Finally! After a gazillion emails and phone calls, the restricted diets are now reformulated as grain free and carrageenan free. I cannot tell you what a huge deal this is! We are the only brand making this type of diet that can boast theseclaims.
The only reason why the formulas are now “for intermittent feeding only” is the lower protein, phosphorus, and or magnesium levels made the new formulas not meet the AAFCO standards for a regular diet… which is why you needed a ‘restricted diet’ in the first place. Truth is, we (and AAFCO) really don’t want the pet on this type of diet unless it needs to be, so it is good to have that on the label.
Here is the AAFCO requirement for adult maintenance phosphorus and magnesium for cat food vs ours:
AAFCO Dave’s
Magnesium. 0.10 0.05
Phosphorus 0.5. 0.70
Our Restricted Diet Canned food for cats has a new yummy formula. We’ve added more protein for flavor while keeping the phosphorus levels in check to avoid renal issues. Our veterinarian pointed out that if the food isn’t tasty enough and your cat stops eating – which can lead to even more problems. We think your cat will like our new formula, and though we can’t make any claims that our new restricted diet formulas will help your cat’s liver—we’re happy to send you a free can to take to your vet and ask them!
Ingredients
Made in SD Pork, pork broth, pork liver, potatoes, pea fiber, natural flavor, salmon oil, tricalcium phosphate, agar agar, parsley, carrots, choline chloride, taurine, potassium citrate, DL-methionine, alfalfa meal, calcium carbonate, beta-carotene, potassium chloride, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, niacin supplement, vitamin E supplement, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, folic acid.
This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (Min) | 9.5% | 10.32% | 35.01% |
| Crude Fat (Min) | 6.75% | 7.43% | 25.22% |
| Crude Fiber (Max) | 3.0% | 2.64% | 8.96% |
| Moisture (Max) | 78.0% | 76.0% | |
| Ash (Max) | 1.50% | 0.93% | 3.17% |
| Phosphorus | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.57% |
| Phosphorus | 1.442 mg/kcal | ||
| Calcium | 0.15% | 0.5% | |
| Magnesium | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Magnesium | 0.0848 mg/kcal | ||
| Calories per 5.5 oz can | 184 | ||
| KCAL/KG | 1179 | 1.18 | 4 |
| Carbohydrates | 5.32% | ||
| Potassium | 0.19% | 0.65% | |
| Sodium | 0.08% | 0.28% |
Feeding
Feed 3/4 to 1 can per 10 lbs of body weight per day. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean, fresh water.