Dr. Gary's Best Breed Chicken & Herring Recipe Dry Cat Food is specially formulated with a unique blend of high-quality protein sources, including chicken, eggs, and herring. These proteins, combined with premium fiber, make digestion easier and promote optimal absorption of essential nutrients. As a result, your cat will have healthier digestion and firmer, smaller stools. The balanced levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from premium chicken fat, fish oil, and canola oil also work to create a healthy and shiny coat. Trust in the best breed to provide your cat with the nutrition it needs for a happy and healthy life!
Key Features:
- A well-balanced diet, made with the highest-quality sources of low-ash meats and fats to promote easier digestion and maximum nutrient absorption.
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Premium sources of protein from chicken, menhaden fish, and eggs help build and maintain lean muscle mass while providing the essential nutrients needed for strong bones and teeth.
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Enriched with taurine promotes good vision, heart and reproductive health.
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High levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, including DHA, EPA and linoleic acid, promote healthy skin and a vibrant coat. (Omega 6:3 are balanced for optimum performance.)
- The combination of highly-digestible proteins and a premium source of fiber from beet pulp, support gastrointestinal health and help contribute to smaller, firmer stools.
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To help ensure your cat’s nutritional safety, Best Breed pays a premium for EU-approved and U.S.-raised natural ingredients.
Ingredients:
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Sorghum, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Cellulose, Dried Eggs, Herring Meal, Pea Protein, Brewers Dried Yeast, Whitefish Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Menhaden Fish Oil, Lecithin, Dried Kelp Meal, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL Methionine, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Dried Cranberry, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.
Guaranteed Analysis:
| Crude Protein (Minimum) |
30.0% |
| Crude Fat (Minimum) |
12.0% |
| Crude Fiber (Maximum) |
7.0% |
| Moisture (Maximum) |
10.0% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Minimum) |
2.8% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Minimum) |
0.5% |
Typical Nutritional Analysis:
This data is composed of calculated values using ingredient nutritional analysis and actual lab analysis of our foods. It is not intended to represent absolute values and therefore not guaranteed as in the above table. The information should be used as a helpful guide when determining if a specific formula is suitable for a known dietary requirement.
| Calcium |
1.4% |
| Phosphorus |
1.0% |
| Ash |
6.6% |
| Carbohydrates (Calc.) |
33.0% |
| Potassium |
0.64% |
| Sodium |
0.3% |
| Magnesium |
0.1% |
| Zinc |
175 mg/kg |
| Manganese |
56 mg/kg |
| Iron |
301 mg/kg |
Calorie Content:
455 Kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) and 4.0 oz. of food per standard 8 oz. measuring cup.
Feeding Guidelines:
It is important to remember that your cat’s nutritional needs are unique and will vary with her environment, age and activity level. We recommend feeding to condition, this means using the following guide as a starting point, monitoring her weight and adjusting amounts accordingly. Feeding at least twice a day is optimal. Make sure fresh, clean water is available always.
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Cat Weight (lbs.)
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Cups Per Day**
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| Less Than 5 |
1/5 to 1/3 |
| 6-10 |
1/3 to 1/2 |
| 11-15 |
1/2 to 2/3 |
| 16-20 |
2/3 to 1 |
** 1 cup equals approximately 107 grams of food.
Best Breed Cat Diet is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
Up to 300% more food may be required for kittens, gestating cats, or nursing cats. Kittens weighing less than four pounds and/or younger than six weeks should be fed free choice.
Contains 401 Kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) and 3.8 oz. of food per standard 8 oz. measuring cup.
