The only problem with Triumph is that it has a high phosphorous content. (NOT good for older kitties, or cats prone to kidney problems.) Just an FYI.
Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey, I'll try it. Been looking around for something to order or buy
locally. Thanks so much! Gloria
On Jun 21, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Nina wrote:
> My guys stuck their noses up at Wellness too. I just bought
> Triumph canned and my guys seem to like every flavor so far. It
> doesn't contain meat by-products, or veggies, but it does have rice
> flour and guar gum.
> Nina
>
> Gloria Lane wrote:
>
>
>> I just tried Eagle Pack, but again, having trouble getting my guys
>> to eat it! Any suggestions?
>>
>> Gloria
>>
>>
>> On Jun 21, 2005, at 12:51 PM, tamara stickler wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Kerry,
>>>
>>> Personally speaking, my cats did better on Wellness than Royal
>>> Canin. They like(d) both tho. I now feed Eagle Pack (because
>>> of Coebeio's allergies-she does better on it), BUT, I use other
>>> high quality cat foods, Wellness...Royal Canin, Wysong, Newmans,
>>> as treats instead of buying the more expensive cat "treats" that
>>> are basically just corn and by-products. Besides...two 6lb bags
>>> will last you 12 months or more...for say...$20 total...when cat
>>> treats are what(?) $2 per pouch and that only lasts about a week.
>>>
>>> Just a thought.
>>> T
>>>
>>> Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>>> Kerry my friend is in the distribution business for natural
>>> pet food and she knows lots of about lots of different food I
>>> will give her a call and ask her about your question.
>>>
>>> Hideyo
>>>
>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:Felvtalk-
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N.
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 10:54 AM
>>> To: [email protected]
>>> Subject: Opinions wanted on Royal Canin v. Wellness please
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>> Does anyone have any opinion on the quality of Royal Canin dry
>>> cat food v. eg Wellness (or for that matter the new Evo)? My vet
>>> was extolling its and the company's virtues when I saw him
>>> recently and gave me a gratis 6lb bag for my FeLV kitties. (The
>>> dry they eat just now is Wellness and all my cats love it so
>>> much, and it seems to be doing them good, I'm almost loathe to
>>> try them on something else. But I could use a 6lb free bag.) If
>>> you guys think Royal Canin quality is as good as Wellness I will
>>> mix it in. If not, I'll pass it on to a shelter.
>>>
>>> Actually I just went on the web and here are the listed ingreds
>>> for both. Wellness looks superior.
>>>
>>> As an aside, my vet was very impressed by the following Royal
>>> Canin R&D. Am I being just too cynical in thinking it's "toys
>>> for the boys" syndrome? Anyway, if anyone has any comments I'd
>>> love to hear them. I'm continually trying to educate myself on
>>> kitty nutrition. Thanks! Kerry
>>>
>>> Finding the Perfect Kibble
>>>
>>> Research Indicates: The size, shape and power of a cat's jaw
>>> depend on its age, breed and state of health.
>>>
>>> Nutritional Breakthroughs: Scientific and mechanical studies of
>>> kibble texture and elasticity led to the use of a Texturometer.
>>> This innovation determines kibble size, shape and thickness as
>>> well as elasticity and degree of penetration required for
>>> breakage. All contribute to producing the perfect kibble for
>>> each cat.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ingredients listed for Royal Canin dry:
>>> Chicken meal, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, chicken, corn,
>>> chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pea fiber, beet
>>> pulp, chicken flavor, powdered cellulose, fish oil, dried egg
>>> products, brewers yeast, sodium bisulfate, potassium chloride,
>>> calcium carbonate, choline chloride, DL-methionine, taurine,
>>> natural antioxidant, iron proteinate, vitamin A acetate, vitamin
>>> D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, zinc oxide, zinc
>>> proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese oxide, calcium
>>> pantothenate, manganese proteinate, niacin supplement, copper
>>> sulfate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride,
>>> thiamine mononitrate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, folic
>>> acid, biotin, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 supplement.
>>>
>>> Guaranteed Analysis for Royal Canin dry:
>>>
>>> Crude Protein Not less than 32%
>>> Crude Fat Not less than 13%
>>> Crude Fiber Not more than 4%
>>>
>>> Moisture Not more than 10%
>>> Magnesium Not more than 0.095%
>>> Taurine Not less than 0.15%
>>> Omega 6* Not less than 1.9%
>>> Omega 3* Not less than 0.43%
>>> Calories (kcal/cup) 316
>>>
>>> Ingredents listed for Wellness dry:
>>> Salmon, Deboned Turkey, Herring Meal, Salmon Meal, Menhaden
>>> Fishmeal, Ground Whole Oats, Brown Rice, Dried Whole Eggs, Dried
>>> Peas, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Herring
>>> Oil, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Cranberries, Blueberries, Taurine,
>>> Garlic, Alfalfa Leaf, Dried Kelp, Whole Ground Apples, Whole
>>> Ground Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Zucchini, Yucca Schidigera,
>>> Chicory Extract, Beta Carotene, Lactobacillus Plantarum,
>>> Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus
>>> Acidophilus, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc
>>> Proteinate (a chelated source of Zinc), Vitamin E supplement,
>>> Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate (a chelated source
>>> of Iron), Manganese Proteinate (a chelated source of Manganese),
>>> Calcium Proteinate (a chelated source of Calcium), Niacin
>>> Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid,
>>> Cobalt Proteinate (a chelated source of Cobalt), Copper Sulfate,
>>> Cobalt Carbonate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Copper
>>> Proteinate (a chelated source of Copper), Thiamin Mononitrate
>>> (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate,
>>> Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
>>> (Source of Vitamin K activity).
>>>
>>> Guaranteed Analysis for Wellness dry:
>>> Crude Protein Not Less Than 33.0%
>>> Crude Fat Not Less Than 19.0%
>>> Crude Fiber Not More Than 5.0%
>>> Moisture Not More Than 10.0%
>>> Ash Not More Than 6.0%
>>> Magnesium Not More Than 0.10%
>>> Taurine Not Less Than 0.18%
>>> Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) Not Less Than 3.5%
>>> Omega-3 (Linolenic Acid) Not Less Than 1.1%*
>>> * Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food
>>> Nutrient Profile
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