Grain free cat food has recently become a hot topic in the pet industry. Due to media reports that some grain-free products may lead to Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), many clients are concerned.
It is essential to remember, however, that grains are not the only source of carbohydrates in a balanced diet. Grains also provide protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Contents
Real Tuna and Whitefish in Sauce
This grain free cat food is packed with the delectable flavors of real tuna and whitefish in a sauce. Plus, it includes vegetables like carrots and peas for an wholesome and tantalizing meal your cat will love.
This wet cat food is specially formulated to offer complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats. It boasts a high level of protein as well as essential vitamins and minerals that support healthy immune system function, with no corn, wheat, soy or meat by-products added. Furthermore, its absence of fillers and added preservatives signals higher quality product standards; additionally, this wet cat food has lower calories than average wet cat food products.
No Corn
Meow mix grain free is a brand of cat food that offers both dry and wet options. With no corn added, its dry food helps promote healthy digestive systems for cats while providing them with low calories from U.S. chicken – an excellent source of protein.
Meow mix grain free contains ground yellow corn as its first ingredient, providing inexpensive carbohydrates. Corn gluten meal follows, which is a byproduct of the corn syrup industry. Chicken by-product meal follows as another meat byproduct often used as a protein source in pet foods. Finally, soybean meal rounds out the list as another plant protein source but has been criticized due to its phytoestrogen content.
No Wheat
Meow mix grain free is a high-protein kibble designed to give your pet all of the nutrition they need in an attractive package that’s easy to look at. Plus, it contains only high-quality ingredients fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to give your cat energy and immune support.
This dry cat food contains chicken by-product meal, which is a high-protein ingredient made by baking and grinding chicken parts that may not be fit for human consumption. Brewer’s rice follows, another byproduct of the beer industry that’s dried and ground. Finally, real salmon is included – not just as an excellent source of protein but also fortified with essential nutrients to promote feline wellbeing.
No Soy
Meow Mix grain-free dry cat food is free from meat by-products, corn or wheat, soy, fillers or added preservatives. It also doesn’t contain any added hormones or antibiotics for added nutrition.
On the ingredient list is chicken by-product meal, which provides protein for cats. By-product meal is produced by baking and grinding parts of chickens not intended for human consumption such as necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.
The second ingredient is corn gluten meal, a protein-rich corn product often used as a replacement for meat in grain-free recipes. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for cats’ physiology due to its high carbohydrates content and potential mycotoxins caused by fungi or mold that can cause chronic illness in cats.
No Meat By-Products
Meat by-products refer to any animal parts deemed unfit for human consumption, such as internal organs, heads, feet, hair and unhatched eggs. While these products may be safe and nutritious for cats, they lack the same quality as meat sourced from healthy animals.
Most dry cat food varieties contain plant proteins like corn gluten meal and soybean meal. Unfortunately, these aren’t beneficial to cats’ health, and may lead to health issues.
Meow Mix grain free recipes do not include meat by-products. However, the food does contain animal-sourced fats, providing an excellent source of protein and nutrition.
