Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. IAMS Proactive Health High Protein

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IAMS has a better protein to fat ratio. However, Gilbertson & Page'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. 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 slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

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

IAMS Proactive Health High Protein

IAMS has a better protein to fat ratio. However, Gilbertson & Page's ratio is not bad. (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma.

First 10 ingredients:

chicken chicken byproduct meal corn grits ground whole grain corn salmon chicken meal dried plain beet pulp natural flavor sodium bisulfate caramel color

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

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IAMS Proactive Health High Protein

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Score
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Score
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Food Type Kibble Kibble
Meat % Unknown Unknown
Protein % 37.5% 38%
Fat % 20% 18%
Fiber % 2% 3%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 2.11 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 16
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
6 total
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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