Original Blend High-Protein
Buttons & Bows
$0.20–$0.40/oz
At a Glance
Higher moisture for better hydration
Cats evolved to get most of their water from food. Higher moisture helps keep kidneys happy and supports healthy hydration.
Better price than 96% of similar foods
Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.
Simpler ingredient list than 98% of peers
A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.
Soy Protein
Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
- Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
- Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
- van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
BHA
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
- IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
Corn Protein Meal
A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)
Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
Nutrition
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Ground Yellow Corn, Meat And Bone Meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Corn Distillers Dried Grains, Chicken Fat (Preserved With BHA), Corn Protein Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Natural Flavor (Source Of Chicken, Tuna, And Salmon Flavor), Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Taurine, Fish Meal, Red No, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Niacin, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source Of Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite)
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