Vetdiet Chicken Rice Formula Senior Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Anjou, Quebec
Parent company
Vetdiet International Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Pea Protein
- Dried Egg Product
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: 30%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 8.5%
Carb: 35.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 33.33%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 9.44%
Carb: 39.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 31.7%
Fat: 30.79%
Carb: 37.51%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Vetdiet has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Vetdiet since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Vetdiet has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Vetdiet Chicken Rice Formula Senior Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
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 Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
The fourth ingredient is Oat Flour. Cobalt glucoheptonate is a supplemental form of the trace mineral cobalt. In pet food, cobalt glucoheptonate can help support the synthesis of red blood cells.
The fifth ingredient is Dehulled Barley. Dehulled barley is a cereal grain that has had its tough outer hull removed. This ingredient finds its way into many foods meant for human consumption. In pet food, dehulled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, as well as a source of fiber to support good digestion.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Vetdiet Chicken Rice Formula Senior Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.89
Market Price avg.
$4.66
% From the Avg
-17%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.26
Market Price avg.
$0.37
% From the Avg
-30%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.22
% From the Avg
-29%
Vetdiet Chicken Rice Formula Senior Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry senior cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (kitten) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from cat to cat. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Vetdiet Chicken Rice Formula Senior Dry Cat Food to the other 37 dry senior cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
33.33%
All Products avg.
35.4%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
15.92%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
6.55%
% From the Avg
-32%
DM Carb
Product info
39.44%
All Products avg.
40.66%
% From the Avg
-3%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior cat foods.
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