Dr. Marty Nature's Feast Essential Wellness Poultry Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food

Poultry Freeze-Dried Cat Food Supporting Healthy Teeth

Product Description

Nature’s Feast Essential Wellness Poultry is a freeze-dried cat food made for adult cats. Turkey, duck, goose, and quail are the first four ingredients, supported by vegetables, fruit, and seeds. The recipe contains no artificial preservatives or fillers, and its natural savory flavor appeals to picky eaters. It can be served dry, moistened with warm water, or mixed with your cat’s usual food.

Benefits

• High Poultry Content: The label states that 88% of the formula consists of premium poultry cuts, a source of animal protein.
• Protein and Fat Levels: Guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 37% crude protein, and a minimum of 27% crude fat.
• Teeth and Skin Support: Designed to support healthy teeth and skin in cats through its poultry, vegetable, fruit, and seed ingredients.
• Digestion and Mobility: Antioxidants and prebiotics from fruits and vegetables support digestion, while the recipe also supports energy and mobility.
• Minimal Processing: Freeze-drying instead of cooking with high heat helps the food keep its nutrients, savory flavor, and fresh texture.

Variants

• 5.5 oz
• 12 oz
• 23 oz

Ingredients

Turkey, Duck, Goose, Quail, Turkey Liver, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Spinach, Pumpkin Seed, Cranberry, Blueberry, Apple, Carrot, Ginger, Dried Kelp, Salt, Sunflower Seed, Broccoli, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative).

Guaranteed Analysis

Calorie Content: 5273 kcal/kg, 227 kcal/cup

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your cat’s health.

Usage Instructions

• Daily Portion: Match your cat’s weight to the chart above to find the recommended number of cups per day.
• Serve Dry: Offer the portion straight from the bag with no preparation needed for cats that prefer dry food.
• Serve Wet: Place the portion in a non-toxic, heat-safe dish and add warm water at a 2:1 food-to-water ratio.
• Resting Time: Let the moistened food sit for 3 minutes, then stir before offering it to your cat.
• Mixer Option: Lower the amount of your cat’s current food and replace it with Nature’s Feast to avoid overfeeding.
• Picky Eater Tip: Add a teaspoon of plain bone broth to rehydrated food to enhance flavor and moisture.
• Early Transition Days: Replace 25% of the old food on days 1-3 and 50% on days 4-6, mixing evenly.
• Later Transition Days: Replace 75% of the old food on days 7-9, then serve 100% Nature’s Feast on day 10.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Adjust Portions: Use the chart as a guide and adjust portions based on your cat’s age, activity level and weight.
• Switch Gradually: Switch foods slowly to give your cat’s digestive system time to adjust to the new nutrients.

Possible Side Effects

• Initial Adjustment Period: Some cats may need time to adjust to the food’s nutrient rich formula.

Storage Information

• Keep Bag Closed: Leave the bag closed until you are ready to start serving this food to your cat.
• Cool, Dry Place: After opening, store the bag in a cool, dry place to help maintain maximum freshness of the contents.
• Reseal After Use: Close the bag fully after each feeding to protect the remaining food until the next serving.
• Moistened Food Storage: Rehydrated food stays at optimum freshness for 3 to 5 days when kept in the refrigerator.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Nature’s Feast Essential Wellness Poultry freeze-dried raw cat food?

Ans: This is a freeze-dried cat food for adult cats, centered on poultry and supported by vegetables, fruit, and seeds. It is designed to support healthy teeth and skin, easy digestion, energy, and mobility and it appeals to picky eaters with its natural savory flavor.

Q2: Does this freeze-dried cat food contain preservatives or synthetic additives?

Ans: No artificial preservatives are used, and the label also states that the formula is free from synthetic vitamin and mineral powders. The ingredient list does include mixed tocopherols which are identified as a preservative. Check the list before feeding if your cat has sensitivities.

Q3: How much of this poultry cat food should I feed each day?

Ans: Daily amounts increase with body weight, starting at 2/3 cup for a 5 lb cat and reaching 2 cups for a 20 lb cat. A 10 lb cat is listed at 1 1/8 cups. Your cat’s age and activity level may call for changes.

Q4: Can I serve this freeze-dried raw cat food dry or with water?

Ans: Yes. It can be given dry from the bag, or moistened with warm water at a 2:1 food-to-water ratio and left for 3 minutes. A teaspoon of plain bone broth can be stirred into rehydrated food for picky cats to enhance flavor and moisture.

Q5: How should I store this freeze-dried cat food once the bag is open?

Ans: Keep the bag in a cool, dry place and close it completely after every feeding. Leave a new bag unopened until you plan to use it. Food that has been rehydrated holds optimum freshness for 3 to 5 days when refrigerated.

Q6: How many calories are in a cup of this poultry cat food?

Ans: Each cup supplies 227 kcal, and each kilogram supplies 5273 kcal. The guaranteed analysis also caps moisture at 6% and crude fiber at 4%. Ask your veterinarian to confirm the right portion for your cat’s weight, age and activity level.

Q7: Is this freeze-dried cat food suitable for kittens or only adult cats?

Ans: The label lists it as suitable for adult cats and states that it is made to meet AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles levels for adult cat maintenance. Check with your veterinarian before feeding it to kittens, or to cats with health conditions or special dietary needs.