Natural Balance · Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health · Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe

Name: Natural Balance Ultra Protein Plus Skin & Coat and Digestive Health Real Salmon & Chicken Meal Recipe
Brand: Natural Balance

Dry food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Natural Balance Skin & Coat and Digestive Health doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains dried plain beet pulp. To be fair, salmon leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains dried plain beet pulp, a lower-quality ingredient.
A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.

What works

Salmon leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
No grains on the label.
Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as salmon and chicken fat.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	40%
Fat	14%
Fiber	4%
Moisture	10%
Ash*	8%
Carbs (estimated)*	24%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Natural Balance Skin & Coat and Digestive Health grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Natural Balance Skin & Coat and Digestive Health?: The label opens with salmon, chicken meal and turkey meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?: None appear on the ingredient list.

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