My cat almost died from pancreatitis and liver failure last year, as a result of the excessive carbohydrates contained in her diet of "healthy" canned food. After several months of making homemade food, I was thrilled to find Merrick's 96% BG chicken and turkey canned formulas that were limited to meat and basic supplements. She did well on these and the convenience of auto-ship provided a solution for both of us.
However, the 96% BG formulas were recently replaced by this new line. My local pet shop owner assured me that the new line was even better. It isn't. Within a month of starting this food, my cat developed impacted anal glands and was increasingly vocal after bowel movements. Upon reviewing ingredients from the new line, I see they now have added in potatoes and fruits. This line is cleverly marketed, using homey names and illustrations to describe human meals, not cat meals. What cat in nature eats apples and potatoes? These are the substances that made my cat sick in the first place.
Today I took her to the vet and we are awaiting lab results to make sure her pancreas and liver are okay. The vet agrees that the new food is the likely culprit and has put my cat at risk. Simple carbohydrates are not in a cat's normal diet. They can cause inflammation and heat in the GI tract. Initially I was grateful for Merrick for offering a simple and safe food solution for my cat. Now I'm disappointed and perplexed as to why they would just be another player in a market full of complex, unnecessary, and potentially harmful cat food blends.
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