![]() ![]() Bioavailability refers to how quickly the nutrients enter the bloodstream for the cat to utilize. Q) The bag says “80% Bioavailable Animal Sources.” What are they and why are they important?Ī) This label means that 80% of the raw ingredients come from animal sources: poultry, eggs, and fish. The gluten is extracted from the corn kernel through a chemical process. Corn Gluten Meal is an example of a processed plant protein. Proteins from grain cannot effectively provide the nutrients your cat needs. Some manufacturers supplement their diets with grain-based ingredients to increase the level of protein. Q) What are processed plant proteins? And why are they not recommended for cats?Ī) Cats are carnivores and need meat protein to thrive and survive. ![]() Q) How palatable is the food?Ī) Palatability tests comparing Tiki Cat® Born Carnivore™ to top natural brands and top science brands in the pet specialty category resulted in superior performance. They are slowly cooled for 20 minutes at 230 degrees and then packed immediately to preserve freshness. The kibbles are baked in the oven for 3.5 minutes at 605 degrees. The ingredients are mixed into a dough and then shaped into kibbles with a with a mold (like a cookie cutter). Q) How is the product made?Ī) Baking is a very simple process – just like baking at home except on a much larger scale. Seared steaks, pan-fried dumplings, toasted marshmallows, and breads undergo this reaction when cooked. The Maillard effect is a reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its desirable flavor. ![]() Q) Why is Tiki® Born Carnivore™ baked and not extruded?Ī) Baking allows us to include higher levels of fresh meat than extrusion, which is how most dry products are made.Īnother benefit of the baking process is the “Maillard” effect which locks in flavor, making the food very palatable for picky cats. Q) Do you have plans to introduce other proteins?Ī) We continue to look for new and unique protein sources that meet the cat’s nutritional needs. It should not be fed to cats suffering from kidney or urinary disease without the advice or approval of your veterinarian. Q) Do you have any concerns with the high protein level in cats with kidney or urinary disease?Ī) Tiki Cat® diets are not for therapeutic use and not intended to prevent or treat disease. It is often used to compare the amount of protein in a wet diet versus a dry diet. A Dry Matter (DM) calculation is a measure of the product with the water removed: (100 – Moisture = Dry Matter). Q) How do we really know how much protein is in a food?Ī) To determine if a wet or dry diet delivers the protein level the natural prey diet (50% – 60%), you should use a Dry Matter calculation. Q) Why do cats need so much protein?Ī) Cats are obligate carnivores and can only get nutrients from meat, unlike other animals which are able to synthesize nutrients from plant-based foods. We formulated a dry option, in a baked kibble, that delivers on the same high protein, low carbohydrate promise that we make with our wet diets. But many cat owners feed dry diets and as many as 60% feed dry exclusively. ![]() Tiki® Cat wet foods mimic the natural prey diet with the appropriate levels of protein, fat and moisture. Q) Why did you decide to make a dry food for cats?Ī) Cats are obligate carnivores and need a meat based, high moisture, low carbohydrate diet to survive and thrive. ![]()
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