Nature's HUG Dry Cat Food, 4 lb, adult

Dried yeast serves as the main protein in this adult pellet formula, and that yeast delivers amino acids and nutrients of the kind present in animal proteins like chicken. The bag holds 4 lb (64 oz, about 1.81 kg) of meat-free, grain-free kibble for cats, and the recipe includes the Opti Biom blend of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. The pieces come in a pellet form rather than a flake or a chunk.

What leads the ingredient list?

Dried yeast comes first on the ingredient list, and it is the ingredient the formula relies on as its protein source. Dried yeast is a commonly used food ingredient, and here it supplies the nutrients and amino acids that animal proteins such as chicken also provide.

The rest of the list moves through potato protein, canola oil preserved with mixed tocopherols, miscanthus herb, green peas and pea protein, then suncured alfalfa meal, apple pomace, flaxseeds and sunflower oil, again preserved with mixed tocopherols. Carrot, natural flavour, green lentils, calcium carbonate, sesame seeds, monocalcium phosphate, tapioca, yeast culture, lecithin, choline chloride and salt follow, along with DL-methionine and a mineral mix that includes potassium chloride, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide and zinc proteinate.

A meat-free recipe with a probiotic blend

The formula is meat free, and the dried yeast at the top of the list stands in for animal protein. The manufacturer states that the recipe contains no added hormones or steroids and no antibiotics.

Opti Biom is the name the manufacturer gives its blend of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, and it uses slow-release microencapsulation technology, which the brand calls Sustained Release Technology. The recipe is also grain free and GMO free, and it has no artificial colours.

What shape are the pieces?

What form does the food come in?

The item form is pellet, so the food is shaped into pellets rather than flakes or chunks. The same pellet form is listed as the product's item form and repeated among its special features.

Is this dry cat food grain free?

Yes. The recipe is grain free, and that status is also listed among the product's special features.

How much does the bag weigh?

The bag holds 4 lb, which is 64 oz, and the item weight is given as 1.81 kg (3.99 lb). The package is a single pack.

Which cats is it meant for?

The target audience is cats, and the style is listed as adult. The bag measures 35 x 10 x 32 cm (13.8 x 3.9 x 12.6 in).

What is Opti Biom?

Opti Biom is the manufacturer's blend of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, made with slow-release microencapsulation technology. It appears in the product's special features as the Opti Biom Probiotic Blend.