Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret Food vs. Zeal Salmon and Turkey for Cats
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Gilbertson & Page has a better protein to fat ratio. Zeal's ratio of 1.55 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.) Zeal has 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 1.55 to 1 is too low (too fatty). (The ideal ratio is 2 to 1.)
First 10 ingredients:
poultry wheat chicken fat chicken liver egg yeast potato flaxseed sugar beet fish
Zeal Salmon and Turkey for Cats
Zeal has fewer ingredients, which is usually a good thing.
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:
salmon turkey turkey heart turkey liver bamboo fibre sunflower lecithin krill meal parsley taurine vitamin a
Gilbertson & Page Dr. John Merlin Ferret FoodKibble |
Zeal Salmon and Turkey 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% | 34% |
| Fat % | 20% | 22% |
| Fiber % | 2% | 4% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 1.88 to 1 | 1.55 to 1 |
| Total Ingredients | 16 | 10 |
| Meat Content |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
5 total
high concentration, high quality |
| Non-Meats |
3 total
low concentration |
2 total
low concentration |
| Pea-free | Yes | Yes |
| Sugar-free | No | Yes |
| Controversial ingredient-free | Yes | Yes |