Some more Merrick Purrfect Bistro values

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  1. Julia & Bandit (GA)

    Julia & Bandit (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I called today and got the as-fed analysis for a few more Merrick foods that I thought might be low carb, and I thought I'd share the results. Most carb values aren't bad, but with an older cat, but the phosphorus levels for all but the Grammy's pot pie are pretty dismal. Looks like Bandit is staying with his current mix of Weruva and Wellness. The Weruva is just so expensive, though! I was hoping one of these might be an alternative.

    Merrick’s Duck Pate
    Moisture:76.4
    Protein: 10.2 (32%)
    Fat: 8.70 (62.1%)
    Carbs: 1.75 (5.6%)
    Ash: 2.70
    Fiber: 0.25
    Phosphorus: 0.44 (349 mg per 100/kcal)

    Grammy’s Pot Pie
    Moisture: 76.6
    Protein: 10.1 (31%)
    Fat: 8.96 (62 %)
    Carbs: 1.98 (6.1 %)
    Ash: 1.92
    Fiber: 0.44
    Phosphorus: 0.30 (233 mg per 100/kcal)

    Turkey Pate
    Moisture: 79.2
    Protein: 11.30 (47%)
    Fat: 5.08 (48.2%)
    Carbs: 0.99 (4.2%)
    Ash: 3.08
    Fiber: 0.35
    Phosphorus: 0.48 (506 mg per 100/kcal)

    Chicken Pate
    Moisture: 76.8
    Protein: 11 (35 %)
    Fat: 8.64 (62%)
    Carbs: 0.60 (1.9%)
    Ash: 2.59
    Fiber: 0.37
    Phosphorus: 0.49 (395 mg per 100/kcal)

    Beef Pate
    Moisture: 77.8
    Protein: 12.10 (45%)
    Fat: 6.01 (50%)
    Carbs: 1.26 (4.7 %)
    Ash: 2.38
    Fiber: .48
    Phosphorus: 0.38 (353 mg per 100/kcal)
     
  2. BJM

    BJM Well-Known Member

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    Dr Pierson at Cat Info states you may replace 20-25% of the food with plain meat, poutry, or fish.
    Since the ground bone is a large portion of the phosphorus, this may help.

    She also does paid consulting, if you're so inclined.
     
  3. KPassa

    KPassa Well-Known Member

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    I wanted to link to this thread from a few months back with some more of the values:

     
  4. Fast Eddie

    Fast Eddie Member

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    Thanks for posting. It's just what I've been looking for. I've been away for about 2 years and I wonder if the composition change to cowboy cookout played a roll in my cat needing insulin again.
     
  5. Wendy&Tiggy(GA)

    Wendy&Tiggy(GA) Well-Known Member

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    Don't know if you saw my other post but I believe he earned a dose decrease the other day when he dropped under 2.8.. you can reduce by 0.25
     
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