Phosphates Research indicate bad source of phosphorus for cats.

[Jojo&Tutu]

I called them up and let them know. I’m still not finding a safe cat food! Unfortunately my cat is sensitive allergic to something in some of the Weruva product line. Still trying.

 

[Jojo&Tutu]

Want to clarify something I previously wrote: my nutrition veterinarian said the calcium phosphorus ratio should be not less than 1:1 and not more than 2:1 (more calcium than phosphorus).

 

[GenCat]

Here’s a new one
Just was looking at the honest kitchen website and I cannot believe it. They put Yucca in some cat food. That’s poisonous for cats and dogs. See attached photo:View attachment 465037

The ameliorating effect of Yucca schidigera extract on canine and feline faecal aroma - PubMed

Addition of Yucca schidigera extract (YSE) products to canine or feline diets improved the character and reduced the intensity of faecal aroma as monitored by a human panel. The general condition of the animals was not adversely affected as monitored by faecal pH, food retention time, and blood...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Yucca Schidigera Extract - Young Again Pet Food

From what I gather the Yucca canes/leaves are highly toxic but not the roots where the extract comes from.

 

[GenCat]

I was not impressed with KOHA. A lot has flaxseed or tricalcium phosphate or salt high in the list or kale or spinach. I don’t even think it is advised for people to eat too much kale or spinach great but not every day. Personally would not choose KOHA. Note: If a company lists a broth always ask what’s in it. Onions and garlic are toxic to cats. I think we need someone who can get through to regulators. Maybe we need to go fund me to hire a lobbyist company. I am disabled, not well and limited in energy. Would be suppirtive if someone would take this on.

The problem with Kale and Spinach are from uncooked product due to oxalate levels, when cooked out properly these are not an issue in humans. Oop reading it they use DRY kale which is highly concerning unless it is blanched in advance.

Unless you mean this which if you get too far into those issues it affects any and all produce/meat.

The viral idea that kale is bad for you is based on incredibly bad science

If you stop eating kale based on this meme, you need to stop eating broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and canola.

www.vox.com

Agree on the broth and flaxseed but KOHA is the only thing my boy will eat 100% of the time. It's better than most options I've tried in the end. Will definitely contact them about the flaxseed concerns though.

Unsure how legitimate they are but in regards to legislation and AAFCO accountability:

Truth about Pet Food - Knowing the truth can save your pet's life

Knowing the truth can save your pet's life

truthaboutpetfood.com

 

[GenCat]

There is another problem in cat food that the regulators are not addressing and that is flaxseed. Flaxseed can cause cyanide to be in the food. If your cat is 10 lbs or less I would avoid it. I had cans of Lotus Just Juicy rabbit evaluated and the local lab sent them to a specialist food testing lab. The cans came back with .3ppm cyanide twice as much as what my 6.5 lb Siamese cat should have. I even consulted Rhian Cope the principal toxicologist of Australia and she said my cat should only have one can of it a day. I notified the CA regulatory agency for pet food and Lotus and no one did anything. I’ve notified different companies and they do nothing about it. I’ll do a separate post on this. From memory I think Koha had flaxseed in it. I think forming a group to put pressure on the cat food industry and regulators is a great idea. Get the press involved. I think my cat might be allergic or sensitive to something in some of the Weruva - bummer. She is eating Pure Cravings (Safe Catch) salmon, tuna and tuna with salmon. They test for mercury levels and only use fish that is very low. I just wrote them because they do have ferric phosphate in their formula and I fear it could deposit iron in the kidneys. Here’s the testing done for cyanide in Lotus Just Juicy rabbit.

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How much did this analysis cost to have done? Definitely interested in doing one myself.