Marshall Carnivore Plus High Protein Diet vs. Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food
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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Marshall's ratio of 2.35 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Marshall has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Gilbertson & Page has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches. Gilbertson & Page is 100% pea-free; Marshall has peas as its 2nd ingredient. Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma. Marshall contains controversial ingredients.
Marshall Carnivore Plus High Protein Diet
Marshall has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Gilbertson & Page contains sugars, which have been linked to insulinoma.
First 10 ingredients:
chicken by-products pea flour chicken menhadan fish meal dried beet pulp brewers dried yeast pea fiber dl-methionine l-lysine sodium propionate and mixed tocopherols
Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food
Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Marshall's ratio of 2.35 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
Gilbertson & Page has a slightly lower concentration of fruits, veggies, grains, and starches.
Gilbertson & Page is 100% pea-free; Marshall has peas as its 2nd ingredient.
Marshall contains controversial ingredients.
First 10 ingredients:
poultry wheat chicken fat chicken liver egg yeast potato flaxseed sugar beet fish
Marshall Carnivore Plus High Protein DietKibble |
Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret FoodKibble |
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Score
F |
Score
C |
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| Food Type | Kibble | Kibble |
| Meat % | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein % | 40% | 37.5% |
| Fat % | 17% | 20% |
| Fiber % | 4.5% | 2% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 2.35 to 1 | 1.88 to 1 |
| Total Ingredients | 14 | 16 |
| Meat Content |
3 total
low quality |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
| Non-Meats |
3 total
low concentration |
3 total
low concentration |
| Pea-free | No, 2nd Ingredient | Yes |
| Sugar-free | Yes | No |
| Controversial ingredient-free | No | Yes |
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