Best Dry Cat Food

Any opinions on BLUE spa select dry cat food?

First question:
How would you rate this brand in comparison to Nutro Natural Choice, Felidae and Chicken Soup, cat lover’s sole dry foods?

They say it contains NO animal by products, corn, wheat or soy protein, also gluten-free.

Second question: Is corn, wheat and soy bad for cats?

I’m trying to find the best dry food and would sincerely appreciate any opinions you may have.

The Blue Spay is supposed to be an excellent food. We don’t have it locally so I have never been able to read the ingredient contents from their label.

Soy is definitely something you don’t want in a cat food – the phytoestrogens in it can throw your cat’s hormone levels off. Corn is also not good for cats – many foods you will find will have some form of corn as two of the first three ingredients.

Cat food should have 2/3 of the ingredients in high grade MEAT protein. The higher quality foods use millet or rice for the filler in their food

CA Natural uses just chicken and rice. I have a bag of Nature’s Logic Duck and Salmon here now – duck meal, millet, chicken meal, chicken fat and salmon meal are the first listed ingredients – not a lot of the salmon. Each ingredient is listed by weight so usually the first three make up almost 90% of the food. Wellness and Natural Balance also make high quality cat foods.

Of the ones you mentioned Chicken Soup would be a good choice as ingredients read: chicken, salmon, chicken meal, fat, barley, white rice and oatmeal.

Felidae ingredients: chicken meal, turkey meal, brown rice, lamb meal etc.

It is best to vary your cat’s menu around several brands of food so that they have protein sources other than chicken all their lives.

All the brands I have mentioned also have high quality canned foods which are much healthier for your cat than any dry food. So you should consider using canned food as many days a week as you can.

Barbara

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Hill’s Science Diet Nature’s Best Chicken and Brown Rice Adult Dry Cat Food $34.19 Clinically proven to provide adult cats with the complete and balanced nutrition they need to not only help maintain lean, healthy muscle tissue but also avoid excess body fat. Fresh Chicken (the 1st ingredient) is a natural hight-quality, highly digestible protein without added hormones or steroids! Other ingredients and their benefits include; Chicken Meal – a great source of protein with fatty …

Hill’s Science Diet Nature’s Best Chicken and Brown Rice Adult Cat Formula Dry Cat Food $23.24 Hill’s Science Diet Nature’s Best is the first and only natural pet food clinically proven to provide complete, balanced nutrition. Real lamb or chicken. Real fruits, vegetables and whole grains. No artificial preservatives, colors, fillers. Nature’s Best Chicken and Brown Rice Adult Cat Formula Dry Cat Food is not just heathful but tastes great, too….

Hill’s Science Diet Nature’s Best Chicken and Brown Rice Adult Dry Cat Food $10.99 Clinically proven to provide adult cats with the complete and balanced nutrition they need to not only help maintain lean, healthy muscle tissue but also avoid excess body fat. Fresh Chicken (the 1st ingredient) is a natural hight-quality, highly digestible protein without added hormones or steroids! Other ingredients and their benefits include; Chicken Meal – a great source of protein with fatty …

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Addiction Salmon Bleu Dry Cat Food 4lb $13.99 Addiction Salmon Bleu Dry Cat Food 4 Lb Addiction’s Salmon Bleu is made with Pacific Salmon, which has high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to contribute to skin and coat health. Salmon Bleu uses only the finest Pacific Salmon and is an ideal premium protein for cat owners seeking alternatives to chicken, beef or lamb. This unique formula includes delicious Smoked Salmon packed with Vitamin A and Carotenoids, for a scrumptious flavor your cats will love!With:• Smoked Salmon for that extra gourmet taste cat love • Raspberries with unique phytonutrient content rich in Vitamins B and C • Glucosamine for joint health No:• Grain • By products, fillers, corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors and flavorings Recommended Usage • A well-balanced meal on its own• Feed alone or mix with Addiction’s Canned Food Ingredients Salmon Meal, Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Smoked Salmon, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Raspberries, Dehydrated Egg, Calcium Propionate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), D-Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid(Vitamin B9), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Taurine Guaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein (Minimum) 35 Crude Fat (Minimum) 22 Moisture (Maximum) 10 Crude Fiber (Maximum) 3 Calcium 3.2 Phosphorus 2.1 Sodium 1.0 Caloric content 4199 kcal/kg Feeding Guide • Cats 3 – 5 lbs 1/6 – 1/4 cup• Cats 6 – 10 lbs 1/4 – 1/2 cup• Cats 16 – 20 lbs 3/5 – 2/3 cup• Cats over 20 lbs 2/3+ cup Switching to Addiction Feeding Addiction’s Salmon Bleu Formula for the first time? Mix increasing amouts of Addiction’s Salmon Bleu with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7 day period. When supplementing with canned food, decrease the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding,

EVO Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (2.2 lb) $13.5 EVO Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food is grain–free, minimizing starch or carbohydrate intake while maximizing the concentration of protein. In fact, EVO provides high-quality protein at a level that is among the highest available anywhere. EVO cat and kitten foods are formulated with the highest quality meats, and whole fruit and vegetables are added to provide natural vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. Grain-free Lowest Carbohydrates Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 50.0% (Min) Crude Fat 22.0% (Min) Crude Fiber 2.0% (Max) Moisture 10.0% (Max) Carbohydrate NFE* 7.0% (Max) Linoleic Acid (an Omega-6 Fatty Acid) 4.0% (Min) Magnesium 0.1% (Max) Vitamin E 300 IU/kg (Min) Taurine 0.2% (Min) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* 500 mg/kg (Min) Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.4% (Min) Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* plusElcosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)*  0.1% (Min) Total Microorganisms* 90,000,000 CFU/lb (Min) (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium in equal parts.) *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. Calorie Content: (Metabolize Energy—Calculated) 4,420 kcal/kg; 602 kcal/cup All food is shipped ground delivery. Please allow 7 to 12 days for your delivery to arrive. Please note, we do not ship pet food internationally.For more shipping info click here.

EVO Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (15.4 lb) $65.5 EVO Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food is grain–free, minimizing starch or carbohydrate intake while maximizing the concentration of protein. In fact, EVO provides high-quality protein at a level that is among the highest available anywhere. EVO cat and kitten foods are formulated with the highest quality meats, and whole fruit and vegetables are added to provide natural vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. Grain-free Lowest Carbohydrates Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 50.0% (Min) Crude Fat 22.0% (Min) Crude Fiber 2.0% (Max) Moisture 10.0% (Max) Carbohydrate NFE* 7.0% (Max) Linoleic Acid (an Omega-6 Fatty Acid) 4.0% (Min) Magnesium 0.1% (Max) Vitamin E 300 IU/kg (Min) Taurine 0.2% (Min) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* 500 mg/kg (Min) Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.4% (Min) Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* plusElcosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)*  0.1% (Min) Total Microorganisms* 90,000,000 CFU/lb (Min) (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium in equal parts.) *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. Calorie Content: (Metabolize Energy—Calculated) 4,420 kcal/kg; 602 kcal/cup All food is shipped ground delivery. Please allow 7 to 12 days for your delivery to arrive. Please note, we do not ship pet food internationally.For more shipping info click here.

EVO Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food (6.6 lb) $32.5 EVO Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food is grain–free, minimizing starch or carbohydrate intake while maximizing the concentration of protein. In fact, EVO provides high-quality protein at a level that is among the highest available anywhere. EVO cat and kitten foods are formulated with the highest quality meats, and whole fruit and vegetables are added to provide natural vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. Grain-free Lowest Carbohydrates Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein 50.0% (Min) Crude Fat 22.0% (Min) Crude Fiber 2.0% (Max) Moisture 10.0% (Max) Carbohydrate NFE* 7.0% (Max) Linoleic Acid (an Omega-6 Fatty Acid) 4.0% (Min) Magnesium 0.1% (Max) Vitamin E 300 IU/kg (Min) Taurine 0.2% (Min) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* 500 mg/kg (Min) Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.4% (Min) Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* plusElcosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)*  0.1% (Min) Total Microorganisms* 90,000,000 CFU/lb (Min) (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium in equal parts.) *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. Calorie Content: (Metabolize Energy—Calculated) 4,420 kcal/kg; 602 kcal/cup All food is shipped ground delivery. Please allow 7 to 12 days for your delivery to arrive. Please note, we do not ship pet food internationally.For more shipping info click here.

Kollercraft Pet Products Cat Food Bag Clip (Clip Strip) $2.99 Kollercraft Pet Buddies Cat Food Bag Clips keep your dry cat food fresher longer while also keeping unwanted cat food odors contained. These heavy-duty clips are easy to use and clamp easily on cat food bags. Kollercraft Pet Buddies Cat Food Bag Clips are made with durable plastic and are dishwasher safe.

Addiction Viva La Venison Hypoalergenic Dry Cat Food 4lb $11.99 Addiction Viva La Venison Hypoalergenic Dry Cat Food 4 Lb Featuring Free-Range New Zealand Venison, Addiction’s Viva La is a mouth-watering treat that will satisfy any dog! Served with a generous dose of fruits and vegetables, we have included Probiotics for overall health and vitality. Formulated without grains, this wholesome meal is also ideal for sensitive dogs of all lifestages.With:• New Zealand Venison - high in protein, low in fat • Probiotics for a healthy digestive system• Fruits and Vegetables high in antioxidants and phytonutrients No:• Grain • By products, fillers, corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors and flavorings Recommended Usage • A well-balanced meal on its own• Feed alone or mix with Addiction’s Canned Food Ingredients Venison Meal, Dried Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavors, Dried Egg, Dried Kelp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Dried Apples, Dried Spinach, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Brewers Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation Solubles, Inulin (from chicory root), Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Taurine, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Beta Carotene, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Rosemary Extract Guaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein (Minimum) 30 Crude Fat (Minimum) 15 Moisture (Maximum) 10 Crude Fiber (Maximum) 3.5 Calcium 2.5 Phosphorus 1.6 Sodium 0.4 Caloric content 4285 kcal/kg Feeding Guide • Cats 3 – 5 lbs 1/6 – 1/4 cup• Cats 6 – 10 lbs 1/4 to 1/2 cup• Cats 16 – 20 lbs 3/5 – 2/3 cup• Cats 20 lbs and up 2/3 cup

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Wellness Cat Core Cat 12lb $31.69 Product Highlight(s):Grain-free cat food50% protein diet Nutrient-rich, high-quality meat Wellness Cat Core Cat Wellness has redefined the world of grain-free cat food! We have developed a 50% protein diet with the most meat possible in a dry cat food while still controlling fat and mineral levels! The essence of the raw feeding philosophy is nutrient-rich, high-quality meat – and lots of it. That`s the same philosophy behind CORE Fish & Fowl Dry Cat Food. But that`s not all. This unique, grain-free formula also supports and nurtures your cat`s inside. their essence. their Core. Since feline health requires a delicately balanced nutritional equation, we must consider that adding the most meat possible in a dry cat food will have an effect on fat, mineral and calorie levels. So to create a protein-focused diet the Wellness Way, we carefully control the quality and quantity of the ingredients we use, and pay close attention to the individual properties of each inclusion. From source to bowl, we make no exceptions! If you are looking for a food with more meat, no grains and lower carbohydrates – CORE Fish & Fowl Dry Cat Food is truly a more thoughtful alternative. This diet delivers the meat content you`re looking for, while creating a balanced profile of real-foods appropriate for everyday feeding. This is about the animal`s health and wellbeing over the long term, from the INSIDE OUT. Wellness understands the delicate balance of nutrition that is essential to feline health and this will not be compromised. CORE is the THE HEALTHIEST grain-free diet on the market today. Important Information CORE delivers all the elements that you are looking for in a grain-free, more meat diet: Higher animal protein The most meat possible in an extruded dry cat food. Five animal protein sources each with a different amino acid profile. Over 80% meat ingredients. No grains Lower carbs – Only 12% of the calories coming from carbs Incredible palatability CORE beats the leading competition 2:1 with its incredible taste delivered from pure meat, natural chicken flavor and chicken fat. Higher animal protein The most meat possible in an extruded dry cat food. Five animal protein sources each with a different amino acid profile. Over 80% meat ingredients. CORE – Protein-focused Nutrition Muscular Health Increased protein Only animal protein sources Complete amino acid profile Skin & Coat Health Improved fat source for carnivores supplying essential fatty acid, arachidonic acid Optimal Fatty Acid ratio Weight Maintenance Ideal balance of calories between protein and fat helps maintain ideal body weight More Nutrition from Every Kibble Increased digestibility scores Improved Taste and Texture Increased smell and flavor from only natural sources (chicken fat & natural chicken or fish flavors) Ingredients Deboned Turkey, Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whitefish Meal, Potatoes, Salmon Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor. C

Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples Holistic Formula Dry Dog Food 3lb $7.99 Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples Holistic Formula Dry Dog Food 3 Lb Discover Australia’s best-kept pet food secret, the Wild Kangaroo, with Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples. Wild kangaroo meat contains the highest levels of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) of any red meat. CLA has been shown to support overall health and fitness. This unique formula also contains apples rich in antioxidants and pectin for vitality and digestive health. Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples ensures your dog receives a wellness-giving meal with an unbeatable flavor. Recommended Usage • A well-balanced meal on its own• For overall fitness and well being• High Protein, high CLA levels support healthy weight management• Ideal for dogs allergic to chicken, beef or lamb• Feed alone or mix it with Addiction Holistic Canned Food Ingredients Dried Kangaroo Meat, Oats, Rice, Peas, Canola Oil, Apples, Garlic, Natural Antioxidants, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Amino Acids (Leucine, Phenylalanine-Tyrosine, Arginine, Valine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Methionine-Cystine, Histidine, Methionine, Tryptophan, Cystine), Vitamins & Minerals (Choline, Thiamine B1, Pyridoxine B6, Riboflavin B2, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Pantothenic Acid B5, Niacin B3, Vitamin C, Biotin, Iodine, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate) Guaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein (Minimum) 25 Crude Fat (Minimum) 12 Moisture (Maximum) 10 Crude Fiber (Maximum) 1.5 Calcium 2.4 Phosphorus 1.3 *Caloric Content 3650 kCal/kg Feeding Guide • Dogs under 22 lbs 1/2 – 2 cups • Dogs 22 – 44 lbs 2 – 4 cups • Dogs 44 – 88 lbs 4 – 6 cups • Dogs over 88 lbs 6 cups Switching to Addiction Mix increasing amounts of Addiction Wild Kangaroo and Apples with decreasing amounts of old food over a 7-day period. When supplementing with canned food, decreas the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding.

Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples Holistic Formula Dry Dog Food 15lb $31.99 Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples Holistic Formula Dry Dog Food 15 Lb Discover Australia’s best-kept pet food secret, the Wild Kangaroo, with Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples. Wild kangaroo meat contains the highest levels of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) of any red meat. CLA has been shown to support overall health and fitness. This unique formula also contains apples rich in antioxidants and pectin for vitality and digestive health. Addiction Wild Kangaroo & Apples ensures your dog receives a wellness-giving meal with an unbeatable flavor. Recommended Usage • A well-balanced meal on its own• For overall fitness and well being• High Protein, high CLA levels support healthy weight management• Ideal for dogs allergic to chicken, beef or lamb• Feed alone or mix it with Addiction Holistic Canned Food Ingredients Dried Kangaroo Meat, Oats, Rice, Peas, Canola Oil, Apples, Garlic, Natural Antioxidants, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Amino Acids (Leucine, Phenylalanine-Tyrosine, Arginine, Valine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Methionine-Cystine, Histidine, Methionine, Tryptophan, Cystine), Vitamins & Minerals (Choline, Thiamine B1, Pyridoxine B6, Riboflavin B2, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Pantothenic Acid B5, Niacin B3, Vitamin C, Biotin, Iodine, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate) Guaranteed Analysis % Crude Protein (Minimum) 25 Crude Fat (Minimum) 12 Moisture (Maximum) 10 Crude Fiber (Maximum) 1.5 Calcium 2.4 Phosphorus 1.3 *Caloric Content 3650 kCal/kg Feeding Guide • Dogs under 22 lbs 1/2 – 2 cups • Dogs 22 – 44 lbs 2 – 4 cups • Dogs 44 – 88 lbs 4 – 6 cups • Dogs over 88 lbs 6 cups Switching to Addiction Mix increasing amounts of Addiction Wild Kangaroo and Apples with decreasing amounts of old food over a 7-day period. When supplementing with canned food, decreas the amount of dry food to avoid overfeeding.

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