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Dr. Elsey's Cat Food Review
Company HQ
Englewood, Colorado
Parent company
Dr. Elsey's
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Cat Food, Wet Cat Food
Ratings
72%
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This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database.
Nutrient Value 89%
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Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more.
Quality of Ingredients 82%
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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%
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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 52%
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This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers.
Customer Experience 62%
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Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value.
Manufacturing Method 46%
To our knowledge, Dr. Elsey's has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Price is above market average
Brand Overview
Dr. Elsey’s is a small company that was founded in 1987. Besides a full line of cat litters, Dr. Elsey’s also offers dry and wet food for cats. There are a number of options available including single-source protein cat food and unique flavors such as duck and rabbit.
How Much Does Dr. Elsey's Cat Food Cost
We’ve compared Dr. Elsey's cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Dr. Elsey's Dry Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$6.80
$4.42
+54%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.37
$0.28
+35%
Price per day
$0.22
$0.16
+38%
Dr. Elsey's Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.
Dr. Elsey's Wet Cat Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.50
$0.52
-4%
Price per 100 kcal
$1.65
$2.15
-23%
Price per day
$0.99
$1.29
-23%
Dr. Elsey's Wet Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.
Dr. Elsey's Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Dr. Elsey's cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.
Dry Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
65.68%
38.82%
+69%
DM Fat
20.22%
16.74%
+21%
DM Fiber
4.55%
5.11%
-11%
DM Carb
9.54%
38.00%
-75%
Wet Cat Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
51.26%
52.90%
-3%
DM Fat
28.79%
17.74%
+62%
DM Fiber
5.05%
6.38%
-21%
DM Carb
14.90%
14.00%
+6%
All of Dr. Elsey's cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Dr. Elsey's Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Dr. Elsey's has never been recalled.
Explore All Reviews of Dr. Elsey's Cat Food Recipes
Dr. Elsey's is manufactured in the United States .
Is Dr. Elsey's AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Dr. Elsey's recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Dr. Elsey's cat food been recalled?
No Dr. Elsey's has never been recalled.
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Englewood, Colorado 
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Who owns Dr. Elsey's cat food?
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My cats loved it until hey changed the formula and my cats now hate it.