VeRUS Cat Food Ingredients
According to our research, VeRUS manufactures 14 cat food recipes using 84 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by VeRUS, we've studied all 84 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on VeRUS ingredients.
| Cat Food Recipes | 14 |
| Unique Ingredients | 84 |
| Artificial Colors | 0 |
| Animal By-Products | 0 |
| Anonymous Meats | 0 |
| Controversial | 2 |
| 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 VeRUS, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 cat food ingredients.
- chicken
- chicken broth
- fish broth
- lamb tripe
- brewers yeast
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in VeRUS is chicken. The most common 2nd ingredient is chicken broth, followed by fish broth, lamb tripe, and brewers yeast.
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
VeRUS does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 14 VeRUS 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, VeRUS 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 VeRUS 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 84 VeRUS ingredients. According to our data, VeRUS does not contain any anonymous animal-based ingredients.
Cereal Grains
Certain VeRUS cat food recipes contain one or more grains. The specific ingredients are listed below.
For cats, we typically recommend choosing a grain-free recipe. Cats are obligate carnivores and therefore grains are not species appropriate.
The 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.
Millet is a great source of gluten-free fiber. It's also an excellent source of B-vitamins, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus.
The following recipes contain millet:
Brown rice flour is naturally rich in fiber and various minerals including manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. Relative to other grains, brown rice flour is easy to digest.
The following recipes contain brown rice flour:
The following recipes contain ground oat groats:
Ground brown rice is naturally rich in fiber and various minerals including manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium. Relative to other grains, ground brown rice is easy to digest.
The following recipes contain ground brown rice:
Controversial Ingredients
In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.
Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce cat foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.
In our analysis, we've identified 2 controversial ingredients inside VeRUS products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.
Pea protein is produced by removing the starchy parts of peas. Pea protein is considered controversial because it provides a substantial plant based protein boost. This boost is undesirable because plant based protein is typically lower in biological value when compared to meat based proteins.
The following recipes contain pea protein:
Tomato pomace is a by-product of tomato manufacturing. It's considered a controversial ingredient because many people believe it is an inexpensive low quality filler. However, tomato pomace provides a notable amount of dietary fiber, B vitamins, Lycopene, and vitamin A. Although it is a very inexpensive ingredient, it is not nutritionally empty.
The following recipes contain tomato pomace:
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 VeRUS for further clarification regarding any harmful or controversial ingredient.
We have identified 1 harmful ingredient used in certain VeRUS recipes. To learn more, click on the ingredient's name.
Menadione sodium bisulfite 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 bisulfite complex:
VeRUS Cat Food Ingredient Lists
VeRUS
Feline Dry Food
Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Brown Rice & Oats Formula
VeRUS
Feline Dry Food Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Brown Rice & Oats Formula
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealground brown rice
chicken fat
millet
dried egg product
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Chicken, Ocean Fish, Tripe & Green Lipped Mussel
VeRUS
Feline Canned Chicken, Ocean Fish, Tripe & Green Lipped Mussel
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
ocean fish
lamb tripe
brewers yeast
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Chicken, Pumpkin & Green Lipped Mussel Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Chicken, Pumpkin & Green Lipped Mussel Formula
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
lamb tripe
pumpkin
brewers yeast
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Chicken, Salmon & Green Lipped Mussel
VeRUS
Feline Canned Chicken, Salmon & Green Lipped Mussel
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
salmon
lamb tripe
brewers yeast
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Chicken & Green Lipped Mussel
VeRUS
Feline Canned Chicken & Green Lipped Mussel
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
chicken liver
lamb tripe
brewers yeast
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Lamb, Pumpkin & Green Lipped Mussel
VeRUS
Feline Canned Lamb, Pumpkin & Green Lipped Mussel
First Five Ingredients
lamblamb broth
lamb liver
lamb tripe
pumpkin
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Lamb, Tripe, Vegetable & Green Lipped Mussel
VeRUS
Feline Canned Lamb, Tripe, Vegetable & Green Lipped Mussel
First Five Ingredients
lamblamb broth
lamb liver
lamb tripe
ocean fish
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Salmon Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Salmon Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
salmonchicken liver
fish broth
tricalcium phosphate
natural flavor
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Chicken & Liver Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Chicken & Liver Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
chicken liver
ocean fish
brown rice flour
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Chicken Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Chicken Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken liver
chicken broth
tricalcium phosphate
natural flavor
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Ocean Fish Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Ocean Fish Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
sardinemackerel
salmon
fish broth
chicken liver
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Tuna Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Tuna Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
tunachicken liver
fish broth
tricalcium phosphate
natural flavor
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Turkey Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Turkey Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
turkeychicken liver
turkey broth
natural flavor
carrot
VeRUS
Feline Canned
Turkey, Chicken & Fish Pate Formula
VeRUS
Feline Canned Turkey, Chicken & Fish Pate Formula
First Five Ingredients
turkeychicken broth
chicken
chicken liver
ocean fish
