Is Felix Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Purina
Purina's Felix Original is reviewed here as a pet food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes meat and animal by-products, which are common in pet food. However, the presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet nutrition.
Main concern
Presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains multiple meat sources like duck, beef, chicken, and salmon, providing variety.
- Includes essential minerals for overall pet health.
- Diverse protein sources may appeal to different pet preferences.
Concerns
- Presence of sugar raises concerns about unnecessary additives in pet food.
- Animal by-products can vary in quality and may not be ideal for all pets.
- Lack of specific sourcing information for meat and fish ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this pet food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Meat And Animal By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Meat And Animal By Products is used here as base. Meat and animal by-products serve as the primary protein source in this pet food. The quality can vary, raising concerns about sourcing and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fleisch und tierische Nebenerzeugnisse
Read the full ingredient profile for Meat And Animal By Products
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Is Fish And Fish By Products safe in this pet food?
Medium
Fish And Fish By Products is used here as base. Fish and fish by-products provide additional protein and omega fatty acids. However, sourcing quality can be inconsistent, affecting overall safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fisch und Fischnebenerzeugnisse
Read the full ingredient profile for Fish And Fish By Products
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Is Minerals safe in this pet food?
Good
Minerals is used here as base. Minerals are essential for pet health, supporting various bodily functions. Their inclusion indicates a focus on nutritional balance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mineralstoffe
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Is Sugar safe in this pet food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included as an additive, which is unnecessary in pet food and may contribute to health issues if consumed regularly.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4287172
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