Hairball problems in cats are unpleasant for both the cat and the cat owner. Cat owners know well the foreboding moment of stillness, followed by the awful sounds as the cat lurches, heaving and choking before projecting a smelly, wet mass of hair onto the floor (as unpleasant as this is for us, imagine how the cat feels). We are lucky that there are many pastes and gels to help dissolve hairballs--but what about the cats who resist the gels and pastes? Purina One Advanced Nutrition Hairball Formula Cat Food claims to help prevent the formation of hairballs in your cat's stomach.
This can be good news for cat owners with finicky cats. Preventing the hairballs means cutting down on the need for pastes and gels.
Why hairball control is so important:
Along with the gross mess, and the terrible way the cat must feel when vomiting, hairballs can cause dangerous obstructions. The blockages can get bad enough that they require veterinary treatment. It is necessary for your cat's health that you prevent and treat hairball problems.
Two of my cats are prone to excessive hairballs. Unfortunately, neither like the taste of any hairball pastes or gels I have tried. When necessary, I have disguised the gels in their wet food; however, I also wanted something--something they would readily eat-- to help prevent the hairballs from forming in the first place. Many months ago, along with more frequent grooming to help rid the cats of excess fur, I decided to feed them Purina One Advanced Nutrition Hairball Formula cat food. Here are some important facts about the food and the results of feeding this food to my hairball-prone cats.
Special Ingredients in Purina One Hairball Formula:
Purina One Hairball Formula contains extra fiber which helps move fur more quickly out of the digestive tract. It also contains fatty acids essential for skin and hair health, and yogurt. For the full list of ingredients, please see the link accompanying this article in the sources section.
The results:
Feeding my cats this food has cut down on their hairballs . The food has not completely eliminated hairballs, but it does not claim to do so. Purina One Advanced Nutrition Hairball Formula claims only to help keep hairballs from forming. I have been satisfied with the results and believe that this food does reduce hairballs in cats.
What I like about Purina One Hairball Formula Cat Food:
Purina One Advanced Nutrition Hairball Formula does cut down on the number of hairballs my cats produce. In addition to the reduction in hairballs, their coats are softer and shinier.
What I dislike about Purina One Hairball Formula Cat Food:
The first three ingredients are brewers rice, poultry by-products, and corn gluten meal. I'd prefer it if chicken was the first ingredient instead of being listed in fourth place ( and indication of the lesser amount of chicken In the product) so that I'd be assured my cats are getting the best quality protein. However, I am not a cat food scientist and for all I know right now, these ingredients may be perfectly suitable.
I recommend Purina One Advanced Nutrition Hairball Formula for adult cats of average health. This product does not cut down on hairballs as much as I would like it to, but it does reduce hairballs enough to be worth trying. You should consult with a veterinarian any time a cat is vomiting frequently in order to rule out other causes for the vomiting, and to make certain that the hairballs have not caused an intestinal obstruction.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/422601/purina_one_advanced_nutrition_hairball.html
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Product Review: Friskies Indoors Delights Dry Cat Food
My cat, Snooks, is in love with Friskies Indoor Delights Dry Cat Food. I received a very generous sample in the mail. I really didn't know if he would eat it or not. Snooks had been eating Iams Dry Cat Food for months.
The packaging was brilliant with a picture of a gray cat pawing at assorted garden greens falling from above his head. It gives you the impression that the cat food is very healthy for your cat and that he will enjoy eating it. Friskies Indoor Delights Dry Cat Food helps control hairballs and maintain a healthy weight with delicious chicken, beef, turkey, and cheese flavors with a touch of garden greens. Snooks constantly grooms himself so by the food helping to control hairballs is great. He has also put on a few extra pounds since he's been neutered. Maintaining a healthy weight is very important to me. He does lead a very active lifestyle by playing with our dog and taking leisurely walks around the house with my husband.
I opened the bag of food for Snooks. He absolutely had a fit over it. With all the many delicious flavors to choose from, it was hard for him to decide what to eat first. He gobbled the chicken, beef, turkey, and cheese pieces really fast and saved the garden greens for last. He thoroughly enjoyed his new cat food. I tried to make the bag last as long as I could by using it for treats. Snooks has to have a treat every time our dog, Dusty, gets one.
There are three other new varieties of Friskies Dry Cat Food.
1. Friskies Seafood Sensations.
The flavors include ocean fish, albacore tuna, salmon, yellow fin tuna, crab plus seaweed. What cat wouldn't love this?
2. Friskies Signature Blend.
The flavors include chicken, beef, tuna, turkey, salmon, cheese and egg. This is the special blend for a special cat.
3. Friskies Feline Favorites.
The flavors include chicken, seafood, liver and real Carnation Milk. All the best flavors for your cat.
You can find more information on Friskies Indoor Delights Dry Cat Food and other types of cat food and treats at www.friskies.com.
I will definitely buy Friskies Indoor Delight Dry Cat Food for my cat , Snooks. He absolutely fell in love with it. My cousin's cats loved it too. They couldn't get enough. I also want to buy the other new varieties also. Buy some for you cat. I'm sure he or she will love it as much as my cat did..
Sources: www.friskies.com
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/434764/product_review_friskies_indoors_delights.html
The packaging was brilliant with a picture of a gray cat pawing at assorted garden greens falling from above his head. It gives you the impression that the cat food is very healthy for your cat and that he will enjoy eating it. Friskies Indoor Delights Dry Cat Food helps control hairballs and maintain a healthy weight with delicious chicken, beef, turkey, and cheese flavors with a touch of garden greens. Snooks constantly grooms himself so by the food helping to control hairballs is great. He has also put on a few extra pounds since he's been neutered. Maintaining a healthy weight is very important to me. He does lead a very active lifestyle by playing with our dog and taking leisurely walks around the house with my husband.
I opened the bag of food for Snooks. He absolutely had a fit over it. With all the many delicious flavors to choose from, it was hard for him to decide what to eat first. He gobbled the chicken, beef, turkey, and cheese pieces really fast and saved the garden greens for last. He thoroughly enjoyed his new cat food. I tried to make the bag last as long as I could by using it for treats. Snooks has to have a treat every time our dog, Dusty, gets one.
There are three other new varieties of Friskies Dry Cat Food.
1. Friskies Seafood Sensations.
The flavors include ocean fish, albacore tuna, salmon, yellow fin tuna, crab plus seaweed. What cat wouldn't love this?
2. Friskies Signature Blend.
The flavors include chicken, beef, tuna, turkey, salmon, cheese and egg. This is the special blend for a special cat.
3. Friskies Feline Favorites.
The flavors include chicken, seafood, liver and real Carnation Milk. All the best flavors for your cat.
You can find more information on Friskies Indoor Delights Dry Cat Food and other types of cat food and treats at www.friskies.com.
I will definitely buy Friskies Indoor Delight Dry Cat Food for my cat , Snooks. He absolutely fell in love with it. My cousin's cats loved it too. They couldn't get enough. I also want to buy the other new varieties also. Buy some for you cat. I'm sure he or she will love it as much as my cat did..
Sources: www.friskies.com
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/434764/product_review_friskies_indoors_delights.html
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Eating Dry Food Does Not Cause a Cat to Develop Diabetes Mellitus
There has long been a debate about whether or not feeding a cat large quantities of dry food can lead to the animal developing diabetes mellitus in middle age. The cause of diabetes mellitus in felines, which can be fatal, is still unknown. Now a study conducted by a veterinarian from the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that the possible cause is weight gain and not the kind of food.
It is because dry food has a higher level of starch and carbohydrates than is found in canned food, it is believed that eating large quantities of dry food is the cause. They argue that it is unnatural for a cat to eat that much carbohydrates because a cat is both anatomically and physiologically a carnivore. Dry cat food contains between 30 to 40% carbohydrates whereas wet cat food is higher in protein and is more like a natural diet for a carnivore.
The team compared two groups of cats, one in California who were raised on dry food and one in New Zealand who were raised on canned food. They gave each group glucose-tolerance tests. These tests measure blood samples and shows the rate at which glucose is being removed from the blood after a meal. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups. They also divided the cats into groups by age, those under 3 and those over 3 and they found that letting a cat eat so much that by the time it is middle age, it is overweight causes more harm than the type of food they eat. They did find that cats who had the canned or wet foods did not have as much of a tendency to become obese than those on the dry food.
All in all, 40% of middle aged cats are either overweight or obese. A male should weight between 10 and 11 pounds and a female between 5.5 and 7.7. And cats should not have more than 18 to 20% body fat. Diabetes is not the only condition that can affect overweight felines. They are also prone to such conditions as skin diseases, oral diseases and certain cancers. Cats who are spayed or neutered tend to eat more and gain more weight. They suggest strictly monitoring the amount the cat eats and make sure it does not eat in excess. It is the owner who should be the one who decides how much to eat, not the cat.
The lead researcher is Robert Backus, who is an assistant professor and director of the Nestle Purina Endowed Small Animal Nutrition Program at MU.
Source:University of Missouri-Columbia http://www.eurekalert.org/
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/468122/eating_dry_food_does_not_cause_a_cat.html
It is because dry food has a higher level of starch and carbohydrates than is found in canned food, it is believed that eating large quantities of dry food is the cause. They argue that it is unnatural for a cat to eat that much carbohydrates because a cat is both anatomically and physiologically a carnivore. Dry cat food contains between 30 to 40% carbohydrates whereas wet cat food is higher in protein and is more like a natural diet for a carnivore.
The team compared two groups of cats, one in California who were raised on dry food and one in New Zealand who were raised on canned food. They gave each group glucose-tolerance tests. These tests measure blood samples and shows the rate at which glucose is being removed from the blood after a meal. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups. They also divided the cats into groups by age, those under 3 and those over 3 and they found that letting a cat eat so much that by the time it is middle age, it is overweight causes more harm than the type of food they eat. They did find that cats who had the canned or wet foods did not have as much of a tendency to become obese than those on the dry food.
All in all, 40% of middle aged cats are either overweight or obese. A male should weight between 10 and 11 pounds and a female between 5.5 and 7.7. And cats should not have more than 18 to 20% body fat. Diabetes is not the only condition that can affect overweight felines. They are also prone to such conditions as skin diseases, oral diseases and certain cancers. Cats who are spayed or neutered tend to eat more and gain more weight. They suggest strictly monitoring the amount the cat eats and make sure it does not eat in excess. It is the owner who should be the one who decides how much to eat, not the cat.
The lead researcher is Robert Backus, who is an assistant professor and director of the Nestle Purina Endowed Small Animal Nutrition Program at MU.
Source:University of Missouri-Columbia http://www.eurekalert.org/
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/468122/eating_dry_food_does_not_cause_a_cat.html
Monday, April 27, 2009
Food Review: Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Cat
Product Information:
What's in Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food and how it benefits your kitten:
High Quality Protein - Kittens love to dine on our tasty chicken, and it provides the essential amino acids and vital nutrients they need every day.
Wholesome Whole Grains - Hearty whole grains like brown rice, barley and oats will keep your kitten supplied with the complex carbohydrates needed for energy.
Healthy Garden Veggies & Fruit Whole Carrots, sweet potatoes, parsley and cranberries contain phytonutrients that help your kitten stay healthy.
Naturally healthy and highly digestable, Spa Select is a delicious way to provide your kitten with the complete and balanced nutrition he needs every day.
Important Information:
Our unique LifeSource Bits in Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food are formulated and processed to do exactly what their name implies. A precise blend of nutrients and antioxidants selected to strengthen your cat's immune system, help offset the negative impact of environmental toxins and provide support for specific life stage requirements
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Salmon Meal, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Potatoes, Menhaden Fish Meal (natural source of DHA-Docosahexaneoic Acid), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium. .
Guaranteed Analysis %:Crude Protein min 36 Crude Fat min 20 Moisture max 10 Ash max 6 Omega 6 Fatty Acids* min 4.5 Crude Fiber max 3.5 Calcium min 1 Phosphorus min 0.9 Omega 3 Fatty Acids* min 0.5 Taurine min 0.15 Magnesium max 0.1
Benefits:Wholesome nutrition. Ultimate protection. Delicious taste. It all comes together in one food for cats, BLUE Spa Select. Chicken or salmon is always the first ingredient, followed by wholesome whole grains, healthy garden veggies and fruit. Our LifeSource® Bits, a precise blend of nutrients and antioxidants, provide an extra measure of protection. And BLUE Spa Select contains no animal by-products, cheap fillers, artificial preservatives or colors.Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food Cat Food Rating:
Animal Digest - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No animal digest
Corn - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No corn
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 = Natural Chicken Flavor
By-Products - 1 point possible =Plus 1 point = No by-products
Animal Fat - 1 point possible =Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat
Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible =Minus 1 point = Recalls Blue Buffalo
Class Action - 1 point possible =Minus 1 point = Class Action Blue Buffalo
Cat Food Rating for Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food:
Total Score = 6/10
Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review:
Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food l question the use of "natural flavors". How these "flavors" were created (many companies use manure) and why do they need to be added? With Blue Buffalo's history of recalls and their use of chicken fat to entice cats to eat Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food I would have to pass on this over-priced, average to low quality, cat food as a healthy choice for cat food.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/468905/food_review_blue_spa_select_kitten.html
What's in Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food and how it benefits your kitten:
High Quality Protein - Kittens love to dine on our tasty chicken, and it provides the essential amino acids and vital nutrients they need every day.
Wholesome Whole Grains - Hearty whole grains like brown rice, barley and oats will keep your kitten supplied with the complex carbohydrates needed for energy.
Healthy Garden Veggies & Fruit Whole Carrots, sweet potatoes, parsley and cranberries contain phytonutrients that help your kitten stay healthy.
Naturally healthy and highly digestable, Spa Select is a delicious way to provide your kitten with the complete and balanced nutrition he needs every day.
Important Information:
Our unique LifeSource Bits in Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food are formulated and processed to do exactly what their name implies. A precise blend of nutrients and antioxidants selected to strengthen your cat's immune system, help offset the negative impact of environmental toxins and provide support for specific life stage requirements
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Salmon Meal, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Potatoes, Menhaden Fish Meal (natural source of DHA-Docosahexaneoic Acid), Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Blueberries, Flaxseed (natural source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Barley Grass, Dried Parsley, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal, Taurine, L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric, Salmon Oil (natural source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Black Malted Barley, Oil of Rosemary, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Zinc), Iron Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Iron), Copper Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Copper), Manganese Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Manganese), Potassium Amino Acid Complex (source of Chelated Potassium), Cobalt Proteinate (source of Chelated Cobalt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Salt, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium thermophilum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium. .
Guaranteed Analysis %:Crude Protein min 36 Crude Fat min 20 Moisture max 10 Ash max 6 Omega 6 Fatty Acids* min 4.5 Crude Fiber max 3.5 Calcium min 1 Phosphorus min 0.9 Omega 3 Fatty Acids* min 0.5 Taurine min 0.15 Magnesium max 0.1
Benefits:Wholesome nutrition. Ultimate protection. Delicious taste. It all comes together in one food for cats, BLUE Spa Select. Chicken or salmon is always the first ingredient, followed by wholesome whole grains, healthy garden veggies and fruit. Our LifeSource® Bits, a precise blend of nutrients and antioxidants, provide an extra measure of protection. And BLUE Spa Select contains no animal by-products, cheap fillers, artificial preservatives or colors.Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food Cat Food Rating:
Animal Digest - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No animal digest
Corn - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No corn
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 = Natural Chicken Flavor
By-Products - 1 point possible =Plus 1 point = No by-products
Animal Fat - 1 point possible =Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat
Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible =Minus 1 point = Recalls Blue Buffalo
Class Action - 1 point possible =Minus 1 point = Class Action Blue Buffalo
Cat Food Rating for Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food:
Total Score = 6/10
Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review:
Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food l question the use of "natural flavors". How these "flavors" were created (many companies use manure) and why do they need to be added? With Blue Buffalo's history of recalls and their use of chicken fat to entice cats to eat Blue Spa Select Kitten Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Food I would have to pass on this over-priced, average to low quality, cat food as a healthy choice for cat food.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/468905/food_review_blue_spa_select_kitten.html
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Important Things to Consider When Buying Food and Water Bowls for Your Cat
Whether you need new food and water dishes for a furry-footed addition to your family, or you need to replace existing containers, you can find quite a selection at your local pet store. Even places like Wal-Mart, K-Mart and even your local Big Lots and hardware and grocery stores carry food and water dishes. But, if you pick one that's "cute" or simply "cheap", you can very well regret your decision later. That's why you need to know "3 important things to consider when you're buying food and water dishes for your cat!"
1. Single Dishes Versus Double Kitty Dishes
I once bought an adorable, purple with gold trimmed double- compartment cat dish. I thought it would be easy to move when I swept the floor. Boy, was I wrong. It's hard to pick it up without sloshing the water into the food compartment. Not only that, but whenever it got accidentally kicked or bumped, both food and water flew everywhere. Add that to the fact that, everytime I looked, there was food in the water compartment. Obviously my cat is a sloppy eater, or, she still had food in her mouth when she would reach over to get a drink of water. I soon retired that container and bought two single bowls instead.
2. What's the Best Material to Choose?
Another important thing to consider when you're buying food and water bowls for your cat is the material they're made of. These containers are typically made of plastic, ceramic, stoneware or stainless steel. Plastic is durable and resists breakage, but it scratches, can fade, and can be hard to clean. Ceramic or stoneware cat bowls can be a good choice, except they can chip or break easily.
Because they are heavier, these types of containers stay put better and don't slide across the floor as easily as their lighter counterparts. If you choose a ceramic bowl, make sure it's made with lead-free paint and glaze. Stainless steel cat bowls endure a lot of abuse, and are easy to clean. They are usually fitted with rubber on the bottom so they don't glide across the floor too.
If you're going to put your cat's food and water bowls in your dishwasher, be sure you choose containers that have "Dishwasher Safe" stamped on them.
3. Choose Appropriate Sizes of Cat Bowls
Kittens can use small food and water bowls, but as they grow up, you'll need to buy them larger bowls to accommodate their appetites and drinking habits. An important thing to consider when you're buying food and water bowls, in relation to their sizes, is how many cats will be sharing the bowls and how often you will feed and water them. For example, two of my adults cats share food and water bowls that hold about a half cup each. The bowls are really too small since I have to refill them once or twice a day. But, since I work at home, that's usually not a problem. My other five felines all share large-sized food and water bowls that I can fill up in the morning and it lasts them all day. For people who work outside their homes, or who don't want to keep remembering to refill the cat dishes, it's best to buy larger bowls you can put more food and water into at a time.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/470514/important_things_to_consider_when_buying.html
1. Single Dishes Versus Double Kitty Dishes
I once bought an adorable, purple with gold trimmed double- compartment cat dish. I thought it would be easy to move when I swept the floor. Boy, was I wrong. It's hard to pick it up without sloshing the water into the food compartment. Not only that, but whenever it got accidentally kicked or bumped, both food and water flew everywhere. Add that to the fact that, everytime I looked, there was food in the water compartment. Obviously my cat is a sloppy eater, or, she still had food in her mouth when she would reach over to get a drink of water. I soon retired that container and bought two single bowls instead.
2. What's the Best Material to Choose?
Another important thing to consider when you're buying food and water bowls for your cat is the material they're made of. These containers are typically made of plastic, ceramic, stoneware or stainless steel. Plastic is durable and resists breakage, but it scratches, can fade, and can be hard to clean. Ceramic or stoneware cat bowls can be a good choice, except they can chip or break easily.
Because they are heavier, these types of containers stay put better and don't slide across the floor as easily as their lighter counterparts. If you choose a ceramic bowl, make sure it's made with lead-free paint and glaze. Stainless steel cat bowls endure a lot of abuse, and are easy to clean. They are usually fitted with rubber on the bottom so they don't glide across the floor too.
If you're going to put your cat's food and water bowls in your dishwasher, be sure you choose containers that have "Dishwasher Safe" stamped on them.
3. Choose Appropriate Sizes of Cat Bowls
Kittens can use small food and water bowls, but as they grow up, you'll need to buy them larger bowls to accommodate their appetites and drinking habits. An important thing to consider when you're buying food and water bowls, in relation to their sizes, is how many cats will be sharing the bowls and how often you will feed and water them. For example, two of my adults cats share food and water bowls that hold about a half cup each. The bowls are really too small since I have to refill them once or twice a day. But, since I work at home, that's usually not a problem. My other five felines all share large-sized food and water bowls that I can fill up in the morning and it lasts them all day. For people who work outside their homes, or who don't want to keep remembering to refill the cat dishes, it's best to buy larger bowls you can put more food and water into at a time.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/470514/important_things_to_consider_when_buying.html
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Purina Friskies Seared Fillets with Salmon Cat Food: Review
If you want to give your cats a meal that they will thank you for later on, try Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon!
My cats usually receive dry cat food. I choose various brands that help keep their teeth strong and brands that provide my cats with the nutrition they need for healthy development. But as an occasional treat, I like to give my cats a brand of wet cat food, so that they can have some variety in their diet and to also keep boredom at bay.
Price
I recently came across Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon and was attracted to it immediately. Each 85g (3oz) pouch was on sale for just $0.25, which was hard to resist, so I placed all of the remaining pouches in my shopping basket.
All Round Cat Health
The packaging was very appealing to me and I was impressed with Purina's statement "100% complete & balanced nutrition". I would expect nothing less for my cats and any loving cat owner would agree.
Serving Instructions
Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon should be served at room temperature. Shake the pouch several times to settle the food and make it easier to pour into the food bowl. The pouch can either be torn apart at the top or opened with a pair of scissors. According to Purina Friskies, this product is "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles for all life stages of cats".
Cat Taste Test
But as I looked over the packaging and decided to put it in my basket, I wondered whether this product would pass my cats' taste test. Would they run straight to their food bowl and gobble it straight down, or would they just sniff it and then move away? As soon as I got home, I put Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon to the test. I poured the cat food into the bowl and divided it between the two cats. I then mixed in a small amount of dry cat food and placed it on the floor. The cats immediately approached the food and proceeded to eat until the bowl was almost clean!
Obviously, from the reaction to this cat food, my cats were very impressed with Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon. If my cats had not liked the cat food, they would not have polished off the contents of the whole bowl in one sitting.
Recommendation
Based upon the positive response that Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon received from my cats, I would recommend this product to cat owners looking to give their cat a treat.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/496895/purina_friskies_seared_fillets_with.html
My cats usually receive dry cat food. I choose various brands that help keep their teeth strong and brands that provide my cats with the nutrition they need for healthy development. But as an occasional treat, I like to give my cats a brand of wet cat food, so that they can have some variety in their diet and to also keep boredom at bay.
Price
I recently came across Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon and was attracted to it immediately. Each 85g (3oz) pouch was on sale for just $0.25, which was hard to resist, so I placed all of the remaining pouches in my shopping basket.
All Round Cat Health
The packaging was very appealing to me and I was impressed with Purina's statement "100% complete & balanced nutrition". I would expect nothing less for my cats and any loving cat owner would agree.
Serving Instructions
Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon should be served at room temperature. Shake the pouch several times to settle the food and make it easier to pour into the food bowl. The pouch can either be torn apart at the top or opened with a pair of scissors. According to Purina Friskies, this product is "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles for all life stages of cats".
Cat Taste Test
But as I looked over the packaging and decided to put it in my basket, I wondered whether this product would pass my cats' taste test. Would they run straight to their food bowl and gobble it straight down, or would they just sniff it and then move away? As soon as I got home, I put Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon to the test. I poured the cat food into the bowl and divided it between the two cats. I then mixed in a small amount of dry cat food and placed it on the floor. The cats immediately approached the food and proceeded to eat until the bowl was almost clean!
Obviously, from the reaction to this cat food, my cats were very impressed with Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon. If my cats had not liked the cat food, they would not have polished off the contents of the whole bowl in one sitting.
Recommendation
Based upon the positive response that Purina® Friskies® Seared Fillets with Salmon received from my cats, I would recommend this product to cat owners looking to give their cat a treat.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/496895/purina_friskies_seared_fillets_with.html
Friday, April 24, 2009
Pet Food Review: Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food
My cats are hard to please when it comes to eating dry food. They are picky and tire of most dry cat foods quickly. I recently spotted Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food at my local grocery store and decided to let my cats give this new product a try. Here are my results.
Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food comes in many varieties of flavors. I found that fact to be very likable and it was easy choosing a flavor. I chose ocean fish and salmon. Those are two of my cats favorite flavors and I figured the odds of them liking this new cat food would be good. My cats really like fancy feast moist cat food, so I was very hopeful that this product would also please them. Fancy feast has been around twenty years and is a good brand, made by Purina.
The shape of this cat food startled me. It is small, in four different shapes and resembled a children's cereal. That amused me. The color of this cat food is very interesting. It has garden greens in it, so the cat food is a very colorful blend of browns, reds and green. I have older cats, so I was glad that this cat food was a bit smaller than my usual brand. I figured that Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food would be easy to chew and digest and for elderly cats, that comes in handy!
Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food did not fail me or my cats. It pleased them and they loved it. I was delighted and felt that I made a good purchase with this cat food. The package states that this is gourmet dry cat food and my cats seemed to agree. Yes, it had a gourmet price to go along with that. Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food cost a little over six dollars for a three pound bag. My cats are indeed worth it but, compared to my usual dry cat food, this product was a bit higher in price. What I liked best about Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food was it seemed easier on my cats teeth and digestion than my usual brand. My cats also enjoyed the change in diet. They like variety and this is a good cat food to switch to, for a change or break from a regular brand.
I recommend this cat food, think that it is a high quality dry cat food and for right now, my cats are still eating and enjoying it. Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food provides one hundred percent complete and balanced nutrition for cats and that is a very good point about this dry cat food. It contains wholesome ingredients, vitamins and is good for all the life stages of my cats. This product's packaging is great! They provide a large piece of tape for easy closing, to keep the cat food fresh. That was a nice plus.
I rate Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food four out of five stars. I was glad that I bought this product. My cats seemed overjoyed. That is what is most important. The cat food has stayed fresh, has a good texture and smell. I feel like I am spoiling my cats by serving them this food and that is a wonderful feeling for a cat owner. I feel that this product delivered what it promised. I still have to laugh at the colorful shapes and colors in Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food. I dubbed it the lucky charms cat food and think that Purina put in some special effort in creating a unique and enjoyable eating experience for my cats. The cats think it is great! I agree.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/499097/pet_food_review_purina_fancy_feast.html
Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food comes in many varieties of flavors. I found that fact to be very likable and it was easy choosing a flavor. I chose ocean fish and salmon. Those are two of my cats favorite flavors and I figured the odds of them liking this new cat food would be good. My cats really like fancy feast moist cat food, so I was very hopeful that this product would also please them. Fancy feast has been around twenty years and is a good brand, made by Purina.
The shape of this cat food startled me. It is small, in four different shapes and resembled a children's cereal. That amused me. The color of this cat food is very interesting. It has garden greens in it, so the cat food is a very colorful blend of browns, reds and green. I have older cats, so I was glad that this cat food was a bit smaller than my usual brand. I figured that Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food would be easy to chew and digest and for elderly cats, that comes in handy!
Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food did not fail me or my cats. It pleased them and they loved it. I was delighted and felt that I made a good purchase with this cat food. The package states that this is gourmet dry cat food and my cats seemed to agree. Yes, it had a gourmet price to go along with that. Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food cost a little over six dollars for a three pound bag. My cats are indeed worth it but, compared to my usual dry cat food, this product was a bit higher in price. What I liked best about Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food was it seemed easier on my cats teeth and digestion than my usual brand. My cats also enjoyed the change in diet. They like variety and this is a good cat food to switch to, for a change or break from a regular brand.
I recommend this cat food, think that it is a high quality dry cat food and for right now, my cats are still eating and enjoying it. Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food provides one hundred percent complete and balanced nutrition for cats and that is a very good point about this dry cat food. It contains wholesome ingredients, vitamins and is good for all the life stages of my cats. This product's packaging is great! They provide a large piece of tape for easy closing, to keep the cat food fresh. That was a nice plus.
I rate Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food four out of five stars. I was glad that I bought this product. My cats seemed overjoyed. That is what is most important. The cat food has stayed fresh, has a good texture and smell. I feel like I am spoiling my cats by serving them this food and that is a wonderful feeling for a cat owner. I feel that this product delivered what it promised. I still have to laugh at the colorful shapes and colors in Purina Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food. I dubbed it the lucky charms cat food and think that Purina put in some special effort in creating a unique and enjoyable eating experience for my cats. The cats think it is great! I agree.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/499097/pet_food_review_purina_fancy_feast.html
Thursday, April 23, 2009
ORGANIC CAT FOOD
Organic cat and kitten food is easy and simple to make. It requires a recipe that
is formulated by a Veterinarian who is a pet nutrition expert and a professional
cook. The following recipe meets these criteria and is safe for healthy cats and
kittens.
First assemble all the ingredients. You will need: 2-1/2 eggs, 20 oz. wild caught
tuna, and 5 T of olive oil. Now assemble the equipment. You will need a
two quart saucepan with a lid, a rubber scraper, a small bowl, a measuring cup,
a plastic air tight container with a lid, and a food processor.
Prepare the ingredients. First poach the tuna. In a saucepan put 3 c. of water
and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to low so that the water is only slightly rippling
on the surface. The temperature of the water should be about 180 degrees.
Lower the tuna into the water then cover. Poach for six minutes then remove
the tuna, flake it apart and remove any bones. Next, boil the eggs. Place
three organic eggs into a saucepan and add cold water until the eggs are
just covered. Over medium high heat bring the eggs to a boil, and boil for
two minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cover for 12 minutes.
Take the eggs from the pan and place them in an ice filled bowl to cool.
After cooling, peel the shells off the eggs and cut one of them in half
Now measure out 5 T of olive oil into a small measuring cup.
Make the cat food. In a food processor put the poached tuna, 2-1/2 eggs,
and the olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides
of the bowl once. Store the cat food in the air tight container in the refrigerator
for up to three days. Half of this recipe can be frozen in a seal-a-meal
vacuum bag or a freezer storage bag and thawed before using in the
refrigerator. If you have 1 or two cats, you will need to freeze half of the
food. If you have 3 or more cats, you will use this food within three days
most likely.
Feeding your cat organic cat food. Most cats are eating some form of
processed, commercial food. When you begin feeding the homemade
cat food, leave some of this kibble in a bowl for snacking. Feed your cat twice
daily about two ounces of this cat food on a separate plate. For kittens feed 1/2 to
1 oz four times daily.
Feeding tips: Never warm the food in the microwave in a plastic con-
tainer or covered with plastic wrap. The plastic off-gasses toxic
chemicals which can harm your cat. Use a stoneware or Corelle dish
and the reheat cycle to warm the food. Test the food temperature before
feeding to avoid burns. Most cats will eat this Organic cat food at a cool
refrigerator temperature, so try that first, before opting to warm it.
To thaw the frozen food, place the bag in the refrigerator overnight,
than if necessary rewarm it as described above. When feeding real
food such as this, remember to pick it up after one hour to avoid
spoilage, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the next feeding
time. A good method to keep the food fresh is to fill a bowl about the
size of the feeding plate with several cubes of ice, then balance the
feeding plate on top of the bowl. This keeps the food cool and reduces
the chance of bacterial growth in the food.
Supplements. If your cat has arthritis or stiffness of the joints you may
add Cosequin or Dasuquin to the recipe, 3-5 capsules. For senior
cats you may add one multi-B vitamin, crushed to the food. This promotes
health and stimulates the appetite. Give your cat or kitten a liquid vitamin
supplement daily.
Additions to this recipe. Other than noted above, do not add additional
ingredients to this recipe. It is formulated to be safe and nutritious as is,
and many foods commonly consumed by people are unsafe to feed
cats and kittens. See my other articles for additional information.
My cat watches me prepare this food, waiting patiently for her meal.
She knows the sound of the food processor, the smell of the eggs, etc.
Such a smart cat! She has been eating homemade organic cat food
for several years now, what a lucky cat! My Angel.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/544891/organic_cat_food.html
is formulated by a Veterinarian who is a pet nutrition expert and a professional
cook. The following recipe meets these criteria and is safe for healthy cats and
kittens.
First assemble all the ingredients. You will need: 2-1/2 eggs, 20 oz. wild caught
tuna, and 5 T of olive oil. Now assemble the equipment. You will need a
two quart saucepan with a lid, a rubber scraper, a small bowl, a measuring cup,
a plastic air tight container with a lid, and a food processor.
Prepare the ingredients. First poach the tuna. In a saucepan put 3 c. of water
and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat to low so that the water is only slightly rippling
on the surface. The temperature of the water should be about 180 degrees.
Lower the tuna into the water then cover. Poach for six minutes then remove
the tuna, flake it apart and remove any bones. Next, boil the eggs. Place
three organic eggs into a saucepan and add cold water until the eggs are
just covered. Over medium high heat bring the eggs to a boil, and boil for
two minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cover for 12 minutes.
Take the eggs from the pan and place them in an ice filled bowl to cool.
After cooling, peel the shells off the eggs and cut one of them in half
Now measure out 5 T of olive oil into a small measuring cup.
Make the cat food. In a food processor put the poached tuna, 2-1/2 eggs,
and the olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides
of the bowl once. Store the cat food in the air tight container in the refrigerator
for up to three days. Half of this recipe can be frozen in a seal-a-meal
vacuum bag or a freezer storage bag and thawed before using in the
refrigerator. If you have 1 or two cats, you will need to freeze half of the
food. If you have 3 or more cats, you will use this food within three days
most likely.
Feeding your cat organic cat food. Most cats are eating some form of
processed, commercial food. When you begin feeding the homemade
cat food, leave some of this kibble in a bowl for snacking. Feed your cat twice
daily about two ounces of this cat food on a separate plate. For kittens feed 1/2 to
1 oz four times daily.
Feeding tips: Never warm the food in the microwave in a plastic con-
tainer or covered with plastic wrap. The plastic off-gasses toxic
chemicals which can harm your cat. Use a stoneware or Corelle dish
and the reheat cycle to warm the food. Test the food temperature before
feeding to avoid burns. Most cats will eat this Organic cat food at a cool
refrigerator temperature, so try that first, before opting to warm it.
To thaw the frozen food, place the bag in the refrigerator overnight,
than if necessary rewarm it as described above. When feeding real
food such as this, remember to pick it up after one hour to avoid
spoilage, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the next feeding
time. A good method to keep the food fresh is to fill a bowl about the
size of the feeding plate with several cubes of ice, then balance the
feeding plate on top of the bowl. This keeps the food cool and reduces
the chance of bacterial growth in the food.
Supplements. If your cat has arthritis or stiffness of the joints you may
add Cosequin or Dasuquin to the recipe, 3-5 capsules. For senior
cats you may add one multi-B vitamin, crushed to the food. This promotes
health and stimulates the appetite. Give your cat or kitten a liquid vitamin
supplement daily.
Additions to this recipe. Other than noted above, do not add additional
ingredients to this recipe. It is formulated to be safe and nutritious as is,
and many foods commonly consumed by people are unsafe to feed
cats and kittens. See my other articles for additional information.
My cat watches me prepare this food, waiting patiently for her meal.
She knows the sound of the food processor, the smell of the eggs, etc.
Such a smart cat! She has been eating homemade organic cat food
for several years now, what a lucky cat! My Angel.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/544891/organic_cat_food.html
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food Review
I'm always on the lookout for new kinds of food for my felines. They get tired of eating the same old brands and flavors. I like to find the tastiest cat food that has the best nutrition to help keep my cats healthy and strong. That's why when I saw this product on sale, I read the ingredients, was impressed, and bought a can. Read this informative Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food review and find out if your felines might benefit from this!
Price and Availability
I found this product at my local Kroger store. A one-pound can cost two dollars and some change, on sale. I think the regular price was $4.69.
Product Description
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food is dry nuggets. It impressed me because of the healthy ingredients. The very first ingredient is chicken. According to the can, the chicken is "wholesome white meat chicken". This poultry, along with "other natural protein sources help support strong muscles, including the heart."
It also contains oatmeal and natural whole grains, such as brown rice. These help "promote digestive health" in your cats.
This cat food also contains cranberries. According to the manufacturer, Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food is "rich in antioxidants including those from cranberries." There are also "Omega fatty acids from natural sources, including canola and soy oils, for healthy skin and coat."
And finally, this cat food contains "No added fillers, artificial colors or flavors. " What more could you ask for when you're looking for a healthy feline food?
The Ingredients
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food contains: Chicken, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, oat meal, brown rice, whole grain wheat, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), wheat gluten, whole grain corn, natural flavor, dried beet pulp, calcium phosphate, potassium chloride, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, canola oil, soybean oil, salt, choline chloride, malted barley flour, dried cranberries, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, taurine, zinc sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
Taste Test
I must admit, even after I placed a can of Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals in my shopping cart, I had reservations. As I perused the remaining aisles of the grocery store, I kept asking myself questions like, "Will my cats eat a dry food that contains out meal?" "What about the cranberries?" I finally decided to trust Purina, a leading brand of cat food, and let my felines decide for themselves. Afterall, I decided, even if they didn't like it, I would only be out a couple bucks.
The picture that accompanies this review shows what's left of the Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food. The can is empty. All that remains of this cat food is what you see in the dish. The two cats I gave this to loved it. They had no qualms at all about eating oat meal and cranberries.
Conclusion
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food is
manufactured by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO. It's "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats. That, and the fact that my cats like its flavor has convinced me to buy more. There is also a Purina ONE® Natural Blends Salmon & Brown Rice Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food, and I'll try that on my felines next.
My cats and I highly recommend buying this product for your cats too- especially if you can catch it on sale. There isn't anything about this dry cat food that I can find wrong.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/542099/purina_one_natural_blends_chicken_oat.html
Price and Availability
I found this product at my local Kroger store. A one-pound can cost two dollars and some change, on sale. I think the regular price was $4.69.
Product Description
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food is dry nuggets. It impressed me because of the healthy ingredients. The very first ingredient is chicken. According to the can, the chicken is "wholesome white meat chicken". This poultry, along with "other natural protein sources help support strong muscles, including the heart."
It also contains oatmeal and natural whole grains, such as brown rice. These help "promote digestive health" in your cats.
This cat food also contains cranberries. According to the manufacturer, Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food is "rich in antioxidants including those from cranberries." There are also "Omega fatty acids from natural sources, including canola and soy oils, for healthy skin and coat."
And finally, this cat food contains "No added fillers, artificial colors or flavors. " What more could you ask for when you're looking for a healthy feline food?
The Ingredients
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food contains: Chicken, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, oat meal, brown rice, whole grain wheat, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), wheat gluten, whole grain corn, natural flavor, dried beet pulp, calcium phosphate, potassium chloride, phosphoric acid, calcium carbonate, canola oil, soybean oil, salt, choline chloride, malted barley flour, dried cranberries, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, taurine, zinc sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
Taste Test
I must admit, even after I placed a can of Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals in my shopping cart, I had reservations. As I perused the remaining aisles of the grocery store, I kept asking myself questions like, "Will my cats eat a dry food that contains out meal?" "What about the cranberries?" I finally decided to trust Purina, a leading brand of cat food, and let my felines decide for themselves. Afterall, I decided, even if they didn't like it, I would only be out a couple bucks.
The picture that accompanies this review shows what's left of the Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food. The can is empty. All that remains of this cat food is what you see in the dish. The two cats I gave this to loved it. They had no qualms at all about eating oat meal and cranberries.
Conclusion
Purina ONE® Natural Blends Chicken & Oat Meal Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food is
manufactured by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO. It's "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult cats. That, and the fact that my cats like its flavor has convinced me to buy more. There is also a Purina ONE® Natural Blends Salmon & Brown Rice Formula + Vitamins & Minerals Cat Food, and I'll try that on my felines next.
My cats and I highly recommend buying this product for your cats too- especially if you can catch it on sale. There isn't anything about this dry cat food that I can find wrong.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/542099/purina_one_natural_blends_chicken_oat.html
Monday, April 20, 2009
Cat Food Review: Fancy Feast White Meat Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Souffle with Garden Vegetables
Cat food can be as plain or as fancy as you want it to be. After all, you are the one responsible for buying the cat food. But how about offering your cats a treat every once in a while?
While my husband was pouring out a quantity of cat food for our two cats recently, he came across a small can of White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast inside the bag of Friskies. He placed the tiny 85g (3oz) can of cat food on the counter. I came across it and knew that neither of us had bought this cat food recently.
White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast stayed on the counter for a few days before I finally decided that my cats had been good enough to have a change from their usual portion of dry cat food. One of my cats sat looking at me silently, but as soon as I showed him the can of White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast he ran right towards me and started meowing in happy expectation of a gourmet cat meal. My younger cat had been sleeping, but all it took was the opening of the can for him to dart downstairs from off his bed at break neck speed and to wait patiently as I divided the cat food.
I must admit that the cat food looked and smelled wonderful. It was pale and looked rather tempting, so I knew my cats would really enjoy this brand of cat food. As soon as I added White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast to their food bowl, they started to eat and take big bites out of it. By the time I had turned back around, they had both finished every last scrap of the cat food. From my cat's reaction, I could easily tell that this was a quality product. They did not even take the time to investigate the food before eating it. They set straight to work on it.
This gourmet cat food certainly pleased my cats. It is a product I would highly recommend to cat owners who want to let their cats sample some of the finer gourmet cat foods that are on the market. For further information about this product, go to purina.com or call 1-800-933-0991 Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm Central Time.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/567193/cat_food_review_fancy_feast_white_meat.html
While my husband was pouring out a quantity of cat food for our two cats recently, he came across a small can of White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast inside the bag of Friskies. He placed the tiny 85g (3oz) can of cat food on the counter. I came across it and knew that neither of us had bought this cat food recently.
White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast stayed on the counter for a few days before I finally decided that my cats had been good enough to have a change from their usual portion of dry cat food. One of my cats sat looking at me silently, but as soon as I showed him the can of White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast he ran right towards me and started meowing in happy expectation of a gourmet cat meal. My younger cat had been sleeping, but all it took was the opening of the can for him to dart downstairs from off his bed at break neck speed and to wait patiently as I divided the cat food.
I must admit that the cat food looked and smelled wonderful. It was pale and looked rather tempting, so I knew my cats would really enjoy this brand of cat food. As soon as I added White Meat Chicken and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with Garden Vegetables by Fancy Feast to their food bowl, they started to eat and take big bites out of it. By the time I had turned back around, they had both finished every last scrap of the cat food. From my cat's reaction, I could easily tell that this was a quality product. They did not even take the time to investigate the food before eating it. They set straight to work on it.
This gourmet cat food certainly pleased my cats. It is a product I would highly recommend to cat owners who want to let their cats sample some of the finer gourmet cat foods that are on the market. For further information about this product, go to purina.com or call 1-800-933-0991 Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm Central Time.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/567193/cat_food_review_fancy_feast_white_meat.html
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Fabulous Uses for an Empty Dog or Cat Food Bag
Do you throw your empty dog food bags in the recycling bin? I used to until the recycling guys pointed out that dog and cat food bags can't be recycled. I didn't realize that most pet food bags were made with several layers of brown craft-type paper with at least two plastic seals sandwiched within the paper. These plastic seals mean the bag can not be recycled with the mixed paper, unless the paper has been separated from the plastic.
To remove the plastic liners so that the bag can be recycled, the bag must first be turned inside out. Once reversed, grab hold of the inner plastic liner and pull it away from the paper. After this inner liner has been removed, peel back the layers of paper until you've located the second plastic liner. Separate this liner from the remaining layers of paper as well. The paper can now be placed in the recycling bin with the mixed paper, and the seals should be disposed of in the rubbish bin.
Since it takes quite a bit of time to prepare a pet food bag for recycling, we now just save our empty dog and cat food bags to use in an assortment of practical ways around the house.
Shipping pouches
For shipping paper items, clothing items or perishables, cat food bags make terrific waterproof mailers. I simply turn the bag inside out, pack the item inside the bag, then staple and tape shut. The mailing address can be written on the outside of the mailer with a permanent marker or on a pre-pasted address label.
Storage
Storing greasy automotive or tractor parts? A large dog food bag is ideal for this use. Large pet food bags can also be used to wrap art objects and other breakables for transport. The waterproof liner prevents the art work from getting damaged and the multiple layers of paper provide extra padding.
Garden waste
For gardeners, large cat or dog food bags are perfect airtight containers for collecting those noxious weeds that have no place in a compost bin; weeds such as puncture vine, Scotch and Russian thistle, field bindweed, and others. I keep an empty dog food bag in the corner of my garden shed just for these type of weeds, and close the bag with a clothes pin to prevent seed pods from escaping. Once the bag is completely full, it is stapled shut and placed it out with the rubbish for pickup.
Large pet food bags can also be used to gather up thorny yard waste that ordinarily would puncture a regular trash bag.
Fireplace ashes
When cleaning out the fireplace, a large dog food bag is a great container for holding wood ashes. The bag is strong enough to hold quite a bit of weight and can be easily carried out to the compost pile where it can be dumped and reused for another time. For families who don't compost wood ashes, the bag can be stapled shut and tossed in the garbage can.
To contain smelly garbage
Whether it's dog droppings or spoiled food, there's some things we really don't want stinking up our garbage can. Cat food bags do an amazing job of containing odor, are practically puncture proof, and are perfect for storing smelly garbage. We roll the top of the bag closed and staple it shut to keep those smelly odors contained.
As a surface protector
By slicing a large dog or cat food bag open along the side and bottom seam, you can create a water proof pad that measures approximately three by three feet. This is a perfect size for protecting the garage floor when changing the oil in a chain saw, lawn mower or car. I also use an opened dog food bag to protect my kitchen table when painting craft items or repotting plants.
Just because a dog or cat food bag can't be easily recycled means it has to be thrown out unused. By finding a second or even third life for those pet food bags, you'll find yourself saving money while deferring waste headed to the landfill.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/567969/fabulous_uses_for_an_empty_dog_or_cat.html
To remove the plastic liners so that the bag can be recycled, the bag must first be turned inside out. Once reversed, grab hold of the inner plastic liner and pull it away from the paper. After this inner liner has been removed, peel back the layers of paper until you've located the second plastic liner. Separate this liner from the remaining layers of paper as well. The paper can now be placed in the recycling bin with the mixed paper, and the seals should be disposed of in the rubbish bin.
Since it takes quite a bit of time to prepare a pet food bag for recycling, we now just save our empty dog and cat food bags to use in an assortment of practical ways around the house.
Shipping pouches
For shipping paper items, clothing items or perishables, cat food bags make terrific waterproof mailers. I simply turn the bag inside out, pack the item inside the bag, then staple and tape shut. The mailing address can be written on the outside of the mailer with a permanent marker or on a pre-pasted address label.
Storage
Storing greasy automotive or tractor parts? A large dog food bag is ideal for this use. Large pet food bags can also be used to wrap art objects and other breakables for transport. The waterproof liner prevents the art work from getting damaged and the multiple layers of paper provide extra padding.
Garden waste
For gardeners, large cat or dog food bags are perfect airtight containers for collecting those noxious weeds that have no place in a compost bin; weeds such as puncture vine, Scotch and Russian thistle, field bindweed, and others. I keep an empty dog food bag in the corner of my garden shed just for these type of weeds, and close the bag with a clothes pin to prevent seed pods from escaping. Once the bag is completely full, it is stapled shut and placed it out with the rubbish for pickup.
Large pet food bags can also be used to gather up thorny yard waste that ordinarily would puncture a regular trash bag.
Fireplace ashes
When cleaning out the fireplace, a large dog food bag is a great container for holding wood ashes. The bag is strong enough to hold quite a bit of weight and can be easily carried out to the compost pile where it can be dumped and reused for another time. For families who don't compost wood ashes, the bag can be stapled shut and tossed in the garbage can.
To contain smelly garbage
Whether it's dog droppings or spoiled food, there's some things we really don't want stinking up our garbage can. Cat food bags do an amazing job of containing odor, are practically puncture proof, and are perfect for storing smelly garbage. We roll the top of the bag closed and staple it shut to keep those smelly odors contained.
As a surface protector
By slicing a large dog or cat food bag open along the side and bottom seam, you can create a water proof pad that measures approximately three by three feet. This is a perfect size for protecting the garage floor when changing the oil in a chain saw, lawn mower or car. I also use an opened dog food bag to protect my kitchen table when painting craft items or repotting plants.
Just because a dog or cat food bag can't be easily recycled means it has to be thrown out unused. By finding a second or even third life for those pet food bags, you'll find yourself saving money while deferring waste headed to the landfill.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/567969/fabulous_uses_for_an_empty_dog_or_cat.html
Saturday, April 18, 2009
My Pet Feeds Us Nutro Beef and Brown Rice Platter: A Food Review by Our Cat!
My slave, Dave, is out for the evening so I thought I would write this late evening review. I'm Dora, his finicky 2 year old tuxedo cat and his master. Just so you know the TRUTH, humans don't own cats as pets. Cats own humans as their slaves. I mean, really! After all, we get them to feed us, pet us, and clean our poop out of our litter boxes. We don't have to do anything but get waited on!
It's tough that these humans can't understand our language. I try to teach Dave about what to feed us, but most of time he just doesn't listen. He buys us SO much junk! We (my brother George and I) just sniff and walk away. Dave did hit the jackpot with the Nutro Beef and Brown Rice Platter. The label shows a beautiful picture of chunks of raw beef, tomatoes and rice. My slave has read the label to me...he said, "Look Dora! This says this is premium nutrition, Gourmet taste, ideal for finicky cats!" Well, I'm not finicky, just picky! Most of what he feeds us tastes like DOG food!
Each pouch of this food is 3 ounces and I do say that most of the time, my brother and I just gobble this stuff up! There's lots of beef broth in this. Dave said it's the first thing on the ingredient list. But we LOVE gravy! The next ingredients are beef, beef liver, chicken liver, and brown rice. My slave said that there's NO by-products in this food! The label even says no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and NO chicken heads, feet or intestines! Thank goodness. That's the kind of stuff in by-products!!!!
I understand that each one of these pouches cost Dave about 50 cents at Petsmart. I don't think he minds as long as he sees us eating it. But it serves him right if he doesn't buy us stuff we like and he has to throw it down the drain!!
The pouches have little slits on each side which makes them very easy to open and pour into our bowls. And there's no fork needed to get out all the food! I'm a pretty slim cat (unlike my fat brother) and I only eat about 1/2 pouch at one time. The label says Dave should feed us about 2 pouches per five pounds of body weight. I'm about 13 pounds so I'm supposed to have around 4 pouches of these per day! I don't eat THAT much because I do eat some of the Royal Canin dry cat food as well.
I tried reading the label of this gourmet treat myself (I'm a SMART kitty) and as far as I can tell the Guaranteed Analysis says there's a minimum of 8% crude protein, 4.5% crude fat, a max of 1% crude fiber and a maximum of 82% moisture (I guess that's the YUMMY gravy!). I think I saw the label say there's ASH in the food??? A max of 2.5% (is that cigarette ash?)
I'm pretty glad my slave bought this for me and I'll show him my appreciation by letting him pet me one more time than usual!
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/567867/my_pet_feeds_us_nutro_beef_and_brown.html
It's tough that these humans can't understand our language. I try to teach Dave about what to feed us, but most of time he just doesn't listen. He buys us SO much junk! We (my brother George and I) just sniff and walk away. Dave did hit the jackpot with the Nutro Beef and Brown Rice Platter. The label shows a beautiful picture of chunks of raw beef, tomatoes and rice. My slave has read the label to me...he said, "Look Dora! This says this is premium nutrition, Gourmet taste, ideal for finicky cats!" Well, I'm not finicky, just picky! Most of what he feeds us tastes like DOG food!
Each pouch of this food is 3 ounces and I do say that most of the time, my brother and I just gobble this stuff up! There's lots of beef broth in this. Dave said it's the first thing on the ingredient list. But we LOVE gravy! The next ingredients are beef, beef liver, chicken liver, and brown rice. My slave said that there's NO by-products in this food! The label even says no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and NO chicken heads, feet or intestines! Thank goodness. That's the kind of stuff in by-products!!!!
I understand that each one of these pouches cost Dave about 50 cents at Petsmart. I don't think he minds as long as he sees us eating it. But it serves him right if he doesn't buy us stuff we like and he has to throw it down the drain!!
The pouches have little slits on each side which makes them very easy to open and pour into our bowls. And there's no fork needed to get out all the food! I'm a pretty slim cat (unlike my fat brother) and I only eat about 1/2 pouch at one time. The label says Dave should feed us about 2 pouches per five pounds of body weight. I'm about 13 pounds so I'm supposed to have around 4 pouches of these per day! I don't eat THAT much because I do eat some of the Royal Canin dry cat food as well.
I tried reading the label of this gourmet treat myself (I'm a SMART kitty) and as far as I can tell the Guaranteed Analysis says there's a minimum of 8% crude protein, 4.5% crude fat, a max of 1% crude fiber and a maximum of 82% moisture (I guess that's the YUMMY gravy!). I think I saw the label say there's ASH in the food??? A max of 2.5% (is that cigarette ash?)
I'm pretty glad my slave bought this for me and I'll show him my appreciation by letting him pet me one more time than usual!
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/567867/my_pet_feeds_us_nutro_beef_and_brown.html
Friday, April 17, 2009
Felidae Cat Food and Kitten Review
Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula is made with only the finest ingredients. Some of the benefits are four meat proteins, ten skin and coat conditioners, cranberry meal for Natural Urinary Tract Health.
Ingredients:
Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal, Chicken Fat, ( preserved with mixed tocopherols and ascorbic acid ), Menhaden Fish Meal, Eggs, Flax Seed Meal, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Lecithin, Nutritional Yeast, Natural Flavors, Linoleic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Amaranth, DL Methionine, Taurine, Kelp, Cranberry meal, Apple meal, Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Streptococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamins A, D-Activated Animal Sterol Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine-Hydrochloride, Thiamin, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Bacillus Subtillis, Yucca Schidigera Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis %:
Crude Protein (minimum) 32 Crude Fat (minimum) 20 Moisture (maximum) 9 Crude Fiber (maximum) 2.5
Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food Rating
Animal Digest - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No animal digest
Corn - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Corn
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 = Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Nutritional Yeast, Natural Flavors, Yeast Culture
By-Products - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No By-Product
Animal Fat - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat
Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Felidae Pet Food
Class Action - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Felidae Cat Food
Cat Food Rating for Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food
Total Score = 8/10
Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review
Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food uses a lot of yeast which makes me uncomfortable about the source of the yeast. I like the use of Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, and Lamb meal in Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food. I don't care for the use of "natural flavors". What are these natural flavors of and where did the flavors come from? Chicken fat is not a necessary part of a cat's diet. The use of chicken fat in pet foods is usually to entice the cat or dog to eat a pet food which the pet may not be inclined to eat. There are no recalls on Felidae Pet Foods and no Class Actions filed against Felidae pet food company.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/571487/felidae_cat_food_and_kitten_review.html
Ingredients:
Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal, Chicken Fat, ( preserved with mixed tocopherols and ascorbic acid ), Menhaden Fish Meal, Eggs, Flax Seed Meal, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Lecithin, Nutritional Yeast, Natural Flavors, Linoleic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Amaranth, DL Methionine, Taurine, Kelp, Cranberry meal, Apple meal, Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Streptococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamins A, D-Activated Animal Sterol Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin, Choline Chloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine-Hydrochloride, Thiamin, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Bacillus Subtillis, Yucca Schidigera Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis %:
Crude Protein (minimum) 32 Crude Fat (minimum) 20 Moisture (maximum) 9 Crude Fiber (maximum) 2.5
Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food Rating
Animal Digest - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No animal digest
Corn - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Corn
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 = Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Nutritional Yeast, Natural Flavors, Yeast Culture
By-Products - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No By-Product
Animal Fat - 1 point possible = Minus 1 point = Chicken Fat
Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Recalls for Felidae Pet Food
Class Action - 1 point possible = Plus 1 point = No Class Action - Felidae Cat Food
Cat Food Rating for Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food
Total Score = 8/10
Ask Susan Peters Cat Food Review
Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food uses a lot of yeast which makes me uncomfortable about the source of the yeast. I like the use of Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, and Lamb meal in Felidae Cat and Kitten Formula Cat Food. I don't care for the use of "natural flavors". What are these natural flavors of and where did the flavors come from? Chicken fat is not a necessary part of a cat's diet. The use of chicken fat in pet foods is usually to entice the cat or dog to eat a pet food which the pet may not be inclined to eat. There are no recalls on Felidae Pet Foods and no Class Actions filed against Felidae pet food company.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/571487/felidae_cat_food_and_kitten_review.html
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Organic Cat Food Recommendations
The trend as of late has been to start eating healthy - organic food and healthy food recipes are on the rise and demand as everyone tries to eat healthier and smarter. But what about the four-legged members of your family? Why leave them behind while you eat smart? Organic cat food can help your feline live longer, be happier just like you! Read on for some ideas on where to purchase organic cat food to make your feline friend a happy kitty!
The first thing to remember is that just because it's organic and good for humans doesn't mean that you can feed it to your cat! Organic cat food is special in that it balances nutrients and vitamins to make sure that your cat gets all the right doses, something human food cannot deliver!
One good site to start searching for organic cat food is Newman's Own Organics, at www.newmansownorganics.com/pet/home/. They've just launched a special line of organic cat food that delivers just what you need to keep your feline on a good diet! Newman's Own Organics offer an adult cat formula and an advanced cat formula for kittens and elderly felines that contains a mixture of vitamins, minerals, whole grains and proteins that will be easily digestible by your cat. Personally I like this brand because you can find it easily on the shelves of your local pet food store and even in some of the major chains. It's hard to continue an organic cat food diet when you can't access the food easily or am dependent on the postal system to deliver your supplies or worse - have to drive for hours with the current cost of gas!
Another excellent site is Caster and Pollux Pet works at www.castorpolluxpet.com. Here the cat owner new to the idea of organic cat food can even purchase a starting kit for less than ten dollars! Containing samples of the different types of organic cat food available, this is an excellent way to slowly move your cat's diet away from what you've been currently feeding him/her and onto a healthy organic cat food diet! This company also has the bonus that they carry the first pet foods made with certified organic chicken as the very first ingredient in both their cat and dog organic foods, meeting the USDA's labeling regulations for organic foods.
Of course you could attempt to make organic cat food on your own, but it's much more complicated than just adjusting the sizes and portions of what you digest as a human - it would be very easy to miss out on giving your feline friend essential vitamins and nutrients when you switch diets!
As with all changes in lifestyle, human and feline, it's best to discuss this with your veterinarian to make sure that your change to organic cat food is something that your feline can handle. Under certain circumstances your cat may not be able to change diets and your vet can make sure that any organic cat food contains what he/she needs to stay healthy and happy. Your vet can also supply you with references to brands that they approve of along with possible local connections to healthy organic cat food in your area!
Changing your cat's diet to include organic cat food doesn't have to be a traumatic experience for the owner or the feline - all it takes is a little research and knowledge to give your feline a good healthy organic cat food every day and keep those teeth white, that fur sleek and soft and those eyes bright and happy!
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/585619/organic_cat_food_recommendations.html
The first thing to remember is that just because it's organic and good for humans doesn't mean that you can feed it to your cat! Organic cat food is special in that it balances nutrients and vitamins to make sure that your cat gets all the right doses, something human food cannot deliver!
One good site to start searching for organic cat food is Newman's Own Organics, at www.newmansownorganics.com/pet/home/. They've just launched a special line of organic cat food that delivers just what you need to keep your feline on a good diet! Newman's Own Organics offer an adult cat formula and an advanced cat formula for kittens and elderly felines that contains a mixture of vitamins, minerals, whole grains and proteins that will be easily digestible by your cat. Personally I like this brand because you can find it easily on the shelves of your local pet food store and even in some of the major chains. It's hard to continue an organic cat food diet when you can't access the food easily or am dependent on the postal system to deliver your supplies or worse - have to drive for hours with the current cost of gas!
Another excellent site is Caster and Pollux Pet works at www.castorpolluxpet.com. Here the cat owner new to the idea of organic cat food can even purchase a starting kit for less than ten dollars! Containing samples of the different types of organic cat food available, this is an excellent way to slowly move your cat's diet away from what you've been currently feeding him/her and onto a healthy organic cat food diet! This company also has the bonus that they carry the first pet foods made with certified organic chicken as the very first ingredient in both their cat and dog organic foods, meeting the USDA's labeling regulations for organic foods.
Of course you could attempt to make organic cat food on your own, but it's much more complicated than just adjusting the sizes and portions of what you digest as a human - it would be very easy to miss out on giving your feline friend essential vitamins and nutrients when you switch diets!
As with all changes in lifestyle, human and feline, it's best to discuss this with your veterinarian to make sure that your change to organic cat food is something that your feline can handle. Under certain circumstances your cat may not be able to change diets and your vet can make sure that any organic cat food contains what he/she needs to stay healthy and happy. Your vet can also supply you with references to brands that they approve of along with possible local connections to healthy organic cat food in your area!
Changing your cat's diet to include organic cat food doesn't have to be a traumatic experience for the owner or the feline - all it takes is a little research and knowledge to give your feline a good healthy organic cat food every day and keep those teeth white, that fur sleek and soft and those eyes bright and happy!
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/585619/organic_cat_food_recommendations.html
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The In's & Outs of Organic Cat Food
The consumption of organic foods is on the rise. From humans to felines consumers are clearing the shelves. There are dozens of different organic cat foods to choose from, depending on your needs and budget. Here are some that are available
Castor & Pollux Organix Feline Formula(Bagged)
Specifics: Adult cats
Average price: $10.99
Newman's Own Organics(Canned)
Specifics: Completely all natural diets
Average price: $1.49
Castor & Pollux Organix Feline Formula(Canned)
Specifics: 95% organic ingredients
Average price: $1.49
Evanger's(Canned)
Specifics: Grain free & Human grade ingredients
Average price: $0.99
Newman's Own Organics Advanced Formula(Bagged)
Specifics: Active & Senior cats
Average price: $13.49
Timberwolf Serengeti Herbal Diet (Bagged)
Specifics: Carnivore & Aids in hairball removal
Average price: $11.99
Newman's Own Organics Adult Formula(Bagged)
Specifics: Adult cats
Average price: $12.89
Wellness Cat Food(Canned)
Specifics: Human grade ingredients
Average price: $1.09
Innova EVO(Bagged)
Specifics: Grain free, high protein, low carbs
Average price: $19.59
Nature's Variety Instinct(Canned)
Specifics: Grain free & Filler free
Average price: $1.79
Wellness CORE(Bagged)
Specifics: 50% protein & Grain free
Average price: $8.19
Wellness Healthy Weight(Bagged)
Specifics: Overweight cats
Average price: $9.99
All of these products can be bought both in-store and online. The prices will vary depending on where you choose to purchase it.
Here are some online retailers
www.onlynaturalpet.com
www.nationalpetpharmacy.com
www.newmansownorganics.com
www.frrholisticpet.com
www.PETCO.com
www.petsmart.com
www.JBpet.com
www.petsuppliesplus.com
Here are some places where you can buy organic cat food locally (offline)
Local grocery stores
Local veterinary clinics
Petsmart
PETCO
Pet Supplies Plus
Independent pet stores
Target
Wal-Mart
Marc's (Ohio only)
CVS
Walgreen's
Rite Aid
Local drug stores
Kmart & Super Kmart
Select health food stores
You can visit www.petstoreyeti.com for a list of local pet stores. You can also consult www.yellowpages.com for local pet stores.
I personally do no use organic food for my cats. I commonly use Dad's and Friskies. All of my cats are very healthy so I have never found the need to use organic foods. I think that organic foods are just hyped up. I have reviewed several organic cat foods and really can't see a marked difference between them and traditional cat foods. My cats are all doing great on the foods I already use so I don't want to change that. My advice is to stick with what works, if organic cat foods work well for your pet then stick with it. If your cat uses traditional foods like mine do and that works then don't bother switching them to an organic diet.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/585809/the_ins_outs_of_organic_cat_food.html
Castor & Pollux Organix Feline Formula(Bagged)
Specifics: Adult cats
Average price: $10.99
Newman's Own Organics(Canned)
Specifics: Completely all natural diets
Average price: $1.49
Castor & Pollux Organix Feline Formula(Canned)
Specifics: 95% organic ingredients
Average price: $1.49
Evanger's(Canned)
Specifics: Grain free & Human grade ingredients
Average price: $0.99
Newman's Own Organics Advanced Formula(Bagged)
Specifics: Active & Senior cats
Average price: $13.49
Timberwolf Serengeti Herbal Diet (Bagged)
Specifics: Carnivore & Aids in hairball removal
Average price: $11.99
Newman's Own Organics Adult Formula(Bagged)
Specifics: Adult cats
Average price: $12.89
Wellness Cat Food(Canned)
Specifics: Human grade ingredients
Average price: $1.09
Innova EVO(Bagged)
Specifics: Grain free, high protein, low carbs
Average price: $19.59
Nature's Variety Instinct(Canned)
Specifics: Grain free & Filler free
Average price: $1.79
Wellness CORE(Bagged)
Specifics: 50% protein & Grain free
Average price: $8.19
Wellness Healthy Weight(Bagged)
Specifics: Overweight cats
Average price: $9.99
All of these products can be bought both in-store and online. The prices will vary depending on where you choose to purchase it.
Here are some online retailers
www.onlynaturalpet.com
www.nationalpetpharmacy.com
www.newmansownorganics.com
www.frrholisticpet.com
www.PETCO.com
www.petsmart.com
www.JBpet.com
www.petsuppliesplus.com
Here are some places where you can buy organic cat food locally (offline)
Local grocery stores
Local veterinary clinics
Petsmart
PETCO
Pet Supplies Plus
Independent pet stores
Target
Wal-Mart
Marc's (Ohio only)
CVS
Walgreen's
Rite Aid
Local drug stores
Kmart & Super Kmart
Select health food stores
You can visit www.petstoreyeti.com for a list of local pet stores. You can also consult www.yellowpages.com for local pet stores.
I personally do no use organic food for my cats. I commonly use Dad's and Friskies. All of my cats are very healthy so I have never found the need to use organic foods. I think that organic foods are just hyped up. I have reviewed several organic cat foods and really can't see a marked difference between them and traditional cat foods. My cats are all doing great on the foods I already use so I don't want to change that. My advice is to stick with what works, if organic cat foods work well for your pet then stick with it. If your cat uses traditional foods like mine do and that works then don't bother switching them to an organic diet.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/585809/the_ins_outs_of_organic_cat_food.html
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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
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
Monday, April 13, 2009
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
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
Sunday, April 12, 2009
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
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, April 11, 2009
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
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, April 10, 2009
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
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
Thursday, April 9, 2009
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
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
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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
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
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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
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
Monday, April 6, 2009
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
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
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