Bacon Feast Loaf & Topper Variety Pack Small Breed
Cesar
At a Glance
3 named protein sources in the top ingredients
Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.
Better price than 94% of similar foods
Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.
Soy Protein
Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... 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)
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
- IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
- FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
Sodium Nitrite
A preservative that can form cancer-linked nitrosamine compounds when combined w... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Worth et al. 1997, NZ Veterinary Journal (fatal cat cases)
- IARC Monographs Vol. 94 (Group 2A, nitrite + nitrosation)
- FDA 21 CFR 573.700 (20 ppm limit in pet food)
- Christopher et al. 1990, Veterinary Pathology (feline sensitivity)
Nutrition
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Ingredients
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Full Ingredient List
Cesar Loaf & Topper Rotisserie Chicken Flavor With Bacon & Cheese: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Liver, Pork By-Products, Beef Lung, Bacon, Cheese, Chicken Heart, Soy Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Dried Yam, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Proteinate, Guar Gum, Salt, Erythorbic Acid (Preservative), Added Color, Rotisserie Chicken Flavor, DL-Methionine, Zinc Sulfate, Natural Flavor, Vitamin E Supplement, Monocalcium Phosphate, Red #3, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Sodium Nitrite (For Color Retention), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide