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Single Protein Source – Recommend mixing with another protein source for variety.
High Meat Percentage – 100% meat, organs, and bone.
High Quality Meat – the meat ingredients are mostly pure (meat, organs, fats, & oils).
Grain- and Starch-Free – Grains and starches are linked to insulinoma.
Pea-Free – Peas are linked to kidney and bladder stones.
No Fruits, Grains, Starches, or Vegetables
No Sugars or Carcinogens
Ingredients
Made by Andrew Weber (aka "ferretpapa"), health director at the Greater Chicago Ferret Association. Read why I created this website and my mission statement.
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Guaranteed Analysis
| Meat, Organs, and Bone % | 100% |
| Min. Protein % | 75% |
| Min. Fat % | 2% |
| Protein to Fat Ratio | 38 : 1 |
| Max. Fiber % | 3% |
| Max. Moisture % | 8% |
| Max. Ash % | – |
Score Breakdown
| Meat 100% | +50 |
| Limited Ingredients | +2 |
| Ingredients | +35 |
| Total | 87 |
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Last updated: (1 year ago)
Source: vitalessentialsraw.com
Feb 25, 2023
Photo updated
Feb 25, 2023
Total proteins updated
Feb 25, 2023
Score increased from 52 to 87
Letter grade updated
Feb 25, 2023
Ingredients list changed:
Removed:boneless skinless chicken breast
Added:
chicken breast
Feb 25, 2023
Total proteins updated
Chicken free updated
Grain free updated
Starch free updated
Has peas updated
Feb 25, 2023
Score updated to 52
Letter grade updated
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