SquarePet HMLC Turkey & Chicken Formula vs. Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. SquarePet's ratio of 2.4 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. SquarePet 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.

SquarePet HMLC Turkey & Chicken Formula

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

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First 10 ingredients:

turkey chicken turkey meal chicken meal salmon meal dried egg whites chicken fat tapioca natural chicken flavor apples

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. SquarePet's ratio of 2.4 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.

First 10 ingredients:

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

 

SquarePet HMLC Turkey & Chicken Formula

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Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

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Score
B
Score
C
Food Type Kibble Kibble
Meat % Unknown Unknown
Protein % 48% 37.5%
Fat % 20% 20%
Fiber % 3.5% 2%
Protein to Fat Ratio 2.4 to 1 1.88 to 1
Total Ingredients 19 16
Meat Content 7 total
high concentration, high quality
5 total
high concentration, high quality
Non-Meats 7 total
low concentration
3 total
low concentration
Pea-free Yes Yes
Sugar-free Yes No
Controversial ingredient-free Yes Yes
 
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