Product name rule = with rule, 3% minimum requirement of meat.Let’s take a look at their cat food… Rachel Ray Nutrish I’m sure you’re familiar with some of their brands like Dunkin Donuts, Crisco, and Jif. JM Smucker is another conglomerate that has its hands in pet food. If cats cannot digest a lot of these ingredients, how can this be good for a sensitive stomach? JM Smucker cat food brands (Rachel Ray Nutrish, 9Lives, MeowMix, Natural Balance) So again most of what you’re buying is carbohydrates your cat isn’t designed to digest. So 75% of that lamb is gone by the time the kibble is done.Ĭarbohydrates, however, are already dried when they’re added to kibble. Moisture is removed during the 3 cooking ( extrusion) processes in which kibble is made. The USDA states muscle meat is approximately 75% moisture. Ingredients must be listed in predominance by weight. I’m sure you’re thinking, “but lamb is the first ingredient”. First 5 ingredients = Lamb, rice, corn gluten meal, dried egg product, soy protein isolate.
Carb amount = approx 27% dry matter basis.Product name rule = formula rule, 25% minimum requirement of meat and rice combined.Mars Petcare cat food brands (Royal Canin, Sheba, Whiskas, Iams, Nutro, Temptations, Greenies) If you decide to change your cat’s food, check the bottom of the article to see what I recommend.
REVEAL CAT FOOD HOW TO
I have an entire YouTube playlist dedicated to how to read cat food labels properly. And heavily research the manufacturer that’s making your cat’s food (not just the brand name). Please educate yourself on AAFCO labeling requirements and definitions. If you don’t understand these facts, you will not understand this article. So you must use a carb calculator and then convert to a dry matter basis to figure this out yourself. Unfortunately, AAFCO does not require carbohydrates on the guaranteed analysis. The NRC says that carbohydrates are not essential to the cat’s diet. AAFCO ingredient definitionsĪAFCO states that meat by-products can include 4D meats (dead, diseased, dying, disabled) as long as the by-products are rendered.Īdditionally, meat meals are rendered meats.Īccording to a CRS Report to Congress on animal rendering, rendered meats can include dead animals from feedlots, ranches, marketing barns, ANIMAL SHELTERS, and food waste from restaurants, groceries, and stores.
AAFCO product name rulesĪAFCO cat food label rules tell us the minimum and maximum amount of the named ingredients. I’m reporting the facts, based on these 4 things: 1. If you decide to change your cat’s food, transition cat food slowly. Just like these manufacturers have the option to produce these brands.Īdditionally, cats are sensitive to dietary changes. And YOU have the option to feed or avoid whatever you want. *** IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU READ!***Īt the end of the day, YOU are responsible for your cat. All photos were taken by me at local stores. I’ve included 100+ better options in my cat food reviews and at the end of this guide.Ĭheck out the guide today or pin the image below to your cat food board on Pinterest.ĭisclaimer: Nothing I say is medical advice. Please transition cat food slowly if you decide to switch brands.
IMPORTANT: Cats are sensitive to dietary changes.
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