Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Applaws Complete Dry Adult Cat Chicken with Extra Lamb

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. However, Applaws's ratio is not bad. (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Applaws has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Gilbertson & Page has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Both foods are pea-free. Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma.

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. However, Applaws's ratio is not bad. (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Gilbertson & Page has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.

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First 10 ingredients:

poultry wheat chicken fat chicken liver egg yeast potato flaxseed sugar beet fish

Applaws Complete Dry Adult Cat Chicken with Extra Lamb

Applaws has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma.

First 10 ingredients:

dry chicken dry lamb dry potato chicken mince beet pulp chicken gravy salmon oil vitamins and minerals dried egg cellulose plant fibre

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

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Applaws Complete Dry Adult Cat Chicken with Extra Lamb

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Score
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Score
C
Food Type Kibble Kibble
Meat % Unknown 80%
Protein % 37.5% 37%
Fat % 20% 17%
Fiber % 2% 2.5%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 2.18 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 14
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
4 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 3 total
low concentration
3 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free No Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 
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