Mazuri Small Exotic
Mazuri
$0.20–$0.40/oz
At a Glance
Higher protein than 67% of similar foods
Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.
Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)
This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.
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.
Corn Gluten 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)
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
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)
Phosphoric Acid
An inorganic phosphate source. A cat's body absorbs this kind of phosphorus much... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
- Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
- Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
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
Chicken Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Dried Beet Pulp, Corn Gluten Meal, Porcine Animal Fat Preserved With Bha And Citric Acid, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Poultry Fat Preserved With Bha, Natural Poultry Flavor, Fish Meal (Menhaden), Dried Whey, Wheat Germ, Fish Oil (Menhaden), Phosphoric Acid, Soybean Oil, Brewers Dried Yeast, Calcium Propionate (A Preservative), Lecithin, Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative, Form Of Vitamin E; Ascorbic Acid, Rosemary Extract), Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Ferrous Sulfate, Inositol, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Form Of Vitamin E), Niacin, Manganous Oxide, Thiamin Mononitrate, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K), Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
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