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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2007Merrick cat food
Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure sounds like good stuff. It's suppose to be human grade, no preservatives. Right now she's eating Nutro Natural Choice canned kitten food. She's 10 months old and I'm thinking of putting her on the Merrick when she gets to be a year old. I bought one can today and added a little bit to her Nutro and she loved it. Appreciate any feed back. Thanks Dianne > Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure sounds like > good stuff. It's suppose to be human grade, no preservatives. Right now she's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Appreciate any feed back. > Thanks Dianne Anyone can make the claim "human grade". It is not regulated and means absolutely nothing. Most canned foods don't have any preservatives anyway...not that preservatives are bad. Would you want your cat eating rancid food? Call Merrick and ask them if they can provide you with their calcium and phosphorus levels on a dry matter basis (should be below 1.0% on a dry matter basis). Ask them if they utilize a fixed formula. Ask them what levels of antioxidants they put in the food. Ask them what the urinary pH of their foods are (should be between 6.2-6.4). Ask them if they use their products are for "all life stages" (they shouldn't be). There is more to selecting a pet food than just looking at an ingredient list. >> Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure > sounds like [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > stages" (they shouldn't be). There is more to selecting a pet food > than just looking at an ingredient list. Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? >>> Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure >> sounds like >>> good stuff. >>> Thanks Dianne >> > Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? >OH, NO, here we go! :-)  SignaturePaul O. My sig line is my disclaimer to any advice given Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com >>>> Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure >>> sounds like >>>> good stuff. >>> Thanks Dianne >>> >> Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? >>OH, NO, here we go! :-) Seriously, I am curious. When it comes to cat food, I'm always interested in what otheres consider to be the best. :c) Judy >>>>> Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure >>>> sounds like >>>>> good stuff. >>> Thanks Dianne >>>> >>> Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? >>>OH, NO, here we go! :-) > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Natural Choice in the pouch availible at Petsmart. There are other good >brands mentioned. Good luck sorting it all out. SignaturePaul O. My sig line is my disclaimer to any advice given Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com >>I know you are serious, it's a deep subject here. If you google there is a >>lot of info in this group and more than a few arguements. If you can wade >>thru it all, there is a lot of *good* info. I myself have settled on Nutro >>Natural Choice in the pouch availible at Petsmart. There are other good >>brands mentioned. Good luck sorting it all out. Hi Paul, Something I have noticed in your posts. When you post, your text has ">" in front of it, making it appear to be quoted text. It makes it hard to read your posts. About food: I suggest the OP Google our past arguments on the subject. Some people prefer super-premium food, despite others saying it doesn't mean anything (I am one of them), others feel by-products and such are perfectly acceptable ingredients. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >>>I know you are serious, it's a deep subject here. If you google there is >>>a lot of info in this group and more than a few arguements. If you can [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > kelly at farringtons dot net > "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG Hi Kelly, I have no idea why those(>) are there. They don't appear when I type and send the post. Must be something that adds on later some how. Maybe someone will come along and explain what happens there. I did notice that they were present in your reply tho. SignaturePaul O. My sig line is my disclaimer to any advice given Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com > Hi Kelly, I have no idea why those(>) are there. They don't appear when I > type and send the post. Must be something that adds on later some how. > Maybe someone will come along and explain what happens there. I did notice > that they were present in your reply tho. This time the ">" weren't there. Odd. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >> Hi Kelly, I have no idea why those(>) are there. They don't appear when I >> type and send the post. Must be something that adds on later some how. >> Maybe someone will come along and explain what happens there. I did >> notice that they were present in your reply tho. > > This time the ">" weren't there. Odd. One of life's little mysteries, I guess. :-) SignaturePaul O. My sig line is my disclaimer to any advice given Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com >>>> Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >>Natural Choice in the pouch availible at Petsmart. There are other good >>brands mentioned. Good luck sorting it all out. There is definitely a lot of stuff to wade through when it comes to "what's what" when it comes to cat food, that's for sure. I feed both dry and canned. Wellness for the dry part and (recently) Fancy Feast for the canned. Matilda had been eating Nutro canned until a couple of months ago and then for some reason, started turning her nose up at it and eventually turned right off it. I had her try a few different brands and she ended up settling on Fancy Feast. From what I've heard and read, it's not considered to be the best, but then I've known cats who've lived longer lives than any of mine have on Meow Mix and 9 Lives. I guess I'll just continue on with this until she gets tired of it. By then she may have forgotten why she got tired of the Nutro and I'll switch back. :c) Judy > There is definitely a lot of stuff to wade through when it comes to "what's > what" when it comes to cat food, that's for sure. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Judy That's about when Nutro changed its formula. The gravy part, which your cat seems to like too, became more fatty-looking and less liquid. I switched to the Nutro in the packets, which have a more liquid sauce, and alternated that with SD's savory cuts. Now, of course, I am back to ground zero as far as feeding Mingy goes. SignatureJean B. >> There is definitely a lot of stuff to wade through when it comes to >> "what's [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > Now, of course, I am back to ground zero as far as feeding Mingy > goes. Now that you mention it, I do recall a difference in the gravy part with the Nutro. It was thicker and it did have tiny bits of fat in it. I'll check out SD's savoury cuts and perhaps the Nutro in the pouch. Thanks! Judy > Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? I personally recommend (and feed) Science Diet. I used to buy into all of the arguments surrounding ingredients until I decided to do a bit of research for myself (and no, it didn't include getting people's opinions off the 'net.) Small Animal Clinical Nutrition is the definitive reference source. Also, Hill's has done more to further research into dogs and cats than anybody else. Not to mention the results I've gotten have been fantastic! >> Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you > suggest? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > research into dogs and cats than anybody else. Not to mention the > results I've gotten have been fantastic! Matilda will only eat foods that come in chunks/slices with gravy. Is this available with SD? Judy > Matilda will only eat foods that come in chunks/slices with gravy. Is this > available with SD? > > Judy Look for the "Savory Cuts"! >> Matilda will only eat foods that come in chunks/slices with gravy. Is > this [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Look for the "Savory Cuts"! Thank you! (...) > Look for the "Savory Cuts"! AKA processed soy chunks in gravy - Mmmm, mighty savory! Steve. > (...) >> >> Look for the "Savory Cuts"! > AKA processed soy chunks in gravy - Mmmm, mighty savory! > > Steve. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewe! > > (...) > >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewe! Wow, I see one poster who is not worth listening to! Here are the ingredients in Savory Cuts, since I still have cans of three varieties: Chicken Recipe in Gravy: water, chicken, liver, ocean fish, meat by-products, wheat flour, oat fiber, wheat gluten, corn syrup, guar gum natural flavor (plus various various vities). Beef Recipe om Gravy: water, beef, chicken, ocean fish, liver, meat by-products, wheat flour, oat fiber, wheat gluten, corn syrup, guar gum, natural flavor (plus various vities). Ocean Fish Recipe in Sauce: water, ocean fish, chicken, liver, meat by-products, wheat flour, oat fiber, wheat gluten, corn syrup, guar gum,, choline chrloride, natural flavor, corn starch (plus various vities). Note there is no soy in any of these products. SignatureJean B. (...) > Wow, I see one poster who is not worth listening to! Here are the > ingredients in Savory Cuts, since I still have cans of three > varieties: (...) > Note there is no soy in any of these products. True, soy chunks ain't exactly right - they are textured vegetable protein chunks, AFAIK. I tend to think of soy chunks and TVP chunks as the same thing, though I suppose that's not strictly correct. (A previous post on this very topic, http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.pets.cats.health+behav/msg/7c12f3cf31031d4b) Steve. > (...) > > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.pets.cats.health+behav/msg/7c12f3cf31031d4b) > Steve. Actually, thanks for reminding me. That post is rather comforting, since Mingy just likes that gravy. (Still struggling with that, alas.) SignatureJean B. > (...) > > > > Look for the "Savory Cuts"! > AKA processed soy chunks in gravy - Mmmm, mighty savory! > > Steve. Yep, the cats sure seem to think so! ;) > > (...) > > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Yep, the cats sure seem to think so! ;) Then again, they lick the sh.t off their own arses, so probably not the most discerning of customers... S. >>> Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure >> sounds like [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Just curious, when it comes to cat food, which brand would you suggest? I just adopted 2 new cats after my 19 year old Siamese passed away last month and I also have been researching what food brands to feed them. First of the bat, per the vet (several) they mentioned that whiskas, fancy feast, etc are basically like fast food for cats and may eventually cause problems. I am currently using Natural Balance which has been highly rated. I give them wet and dry and unfortunately they are not really liking the wet food. Some brands I have tried, Triumph, Merrick, Chicken Soup, Wellness and Eagle Pack. Please note that every cat is different and what may work for my cat may not work for yours. Some may cause allergies so make a note of the brand. I would suggest purchasing a couple of cans of each to see if your cat will eat the food. I also referenced, www.rateitall.com and inputted the name of the cat foods. Unfortunately it does not give you input on all brands, but it gives you some idea. > Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure sounds like > good stuff. It's suppose to be human grade, no preservatives. Right now she's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Appreciate any feed back. > Thanks Dianne http://www.merrickpetcare.com/ Looks like pretty good food to me by looking at the ingredients, but I am not an expert. Justin I'm not sure about Merrick. I posted a message asking for opinions on it a while back and one person didn't have good things to say about the plant that makes the stuff (I think he/she lived near the plant). However, I bought a few cans to try and my cats love it. In fact, my one cat loves it so much he "scarfed" it down so fast that he threw it back up in the matter of about 15 minutes later. Not sure if I'll buy it again, I may just to give the guys some variety. They eat Wellness, Petguard, Innova canned foods most of the time. Sue > Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure sounds > like [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Appreciate any feed back. > Thanks Dianne It's very expensive - about twice what I pay for Wellness. ---MIKE--- I paid $1.29 a can (5.5oz), I haven't checked the price for Wellness yet. What do you pay for Wellness? I bought the Merrick Surf & Turf and when I opened the can she came a running, she loved it.. Now everytime I open the refrigerator she's right there begging for more. Dianne >It's very expensive - about twice what I pay for Wellness. > > ---MIKE--- I get a case (24) of Wellness for about $18 with a $3 coupon. ---MIKE--- The pet store I frequent had the Merrick in 3.3 oz cans at 69 cents per can. The Wellness (at the same store) is 64 cents for 3 oz can. Sue >I get a case (24) of Wellness for about $18 with a $3 coupon. > > ---MIKE--- I checked at the store this moring and they're selling Wellness for .95 cents a can (5.5 oz). Maybe I'll try it. Dianne I get a case (24) of Wellness for about $18 with a $3 coupon. > ---MIKE--- Dear Dianne - I have 2 kitties, a brother and sister. The brother is big boned and the sister is very petite. She had a weight problem and was up to 13 1/2 lbs - at only 9 months old. I did some research (including the raw diet) and discovered Merrick. It is human grade food and relies on natural fruits and veggies to provide nutrients instead of synthetic stuff, along with good meats and fish. I could eat it! It smells and looks delicious and they love it. More importantly they are both thriving. They are almost a year and a half old now and the male is 12 1/2 lbs (on him thats lean - perfect) and she has dropped down to a petite 11 lbs! She is full of energy and is much happier. Their coats are beautiful and the vet says they are glowing with health. I also add a product called "Missing Link" which adds the plant nutrients they would get from the stomach contents of prey. Also if you ever have to give you pet a pill there is now a product out there called "Pill Pockets" - they are little treats with a hole in them to put the pill in and they really work! If one gets to take a pill the other one has to have a pill pocket as well. I just have to be careful to keep it up where they can't help themselves. I hope this helps you out. Don't get any pet food that contains "by products" and isn't human grade food. >Does anyone have an opinion about Merrick canned cat food. It sure sounds like >good stuff. It's suppose to be human grade, no preservatives. Right now she's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Appreciate any feed back. >Thanks Dianne |
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