Health Extension Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Deer Park, New York
Parent company
Health Extension Pet CareProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Dried Egg Product
- Menhaden Fish Meal
Ingredients
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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: 36%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 6%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 6%
Carb: 26%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 6.67%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 28.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 35.69%
Fat: 38.53%
Carb: 25.78%
Our Review
- 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
- 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
Product info
40%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+6%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.67%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
+31%
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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