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Cat Blogosphere "No Glutens" / "No Grains" Food & Treat Info

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This document is not a recommendation of any type of cat food or treat. It is a resource for gathering information about foods and treats that do not contain processed glutens or proteins of wheat, rice, or corn, as well as other types of grains starting 4/23/07. Information on this list compiled by volunteer members at the Cat Blogosphere. Contact catsnmom AT houseofthemostlyblackcats.com to volunteer additional information or be added as a collaborator. Resources for lists of all recalled pet foods http://www.itchmo.com/recalls.html and http://petfoodtracker.blogspot.com/. A great list of pet foods not recently recalled can be found at http://www.thepetfoodlist.com/ See the Cat Blogosphere Blog at http://www.blog.catblogosphere.com and http://itchmo.com for daily updates about cat food concerns including recalls.

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Updated:7/12/09 05:09 AMLatest Updated Items highlighted with yellow background.

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BrandProductCommonly CalledStyle / CutFlavorBrand WebsiteContains Wheat GlutenContains Rice Protein or GlutenContains Corn GlutenContains Other Grains or Grain ProductsNotesPossible Places to Purchase

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8 in 1 KookamungaKookamunga Chew Cat TreatsKookamunga Chewy TreatsTreatsChewy Treatshttp://www.eightinonepet.com/NONONOrice flourUnscrupulous suppliers may use rice proteins or rice protein meal and call it rice flour against the instructions of the brand companyPetsMart, many places

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by NatureBrightLife Feline FormulaBrightlifeDryBrightLifehttp://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/NONONOWhole Ground Barley, Whole Ground Oats, Ground RiceUse http://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/ retail locator - or Online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/

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by Natureby Nature Adult Formulaby Nature, by Nature Adult, by Nature "regular"DryAdult Formulahttp://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/NONONOGround Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Flaxseed Meal, Ground OatsNow available at PetsMart; Use http://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/ retail locator - or Online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/

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by Natureby Nature Kitten Formulaby Nature Kitten DryDryKitten Formulahttp://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/NONONOGround Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Flaxseed Meal, Ground OatsUse http://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/ retail locator - or Online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/

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by Natureby Nature Kitten Formulaby Nature Kitten PouchesWet (Pouches)All Flavorshttp://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/NONONOAll flavors contain starch of unspecified origin.Use http://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/ retail locator - or Online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/

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by Natureby Nature Organics"by Nature Organic chicken"DryChickenhttp://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/NONONOOrganic Ground Barley, Organic Ground Oats. Organic Brown RiceSince Gree of HotMBC has been eating this, her tummy problems have gone away. 5/3/07Now available at PetsMart; Use http://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/ retail locator - or Online: http://www.nationalpetpharmacy.com/

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California NaturalsCalifornia Naturals (all canned varieties)California Naturals CannedCannedAll Flavorshttp://www.naturapet.com/default.aspNONONOBrown Rice (all except Salmon & Sweet Potatoes variety)Made to avoid food allergies!

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California NaturalsCalifornia Naturals (all dry varieties)California Naturals DryDryAll Flavorshttp://www.naturapet.com/default.aspNONONOBarley, Oatmeal in some, Brown Rice in othersMade to avoid food allergies!

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Castor & PolluxCastor & Pollux Organic Cat TreatsCastor & Pollux treatsTreatsAll Flavorshttp://www.castorpolluxpet.com/NONONOOrganic Barley, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Oatshttp://www.castorpolluxpet.com/
Use their Retail Locator

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CatsWellHappy HipsTreatsChicken, Beef Liverhttp://www.catswell.comNONONOThe HotMBC kitties LOVE the chicken breast variety but won't eat the Beef Liver variety, which is hard like beef jerky.Specialty / small pet shops, or online http://www.castorpolluxpet.com/
Use their Retail Locator

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CatsWellVitaKittyTreatsChicken, Beef Liverhttp://www.catswell.comNONONOSpecialty / small pet shops, or online http://www.castorpolluxpet.com/
Use their Retail Locator

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Champion Pet Foods AcanaAcana CatAcanaDryKitten, Adult Cat, and Adult Cat Litehttp://championpetfoods.com/acana.aspxNONONOOatmealSpecialty / small pet shops, or online http://championpetfoods.com/orijen/
Use their Store Locator

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Champion Pet Foods Orijen CatOrijen CatOrijenDryAll Flavorshttp://championpetfoods.com/orijen/about/NONONONo grainsSpecialty / small pet shops, or online http://championpetfoods.com/orijen/
Use their Store Locator

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Eagle PackEagle Pack Holistic SelectsHolistic SelectsDryAnchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Formulahttp://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_Cat.htmlNONONOGround Brown Rice, OatmealThe HotMBC kitties go after these like Temptations! Can be used as a treat, at least for us. Robyn 5/3/07Specialty / small pet shops, or online http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/EP_WhereToBuy.html
Use their Store Locator

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Eagle PackEagle Pack Holistic SelectsHolistic SelectsDryChicken Meal & Rice Formulahttp://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_Cat.htmlNONONOGround Brown Rice, OatmealThe HotMBC kitties go after these like Temptations! Can be used as a treat, at least for us. Robyn 5/3/07Specialty / small pet shops, or online http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/EP_WhereToBuy.html
Use their Store Locator

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Eagle PackEagle Pack Holistic SelectsHolistic SelectsDryDuck Meal & Oatmealhttp://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_Cat.htmlNONONOGround Brown Rice, OatmealSpecialty / small pet shops, or online http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/EP_WhereToBuy.html
Use their Store Locator

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Eagle PackEagle Pack Holistic SelectsHolistic Selects CannedCannedAll Flavorshttp://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_Cat.htmlNONONOVaries by flavor. May contain oatmeal, rolled oats, and/or barley.Specialty / small pet shops, or online http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/EP_WhereToBuy.html
Use their Store Locator

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Fancy Feastcanned varieties WITHOUT GRAVYFancy Feast "Feasts"CannedBeef Feast, Turkey & Giblets Feast, Chicken Feast, and fish flavorshttp://www.fancyfeast.comNONONOThe varieties without gravy have no grains of any kind, per SS&S! (Avoid varieties with gravy - all have wheat gluten.)

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Flint River Ranch Cat FoodFlint River Ranch Cat FoodFlint River CatDryCat and Kitten, Adult Lite, Cat and Kitten Hairball Formulahttp://www.flintriver.com/NONOYESVaries: All contain brown rice, some contain whole corn also

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GreeniesFeline GreeniesGreeniesTreatsNONOYESGreenies website says that all their grains come from US sources, for those avoiding only Chinese sources at this time.

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GreeniesPill PocketsPill PocketsTreatsNONOYESGreenies website says that all their grains come from US sources, for those avoiding only Chinese sources at this time.

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HaloHalo Liv-A-LittlesLiv-A-LittlesTreatsAll Flavors (Chicken, Beef, Cod, Lamb)http://www.halopets.com/NONONOContains all freeze dried meat, poultry, or fish

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IamsIams Hairball Careâ„¢Iam's HairballDry???http://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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IamsIams Indoor Weight & Hairball Careâ„¢"Iams Lo Cal Hairball Food"DryWeight and Hairball Care flavorhttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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IamsIams Multi-Cat with ChickenMulti ChickenDryChickenhttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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IamsIams Multi-Cat with Chicken & SalmonChicken and SalmonDryChicken and Salmonhttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Brewer's Rice

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IamsIams Original with TunaIams TunaDryTunahttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits

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IamsIams Originalâ„¢ with ChickenIams with ChickenDryChickenhttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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IamsIams® Original with Lamb & RiceIams Lamb and RiceDryLambhttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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IamsIams® Original with Ocean Fish and RiceIams with FishDryFishhttp://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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Iamsâ„¢"Weight Management" or "Low Calorie"DryWeight Control (one flavor)http://www.iams.comNONONOCorn Meal, Corn Grits, Ground Whole Wheat

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Iceland Pure (Ifex)Ifex SnackFishSnackFishTreatsFishhttp://www.icelandpure.com/products.htmNONONONo100% air dried white fish

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InnovaInnova Lite Cat Food, for the older, inactive or overweight catInnova Light CannedCannedLite Cat Food, for the older, inactive or overweight cathttp://www.naturapet.com/default.aspNONONOBrown Rice

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InnovaInnova Reduced Fat Adult Cat FoodInnova Reduced fat DryDryReduced Fat Adult Cat Foodhttp://www.naturapet.com/default.aspNONONOBarley, Brown Rice

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Innova EvoInnova EvoEvo CannedCannedhttp://www.naturapet.com/default.aspNONONOGrain free

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Innova EvoInnova EvoEvo DryDryhttp://www.naturapet.com/default.aspNONONOGrain free

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Instinctive Choice by HealthyPetNetInstinctive ChoiceInstinctive ChoiceCannedallhttp://www.healthypetnet.comNONONOInstinctive Choice does not contain fruits (such as cranberries or apples), vegetables (such as sweets potatoes or carrots) or grains (such as wheat, barley corn or oats).Online http://www.healthypetnet.com/

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Kitty KaviarKitty KaviarKitty KaviarTreatsFishhttp://www.kittykaviar.com/NONONONoDried bonito

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Life's Abundance by HealthyPetNetLife's AbundanceLife's AbundanceDryallhttp://www.healthypetnet.comNONONOBrewer's Rice or YeastNo artificial flavors, colors, processed sugars, or chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT, sulfur dioxide, sorbates, or benzoates per websiteOnline http://www.healthypetnet.com/

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Old West Freeze-Dried Cat TreatsOld West Freeze-Dried Cat TreatsShrimpiesTreatsShrimpNONONOFreeze-dried Shrimp. (Sanjee checked the package herself)

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ShebaSheba Premium Cuts"Sheba Shredded"Wet (Shredded only)All Flavorshttp://www.sheba.com/home.aspNONONONOTE: This info only pertains to teh shredded style Premium Cuts. Per package of Chicken breast flavor: "intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. This is a complementary product for adult cats."Major retailers, online (use Google or Yahoo to find online)

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Solid GoldKatz-n-FlockenKatz-n-FlockenDryLambhttp://www.solidgoldhealth.com/NONONOMillet, Brown Rice, Cracked Pearled BarleyPer website, all ingredients US sourced except lamb meal (New Zealand) Blended Tuna canned cat food (grain free, Thailand) is produced offshore. Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vets.Use http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/ store locator or puchase online at their site.

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Solid GoldSolid Gold CannedSolid Gold CannedCannedAllhttp://www.solidgoldhealth.com/NONONOMillet, Brown Rice, Cracked Pearled BarleyPer website, all ingredients US sourced except lamb meal (New Zealand) Blended Tuna canned cat food (grain free, Thailand) is produced offshore. Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vets.Use http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/ store locator or puchase online at their site.

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WellnessWellnessWellness Dry FoodDryAll Varieieshttp://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/wellness/cat_index.htmlNONOSOME FLAVORS YESSome flavors DO contain corn gluten (Noted by Robyn from actual item label at local pet store when buying cat food 5/1/07) Rice, Ground BarleyEthoxyquin-free protein sources, per the Wellness website

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WhiskasPurrfectly FishPurrfectly FishPouchAll Flavorshttp://www.whiskas.com/meal_time/purrfectly_fishNONONO5/7/07 Sardine & Makerel Entree flavor contains wheat flour;Tuna, Tuna & Whitefish, and Oceanfish flavors do notGrocery stores, pet stores

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WhiskasWhiskas Meaty Selections; Whiskas Seafood SelectionsWhiskas DryDryMeaty and Seafood Varietieshttp://whiskas.com/default.aspxNONOYESGround CornGrocery stores, pet stores

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WhiskasWhiskas TemptationsTemptationsTreats (Crunchy Outside, Soft Inside)All flavors (includes hairball control formula)http://whiskas.com/default.aspxNONOYESGround Corn,Wheat Flour, Malted BarleyGrocery stores, pet stores

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WhiskasWhiskas Temptations DentabitesDentabitesTreats (Crunchy)Dentabiteshttp://whiskas.com/default.aspxNONOYESGround CornGrocery stores, pet stores

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WysongArchetypeArchetype, Archetype Burgers, & Archetype BuffetDry (Buffet must be rehydrated)Allhttp://www.wysong.net/NONONOGround Brown Rice, Ground Oat Groats, Ground Wheat, Ground CornPer Wysong site 5/3/07 "We are using no ingredients from China." Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vetsSpecialty pet shops, or online at http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FD

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WysongAnergenAnergenDry and CannedAllhttp://www.wysong.net/NONONOGround Brown Rice, Ground Oat Groats,Per Wysong site 5/3/07 "We are using no ingredients from China." Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vetsSpecialty pet shops, or online at http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FD

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WysongDaily Dream TreatsDream TreatsTreatsAllhttp://www.wysong.net/NONONOCondensed whey productPer Wysong site 5/3/07 "We are using no ingredients from China." Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vetsSpecialty pet shops, or online at http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FD

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WysongDoctor's Dream TreatsDoctor's Dream TreatsTreatsAllhttp://www.wysong.net/NONONOCondensed whey productPer Wysong site 5/3/07 "We are using no ingredients from China." Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vetsSpecialty pet shops, or online at http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FD

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WysongWysongWysongOther Dry Formulas Not MentionedAllhttp://www.wysong.net/NONONOVariesPer Wysong site 5/3/07 "We are using no ingredients from China." None affected by recall, none contain glutens. Au Jus all meat canned varieties, with the exception of the rabbit variety, and the Chicken Stew in Gravy and Beef Stew in Gravy processed at Menu Foods - so avoid if concerned about cross-contamination. Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vetsSpecialty pet shops, or online at http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FD

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WysongWysongWysongCanned, PouchesAllhttp://www.wysong.net/NONONOVariesPer Wysong site 5/3/07 "We are using no ingredients from China." None affected by recall, none contain glutens. Au Jus all meat canned varieties, with the exception of the rabbit variety, and the Chicken Stew in Gravy and Beef Stew in Gravy processed at Menu Foods - so avoid if concerned about cross-contamination. Brand recommended by Cheysuli's holistic vetsSpecialty pet shops, or online at http://www.wysong.net/page/WOTTPWS/CTGY/FD

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Zuke'sZuke's Hip ActionHip ActionTreatsChicken, Salmonhttp://www.zukes.comNONONObarley, rice flour, barley flourContaminated rice protein may be called rice flour by unscrupulous suppliers to the manufacturer.

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Zuke'sZuke's PurrzPurrzTreatsChicken, Salmonhttp://www.zukes.comNONONObarley, rice flour, barley flourContaminated rice protein may be called rice flour by unscrupulous suppliers to the manufacturer.

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Reported to Be Safer Food Choices

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Reported by Beaus' Mom - Beau's vet told her that these 3 brands have more control over their sources, and are US sourced, than others: Science Diet, Pedigree, and Purina.

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Reported by Cheysuli and Bonnie - I would like to add that my veterinarian insisted I remove my cats from Science Diet years ago. The holistic veterinarians, who are doctors of veterinary medicine just like any other vet but have additional training in various complementary therapies, typically recommend Wysong and Solid Gold. Solid Gold was NOT involved in the product recalls in any way. Both companies avoid chemical preservatives. Solid Gold works with primarily organic food manufacturers within the United States. From everything I have learned, their quality control is above reproach. Everything in their foods is the same quality that human food manufacturers use. They use organic products.

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Purina Brand Cat Foods - According to Purina's website ( http://www.purina.com/recallFAQs.aspx) 4/26 No Rice Gluten, whey isolates, or barley gluten in any of their foods; Rice in their foods is from North American sources. They do source "important nutritional supplements" from China. 4/23, their corn meal gluten used in pet foods is US sourced, not from China where the contaminated glutens have come from. Quoted: "Does Purina use corn gluten meal from China? * No. Corn gluten meal used in Purina brand products comes from North American corn, with the vast majority being U.S. grown."

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To learn more about the most biologically appropriate cat food choices of all, see this article at http://www.itchmo.com/read/what-should-you-feed-your-cat_20070326.

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