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Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Deer Park, New York
Parent company
Health Extension Pet Care
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.20
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Dried Egg Product
  • Menhaden Fish Meal

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Menhaden Fish Meal, Herring Oil (Source Of DHA), Sweet Potato, Cranberries, Blueberries, Tomato Pomace, Taurine, Chicory Root, Barley Malt, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Green Tea Extract, Biotin, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Zinc Polysaccharide Complex, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Lodate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Cobalt Proteinate (Source Of Chelated Cobalt), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dehydrated Kelp, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Driedbacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product.

Overall Score

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72%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 60%
? 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 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 37%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 71%
? 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 100%

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: 36%

Fat: 16%

Fiber: 6%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 6%

Carb: 26%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 40%

Fat: 17.78%

Fiber: 6.67%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 28.89%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 35.69%

Fat: 38.53%

Carb: 25.78%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Health Extension has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of 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 Health Extension since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Health Extension has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The second 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

The fifth ingredient is Dried Egg Product. Dried egg product can refer to dried or dehydrated egg white, yolk, or shells, or a combination of all three. The dried egg product found in pet food is a good source of healthy, easily digested protein.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.87

Market Price avg.

$4.48

% From the Avg

+9%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.33

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

+20%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.20

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

+23%

Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food is priced above 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 Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

40%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

17.78%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+6%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.67%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

+31%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

28.89%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-24%

Analysis Overview

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

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