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Carna4® Cat Food Chicken
Carna4
Item Details
Gentle quick-baked and cool air-dried nutrient-dense 100% whole food. This recipe is loaded with Canadian fresh chicken, chicken liver, and eggs, along with our USDA Certified Organic sprouted seeds mix, providing hardy native probiotics and bioavailable vitamins and minerals, with NO synthetic additives of any kind. No vitamin pre-mix needed nor added, ever.
Introducing the first whole-food complete diet for Cats. Completely synthetic-free (that means no pre-mix!) because our organic sprouted seed combination provides all the vitamins and minerals your cat needs for excellent health. The cats are loving the taste! Quick-baked for convenient, every-day-easy feeding of natural food for your cat.
Chicken Formula Ingredients:
Fresh Chicken, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Ground Organic Sprouted Barley Seed, Herring, Ground Fava Beans, Sweet Potato, Ground Organic Sprouted Flaxseed, Ground Organic Sprouted Lentils, Ground Organic Sprouted Peas, Potato Starch,
Kelp, Cranberry, Sea Salt, Sunflower Oil, Nutritional Yeast, Natural Baking Soda… Nothing Else.
Nutrient Content:
Carna4 Whole Food Nuggets Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages – but offers much more. In fact, our nutrient content exceeds AAFCO requirements in all cases. See for yourself by viewing the complete nutritional guidelines.
CALORIE CONTENT
ME Calculated as fed – 4,400 kcal/kg or 407 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup
In fact, our nutrient content exceeds AAFCO requirements in all cases. You can see for yourself in the following table:
THE DATA IN THIS TABLE REPRESENTS OUR MOST RECENT TEST RESULTS OF OUR FOOD. THERE MAY BE SMALL VARIANCES COMPARED TO THE INFORMATION ON THE PRINTED BAGS YOU PURCHASE AS WE CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF OUR INGREDIENTS.
MINIMUM NUTRIENT VALUE PER KG – AS FED
| NUTRIENT |
Carna4 Cat – Fish |
Carna4 Cat – Chicken |
AAFCO Adult Cat |
AAFCO Growth Cat | AAFCO Maximum |
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| Crude Protein | 40% | 40% | 23% | 27% | |
| Crude Fat | 17% | 17% | 8% | 8% | |
| Crude Fiber | 4% (max) | 4% (max) | |
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| Moisture | 10% (max) | 10% (max) | 10% | 10% | |
| Ash | 5.1% | 5.2% | |
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| Amino Acids | |
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| Arginine | 2.67 | 2.67 | 0.94% | 1.12% | |
| Histidine | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.28% | 0.28% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.74 | 1.74 | 0.47% | 0.47% | |
| Leucine | 2.82 | 2.82 | 1.12% | 1.12% | |
| Lysine | 2.92 | 2.92 | 0.75% | 1.08% | |
| Methionine – cysteine | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.99% | 0.99% | |
| Phenylalanine – tyrosine | 2.55 | 2.55 | 0.79% | 0.79% | |
| Threonine | 1.75 | 1.75 | 0.66% | 0.66% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.14% | 0.22% | |
| Valine | 1.69 | 1.69 | 0.56% | 0.56% | |
| Taurine | 25% | 25% | 0.09% | 0.09% | |
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| NUTRIENT | Carna4 Cat – Fish | Carna4 Cat – Chicken | AAFCO Adult Cat | AAFCO Growth Cat | AAFCO Maximum |
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| Archidonic Acid | 0.24% | 0.25% | 0.02% | 0.02% | |
| Linoleic Acid | 2.4% | 2.3% | 0.45% | 0.45% | |
| Omega-3s | 1.9% | 1.9% | |
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| Omega-6s | 3.8% | 3.8% | |
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| DHA & EPA | 1.2% | 1.2% | |
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| Minerals & Essential Nutrients | |
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| Calcium | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.54% | 0.9% | |
| Chloride | 0.83% | 0.89% | 0.27% | 0.27% | |
| Copper | 19 mg | 18 mg | 4.5 mg | 13.5 mg | |
| Iodine | 2.65 mg | 2.67 mg | .031 mg | 0.31 mg | |
| Iron | 130 mg | 129 mg | 72 mg | 72 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.13% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.07% | |
| Manganese | 32 mg | 32 mg | 6.75 mg | 6.75 mg | |
| Phosphorous | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.45% | 0.72% | |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 | 1.3:1 | 1.2:1 | 1.25:1 | |
| Potassium | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.54% | |
| Selenium | 0.88 mg | 0.85 mg | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg | |
| Sodium | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.18% | 0.18% | |
| Zinc | 195 mg | 190 mg | 67 mg | 67 mg | 1800 mg |
| Lignans | 1480 mg | 1480 mg | |
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| NUTRIENT | Carna4 Cat – Fish |
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| Vitamin A | 14,600 IU | 14,500 IU | 4,500 IU | 8,100 IU | 675,000 IU | ||
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 18.0 mg | 17.0 mg | 4.5 mg | 4.5 mg | |
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| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 9.8 mg | 9.8 mg | 3.6 mg | 3.6 mg | |
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| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 108 mg | 103 mg | 54 mg | 54 mg | |
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| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 23 mg | 23 mg | 4.5 mg | 4.5 mg | |
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| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 9.8 mg | 9.8 mg | 3.6 mg | 3.6 mg | |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 mg | 0.17 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | |
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| Vitamin K | 0.76 mg | 0.77 mg | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg | |
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| Folate | 1.17 mg | 1.15 mg | 0.17 mg | 0.17 mg | |
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| Beta Carotene | 1.8 mg | |
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| Choline | 2,500 mg | 2,700 mg | 2,160 mg | 2,160 mg | |
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| Vitamin C | 120 mg | 120 mg | |
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| Vitamin D | 2,330 IU | 2,320 IU | 450 IU | 675 IU | 9,000 IU | ||
| Vitamin E | 420 IU | 415 IU | 27 IU | 27 IU | |
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| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | 0.34 mg | 0.34 mg | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg | |
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Carna4 Cat – Fish |
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| Total Probiotics (Microorganisms) | |
18 billion cfu | 18 billion cfu | |
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| Bacillus coagulans | |
89 million cfu | 89 million cfu | |
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| Bacillus subtilis | |
45 million cfu | 45 million cfu | |
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| Bifidobacterium bifidum | |
730 million cfu | 730 million cfu | |
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| Bifidobacterium infantis | |
98 million cfu | 98 million cfu | |
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| Enterococcus faecium | |
61 million cfu | 61 million cfu | |
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| Lactobacillus acidophilus | |
1.09 billion cfu | 1.09 billion cfu | |
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| Lactobacillus casei | |
370 million cfu | 370 million cfu | |
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| Lactobacillus lactis | |
1.65 billion cfu | 1.65 billion cfu | |
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| Lactobacillus plantarum | |
116 million cfu | 116 million cfu | |
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| Saccharomyces boulardii | |
58 million cfu | 58 million cfu | |
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| Saccharomyces cerevisiae | |
226 million cfu | 226 million cfu | |
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| Prebiotics | |
1.9 % | 1.9 % | |
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| Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) | |
10,100 mg | 10,000 mg | |
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| Mannooligosaccharides (MOS) | |
9,100 mg | 9,000 mg | |
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| Inulin | |
0.165 mg | 0.155 mg | |
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| Digestive Enzymes | |
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| Lypase | |
467,000 LU | 460,000 LU | |
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| Amylase | |
39,000 DU | 36,800 DU | |
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| Cellulase | |
487,000 CU | 488,000 CU | |
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| Protease | |
15,400 PU | 17,000 PU | |
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Please note that Carna4’s “Guaranteed Minimum per kg as fed” is our food’s guaranteed nutrient content in its regular state in the bag, including moisture.
Recommended Daily Feeding Guide
| BODY WEIGHT | CUPS PER DAY | |
| KITTEN | CAT | |
| 2 | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| 4 | 2/3 | 1/3 |
| 7 | 1 | 1/2 |
| 10 | 1 1/3 | 2/3 |
| 13 | 1 1/2 | 3/4 |
| 16 | 2 | 1 |
Feeding Guidelines
Ideal daily feeding portions will vary for different cats, depending on age, size, breed, environment and activity levels. Because Carna4 is so concentrated in high quality nutrients that are easily absorbed by your cat, you may need to feed 10% – 20% less per day than most other dry foods. The amounts in the table and calculator are guidelines only and you should carefully monitor your cat’s weight, until an ideal balance is found. You can view the recommended daily feeding table here.
Carna4 may be free-fed throughout the day or fed at specific meal times. Plenty of fresh, clean water should be available at all times.
To free-feed Carna4, fill your cat’s bowl each morning with the recommended portion and make the bowl accessible all day. To feed by scheduled meals, divide the recommend daily portion by the number of meals fed. If you are using Carna4 in combination with other diets be sure to calculate the calories contributed from the foods and reduce the amount of Carna4 accordingly. Although Carna4 is a great complement to raw feeding, we do not recommend feeding Carna4 and raw in the same meal.
Remember to:
- Provide your cat with plenty of fresh, clean drinking water at all times.
- Bring your cat to the veterinarian regularly.
- Give your cat play and exercise every day.
Cups Per Bag
| 2 lb | = | 9.5 cups |
| 4 lb | = | 18.8 cups |
Digestive Health
How much of the food they eat is actually metabolized (absorbed) by your pet? At Carna4, we are committed to regular testing of all of our products for nutritional values and digestibility using the services of an internationally respected third-party lab. When we tested the digestibility of our recipes (the percentage of the nutrition absorbed by the animal eating the food) tests show that Carna4 delivers very high nutritional uptake, reflected in a Percent Digestibility score of 94%-95% for each formula. This is because our recipes contain only pure whole food ingredients which are recognized by the body as nutritious. The body knows just what to do with our ingredients and explains why cats with sensitive digestive systems and skin conditions thrive on Carna4.
Transitional & Rotational Feeding
Transitioning to Carna4
It MAY take several days for your cat to adjust to the richer nutrients in Carna4. Start by mixing one-part Carna4 to four parts of your cat’s old food. Gradually increase the proportion of Carna4 over 7-10 days until you are feeding all Carna4.
For picky cats, take several Carna4 nuggets in your hands and rub them together. Then put the food away and pet your cat all over. Doing this 2-3 times BEFORE introducing the food makes the smell more familiar to your cat and increases the likelihood they will try a new food.
Your cat may have larger OR LOOSER stools in the early part of his or her transition period as the better-quality fiber in Carna4 helps to clean out the colon. This is a normal and healthy effect, and you will see the stools return to normal later in the transition. When transitioning to Carna4 from another diet, try sprinkling in some Flora4 ground sprouted seeds food topper to help aid digestion and normalize stools faster
Day 1,2 & 3
Carna4: 25%
Old Food: 75%
Day 4, 5 & 6
Carna4: 50%
Old Food: 50%
Day 7, 8 & 9
Carna4: 75%
Old Food: 25%
Day 10
Carna4: 100%
Rotating Between Carna4 Proteins
There is USUALLY no transition period needed when switching between different proteins of Carna4. Many customers switch with every bag.
However, if your cat has a sensitive tummy, we recommend feeding 50% of the old protein and 50% of the new protein for a day or so before completely switching to the new recipe AND adding ONE TABLESPOON PER FEEDING OF Flora4 to the food when switching up the proteins to keep their tummy at ease.
100% Old Carna4 Protein
50% Old |50% New
100% New Carna4 Protein