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Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food

Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Ogden, Utah
Parent company
American Nutrition, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.07
Primary proteins
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Soybean Meal
  • Salmon Meal

Ingredients

Ground Yellow Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Ground Wheat, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed tocopherols), Salmon Meal, Animal Digest, Canola Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Sodium Bisulfate, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Inositol, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex), Brewers Dried Yeast, Flaxseed Meal, Caramel Color, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Red Iron Oxide, Yellow Iron Oxide, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract.

Overall Score

58%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 51%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 54%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 87%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 43%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

Protein: 32%

Fat: 9%

Fiber: 4.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 44.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 35.56%

Fat: 10%

Fiber: 5%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 49.44%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 32.53%

Fat: 22.22%

Carb: 45.24%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Atta Cat has never had a product recall
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains Chicken by products
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Atta Cat since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Atta Cat has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Ground Yellow Corn. Ground yellow corn is made with cooked kernels from yellow corn species. In pet food, ground yellow corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

The second ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.

The third ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

The fourth ingredient is Soybean Meal. Soybean meal is the pulverized, ground remnants of soybeans after soy oil has been extracted. In pet food, soybean meal serves as an inexpensive source of plant-based protein, along with some carbohydrates.

The fifth ingredient is Ground Wheat. Ground wheat is a coarser form of ground wheatberries than wheat flour, usually made with the whole grain. In pet food, ground wheat can add texture while serving as an inexpensive source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$1.86

Market Price avg.

$4.47

% From the Avg

-58%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.12

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-56%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.07

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-54%

Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

35.56%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-9%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

10%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

-40%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

49.44%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

+31%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a plant based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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8 thoughts on “Atta Cat Chicken & Salmon Flavor Dry Cat Food

  • Connie Billings

    We bought atta cat chicken & salmon flavor from BiMart in Newberg Oregon. We have fed our cats this for years. This time we ended up getting dark brown and mainly powder. Our cats will not eat it.

  • Shawna Adams

    I concur its not the same formula its different color and our cats want eat it either.

  • Jerri Bennett

    Why did you change your recipe. It’s really nasty, and my kitties turn up their noses at it. I’ve bought it for years, but won’t be buying it again. Such a shame!!!!!

  • Carol Petty

    Reading the above reviews, I agree. We buy it at Costco and they will refund us. We usually buy 2-3, 20LB bags at a time. I noticed the bad bags had a black opening strip and the good bags had a white one. Must of changed their recipe, been buying it for at least 15 years, never had a problem before.

  • Mary C Lawrence

    This is exactly my feeling too! My cats are VERY disappointed.. it’s going BACK to the store and I will never purchase it again. Don’t you know how fussy cats are… you can’t change their food just like that..”C’mon Man”….

  • Wendy

    The formula has changed and now none of my cats will eat it. It was the only brand they all liked, looking for something different, very disappointed

  • margaret mcallister

    just open a bag very different my cats dont like it. have bought this brand for many years .wont buy again .Thanks alot

  • Bev Madsen

    I agree with all the above comments…have been buying Atta Cat for 20 yrs..the last bag is totally different, darker in color and grainy pieces. Our cat won’t eat it…did you change your formula??Am going to try and get refund from store….

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