Hound & Gatos Cat Food Ingredients
According to our research, Hound & Gatos manufactures 15 cat food recipes using 71 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Hound & Gatos, we've studied all 71 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Hound & Gatos ingredients.
| Cat Food Recipes | 15 |
| Unique Ingredients | 71 |
| Artificial Colors | 0 |
| Animal By-Products | 0 |
| Anonymous Meats | 0 |
| Controversial | 0 |
| Harmful | 1 |
First 5 Ingredients
Cat food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.
For Hound & Gatos, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 cat food ingredients.
- salmon
- fish broth
- sweet potato
- agar-agar
- potassium chloride
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Hound & Gatos is salmon. The most common 2nd ingredient is fish broth, followed by sweet potato, agar-agar, and potassium chloride.
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
Hound & Gatos does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 15 Hound & Gatos cat foods contain artificial food dyes.
Artificial food coloring dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients. In general, we not not recommend feeding any pet foods that contain artificial dyes.
In 2010, the CSPI raised serious concerns regarding the safety of many artificial dyes. Most of the studies referenced by the CSPI involved prolonged or excessive consumption. Since most cats consume the same foods throughout their lives, concerns raised by the CSPI are alarming to say the least.
To read more about Artificial Food Dyes, click here.
Animal By-Products
According to our records, Hound & Gatos does not contain any animal by-products.
Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.
Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Hound & Gatos have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).
For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.
Anonymous Meat Ingredients
Anonymous meats are inexpensive low-quality ingredients that can come from practically any animal. These type of ingredients are often used to produce very inexpensive cat foods.
In general, we prefer ingredients which specify the animal source used to derive the ingredient. For example, ingredients such as duck fat are much better than animal fat or poultry fat.
In our analysis, we've looked through all 71 Hound & Gatos ingredients. According to our data, Hound & Gatos does not contain any anonymous animal-based ingredients.
Cereal Grains
For cats, we typically recommend choosing a grain-free recipe. Cats are obligate carnivores and therefore grains are not species appropriate.
According to our data, Hound & Gatos cat food recipes do not contain grains. In other words, all recipes are grain-free.
Please note, kibble production requires a binding agent. Grains are commonly used for this purpose in cat food. When purchasing grain-free cat food, grains are often replaced with another starchy source. This is also not ideal.
To avoid grains and other starchy additions, consider feeding wet or frozen recipes.
Controversial Ingredients
Brands which do not use any controversial ingredients are typically top-of-the-line. Avoiding all controversial ingredients indicates that the brand has not sacrificed quality for cost savings.
Our research indicates that Hound & Gatos is one of these top-notch brands. We've looked through all 71 Hound & Gatos ingredients and none of these ingredients were classified as controversial in our system
Potentially Harmful Ingredients
Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.
There are certain situations where these ingredients may be necessary. We always recommend contacting Hound & Gatos for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.
We have identified 1 harmful ingredient used in certain Hound & Gatos recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.
Menadione sodium bisulfate complex is a synthetic version of vitamin K that has been linked to many health concerns. Research has suggested possible toxic reactions in liver cells and red blood cells among other serious problems. In fact, one large chemical supplier warns, "The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage."
The following recipes contain menadione sodium bisulfate complex:
Hound & Gatos Cat Food Ingredient Lists
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
Cage Free Turkey Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free Cage Free Turkey Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
turkeyegg
sweet potato
tapioca
turkey fat
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Grain Free
Wild Caught Salmon Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free Wild Caught Salmon Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
salmonegg
sweet potato
tapioca
turkey fat
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
Cage Free Chicken Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free Cage Free Chicken Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
chickenegg
sweet potato
tapioca
chicken fat
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Grain Free
98% Beef Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Beef Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
beefbeef broth
agar-agar
tricalcium phosphate
potassium chloride
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Lamb & Liver Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Lamb & Liver Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
lamblamb broth
lamb liver
agar-agar
calcium carbonate
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Pork Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Pork Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
porkpork broth
calcium carbonate
salmon oil
agar-agar
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Trout & Duck Liver Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Trout & Duck Liver Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
troutfish broth
duck liver
agar-agar
potassium chloride
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Paleolithic Meat Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Paleolithic Meat Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
beefbeef broth
pork
lamb
rabbit
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Chicken & Liver Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Chicken & Liver Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
chicken liver
agar-agar
salt
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Duck & Liver Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Duck & Liver Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
duckduck broth
duck liver
agar-agar
potassium chloride
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Salmon, Mackerel & Sardine Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Salmon, Mackerel & Sardine Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
salmonfish broth
mackerel
sardine
agar-agar
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Salmon Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Salmon Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
salmonfish broth
agar-agar
potassium chloride
tricalcium phosphate
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Turkey & Liver Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Turkey & Liver Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
turkeyturkey broth
turkey liver
calcium carbonate
potassium chloride
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Gamebird Poultry Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Gamebird Poultry Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
turkeyduck
duck broth
turkey liver
guineafowl
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free
98% Lamb, Chicken & Salmon Recipe For Cats
Hound & Gatos
Grain Free 98% Lamb, Chicken & Salmon Recipe For Cats
First Five Ingredients
lambchicken
lamb broth
salmon
agar-agar
