Wysong Fundamentals Dry Dog Food for Cats?

[HereKittyKittyKitty]

The bag of Wysong Fundamentals Dry Dog food says it's also suitable for cats.

From a diabetes standpoint, is this food OK for normal cats or kittens that do not have diabetes? I think I'm asking if the carbs are low enough that non-diabetic kittens/cats (probably) wouldn't develop diabetes from eating this food long-term.


From the Wysong website:
https://www.wysong.net/fundamentals


Fundamentals™: Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Organic Chicken, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Citric Acid (a preservative), Yeast Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Rosemary Extract, Inulin, Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product.


GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

• Crude Protein (min.) 40%
• Crude Fat (min.) 15%
• Crude Fiber (max.) 4%
• Moisture (max.) 10%
• Taurine (min.) Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. 0.2%

"Fundamentals™ is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance."


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[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

Cats are obligate carnivores (i.e., they cannot adequately metabolize carbohydrates) whereas dogs are omnivores. They do best on a diet that is more protein -- preferably in the form of muscle meat rather than by-products or "meal" (which is probably the less desirable parts of an animal that have been ground up). The second product in the ingredient list is rice. When putting this through a carb calculator, the food is 31% carb. IMHO, that's too high in carbs for a cat.

The other issue is that like any dry food, its moisture content is low. Cats don't have a large thirst drive. In the wild, they get their moisture from their prey. The higher moisture content in canned food addresses their low thirst drive. Making sure a cat, especially a diabetic cat, gets enough water is important. Diabetes is hard on the kidneys. Keeping your cat well hydrated will help to prevent kidney disease.

Also, taurine is absolutely essential for cats. I would have to do more research to know if the amount that's in this food is adequate for cats.

 

[HereKittyKittyKitty]

Cats are obligate carnivores (i.e., they cannot adequately metabolize carbohydrates) whereas dogs are omnivores. They do best on a diet that is more protein -- preferably in the form of muscle meat rather than by-products or "meal" (which is probably the less desirable parts of an animal that have been ground up). The second product in the ingredient list is rice. When putting this through a carb calculator, the food is 31% carb. IMHO, that's too high in carbs for a cat.

The other issue is that like any dry food, its moisture content is low. Cats don't have a large thirst drive. In the wild, they get their moisture from their prey. The higher moisture content in canned food addresses their low thirst drive. Making sure a cat, especially a diabetic cat, gets enough water is important. Diabetes is hard on the kidneys. Keeping your cat well hydrated will help to prevent kidney disease.

Also, taurine is absolutely essential for cats. I would have to do more research to know if the amount that's in this food is adequate for cats.

Thank you.