Low Carb Treats - Yes or No - RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER

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Tonya and Tiki

Tonya and Tiki

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Tiki is starting to tire of his dehydrated chicken pieces so I tried to find new things he might get excited over today and came home with this one...

http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/products ... t=cat&ft=3

But I am not sure if it's truly low carb or not. Other than the meat, it has, oddly, dried chicory and cultured whey as the only other ingredients. On the percentage analysis the protein and fat are off the charts and the fiber is like 1% but not sure if that truly means low carb. He really likes them so before I go and undo all my progress are these ok to give as treats??
 
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Did a search on Google for "what is cultured whey". Interesting. I'm seriously considering changing my eating habits.

Cultured whey is a dairy product. It comes from making cheese (curds & whey). I still don't understand exatly how it becomes "cultured". I suspect it may be being used as a preservative here, from what I've read on cultured whey. When used as a preservative, the company can say it's "natural", assuming all other ingredients are "natural".
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From Wikipedia on whey - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey
"Health

Because whey contains lactose, it should be avoided by those who are lactose intolerant. Dried whey, a very common food additive, contains more than 70% lactose.[5] When used as a food additive, whey can contribute to quantities of lactose far above the level of tolerance of most lactose-intolerant individuals.

Liquid whey contains lactose, vitamins, protein, and minerals, along with traces of fat. In 2005, researchers at Lund University in Sweden discovered that whey appears to stimulate insulin release, in type 2 diabetics.[6] Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, they also discovered that whey supplements can help regulate and reduce spikes in blood sugar levels among people with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin secretion."
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For the chicory - http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2405/2
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Personally, I guess I'd call the company and ask.

Something I just thought of from Dr. Lisa's food section is a product called Flora something. She said a small amount of that sprinkled on food will entice cats to eat. It's a probiotic but she isn't using it for that and ignores the expiration date. Worth looking into.

I guess this falls under the category of learning something new every day. Good luck.
 
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I think Lylene is referring to Fortiflora, that isn't a treat on it's own. It is a probiotic but lots of cats love the taste and sprinkled on food will encourage them to eat. It has the same flavoribg that they spray on dry food to make cats think it's good to eat. :roll:

You can get freeze dried salmon, shrimp or liver too. Some cats love dried bonito flakes too. Go to an asian grocery, same stuff and a lot cheaper than at the pet store.
 
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I've been using the Wellness jerky treats for some time. They are fine to use. Both Gabby and Gizmo like them -- a lot!
 
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Why don't you call Wellness and ask for their %carb content. And update here so if people search for it they'll find your answer.

I recently contacted Innova (I think this is the company) for info on salt levels and phosphorous levels for my dog with congestive heart failure. They send me a very up to date document with everything I needed for every one of their canned foods. They say it does change and to contact them every once in a while for updates. I was so impressed.
 
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Here is the response I received from Wellness regarding Carb counts...


Dear Tonya,

Thank you for taking the time to write about Wellness Pure Delights cat treats.

Here are the nutritional values you have requested:


Pure Delights® Chicken & Lamb 7.30%
Pure Delights® Turkey & Salmon 7.85%


Below are the Carbohydrates of our cat foods for your reference:

Dry Cat Foods (as fed)
Core 17.09% Carbs
Complete Health Chicken 29.5% Carbs
Complete Health Salmon 29.6% Carbs
Healthy Weight 41.6% Carbs
Kitten 28.4% Carbs
Indoor Health 37.9% Carbs

Canned Cat Foods
Beef & Chicken 1.4% Carbs
Turkey 1.6% Carbs
Kitten 1.9% Carbs
Chicken 1.7% Carbs
Chicken & Herring 2.1% Carbs
Turkey & Salmon 1.7% Carbs
Sardine Shrimp & Crab 4.3% Carbs
Salmon & Trout 2.8% Carbs
Chicken & Lobster 3.8% Carbs
Beef & Salmon 2.12% Carbs

Core Canned Cat Foods
Chicken, Turkey, & Chicken Liver 3.09% Carbs
Salmon, Whitefish, & Herring 4.65% Carbs

Carbs in Wellness Canned Cat Cuts
Chicken Cubed: 2.81%
Chicken Minced:2.94%
Chicken Sliced:2.85%
Salmon Cubed:2.72%
Salmon Sliced: 2.71%
Tuna Cubed: 3.52%
Tuna Minced:3.32%
Turkey and Salmon Cubed: 3.33%
Turkey and Salmon Sliced: 3.47%
Turkey Cubed: 3.48%
Turkey Minced:3.72
Turkey Sliced:3.58%

Thanks again for contacting us.

Debra Leccese
Representative
Consumer Affairs

000255081A
 
Canned Cat Foods
Beef & Chicken 1.4% Carbs
Turkey 1.6% Carbs
Kitten 1.9% Carbs
Chicken 1.7% Carbs
Chicken & Herring 2.1% Carbs
Turkey & Salmon 1.7% Carbs
Sardine Shrimp & Crab 4.3% Carbs
Salmon & Trout 2.8% Carbs
Chicken & Lobster 3.8% Carbs
Beef & Salmon 2.12% Carbs

Core Canned Cat Foods
Chicken, Turkey, & Chicken Liver 3.09% Carbs
Salmon, Whitefish, & Herring 4.65% Carbs

Carbs in Wellness Canned Cat Cuts
Chicken Cubed: 2.81%
Chicken Minced:2.94%
Chicken Sliced:2.85%
Salmon Cubed:2.72%
Salmon Sliced: 2.71%
Tuna Cubed: 3.52%
Tuna Minced:3.32%
Turkey and Salmon Cubed: 3.33%
Turkey and Salmon Sliced: 3.47%
Turkey Cubed: 3.48%
Turkey Minced:3.72
Turkey Sliced:3.58%
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Tonya.....You can't go by these numbers solely. These are their "as fed" numbers. These numbers then have to be put in the xcel calculator (Janet and Binky have devised one) with the as fed proteins/fats and then you get the actual number. Here's the calculator:

Wellness sent me their analysis sheets some time ago and I have computed the actual % calories from carbs based on their as feds and using the calculator. These are the numbers you want to use when looking at %carbs to feed. Here they are:

Beef & Chicken 4% Carbs
Turkey 4% Carbs
Kitten I didn't ask for this one
Chicken 4% Carbs
Chicken & Herring 6% Carbs
Turkey & Salmon 6% Carbs
Sardine Shrimp & Crab I don't have this one
Salmon & Trout 8% Carbs
Chicken & Lobster 11% Carbs
Beef & Salmon 6% Carbs

Core Canned Cat Foods
Chicken, Turkey, & Chicken Liver 8% Carbs
Salmon, Whitefish, & Herring I don't have this one

Carbs in Wellness Canned Cat Cuts
Chicken Cubed: 10%
Chicken Minced: 10%
Chicken Sliced: 10%
Salmon Cubed: 10%
Salmon Sliced: 10%
Tuna Cubed: 14%
Tuna Minced: 14%
Turkey and Salmon Cubed: 12%
Turkey and Salmon Sliced: 13%
Turkey Cubed: 12%
Turkey Minced: 14%
Turkey Sliced: 10%

The pouches also are good as they have alot of gravy:
Turkey/Duck 9%
Crab/Herring 9%
Salmon/Chicken 11%
Turkey/Chicken 13.5%
Chicken/Chicken Liver 13%
Tuna 14%

Let me know if you have any questions :-D
Let me know if you have questions
 

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What great information! Thanks.

I have always wondered what it is that turns dry food into "kitty crack." Cultured whey???? Who'da thunk it?

Kitty used to like the jerky, but when I found out that his teeth are fragile, I stopped. Always feared he might knock a tooth out.

Anyone have any comments about the salt content of the dried Liv-a-Little treats? Kitty consumes as much as I'll give him. Can't help feel there must be SOMETHING bad in there. I know I only overeat bad stuff! :lol:
 
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