brands/california-natural.asp. California Natural dry cat food costs between $10-20 per bag in stores.

Alternatively, if you'd like to purchase California Natural dry cat food from a store in your area, visit the website listed above and click on the "where to buy" link located below the product you desire to purchase. You will be directed to a page that allows you to enter your zip code, city, state, and country. Your results will show you the stores in your area that sell California Natural.

California Natural Canned: California Natural wet food is also an organic and natural cat food made by Natura. California Natural canned food contains high quality ingredients to help cats maintain health and quality of life. California Natural wet or canned food comes in four different flavors: Deep Water Fish and Brown Rice, Salmon and Sweet Potato, Venison and Brown Rice, and Chicken and Brown Rice.

Each California Natural canned food formula contains nutritious ingredients along with a great taste cats love. For instance, in the Deep Water Fish and Brown Rice formula, California Natural combines salmon broth, egg, carrageenan, L-ascorbyl-2-polyhosphate, herring, salmon, brown rice, mackerel, flaxseed, whitefish, natural flavors, guar gum, potassium chloride, minerals, choline chloride, vitamins, taurine, sodium phosphate, and sunflower oil.

According to the product description, the sunflower oil and flaxseed in this canned food provides cats with omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids, which boosts their immune systems and helps maintain healthy skin and coat.

My cats really loved the Salmon and Sweet Potato and the Deep Water Fish and Brown Rice canned foods. I really liked that one 3-ounce can of California Natural lasted both my cats for two or three meals.

It is easy to find out where to purchase California Natural wet or canned food in your area. Visit their website at: www.naturapet.com/brands/california-natural.asp and click on the "where to buy" link located directly under the canned food you wish to purchase for your cat. You will be taken to a form to fill out with your zip code, city, state, and country. The results of your search will show you where you can buy organic cat food made by California Natural in your city. Most retailers who sell natural and organic pet food will have a selection of California Natural products.

California Natural canned cat food comes in 3, 5.5, and 13.2 ounce cans and costs between $1-5+, depending on the retailer you choose to purchase from.

California Natural is only one of the many organic cat food product lines available on the market today. If you are considering putting your kitty on an organic diet, you may want to try these products. I found my cats really love the food California Natural makes.

Sources:

California Natural: Herring and Sweet Potato Adult:

http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?id=1338

California Natural: Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Cat and Kitten Food:

http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?id=72

California Natural: Deep Water Fish and Brown Rice Canned Cat and Kitten Food:

http://www.californianaturalpet.com/products/default.asp?id=1003

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/586611/organic_cat_food.html

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Newman's Own Organic Cat Food Review

Newman's Own organic cat food is a premium cat food that is inexpensive compared to other organic pet foods. A big benefit of Newman's organic cat food is the convenience of purchasing their products. Many grocery stores sell Newman's organic pet products, which makes shopping for your pet easy.

Another reason to like Newman's Own organic cat food, is that Newman's donates a lot of money to charities that help animals in need.

About Newman's Own Organic Cat Food



Newman's Own organic cat food offers dry cat food and several flavors of canned cat food for variety. Over seventy percent of the ingredients in their pet foods are organic. They do not use any GMO ingredients, chemical preservatives, chemical additives, or dyes. Newman's Own organic cat food uses human grade chicken as the main source of protein in their organic cat food and they don't use by-products. Newman's cooks the cat food at a low temperature to preserve the nutrients in the food.

My Cat Likes Newman's Own Organic Cat Food



My cat loves the taste of Newman's Own organic cat food. I feed him the dry food most of the time, but I give him canned food for variety. The different flavors of canned food keep him from getting bored. I like that I can buy Newman's organic cat food at Vons and Whole Foods. I find it convenient to be able to buy the cats' food while I do my grocery shopping.

My cat likes Newman's Own organic cat food and is doing well health wise on it. The food smells really good. Although the food is more expensive than low end brands, it is cheaper than a lot of organic brands. The price is well worth feeding a healthy diet to my cat.

Organic Ingredients and Store Availability Make Newman's a Winner



I do tend to switch foods every so often for variety. There are other organic cat foods that are high quality also. Newman's is one of the products that I use. Organic ingredients and availability in many stores make Newman's a great product.

Price of Newman's Own Organic Cat Food



I pay $12.89 for a 3 pound bag of Newman's Own dry cat food and $1.49 for a 5.5 ounce can of Newman's Own organic can food.

Where to Buy Newman's Own Organic Cat Food



You can find Newman's Own organic cat food in many grocery stores and pet stores. Newman's web site has a store locator to help you find a store in your area that sells their products.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/586761/newmans_own_organic_cat_food_review.html

Monday, December 29, 2008

Eukanuba Cat Food - Adult Sensitive Stomach Review

For adult cats that experience occasional stomach and digestive issues.

Ingredients

Lamb, Chicken Liver, Catfish, Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Fish Meal (source of fish oil), Corn Grits, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E, and Citric Acid), Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of vitamin B2), Inositol, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), DL-Methionine, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate), Calcium Carbonate, Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis %

Crude Protein (min) 34 Crude Fat (min) 21 Moisture (max) 10 Crude Fiber (max) 8 Ash (max) 7 Crude Fat (max) 2.5

Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Dry Cat Food Rating

Animal Digest - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Corn Grits

Wheat - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Wheat

Soy - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = NO Gluten

Extra Goodies - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Brewers Rice, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt

By-Products - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Chicken By-Product Meal

Animal Fat - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat

Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Recalls for Eukanuba Pet Food

Class Action - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Class Action - Eukanuba Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Dry Cat Food

Total Score = 4/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula for Cats Dry Cat Food uses a lot of yeast which makes me uncomfortable about the source of the yeast. I don't care for the use of "natural flavors". What are these natural flavors of and where did the flavors come from?

Class action filed against Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Cat Food.

Pet food recalls against Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula for Cats Cat Food uses corn as a cheap filler.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Cat Food scored 4 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Eukanuba Adult Sensitive Stomach Formula Cat Food is a pet food I do not consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/582521/eukanuba_cat_food_adult_sensitive_stomach.html

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Cat Food Review - Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned

A hand-packed, tasty dinner of whole fresh mackerel are edible from head to tail! A cat's dream come true. (Contains softened bones.)

Important Information

Evanger's extraordinary product is highly palatable to offer a 100% complete diet. We use no aditives, preservatives, artificial color, salt or by-products. Formulated to satisfy those finicky eaters.

Ingredients

WHOLE MACKERAL, CHICKEN BROTH, GUAR GUM,VITAMIN a ACETATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, FOLIC ACID, ZINC PROTEINATE, FERROUS PROTEINATE, MAGANESE PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, CALCIUM INODATED, SODIUM SELENITE

Guaranteed Analysis %

Moisture (max) 82 Crude Protein (min) 8 Ash (max) 2.5 Crude Fiber (max) 2

Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat FoodRating

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Plus 1 point = WHOLE MACKERAL, CHICKEN BROTH

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Evanger's Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Evanger's Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat Food

Total Score
= 10/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life

(typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct"

on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat Food scored 10 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Evanger's Whole Mackerel & Gravy Canned Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/586795/cat_food_review_evangers_whole_mackerel.html

Friday, December 26, 2008

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Beef Cans Cat Food Review

Nature's Variety Canned Food (95% meat) contains fresh quality meat, organs, vegetables, fruits, chelated minerals, kelp, herb and fruit extracts, and added vitamins. It contains no grains and therefore does not contribute to the high levels of carbohydrates present in most processed diets. This variety of canned foods, with emphasis on the meat and organ content, offers an easy way to increase the meat content and variety of a pet's diet.

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Carrots, Peas, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Lecithin, Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Kelp, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Blueberry, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cranberry, Kale, Whole Egg, Sweet Potato, Artichoke, Garlic, Zinc Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Barley Grass, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Clove, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Rosemary, Sage, Inulin, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Parsley. Guaranteed Analysis %:MOISTURE (max.) 75 CRUDE PROTEIN (min.) 9 CRUDE FAT (min.) 7 CRUDE FIBER (max.) 3 Sudden changes in diet can sometimes result in digestive disturbances. Do not overfeed regardless of the petÆs acceptance and eagerness. Overfeeding is the most common cause of digestive upset. Always introduce any new diet over a period of days mixing with the present diet. Always keep fresh water available at all times and offer plenty of exercise.

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Egg Product

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Beef Cans Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Beef Cans Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Beef Cans Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Beef Cans Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Petite Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Beef Cans Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Beef Cans Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592441/natures_variety_prairie_brand_beef.html

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food Review

Fresh meat is the first ingredient in each formula. Meat and organs make up nearly 40% of the ingredients in each production batch of Nature's Variety. Most dry, kibble diets are 25% to 30% meat or meat and bone products with some formulations even containing less than 10% or even no meat products. Formulated to meet the needs of all life stages. Our kibble provides an organic source of over 50 trace minerals. A colloidal silicate called montmorillonite supplies important trace minerals. Many pet owners insist that the supplementation of these colloidal silicate minerals have helped produce better coats, weight gain, increase in milk production, better conception, and overall better health.

Important Information

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Dry Kibble Diets are designed to be rotated freely for variety and optimal nutrition. Emphasis is put on fresh meat as the first and prominent ingredient of each diet. The grains present in these diets are only whole grains; never inferior grain fractions. All Nature's Variety products are naturally preserved with vitamins and herbal extracts, and sealed in oxygen limiting packaging.

CALORIES

450 / cup

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Menhaden Fish Meal, Flaxseed Meal, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Chicken Flavor, Alfalfa Meal, Chicken Liver, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Inulin, Flaxseed Oil, Apples, Cottage Cheese, Chicken Eggs, Cranberries, Freeze Dried Chicken, Freeze Dried Turkey, Freeze Dried Turkey Liver, Freeze Dried Turkey Hearts, Pumpkinseeds, Ground Chicken Bone, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Kelp, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Honey, Blueberries, Alfalfa Sprouts, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Persimmons, Olive Oil, Duck Eggs, Pheasant Eggs, Quail Eggs, Rosemary Extract, Sage, Clove Guaranteed Analysis %:CRUDE PROTEIN (min.) 34 CRUDE FAT (min.) 20 MOISTURE (max.) 10 OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS* (min.) 2.96 CRUDE FIBER (max.) 2.5 CALCIUM (min.) 1.72 PHOSPHORUS (min.) 1.27 OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS* (min.) 0.77 Extra Information:

VITAMIN E (min.) 97.51 IU/kg

VITAMIN C* (min.) 50 mg/kg

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Natural Chicken Flavor, Sea Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food

Total Score = 8/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food scored 8 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592457/natures_variety_prairie_brand_chicken.html

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food Review

Prairie Lamb Meal and Oatmeal is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profile for All Life Stages.

Ingredients

Lamb Meal, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Flaxseed Meal, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Lamb Flavor, Alfalfa Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Lamb Liver, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Inulin, Flaxseed Oil, Apples, Cranberries, Freeze Dried Lamb, Freeze Dried Lamb Hearts, Freeze Dried Lamb Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Carrots, Ground Lamb Bone, Butternut Squash, Chicken Eggs, Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Kelp, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Honey, Blueberries, Alfalfa Sprouts, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Persimmons, Olive Oil, Duck Eggs, Pheasant Eggs, Quail Eggs, Sage, Clove, Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis %:CRUDE PROTEIN (min.) 34 CRUDE FAT (min.) 20 MOISTURE (max.) 10 CRUDE FIBER (max.) 2.4

Extra Information

CALORIES 438 / cup CALCIUM (min.) 2.17% PHOSPHORUS (min.) 1.55% VITAMIN E (min.) 98.36 IU/kg VITAMIN C* (min.) 50 mg/kg OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS* (min.) 2.96% OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS* (min.) 0.77%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Canola Oil, Natural Lamb Flavor, Sea Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food !

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food .

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food .

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Lamb Meal & Oatmeal Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592465/natures_variety_prairie_brand_lamb.html

Friday, December 19, 2008

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food Review

Nature's Variety Dry Kibble Diets provide biologically appropriate nutrition that can facilitate health, optimum body weight, and longer pet life. Dry kibble diets containing more high quality meat protein and fewer carbohydrates can aid in reducing the incidence of stomach bloat, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), some urinary tract crystals, allergies, and other diseases. This nutritionally dense kibble formula is appropriate for all life stages based on high meat protein content and whole grains.

Important Information:

Meat is the first ingredient in each formula. Meat and organs make up over 40% of the ingredients in each production batch of Nature's Variety. Most dry kibble diets are 25 to 30% meat or meat and bone products with some formulations even containing less than 10% or even no meat products. Nature's Variety Dry Kibble Diets are formulated to meet the needs of all life stages.

The grains present in these diets are only whole grains; never inferior grain fractions. All Nature's Variety products are naturally preserved with vitamins and herbal extracts, and sealed in oxygen limiting packaging.

Nature's Variety Dry Kibble provides a source of over 50 trace minerals. A colloidal silicate called montmorillonite supplies these important trace minerals.

Ingredients

Salmon Meal, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pumpkinseeds, Flaxseed Meal, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Chicken Flavor, Chicken Liver, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Inulin, Flaxseed Oil, Apples, Cottage Cheese, Chicken Eggs, Cranberries, Freeze Dried Chicken, Freeze Dried Turkey, Freeze Dried Turkey Liver, Freeze Dried Turkey Hearts, Ground Chicken Bone, Carrots, Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Kelp, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Honey, Blueberries, Alfalfa Sprouts, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Persimmons, Olive Oil, Duck Eggs, Pheasant Eggs, Quail Eggs, Rosemary Extract, Sage, Clove

Guaranteed Analysis %:CRUDE PROTEIN (min.) 34 CRUDE FAT (min.) 20 MOISTURE (max.) 10 CRUDE FIBER (max.) 2.7

Extra Information

Nature's Variety has created a healthier kibble. Benefits of raw food (enzymes, probiotics, amino acids, and essential fatty acids) are coated around each kibble to provide the microbials necessary for optimum nutrient absorption.

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Canola Oil, Natural Chicken Flavor, Sea Salt, Cottage Cheese

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food .

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Feline Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592487/natures_variety_prairie_brand_salmon.html

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken Brown Rice Canned Cat Food Review

Just like our wholesome Prairie kibble, the new Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Chicken With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food is high in meat (over 85%). This loaf canned formula also contain whole grain, fruits, and vegetables, and is complete and balanced for all life stages. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Chicken With Brown Rice cans will be available in the same hearty and nutritious dry kibble, so customers can rotate with their favorite formulas across the Prairie line.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Brown Rice, Eggs, Peas, Flaxseed, Carrots, Menhaden Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Kelp, Spinach, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Salt, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley

Guaranteed Analysis %:Moisture (max.) 75 Crude Protein (min.) 9 Crude Fat (min.) 4.5 Crude Fiber (max.) 3 Linoleic Acid (min.) 1.2 *Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (min.) 0.15 Taurine (min.) 0.05 *Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min.) 0.02 *Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.01 *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO 0

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food .

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food .

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.



Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592501/natures_variety_prairie_chicken_brown.html

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb Oatmeal Canned Cat Food Review

Just like our wholesome Prairie kibble, the new Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Lamb With Oatmeal Canned Cat Food is high in meat (over 85%). This loaf canned formula also contain whole grain, fruits, and vegetables, and is complete and balanced for all life stages. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Lamb With Oatmeal cans will be available in the same hearty and nutritious dry kibble, so customers can rotate with their favorite formulas across the Prairie line.

Ingredients

Lamb, Lamb Liver, Lamb Broth, Oatmeal, Eggs, Peas, Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Calcium Carbonate, Menhaden Fish Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Kelp, Spinach, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley

Guaranteed Analysis %:Moisture (max.) 75 Crude Protein (min.) 9 Crude Fat (min.) 4.5 Crude Fiber (max.) 3 Linoleic Acid (min.) 0.5 *Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (min.) 0.15 Taurine (min.) 0.05 *Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min.) 0.02 *Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.01 *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb With Oatmeal Canned Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb With Oatmeal Canned Cat Food .

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb With Oatmeal Canned Cat Food .

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb With Oatmeal Canned Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb With Oatmeal Canned Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592517/natures_variety_prairie_lamb_oatmeal.html

Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon Brown Rice Canned Cat Food Review

Just like our wholesome Prairie kibble, the new Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Venison With Millet Canned Cat Food is high in meat (over 85%). This loaf canned formula also contain whole grain, fruits, and vegetables, and is complete and balanced for all life stages. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Venison With Millet cans will be available in the same hearty and nutritious dry kibble, so customers can rotate with their favorite formulas across the Prairie line.

Ingredients

Salmon, Salmon Broth, Eggs, Brown Rice, Peas, Carrots, Flaxseed, Menhaden Fish Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Kelp, Calcium Carbonate, Spinach, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Salt, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley

Guaranteed Analysis %:Moisture (max.) 75 Crude Protein (min.) 9 Crude Fat (min.) 4.5 Crude Fiber (max.) 3 *Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.5 *Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min.) 0.4 Linoleic Acid (min.) 0.25 *Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (min.) 0.15 Taurine (min.) 0.05 *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO 0

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Salmon With Brown Rice Canned Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592531/natures_variety_prairie_salmon_brown.html

Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food Review

INGREDIENTS: Organic Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Turkey, Chicken Meal (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Shrimp, Fish Oil, Ground Agropyron Repens Grass, Calcium Sulfate, Guar Gum, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Sea Salt, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E, A, D3, B12 Supplements, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Inulin, Rosemary, L-Carnitine.

Calorie Content (Calculated): 1,370 Kcal/Kg Or 116 Kcal/Can (3 Oz).

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Sea Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Instinctive Choice Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Instinctive ChoiceCat Food

Cat Food Rating for Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food !

No Class action filed against Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food .

No Pet food recalls against Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food .

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592641/instinctive_choice_premium_canned_cat.html

Life's Abundance Premium Health Cat Food Review

INGREDIENTS

Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E)), Dried Beet Pulp, Whole Egg, Catfish Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Chicken Liver Meal, Flax Seed Meal, Fish Oil, Turkey Meal, Lecithin, Potassium Chloride, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Bifido Bacterium Fermentation Product, Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Alfalfa Sprouts, Wheat Grass, D/L Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Grape Seed Extract, Rosemary, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Dried Beet Pulp

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Life's AbundanceCat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Life's AbundanceCat Food

Cat Food Rating for Life's Abundance Premium Health Dry Cat Food

Total Score = 8/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No Class action filed against Life's Abundance Premium Health Dry Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Life's Abundance Premium Health Dry Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Life's Abundance Premium Health Dry Cat Food scored 8 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Life's Abundance Premium Health Dry Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592653/lifes_abundance_premium_health_cat.html

Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Cat Food Review

Fish brothTuna filets Yellow fin whole loin tuna Soy bean oil Trialcium phosphate Guar gum Calcium sulfate Carrageenan Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin E supplement Vitamin A supplement Vitamin D3 supplement Zinc SulfateThiamine Mononitrate Manganese sulfate Menadione sodium bisuifite complex (source of vitamin K activity)Riboflavin supplement Folic acid Pyridoxine hydrochloride Copper amino acid complexIron amino acid complex

Yellow Fin Tuna Protein: 13% Min. Fat: 1.5% Min. Ash: 3% Max. Fiber: 1% Max. Moisture: 85% Max. Metabolized Energy: 58kcal/100 grams Taurine .1% Min Phosphorus 1% Min Calcium 211 mg/100 grams Magnesium 12.5 mg/100 grams

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Minus 1 point = Soy bean oil

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Plus 1 point = Fish broth,Tuna filets, Yellow fin whole loin tuna

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No By-Products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life

(typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct"

on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering

companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Petite Cuisine Yellow Fin Tuna Entrée Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592321/petite_cuisine_yellow_fin_tuna_cat.html

Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Cat Food Review

Fish broth Tuna filets Crab Soy bean oil Bay seasoning (salt, celery seed, mustard, red pepper, black pepper, bay leaves, cloves, ginger, macecardamon, cinnamon, paprika) Trialcium phosphate Guar gum Calcium sulfate Carrageenan Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin E supplement Vitamin A supplement Vitamin D3 supplement Zinc Sulfate Thiamine Mononitrate Manganese sulfate Menadione sodium bisuifite complex (source of vitamin K activity) Riboflavin supplement Folic acid Pyridoxine hydrochloride Copper amino acid complex Iron amino acid complex New England Crab Cakes: Protein: 13% Min. Fat: 1.5% Min. Ash: 3% Max.

Fiber: 1% Max. Moisture: 85% Max. Metabolized Energy: 58kcal/100 grams Taurine .1% Min Phosphorus 1% Min Calcium 201.8 mg/100 grams Magnesium 22.9 mg/100 grams

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Minus 1 point = Soy bean oil

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Plus 1 point = Fish broth Tuna filets Crab

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592331/petite_cuisine_new_england_crab_cake.html

Nature's Variety Prairie Beef Barley Canned Cat Food Review

Just like our wholesome Prairie kibble, the new Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food is high in meat (over 85%). This loaf canned formula also contain whole grain, fruits, and vegetables, and is complete and balanced for all life stages. Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Beef With Barley cans will be available in the same hearty and nutritious dry kibble, so customers can rotate with their favorite formulas across the Prairie line.

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Broth, Barley, Eggs, Peas, Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carrots, Calcium Carbonate, Menhaden Fish Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Kelp, Spinach, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Salt, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley Guaranteed Analysis %:Moisture (max.) 75 Crude Protein (min.) 9 Crude Fat (min.) 4.5 Crude Fiber (max.) 3 Linoleic Acid (min.) 0.3 *Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (min.) 0.1 Taurine (min.) 0.05 *Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min.) 0.02 *Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.01 *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO 0

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Nature's Variety Prairie Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Nature's Variety Prairie Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Nature's Variety Prairie Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Nature's Variety Prairie Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Nature's Variety Prairie Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Nature's Variety Prairie Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Nature's Variety Prairie Beef With Barley Canned Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592407/natures_variety_prairie_beef_barley.html

Artemis Cat Food - Fresh Mix Adult Dry Review

"Holistic Approach to Artemis Feline Cat Food. Feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, environment, temperament and climate. In order to maintain low urine pH, it is recommended to "free feed" your cat. Also, "free feeding" encourages your cat to eat smaller and more frequent meals throughout the day and thus allowing for better food absorption and digestion. Newly weaned kitten:Moisten food with warm water and let them "free feed". Gestating and nursing queens: May consume ½ to 2 cups more daily. We have produced products with ingredients and processes chosen to be 100% safe for your cat."

Ingredients

Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Lamb Meal, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Vitamin E, C and Rosemary Extract), Brown Rice, Fish Meal, Natural Flavoring, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Fresh Potatoes, Fresh Carrots, Fresh Peas, Whole Fresh Apples, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root (Prebiotics), Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Lecithin, Garlic, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Dehydrated Kelp, Chelates of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sage Extract, Aspergillus Oryzae Fermantation Soulubles (Digestive Enzyme), Enterococcus Faecium and Lactobacillus Acidophilus(Probiotics).

Guaranteed Analysis %:Crude Protein (min) 32 Crude Fat (min) 20 Moisture (max) 10 Omega 6 (min) 3.5 Crude Fiber (max) 2.5 Ash (max) 2.5 Omega 3 (min) 0.7 Taurine (min) 0.2 Magnesium (max) 0.09

Artemis Fresh Mix Adult Cat Formula Review and Rating

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Plus 1 point = No Soy

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = Natural Flavoring, Canola Oil, Salt

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for ArtemisCat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - ArtemisCat Food

Cat Food Rating for Artemis Fresh Mix Adult Cat Food

Total Score = 8/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No Class action filed against Artemis Fresh Mix Adult Cat Food .

No Pet food recalls against Artemis Fresh Mix Adult Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Artemis Fresh Mix Adult Cat Food scored 8 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Artemis Fresh Mix Adult Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592685/artemis_cat_food_fresh_mix_adult_dry.html

Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Cat Food Review

Fish broth Tuna filets Whole Shrimp Soy bean oil Trialcium phosphate Guar gum Calcium sulfate Carrageenan Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin E Supplement Vitamin A supplement Vitamin D3 supplement Zinc Sulfate Thiamine Mononitrate Manganese sulfate Menadione sodium bisuifite complex (source of vitamin K activity) Riboflavin supplement Folic acid Pyridoxine hydrochloride Copper amino acid complex Iron amino acid complex

Steamed Tuna and Shrimp:

Protein: 13% Min. Fat: 1.5% Min. Ash: 3% Max. Fiber: 1% Max. Moisture: 85% Max. Metabolized Energy: 58kcal/100 grams Taurine .1% Min Phosphorus 1% Min Calcium 149.8 mg/100 grams Magnesium 19.1 mg/100 grams

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Minus 1 point = Soy bean oil

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Plus 1 point = Fish broth, Tuna filets, Whole Shrimp

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Entrée Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Entrée Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Entrée Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Entrée Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Petite Cuisine Steamed Tuna and Shrimp Entrée Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592343/petite_cuisine_steamed_tuna_and_shrimp.html

Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Cat Food Review

Fish broth, Tuna filets Red snapper filets Soy bean oil Trialcium phosphate Guar gum Calcium sulfate Carrageenan Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin E Supplement Vitamin A supplement Vitamin D3 supplement Zinc Sulfate Thiamine Mononitrate Manganese sulfate Menadione sodium bisuifite complex (source of vitamin K activity) Riboflavin supplement Folic acid Pyridoxine hydrochloride Copper amino acid complex Iron amino acid complex

Red Snapper

Protein: 13% Min.Fat: 1.5% Min.Ash: 3% Max.Fiber: 1% Max.Moisture: 85% Max.

Metabolized Energy: 58kcal/100 grams Taurine .1% Min Phosphorus 1% Min Calcium 217.7 mg/100 grams Magnesium 20.1 mg/100 grams

Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest

Corn - Plus 1 point = No corn

Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat

Soy - Minus 1 point = Soy bean oil

Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten

Extra Goodies - Plus 1 point = Fish broth, Tuna filets, Red snapper filets

By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products

Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = No animal fat

Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Class Action - Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Petite Cuisine Cat Food

Cat Food Rating for Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Cat Food

Total Score = 9/10

Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review

No junk, no fillers. Great stuff Petite Cuisine New England Crab Cake Entrée Cat Food!

No Class action filed against Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Entrée Cat Food.

No Pet food recalls against Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Entrée Cat Food.

Use of corn, wheat, or soy which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure. Dental disease, Obesity, Chronic digestive problems, Bloat, Heart disease, Hyperthyroidism.

Because manufacturers need to ensure that dry foods have a long shelf life (typically 12 months) to remain edible through shipping and storage, fats used in pet foods are preserved with either synthetic or "natural" preservatives. Synthetic preservatives include butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a less-toxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin.

Use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant. "Animal by-product" is rendered product from animal tissues, exclusive of any added blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices." Pet food labels contain the words "meal" or "byproduct" on the ingredient label. Inedible byproducts such as bone, fat, heads, hair, feet and condemned offal are used in commercial pet food. These materials are sent to a rendering plant for processing into pet food products.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. If the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Rather than the wholesome pictures shown on the pet food packaging, rendering companies dispose of millions pounds of inedible waste each day including, heads, feet,stomachs, intestines, spinal cords, tails, restaurant grease, feathers, bones and dead or diseased animals rejected from slaughterhouses for use in manufacturing pet food. Amazingly, animals from research laboratories may be rendered into pet food as well.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Entrée Cat Food scored 9 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Petite Cuisine Red Snapper Entrée Cat Food is a pet food I do consider to be a healthy choice in pet foods.

Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592363/petite_cuisine_red_snapper_cat_food.html