Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Turkey & Giblets Paté Dinner

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Dave's Pet Food's ratio of 1.38 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Dave's Pet Food has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Dave's Pet Food 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. Dave's Pet Food's ratio of 1.38 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)

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First 10 ingredients:

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

Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Turkey & Giblets Paté Dinner

Dave's Pet Food has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Dave's Pet Food has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma.

First 10 ingredients:

turkey chicken poultry giblets dried egg product guar gum potassium chloride salt carrageenan vitamins vitamin e supplement

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

Kibble

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Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Turkey & Giblets Paté Dinner

Canned

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Score
C
Score
B
Food Type Kibble Canned
Meat % Unknown Unknown
Protein % 37.5% 9%
Fat % 20% 6.5%
Fiber % 2% 1%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 1.38 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 9
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
4 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 3 total
low concentration
1 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free No Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 
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