Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Absolute Pet Mackerel & Lamb

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Absolute Pet's ratio of 1.2 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Gilbertson & Page has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Absolute Pet 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. Absolute Pet contains controversial ingredients.

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Absolute Pet's ratio of 1.2 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Gilbertson & Page has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Absolute Pet contains controversial ingredients.

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

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

Absolute Pet Mackerel & Lamb

Absolute Pet has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma.

First 10 ingredients:

lamb blue mackerel lamb lung lamb liver vegetable glycerine green lipped mussel dried chicory parsley choline chloride flaxseed

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

Kibble

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Absolute Pet Mackerel & Lamb

Air-Dried Raw

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Score
C
Score
A+
Food Type Kibble Air-Dried Raw
Meat % Unknown 93%
Protein % 37.5% 30%
Fat % 20% 25%
Fiber % 2% 7%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 1.2 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 19
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
5 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 No
 
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