Grandma Lucy’s Artisan Grain-Free Chicken & Fish Freeze-Dried Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Parent company
Grandma Lucy’sProduct info
Primary proteins
- USDA Chicken
- USDA Pollock
Ingredients
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: 40%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 3.5%
Moisture: 6%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 36.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 42.55%
Fat: 14.89%
Fiber: 3.72%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 38.83%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.2%
Fat: 30.77%
Carb: 33.03%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Grandma Lucy's has never had a product recall
- Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Doesn’t receive consistently positive customer reviews
- Freeze dried cat food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Grandma Lucy's since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Grandma Lucy's has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Grandma Lucy's Artisan Grain-Free Chicken & Fish Freeze-Dried Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is USDA Chicken. USDA Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name, which has been inspected for safety by a representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In pet food, USDA chicken is used as a primary protein source that also provides amino acids and many other important nutrients.
The second ingredient is USDA Pollock. USDA pollock is a general name for two species of white-fleshed marine fish of the Pollachius genus, with the meat having been inspected by an employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In pet food, USDA pollock can be a good source of protein, amino acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and many essential vitamins and minerals.
The third ingredient is Potatoes. Potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.
The fourth ingredient is Flax. Flax is a nutrient-rich seed that comes from the flax plant, which is cultivated for both food and fiber. In pet food, flax serves as a source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, which provide a number of benefits and contribute to healthy skin and a shiny coat.
The fifth ingredient is Carrots. In pet food, carrots serve as a source of easily digested carbohydrate and fiber. Carrots contain many essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help support your pet’s health.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Grandma Lucy's Artisan Grain-Free Chicken & Fish Freeze-Dried Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$11.99
Market Price avg.
$8.47
% From the Avg
+42%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.65
Market Price avg.
$2.29
% From the Avg
-72%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.39
Market Price avg.
$1.38
% From the Avg
-72%
Grandma Lucy's Artisan Grain-Free Chicken & Fish Freeze-Dried Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for freeze-dried 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 Grandma Lucy's Artisan Grain-Free Chicken & Fish Freeze-Dried Cat Food to the other 58 freeze-dried cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
42.55%
All Products avg.
48.5%
% From the Avg
-12%
DM Fat
Product info
14.89%
All Products avg.
26.84%
% From the Avg
-45%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.72%
All Products avg.
4.67%
% From the Avg
-20%
DM Carb
Product info
38.83%
All Products avg.
19.42%
% From the Avg
+100%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other freeze-dried cat foods.
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