Rating
Type
Hot Extruded / Dry
Grain
Grain Free
Origin
Taiwan
Recipes
2
Is Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food Good?
Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food is a second top tier pet food with a 4-star rating — around 10% of all the pet food we review fall in this tier.
They seem to be higher in protein and less in carbs, contain mainly named animal products as main ingredients, and a decent amount of meat. We recommend this!
What We like
- High Protein — over 35%!
- Lower in Carbs — Less than 34%
- Consists Mostly Good Quality Ingredients
- No Plant Protein in Top Ingredients
- Use Organic Minerals to Improve Absorption
- Aid Digestion with Probiotics
- No Potential Allergens like Corn, Soy, Gluten, and Dairy products
What We Concern
- Include Ingredients that might be Related to Poor Digestion
- Contain Ingredients that might be Uncertain
「Chief of Cook」Donky
Recipes Rating
Recipes could have different ingredients in the same product line. We rate each recipe and list them from higest to lowest ratings.
Higher protein and lower carbs recipes are rated higher
Recipe and 1st Ingredient
Rating
Grain Free
Respiratory Tract
1️⃣Tuna 🍚Carbs：28% 4
Salmon + Chicken Hairball Control
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：34% 3.5
Tips
Recipes have different ratings. This means they might be designed a bit differently.
Recipe to review
To rate Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food, we will take one representative recipe to evaluate the nutrition, ingredients and meat content of this product line.
We have chosen Salmon + Chicken Hairball Control.
Nutrition Label
Pet food show guaranteed analysis on their labels. It includes moisture and does not reflect the level of carbs — which we prefer lower for dogs and as low as possible for cats.
From the label of Salmon + Chicken Hairball Control
Protein
33%
Fat
16%
Fiber
3%
Carbs
?%
Calculate the dry value (no moisture) on a dry matter basis will help us to estimate the carbs level and other nutrition without water — so we can get a better idea about the ratio.
(We think the ideal nutrition profile would be Protein > Fat > Carbs)
| Nutrition | Our Ideal | Dry Value | Like? |
| Protein | 33% or more | 37% | |
| Fat | 15% or more | 18% | |
| Carbs | Less than 25% | 34% | |
| Fiber | Less than 5% | 3.3% |
Ingredients Overview
55 ingredients are listed on the label. We research their quality to pet and use our best judgement to group them in the proportion of Prefer, Concerned, and Notice ingredients in the bar chart.
♨ Allergen
0 units
🌋 Indigest
4 units
⁉ Uncertain
1 units
Organic Minerals Seems to Include
Probiotics Seems to Include
Prefer
Concerned
Notice
Neutral
Click an ingredient to see the detail
Tuna
Animal Protein A saltwater fish high in protein, omega 3 fats, and B vitamins. Most tuna contains a high level of mercury, which is linked to many health issues.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Mackerel
Animal Protein Greenish-blue back silverfish, high in protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. It is also an excellent source of omega 3s, similar to salmon.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Sardine
Animal Protein Small fishes that are high in protein, omega 3s, and low in mercury.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Scallop
Animal Protein A type of shellfish, they are an excellent source of several trace minerals, including selenium, zinc and copper.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Fresh Boneless Chicken Meat
Animal Protein The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Dried Chicken Meat
Animal Protein Dehydrated form of chicken. it is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh chicken on dry matter basis.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Soybean Oil
Fat 🌋
The oil extracted from soybeans, an inferior option as it contains more saturated fats than the majority of vegetable oils.
Concerned A controversial, less optimal choice of fat.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Cod Oil
Fat The oil extracted from cod, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.
Prefer A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Chicken Fat
Fat The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Prefer A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Organic Coconut Oil
Fat 🌋
The richest source of "medium-chain triglycerides" (MCT). One of the MCT, lauric acid is said to help to fight off viruses and infection of the body.
Neutral An acceptable source of fat from plants.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest High amount of plant-based fat is not easily digested by dogs / cats, can cause obstruction and gastrointestinal upset.
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Pea
Carbs, Plant Protein 🌋
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Neutral An acceptable filler with higher nutrition value compared to rice, corn, and wheat.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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Uncertain N/A
Tapioca
Carbs An alternative high carbs filler as a source of vitamin Bs, iron, manganese, and calcium.
Neutral An acceptable filler with higher nutrition value compared to rice, corn, and wheat.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
Animal Protein Chicken liver is broken down into smaller parts by using enzymes in a process called "Hydrolysis". MSG (food enhancer) is formed during the process.
Concerned An animal protein with high digestibility. However, MSG could be linked to several side effects including headache, nausea, and weakness.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Organic Egg
Animal Protein It contains almost every nutrient the body needs. It also has the highest biological value (protein absorption) among other animal proteins.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Tomato
Carbs Packed with vitamins A, C, K, potassium, and manganese.
Neutral Vegetables are fair source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Cranberry
Carbs High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.
Neutral Fruit is an acceptable source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Apple
Carbs Contains mainly carbs and sugar with multiple antioxidants to prevent radical damages by oxidative stress.
Neutral Fruit is an acceptable source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Carrot
Carbs Well known for its alpha and beta-carotene content, also rich in potassium and vitamin B6. Most pet foods use it as a minor ingredient (include 0.1% to 3% of the total composition).
Neutral Vegetables are fair source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Yam
Carbs Often confused with sweet potato, it has more fat, carbs, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin E, added as an alternative high carbs filler.
Neutral An acceptable filler with higher nutrition value compared to rice, corn, and wheat.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Pumpkin
Carbs An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene.
Neutral An acceptable filler with higher nutrition value compared to rice, corn, and wheat.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Dried Beets
Carbs High in sugar, carbs, and fiber, along with vitamin C, fiber, folate, manganese, and potassium.
Concerned Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Sodium Chloride
Others Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Concerned A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Dicalcium Phosphate
Supplement 🌋⁉
A supplement for calcium and phosphorus. It is mainly used to improve the texture of pet foods. It is also found in some toothpaste as a polishing agent.
Notice A risky supplement that can cause health issues, backed by research studies.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest It does not absorb any water, almost insoluble, and becomes very hard in digesting.
⁉
Uncertain Studies show that it can cause the formulation of kidney stones.
Potassium
Supplement An inorganic form of potassium, which offers 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body. It is essential for important functions like nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and carbon dioxide / oxygen transport.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Iron
Supplement An inorganic form of iron. It is essential for the transport and movement of oxygen around the body. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Zinc
Supplement An inorganic form of zinc, which is vital in skin function and wound healing, cell replication, the structure and function of biological membranes. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Copper
Supplement An inorganic form of copper, which is important for the production of blood cells, hair coat color pigmentation, and maintaining the nervous system. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Manganese
Supplement An inorganic form of manganese that has 5 - 15% less absorption rate than the organic form. It is essential for the transport and movement of oxygen around the body.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Iodine
Supplement Supplement for iodine, a rare mineral essential for healthy thyroid function, usually found in seaweed.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Selenium
Supplement An inorganic form of selenium, has 5 - 15% less absorption rate than the organic form. It is essential to protect the body from oxidative damage by free radicals.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
L-lysine
Supplement One of the essential amino acids that dogs and cats cannot produce by themselves therefore must be obtained from the diet. Usually, pet foods with a high amount of meat and legumes do not require this supplement as they are high in lysine naturally.
Neutral A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Choline Chloride
Supplement Vital molecule for various functions in the body, lack of choline can result in weight loss, vomiting, and fatty liver.
Neutral A safe supplement for potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Vitamin A
Supplement Supplement of vitamin A, it is essential for healthy skin, normal vision, and immune function.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Vitamin E
Supplement Supplement for vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that protects oxidative damages on cellular membranes by free radicals. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anorexia, depression, and dermatitis.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Vitamin C
Supplement Supplement for vitamin C, which can help to prevent oxidative damages by radicals, maintain healthy skin, and boost the immune system.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Vitamin D3
Supplement Supplement for vitamin D3 (animal-derived), which is essential for calcium homeostasis - to maintain a constant concentration of calcium. A deficiency will result in osteopenia (lower bone mass).
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Vitamins B1
Supplement Supplement for vitamin B1, which is important for energy production and glucose metabolism.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Niacin
Supplement Known as vitamin B3, essential to maintain healthy GI tracts, skin/coat, and nervous system.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Calcium Pantothenate
Supplement An organic form of calcium, it is essential in the formation of bones / teeth and different cellular functions. Compare to inorganic form, it has 5 - 15% more absorption rate to the body.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional minerals.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Vitamins B6
Supplement Supplement for vitamin B6, which is vital for producing glucose, red blood cells, and synthesis of niacin, taurine, dopamine. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anemia, seizures, and heart-related issues.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Riboflavin
Supplement A synthetic supplement for vitamin B2. which is vital for the body's metabolism and health.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Folic Acid
Supplement A synthetic form of folate, which is also known as vitamin B9. It plays an important role to support the body's functions, such as cell growth.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Biotin
Supplement A water-soluble vitamin B that is important for maintaining healthy skin, coat, and nails.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Vitamin B12
Supplement Supplement for vitamin B12, which is vital for carbon transfer and propionate metabolism. A deficiency will result in symptoms similar to gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and weight loss.
Neutral A safe supplement for additional vitamins.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Mos
Prebiotics Known as MOS, a sugar extracted from yeast, added as a prebiotic. It is well known for its ability to bind pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, preventing them from growing in the intestine.
Neutral A safe supplement for prebiotics, which may improve digestive health.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Yucca Extract
Carbs Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Neutral A harmless ingredient with specific benefits.
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Allergen N/A
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Seaweed Powder
Carbs An excellent source of various minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium. Rich in rare mineral iodine essential for healthy thyroid function.
Neutral An acceptable ingredient as a source of vitamins and minerals.
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Allergen N/A
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Softshell Turtle Egg Powder
Fat Contains around 40% calcium, it is often added as a calcium supplement to pets.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Enzymes
Others They are proteins that catalyze or speed up the biochemical reaction in the body. They are usually added to pet foods to aid digestion.
Neutral A harmless ingredient with potential health benefits.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Taurine
Supplement An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Prefer A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Beer Yeast
Plant Protein Concentrate Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Concerned A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Lactobacillus
Probiotics A type of probiotics, good bacteria that promotes good digestion and overall health. L. acidophilus produces lactic acid, which is believed to help prevent bad bacterias from growing in the intestines.
Neutral A safe supplement for probiotics, which may improve digestive health.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Bacillus Subtilis Natto
Probiotics A type of probiotics, good bacteria that promotes good digestion and overall health. Bacillus subtilis helps to boost immunity, protect the body from pathogens (like salmonella), and improve gut health.
Neutral A safe supplement for probiotics, which may improve digestive health.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Anti-oxidants
Supplement Helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals caused by oxidative stress.
Neutral A safe food supplement for additional antioxidants.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Green Tea Extract
Others One of the most healthy tea in the world. It contains catechins, which are natural antioxidants that help prevent radical damages to the body and offer many health benefits.
Neutral A harmless ingredient with potential health benefits.
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Allergen N/A
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Related to Digest N/A
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Uncertain N/A
Tips
Most ingredients are considered as clear ingredients, but we do find 5 Concerned and 1 Notice ingredients from Salmon + Chicken Hairball Control. Check from the above list to view the details.Concerned
- Soybean Oil
- Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
- Dried Beets
- Sodium Chloride
- Beer Yeast
Notice
- Dicalcium Phosphate
Estimated Meat Content
Some pet food uses high plant protein ingredients to boost up the overall protein level — to make it looks like it includes a lot of meat, which is more appealing for customers.
Therefore, protein level itself cannot tell the quality and how much animal ingredients (more digestible than plants) is in the pet food.
Check if protein is overrated by plant protein boost up
Count of Plant Protein
0 / 7 (0%)
in top 7 ingredients Protein Level
37%
in dry matterBy looking at the plant protein in top ingredients and compare with the total protein level, we will try to estimate how much animal ingredients is used in the pet food as Meat Content.
Meat Content
Based on my "godly" guess, the meat content might be Medium to high !
It looks like it contains a significant amount of meat and majority of the protein should come from animal sources. Your furbabies will like it like I do!
Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food Product Line Review
To make a conclusion about the whole product line, we will consider all recipes and their average nutrition ratio.
Recipes Average Compares to Ideal Level
In the total of 2 recipes, the group has an average of 38% protein, 19% fat and 31% carbohydrate.
（Protein and Fat: Prefer Higher丨Carbs: Prefer Lower）
- Protein is 5 (%) higher than ideal
- Fat is 4 (%) higher than ideal
- Carbs is 6 (%) higher than ideal
What does it mean?
Overall,Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food has an carbs level that is close to our preferred level.
Conclusion
Throughout the review, we have 3 major opinons about this pet food line:
- Quite attractive protein and/or carbs level
- Major ingredients from animals
- Medium to high level of meat content
Based on these, we can conclude Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food is a pet food line with a 4 star rating.
Do we recommend Blue Bay Animate Dry Cat Food ?
It is a good quality above average pet food that we recommend.
The review is entirely our own view and opinon. It is for informational reference only and not a purchase advice.
「Chief of Cook」Donky
Abandoned in a cardboard box after birth. She is always starved wandering on the street. After she grew up, she wants to cook all the yummy food for every homeless in the world.
