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CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken

CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Norco, California
Parent company
Canidae Corporation
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.06
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal
  • Turkey Meal
  • Potato Protein
  • Lamb Meal

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Cracked Pearled Barley, Peas, Millet, Chicken Fat, Turkey Meal, Potato Protein, Lamb Meal, Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Ocean Fish Meal, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Taurine, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Inulin (From Chicory Root), Lecithin, Sage Extract, Cranberries, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Sunflower Oil, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Papaya, Pineapple. Contains A Source Of Naturally Occurring Microorganisms.

Overall Score

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65%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 50%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 76%
? 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 70%
? 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 89%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 64%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 77%

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

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Protein: 32%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 2.5%

Moisture: 9%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 36.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 35.16%

Fat: 21.98%

Fiber: 2.75%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 40.11%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.33%

Fat: 41.49%

Carb: 31.18%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Canidae - Dog Food (05/05/2012) -+
Date: 05/05/2012
Company Name: Canidae Pet Foods
Product Description: Dog Food
Recall Reason: Potential for salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The second ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals

The third ingredient is Cracked Pearled Barley. Cracked pearled barley is the cereal grain barley, with its outer hull removed and the inner portion cracked open. In pet food, cracked pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.

The fourth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Millet. Millet is a gluten-free cereal grain that finds its way into a variety of products ranging from baked goods to birdseed. In pet food, millet can be a source of carbohydrates, amino acids, fiber, B vitamins, and other nutrients.

When we analyzed the ingredients in CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.25

Market Price avg.

$4.48

% From the Avg

-50%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.11

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-61%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.06

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-59%

CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken 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 CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

35.16%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-10%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

21.98%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+31%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

2.75%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-46%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

40.11%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

+6%

Analysis Overview

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

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