Nutrience Natural Ocean Fish & Duck is a formula containing proteins in the main 5 ingredients. The recipe is made with the cat’s health and wellness in mind because it has a good balance of fish, duck, low-glycemic carbohydrates, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and botanicals.
Nutrience Ocean Fish & Duck gives your cat the nutrients it needs according to NCR (National Research Council) and helps your pet stay active and with more energy. It is also good for cats with a sensitive stomach. The ingredients of Nutrience are sourced from Canada and US and they follow strict quality control.
How Nutrience Natural Formula is processed
Nutrience cat food is processed in manufacturing facilities with standards equal to ours. Every stage of the processing goes through strict testing procedures and is double-checked by third parties for added safety. Nutrience’s facility is regularly audited by NSF International and with high standards, specifications, and procedures. Learn about NSF International here.
Where do meats used in Nutrience Natural Ocean Fish & Duck formula come from?
Salmon comes from fish farms on the eastern Canadian and US coast. Duck is from France and raised in range conditions.
How to feed your cat with Nutrience Natural Fish & Duck
Just as people, cat metabolisms are different so you must monitor and adjust for the best food intake to keep your cat a healthy weight.
This is because Nutrience Natural formula is more nutrient-dense so the cat needs smaller quantities than other cat foods.
Ingredients
Deboned haddock, deboned cod, deboned flounder, deboned pollock, menhaden fish meal, ocean whitefish meal, steel-cut oats, green peas, duck fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), sweet potatoes, lentils, deboned duck, tapioca, sun-cured alfalfa meal, natural fish flavour, salmon oil(source of DHA), coconut oil, pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots, spinach, broccoli, apples, pears, blueberries, cranberries, pomegranate, juniper berry extract, ginger, fennel, green tea extract, peppermint leaf, licorice root, turmeric, vitamins [vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin A supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, inositol, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], minerals [zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganese oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], potassium chloride, DL-methionine, lecithin, choline chloride, chicory root extract, dried kelp, yeast extract, taurine, L-lysine, yucca shidigera extract, rosemary extract, L-carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus helveticus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude protein min 34.0%, Crude fat min18.0%, Crude fiber max 3.0%, Moisture max 10.0%, Ash max
7.0%, Calcium min 1.2%, Phosphorus min 0.9%, Magnesium max 0.1%, Vitamin A min 25,000 IU/kg, Vitamin D3 min 1,600 IU/kg, Vitamin E min130 IU/kg, Taurine min.0.1%, Ascorbic acid* (vitamin C) min 60 mg/kg, Omega-6 fatty acids min5.0%, Omega-3 fatty acids* min 0.6%, Total microorganisms min.225,000,000 CFU/lb.
ANALYSIS OF FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS OF NUTRIENCE FISH & DUCK:
Deboned haddock: 3 stars. It contains a good source of proteins but a low percent of healthy fatty acids. Deboned haddock adds water to the weight.
Deboned cod: 4 stars. Good protein alternative to chicken.
Deboned flounder: 3 stars. It adds water to the weight. Good source of proteins. Not a significant source of fatty acids.
Deboned pollock: 3 stars. Deboned fish adds water to the weight. Pollock adds good fatty acids.
Menhaden fish meal: 5 stars. Great source of fish, high concentrated protein.
What are the Pros and Cons of Nutrience Natural Fish & Duck?
PROS
- Fish in the first 5 ingredients, no fillers or grains.
- Low-glycemic carbohydrates
- Nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables & botanicals
- It contains coconut oil and probiotics
- It does not contain corn, wheat, soy, by-products, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Good for cats with sensitivities or allergies
- Cats adapt to it easily
- Cats eat less of this food and get the same nutritional sources as other brands.
- Cats stay full longer than with other cat foods
- It gives cats more energy and a shinier coat
- Morsels are not large, easier for cats to eat
- It comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Made in the USA
CONS
- It only informs 3 of the 11 essential aminoacids cats need in the food analysis.
- Fish diet may lack meat sources of proteins.
- Fish-based formulas must be mixed with meat-canned food.
- Large 18 lbs bag hard to carry and not strong
- No easy availability in stores
Added bonus with Nutrience Bag:
Nutrience 18 lbs bag comes with a zip-lock closure. This innovative package allows you to seal the bag tightly in just seconds. This system keeps the cat’s food fresh and crunchy and this is important because cats prefer fresh and crunchy kibbles.
CONCLUSION
Nutrience Natural Fish & Duck is a formula that does not contain carbohydrates in the main 5 ingredients and it has low glycemic carbohydrates in the rest of the ingredients. The formula contains taurine, methionine, and lysine which are very important amino acids, but the nutritional analysis does not mention the other 8 essential amino acids that cats need. Even though this is a good formula for cats that like fish, I am generally on the fence when it comes to formulas purely based on fish to feed cats in a long term.
Important: In addition to feeding wet cat food you have to make sure to give your cat lots of water, especially with male cats that tend to develop urinary crystals.
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