Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Steve's Real Food Quest Cat Food Chicken

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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Steve's Real Food's ratio of 2.62 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Steve's Real Food has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Steve's Real Food 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. Steve's Real Food's ratio of 2.62 to 1 is too high (not fatty enough). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)

Legend

First 10 ingredients:

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

Steve's Real Food Quest Cat Food Chicken

Steve's Real Food has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
Steve's Real Food 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 chicken liver chicken heart chicken necks raw goat milk flaxseed kelp salmon oil taurine inulin

 

Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food

Kibble

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Steve's Real Food Quest Cat Food Chicken

Frozen Raw

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Score
C
Score
A+
Food Type Kibble Frozen Raw
Meat % Unknown 95%
Protein % 37.5% 14.4%
Fat % 20% 5.5%
Fiber % 2% 0.1%
Protein to Fat Ratio 1.88 to 1 2.62 to 1
Total Ingredients 16 13
Meat Content 5 total
high concentration, high quality
4 total
high concentration, 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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