I bought this for my 4 month old kitten Lily who was only eating hard food but she was loosing hair around her face and i read that cats get hydrated from wet food. So I thought Id give this a try! She loves it so much that when I open the can she stands at my feet and meows until i put it down for her! haha.She also seems to be picking up a little weight in a good way! Im glad she likes it and ill defenitly order her more. The only down side is that it is on the pricey side and when i received it some of the cans were just laying in the box not in the pack but they were all still there and closed.
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Iams Pro Active Health Adult Weight Control Premium Cat
I'm going through a rough stretch personally, and missed that this 2 pound bag of cat food was selling for $38!!! No cat food is worth that. And my daughter had opened the bag and fed the cat some when I realized what had happened. I know better, but didn't see it until it was too late.
BUYER BEWARE!
BUYER BEWARE!
Chicken Soup for the Kitten Lover's Soul Dry Food, Chicken
List Price: $39.19
Sale Price: $28.29
Today's Bonus: 28% Off
I thought it would be helpful to compare the top 25 ingredients of the three Amazon Prime eligible Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul formulas. This brand is produced by Diamond Pet Foods, the company that makes:
Canidae Pet Food
Costco's Kirkland Signature
Solid Gold Health Products for Pets
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods
Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain (Available only at Costco)
Taste of the Wild Pet Foods
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul
4Health (Available only at Tractor Supply Company)
NutraGold Super Premium Holistic Formulas
All of these pet foods (even the Costco brand) are considered top notch and use high quality ingredients. There is no cheap corn meal filler (as seen in Iams and Science Diet) and the first filler is cracked pearled barley at ~#3 and white rice at ingredient #6.
Kitten Adult Adult Lite
34% Protein 22% Fat 30% Protein 20% Fat 32% Protein 9% Fat
Chicken Chicken Chicken
chicken meal chicken meal chicken meal
turkey meal cracked pearled barley cracked pearled barley
chicken fat chicken fat turkey meal
cracked pearled barley turkey meal powdered cellulose
white rice white rice white rice
pea protein potatoes potatoes
potatoes oatmeal oatmeal
oatmeal millet millet
millet natural chicken flavor chicken fat
natural chicken flavor salmon natural chicken flavor
ocean fish meal turkey salmon
salmon duck turkey
turkey ocean fish meal duck
duck flaxseed ocean fish meal
flaxseed sodium bisulfate flaxseed
salmon oil egg product sodium bisulfate
egg product DL-methionine egg product
potassium chloride potassium chloride potassium chloride
DL-methionine choline chloride DL-methionine
salt dried chicory root choline chloride
choline chloride taurine dried chicory root
taurine dried kelp taurine
dried chicory root carrots dried kelp
dried kelp peas carrots
Our cats have gone through all three varieties and seem to like the adult formula the best. We noticed they seem to eat less when they are fed this high quality food and the begging for food in the morning has stopped. This is the most inexpensive quality pet food I could find anywhere, and with Amazon's free two day shipping, ordering a new bag is very convenient.
Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food Variety Pack
These Fancy Feast Variety Packs, which contain twenty-four cans, always ensure that you have a good supply of cat food on hand. I also do not have to waste my time stacking individual cans. I always have a box of this one, the Gourmet Variety Pack, which is fish and seafood based, on hand. It contains eight cans of each of ground ocean whitefish and tuna, salmon and cod, as well as sole and shrimp.
I also always have on hand the Fancy Feast Sliced Variety Pack, which contains eight cans each of beef, chicken hearts and livers, and turkey. In addition, I also have a box of the Fancy Feast Grilled Variety Pack on hand, at all times, which contains eight cans each of grilled beef, turkey, and chicken, each in their own savory sauce. My cat, Mamushka, loves them all.
I also always have on hand the Fancy Feast Sliced Variety Pack, which contains eight cans each of beef, chicken hearts and livers, and turkey. In addition, I also have a box of the Fancy Feast Grilled Variety Pack on hand, at all times, which contains eight cans each of grilled beef, turkey, and chicken, each in their own savory sauce. My cat, Mamushka, loves them all.
Dave's Naturally Healthy Tuna and Salmon in Aspic for Cats (Pack
This one is a winner. Tried all the healthy, grain free "designer" canned food. Cats need wet food. Not kibble. My cats do not like all of Dave's.....only this one and turkey and salmon by Dave's. I do not want Carrageenan in my cat food, and yet it appears to be in most all canned food. Carrageenan studies link it to cancer........in the lab......the only thing better than the best canned food is homemade raw food.
Purina Pro Plan Roasted Slices Dog Snack
List Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $14.32
Today's Bonus: 10% Off
The Pro Plan Chicken Slices are great! I was trying to replace other types of dry chicken tender-type treats (Waggon Train), which it turns out were made in China, and I found these, which I verified are Made in the USA. The only part of this product that is imported are the nutrients, according to the company, but the chicken is from the US and the Lamb is from New Zealand. The company can't source the nutrients (vitamins) in the the quantity needed here, so they import them and test them, but the product is then manufactured here in the US.
The representative on the phone told me that most of their treats are made in the US, a couple are manufactured in Canada, and that one treat she thought was manufactured in Columbia. I asked why the label on the product just says distributed by Nestle Purina Petcare company in St. Louis, MO, and that the label doesn't say manufactured or "Made in the USA," and she stated that the FDA doesn't require that a label state "Made in the USA," if it is made here. The FDA requires that if a product is made in another country, that the name of that country be stated. I told her it would probably help the company, and consumers, if they would actually state "Made in the USA" on the label.
At any rate, my dogs love these. I have subscribed for delivery on this product, which lowers the price a bit, and also saves me the time and money of having to go to Petsmart to purchase them. That way, I always have them in the house. I go through about a bag every two weeks for my two dogs, a Sheltie and a Chihuahua. Hope this info helps you! Thanks!
Zoo Med Reptile Rock Corner Water Dish
List Price: $39.14
Sale Price: $21.32
Today's Bonus: 46% Off
Went crazy trying to figure out if these would fit in my 50 gallon tank. Found dimensions on another site and thought it might be helpful to people here.
Small (4.75"L x 4.75"W x 1.25"H)
Large (9"L x 9"W x 2.5"H)
X-Large (14"L x 14"W x 3"H)
Remember, as atleast one other reviewer noted, size is for the entire bowl, not the usable space inside.
For the size I find them well priced and well made. Not as ugly as others, but not the most 'natural' I've seen.
Purina Veterinary Diets DM Dietetic Management Dry Cat Food 10 lb
When compared to the 6# at 43.00 with free shipping, paying 10.00 for shipping on the 10# is a better buy ($50 something). I have a diabetic cat on this food and he is in remission. I owe it to DM, would not give him anything else and he loves it. I am not saying every cat will go into remission but my cat was on insulin for 6 months and very hard to regulate so I swear by DM. Also Amazon is the first place I go anymore. And the only way to go is PRIME!
HBH Enterprises Turtle Bites 6oz
My turtle readily eats this brand and she has become a picky eater. I will send an FYI out here. Be sure you know what kind of turtle you are really getting. I bought 2 little turtles the size of 50¢ pieces six years ago at the beach. We have gone through
many tanks and filters. They turned out to be pond turtles with a tortoise shell pattern. One became very aggressive to the other it was raised with and had to go to a pond. They are high maintenance so think twice!
many tanks and filters. They turned out to be pond turtles with a tortoise shell pattern. One became very aggressive to the other it was raised with and had to go to a pond. They are high maintenance so think twice!
Wysong Geriatrx Feline Canned Diet, 5.5-Ounce
y cats refused to eat this even though it is good for them. I mixed it with their regular cat food but they wouldn't touch it. I will try again later with less of the Wysong!
Merrick Turducken
The pet food store proprietor told me Merrick is human-grade food, and I believe it. I don't find Turducken to be soupy at all, and I've bought it many times. My own cats and my foster cats LOVE it--which is true of all Merrick canned cat food.
I used to use Merrick as a treat and regularly feed my cats high-quality dry food. But my two cats' dental hygienist recommended Merrick as being one of the best for feline teeth. (FYI, she didn't recommend ANY dry food, no matter how high-quality, because dry cat food must be at least 40 percent carbs in order to be extruded in the factory--and cats need hardly any carbs, if any at all. Carbs accelerate feline plaque formation, gingivitis and tooth decay.)
I used to use Merrick as a treat and regularly feed my cats high-quality dry food. But my two cats' dental hygienist recommended Merrick as being one of the best for feline teeth. (FYI, she didn't recommend ANY dry food, no matter how high-quality, because dry cat food must be at least 40 percent carbs in order to be extruded in the factory--and cats need hardly any carbs, if any at all. Carbs accelerate feline plaque formation, gingivitis and tooth decay.)
Innova Cat and Kitten Formula Canned Cat Food
List Price: $42.54
Sale Price: $23.99
Today's Bonus: 44% Off
Opening Notes: this is not Grain Free Cat Food. The ingredients specifically list brown rice. Grain Free cat food has no Rice. This is also not Evo, nor California Natural. The tags for this product are mislabeled. It IS good cat food to use in Rotation, with your other grain free Varieties.
Background: this was one of the cat foods I used for quite awhile after the 2007 pet food recalls (btw, this month is the 4 year anniversary of the massive recalls). Then, there was some controversy about objects found and potato integrity in the food. I switched to Wellness Chicken (waiting for Amazon to replace), exclusively.
Personal Experience: though I personally was unaffected due to the Wellness problems, I decided that rotation of Wet Food for cats would be a good thing. If something went wrong with one of the foods, then they wouldn't be severely affected. I decided to try this brand out again. Its the only food I use that contains fish (fish is not good for kitties, can exacerbate the Vitamin B deficiency). The cats ate enthusiastically (probably remembered the flavor), but we had a few loose stools while adjusting (they are fine now).
This is a wholesome alternative, since the grain tends to be minimal. The company is more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding their food. The food is canned by Simmons, in Emporia, IL. A sinle location seems to offer more consitency between batches.
Since it is a Rotation food here is my general shopping list:
Weruva Green Eggs & Chicken Cat Food, 5.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)
Wellness Adult Turkey Canned Cat Food (I prefer the Chicken, but until it reappears, this will do just as well).
Felidae Canned Cat Food for Adult Cats and Kittens, Chicken and Rice Formula in Chicken Broth (Pack of 12 13 Ounce Cans) (Its not grain free, but I personally don't like the mix for the regular, and neither do my cats)
Innova Cat and Kitten Formula Canned Cat Food
Holistic Select Feline Radiant Adult and Kitten Health Chicken Meal Recipe Dry Cat Food, 3-Pound Bag (I have tried to go all wet, but Baby Girl 17, has had problems with all Grain Free, so a little dry didn't hurt her).
I feed a little dry first thing in morning every day. Then 1/2 can of one flavor, remainder placed in refrig plastic lid. Then 1/2 can of another flavor, same storage. The next day, those cans are used up by adding a little hot water and nuking from 5 to 8 secs (this depends on your microwave and amount of food). The next day, we have 5.5 oz can of Weruva split between 3 cats, and 1/2 can of the last flavor. The next day we have another 5.5 oz can, and the remainder of the previous can. That is four days, fifth day we are back to the beginning.
Conclusion: Recommended as a Rotation or Primary food. Cats give it 3 paws up, a little less expensive than pure grain free. I suggest, if you can getting some sample cans to try out on your cat(s) first. I was a LITTLE worried about potato in Innova and Potato in Weruva, but with Rotation, there seems to be no problem.
PetFusion Elevated Pet Bowl Holder in Solid Pine
List Price: $59.95
Sale Price: $34.95
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
A quick video review, hosted by our 80lb yellow Labrador Retriever, Zed. As you can see, Zed loves his new PetFusion elevated pet bowl holder, and we love it too! We were pleasantly surprised at how well the finish holds up to continuous water dribble. Looks great in our home, and solidly built. Highly recommend!
Signature Housewares Dog Bones Dog Bowl
List Price: $12.00
Sale Price: $5.94
Today's Bonus: 51% Off
I have a pitbull that weighs about 60 pounds. So she has a big head. This bowl is deep enough to fit her cup and half food in and for her to comfortably eat out of it.
DIAMOND PET FOODS 418587 Tow Sierra Mountain Canine with Roasted
List Price: $105.39
Sale Price: $48.99
Today's Bonus: 54% Off
I am so glad that I have found Taste of the Wild. This dog food is made by Diamond, which is a well know, good quality dog food. Taste fo the Wild is a grain free formula for all life stages. I've been trying for a year now to find a good quality dog food that won't break my bank. I tried Nutro Max, Nutro Ultra, Nature's Recipe, and even the highly claimed Canidea (which he did not do well on at all). I found Taste of the Wild (among other high quality foods) at a local feed store. I placed 5 different high quality dog foods down, and even his current dog food, to see which one he would go to first. He went to the Taste of the Wild first and went between this and another brand. What really got me was that my parents' very picky pomeranian went straight for this food, and ate it without wet food on it!
So I brought Taste of the Wild home and have been switching it, slowly, over. PLEASE make sure when you switch your pet's food you mix it slowly and gradually over time or else your pet may get an upset stomach.
Overall he's doing much better. His coat is shiner, he has more energy, and he gobbles up the food. Taste of the Wild costs about as much as some name brand foods at Petsmart and is a much better quality food. Email them and they will send you samples so you can have your dog try it.
Roudybush Daily Maintenance Bird Food, Small, 10-Pound
List Price: $42.64
Sale Price: $24.99
Today's Bonus: 41% Off
Naturally, at first my 7 yr old Gold-Capped Conure took to this pelleted diet like a 7 yr old kid takes to peas. After a while he gradually accepted it and now I mix it with just a few seeds, fruits & veggies. Most birds will initially refuse to eat it and have to be gradually transitioned to a pellet diet, but if you follow the directions you should have good results. A well balanced pellet with all the essential vitamins a growing birdie needs. Comes in several sizes, in my case small is easy for him to hold and eat with a minimum of waste. I won't say he loves it, but he does eat it and it's important not to feed your bird a seed diet (the "McDonald's" of bird food).
EVO 95% Venison Canned Cat Food - 12x13.2 oz
You do know that Natura Pet has been acquired by Proctor and Gamble in 2010. I don't believe they will have the same quality ethic as the original company. I have noticed that the Evo food I buy now has the putrid smell of lower quality meat--a smell I associate with cheap pet food bought off the grocery store shelf. That was never the case with the original food. The original boasted of providing human-grade meat and that's why I went to this brand after the pet food scandals some years back.
The labels haven't changed--it looks the same as before but it is not the same product. As usual, large companies will purchase a smaller successful company, keep the name, and then start cutting the quality but keeping the price the same--riding on the reputation of the original company. It may still be good--my pets appear to like it--but it is not the same product as before. I feel that now, I'm paying a premium price for an ordinary product.
The labels haven't changed--it looks the same as before but it is not the same product. As usual, large companies will purchase a smaller successful company, keep the name, and then start cutting the quality but keeping the price the same--riding on the reputation of the original company. It may still be good--my pets appear to like it--but it is not the same product as before. I feel that now, I'm paying a premium price for an ordinary product.