Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken Formula
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Dave's Pet Food has a better protein to fat ratio. However, Gilbertson & Page's ratio is not bad. (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Dave's Pet Food has slightly 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
First 10 ingredients:
poultry wheat chicken fat chicken liver egg yeast potato flaxseed sugar beet fish
Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken Formula
Dave's Pet Food has a better protein to fat ratio. However, Gilbertson & Page's ratio is not bad. (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Dave's Pet Food has slightly 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:
chicken chicken broth chicken liver turkey guar gum sweet potatoes carrots agar-agar potassium chloride salt
Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret FoodKibble |
Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken FormulaCanned |
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Score
C |
Score
B |
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| Food Type | Kibble | Canned |
| Meat % | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein % | 37.5% | 10% |
| Fat % | 20% | 5% |
| Fiber % | 2% | 1% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 1.88 to 1 | 2 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 |
7 total
low concentration |
| Pea-free | Yes | Yes |
| Sugar-free | No | Yes |
| Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |