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Open Farm Grain Free Catch of the Season Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food

Open Farm Grain Free Catch of the Season Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Toronto Canada
Parent company
Open Farm Pet Food
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.21
Primary proteins
  • Ocean Whitefish
  • Ocean Whitefish Meal
  • Herring Meal

Ingredients

Ocean Whitefish, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Chickpeas, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Green Lentils, Herring Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Red Lentils, Cranberries, Apples, Dried Chicory Root Extract, Choline Chloride, Salt, Dandelion Greens, Taurine, Turmeric, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract Minerals Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate Vitamins Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid

Overall Score

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67%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 62%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 74%
? 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 32%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 76%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 37%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 32%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 41.11%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 3.33%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 35.56%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 32.83%

Fat: 38.78%

Carb: 28.39%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Open Farm has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Open Farm has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Open Farm Grain Free Catch of the Season Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Ocean Whitefish. Ocean Whitefish is a general term that refers to saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, ocean whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The second ingredient is Ocean Whitefish Meal.

The third ingredient is Herring Meal. Herring meal is the ground, dried tissue from the herring fish. In pet food, herring meal can serve as a source of easily digested protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to benefit your companion’s overall health.

The fourth ingredient is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpeas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

The fifth ingredient is Coconut Oil. Coconut oil is oil extracted from mature coconut flesh. In pet food, coconut oil can be a source of healthy fat and essential fatty acids. It also has natural antioxidant properties.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Open Farm Grain Free Catch of the Season Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$6.19

Market Price avg.

$4.52

% From the Avg

+37%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.35

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

+26%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.21

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

+30%

Open Farm Grain Free Catch of the Season Whitefish 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 Open Farm Grain Free Catch of the Season Whitefish Recipe Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

41.11%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

+6%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

+19%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.33%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

-35%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

35.56%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

-6%

Analysis Overview

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

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