Pumpkin - Venison & Apple

N&D [Natural & Delicious] Pumpkin – Venison & Apple is a grain-free, all-life-stages dry formula built around venison as the first ingredient to deliver high-quality animal protein for lean muscle support.
The recipe emphasizes animal-sourced protein, with venison and dehydrated venison leading, complemented by dehydrated pork, dehydrated chicken, whole eggs, herring, and hydrolyzed fish to provide a broad amino acid profile.
At 42% crude protein and 20% fat, it offers a high-protein, energy-dense nutritional profile suited for active cats and growth phases while also supporting maintenance in adult cats when portions are controlled.
Declared DHA at 0.50% and EPA at 0.30%, along with total omega-3 at 0.9% and omega-6 at 3.4%, support skin and coat health and help maintain a balanced inflammatory response.
Dried pumpkin, beet pulp, inulin, fructooligosaccharides, psyllium, and pea fiber contribute fermentable and bulking fibers that aid digestive regularity, stool quality, and beneficial gut microbiota.
The mineral profile—calcium 1.1%, phosphorus 0.9%, and magnesium 0.09%—provides controlled ash contributors (total ash 8.7%) to support balanced mineral intake and urinary tract wellness.
Taurine is present at a minimum of 0.40% (4,000 mg/kg), and DL-methionine is added, supporting essential amino acid requirements for heart, vision, and overall protein metabolism.
Natural antioxidants including vitamin E (600 mg/kg), vitamin C (300 mg/kg), green tea extract, rosemary extract, and tocopherol-rich preservatives help protect cells from oxidative stress and support ingredient freshness.
Carbohydrate sources rely on pea starch and sweet potatoes rather than grains, aligning with the product’s low-glycemic positioning and its stated exclusion of whole legumes or peas.
Herring oil, dried apple, blueberry, pomegranate, spinach, and turmeric add ancillary phytonutrients, while L-carnitine is included to assist fat metabolism.