Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Smallbatch Chickenbatch Sliders

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Smallbatch's ratio of 1.48 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Smallbatch has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Smallbatch 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. Smallbatch's ratio of 1.48 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)

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First 10 ingredients:

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

Smallbatch Chickenbatch Sliders

Smallbatch has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Smallbatch 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 skinless chicken backs chicken hearts chicken gizzards chicken livers salmon oil organic dandelion greens organic apple cider vinegar organic kelp organic bee pollen

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

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Smallbatch Chickenbatch Sliders

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Score
C
Score
A+
Food Type Kibble Frozen Raw
Meat % Unknown 97%
Protein % 37.5% 16%
Fat % 20% 10.8%
Fiber % 2% 0.2%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 1.48 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 12
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
5 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 3 total
low concentration
4 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free No Yes
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 
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