Loaf & Topper in Sauce Filet Mignon Flavor with Bacon & Potato Grain-Free Small Breed
Cesar
$0.70–$1.00/oz
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 93% 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)
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
An inorganic phosphate additive, commonly used in dental treats for tartar contr... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
- Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
- Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
- Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
- Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)
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
Beef, Chicken Broth, Water, Chicken Liver, Pork By-Products, Beef Lung, Bacon, Potato, Chicken Heart, Calcium Carbonate, Soy Flour, Added Color, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Dried Yam, Magnesium Proteinate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, dl-Methionine, Salt, Erythorbic Acid (Preservative), Filet Mignon Flavor, Zinc Sulfate, Natural Flavor, Vitamin E Supplement, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite (For Color Retention), Red #3, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide