Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Essence Ocean & Freshwater

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Essence's ratio of 2.29 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Gilbertson & Page has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Essence 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. Essence's ratio of 2.29 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Gilbertson & Page has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

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

Essence Ocean & Freshwater

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

First 10 ingredients:

herring mackerel whitefish catfish meal whitefish meal ocean fish meal red lentils navy beans green lentils olive oil

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

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Essence Ocean & Freshwater

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Score
C
Score
C
Food Type Kibble Kibble
Meat % Unknown 86%
Protein % 37.5% 40%
Fat % 20% 17.5%
Fiber % 2% 5%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 2.29 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 20
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
9 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 3 total
low concentration
5 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free No Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 

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