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Lotus Cat Chicken Dry Food
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- Item #: Lotus Cat Chicken Dry Food
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Below is a description from the manufacturer of Lotus as of 11/23/2011. Please scroll down for a more recent update on this product by the manufacturer.
"Chicken:
Cats are obligate carnivores. They have to have animal protein to live. And boy, does Lotus Wholesome Chicken Recipe deliver animal protein. This is some top-of-the-line prey here in a civilized, baked kibble form.
Not just high-quality chicken right in the first ingredient slot, but chicken livers, clams and New Zealand Green Mussel – a nutrient super star which provides protein, but also helps maintain healthy cells, especially joints. Add in whole fruits and veggies, and carb sources like ground brown rice and whole barley and your cuddly little carnivore will be thanking you big time.
Ingredients:
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Ground Barley, Chicken Liver, Pea Fiber, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Oil Blend (Soybean oil, Olive Oil, Salmon Oil; Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Pumpkin, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Spinach, Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Clams, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, New Zealand Green Mussels, Dried Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, L-Ascorbyl- 2-Polyphosphate (a source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Proteinate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Solubles, Dried Lactobacillus Lactis Fermentation Solubles, Dried Lactobacillus Casei, Fermentation Solubles, Rosemary Extract.
Glossary:
Chicken Chicken is a great source of protein. Lotus uses only cleaned chicken flesh and skin with the bones removed. Chicken Meal Chicken meal is an excellent source of protein. It's the clean combination of chicken flesh, skin and accompanying bone with the moisture and fat removed. Lotus uses chicken meal that's naturally preserved with vitamin E.
Whole Ground Brown Rice Our brown rice contains selenium and vitamin E (an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy cells). It's also rich in B vitamins and minerals like manganese.
Brown rice still contains the bran which is rich in fiber to help with digestion. It is the whole rice kernel with only the hull removed.
Whole Ground Barley Barley is a good source of carbohydrates, B vitamins and minerals. Our whole ground barley still contains the bran, which adds fiber to the diet to aid in digestion. Chicken Liver Chicken liver is a good source of preformed Vitamin A and protein.
Pea Fiber A source of soluble and insoluble fiber for a healthy digestive system. Chicken Fat A good source of linoleic acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid for both dogs and cats), as well as a source of arachidonic acid (an essential fatty acid for cats).
Chicken fat helps maintain a healthy skin and coat. Brewers Dried Yeast A rich source of selenium (an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy cells), as well as many B vitamins.
Natural Chicken Flavor Natural chicken and chicken liver broth that has been dried. Dried Egg Product Egg product is a good source of protein and amino acids. It's also a source of A, B and D vitamins. Once the shell is removed, the whole egg is dried.
Soybean Oil Soybean oil supplies Linoleic Acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid for both dogs and cats). It also supplies alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). Soybean oil helps maintain healthy skin and coat. Soybean oil is fatty acids removed from the soybean.
Olive Oil Olive oil is a great source of Oleic Acid (a monosaturated omega-9 fatty acid) and Linoleic Acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid for both dogs and cats). Olive oil helps maintain healthy skin and coat.
Salmon Oil Salmon oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (both DHA and EPA). Our salmon oil is sourced from wild caught salmon. The fatty acids in salmon oil help maintain healthy skin and coat. Pumpkin Pumpkin is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber. It's also a source of Beta Carotene (an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy cells). The fiber in pumpkin helps maintain healthy digestion.
Apples Apples are an excellent source of pectin, which is a soluble fiber. Apples also contain vitamin C (an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy cells). Our apples are not dehydrated or frozen. We grind whole, fresh apples to add to our foods.
Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of Beta Carotene (an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy cells). Our sweet potatoes are not dehydrated or frozen. We actually grind fresh sweet potatoes in our factory, then add it to our foods Carrots Carrots are a good source of Beta Carotene (an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy cells) as well other vitamins and minerals. We grind whole fresh carrots to add to our food.
Our carrots are not dehydrated or frozen.
Spinach Spinach is a rich source of Beta Carotene, vitamin C and Lutein (antioxidants that help maintain healthy cells). It's also a source of Alpha Lipoic Acid (an antioxidant that help maintain healthy cells), as well as minerals like iron and calcium. And ours is not dehydrated or frozen.
Blueberries Blueberries are an excellent source of many different antioxidants (polyphenols, proanthocyanidins, and flavanols) that help maintain cell health. Never dehydrated or powdered, Lotus' blueberries are mixed fresh with our food.
Dried Cranberries Cranberries are rich in Polyphenols and vitamin C -- both antioxidants that help maintain healthy cells.
Clams Clams are a great source of protein and amino acids including Taurine (an essential amino acid for cats). Whole Ground Flax Seed Whole ground flax seed is great source of B vitamins and fiber. It's also rich in antioxidants like lignans (which help maintain cellular health), as well as omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid) which maintain healthy skin and coat.
Calcium Carbonate A natural source of calcium mined from mineral beds that contain fossilized crustacean shells. Sea Salt Sea salt is a source od potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium.
Potassium Chloride An important source of potassium, which helps with proper neuron transmission. It also helps maintain the water and acid-base balance in the body.
Taurine Taurine is an essential amino needed to maintain proper muscle development. New Zealand Green Mussel New Zealand Green Mussel is a great source of fatty acids. It's also a natural source of chondroitin for healthy joints.
Dried Chicory Root Extract Dried chicory root extract is a source of soluble fermentable fiber. It helps maintain healthy digestion.
Dried Yucca Schidigera Yucca is a rich source of antioxidants, which help maintain healthy cells. It also helps reduce stool odor, as well as urine odor. Dried Kelp Kelp is great source of naturally chelated minerals.
DL Methionine DL Methionine is an essential amino acid. It's also a sulfur-containing amino acid. It helps regulate the ammonia in urine. Vitamins and Minerals In addition to all the required vitamins and minerals, Lotus adds vitamin C and vitamin E (antioxidants that maintain healthy cells).
Lotus also uses chelated minerals which help with greater assimilation.
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Solubles The by products of good bacteria that help maintain intestinal health. Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Solubles The by products of good bacteria that help maintain intestinal health. Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Solubles The by-products of good bacteria that help maintain intestinal health.
Rosemary Extract Rosemary is a herb that helps with flavor.
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