Fat Quality

  • Dogs
  • Cats
Scoring For:

Dogs

Fats (Lipids) are the primary source of energy for dogs. They come in an array of different forms and vary in quality and digestibility. We have taken into consideration both the source/ingredient for fat in the foods and scored them according to digestibility and quality.

Contributes 20% to the ingredient score for dogs

Cats

Fats (Lipids) along with proteins are the primary source of energy for cats. They come in an array of different forms and vary in quality and digestibility. We have taken into consideration both the source/ingredient for fat in the foods and scored them according to digestibility and quality.

Contributes 20% to the ingredient score for cats

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Derived From Vegetable and Unspecified Meat Ingredients

It can be difficult to assess the quality of Vegetable and Unnamed Meat Ingredients. These encompass a large range of poor-quality sources which can be difficult to digest.

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Derived from Lower Quality Meat Ingredients

Beef Tallow and Lard are both poor quality forms of fat which can increase cholesterol and affect the heart and circulatory system.

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Poultry/Beef and Mealworm Fat

Poultry, Beef and Mealworm Fat are average-quality fat sources used for energy. Poultry and Beef are associated with some allergies. All contain some Omega 3 & 6 and moderately increase palatability.

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Pork / Lamb / Venison Fat

Pork, Lamb, Turkey, Duck and Venison Fat are all good sources of energy and are very digestible. They contain some Omega 3 and 6 and increase palatability.

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Chicken / Turkey / Duck Fat

Chicken, Turkey, Duck and Venison Fats add great palatability to foods. They are highly digestible and provide a great source of energy with a good blend of saturated and unsaturated fats.

If a food contains 'oils' or 'unnamed source', a score of 4 is given as the quality can\'t be guaranteed