Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Zeal Chicken with Freeze-Dried Salmon for Cats
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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Zeal's ratio of 1.29 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Gilbertson & Page has slightly fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing. Zeal 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. Zeal's ratio of 1.29 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (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
Zeal Chicken with Freeze-Dried Salmon for Cats
Zeal 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 tender chicken liver salmon yeast extract dicalcium phosphate natural flavor bamboo fiber pumpkin powder parsley
Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret FoodKibble |
Zeal Chicken with Freeze-Dried Salmon for CatsAir-Dried Raw |
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Score
C |
Score
A+ |
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| Food Type | Kibble | Air-Dried Raw |
| Meat % | Unknown | 96% |
| Protein % | 37.5% | 36% |
| Fat % | 20% | 28% |
| Fiber % | 2% | 5% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 1.88 to 1 | 1.29 to 1 |
| Total Ingredients | 16 | 17 |
| Meat Content |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
7 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 |