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Innova Evo cat food is closer than other commercial dry cat foods in matching the nutritional quality of a raw food diet. It is very palatable and my test cats eagerly ate it. For cats without a medical intolerance for high protein (such as kidney disease), it's well worth the effort to look for Innova Evo in a feed & grain or other specialty store.



Pros

• Contains no grains
• Highest meat content of any dry food

• Prepared by a special process to preserve natural flavors and nutritional values

Cons

• Some cats cannot tolerate extremely high protein diets
• Not generally available in larger pet supply stores

Description

• Dry Weight Analysis:
• Protein: 55%
• Fat: 24%
• Fiber: 2%

Guide Review - Innova Evo Food for Cats and Kittens

Innova Evo was developed to closely mirror the nutritional requirements found in optimum raw food diets for cats. While raw food purists may argue that fruits and vegetables such as apples, potatoes, and carrots have no place in a raw diet, these ingredients supply antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, as well as dietary fiber essential to a healthy intestinal tract. The top listed ingredients in Evo are Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Herring Meal, Potatoes, Chicken Fat, and Egg.

With its low carbohydrate - hi protein content, Evo is an excellent choice for kittens, obese cats, as well as cats with feline diabetes. Evo has also been used successfully for treating cats with Feline IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disorder) and for helping prevent the development of urinary struvite crystals found in FLUTD.

(Its targeted pH level is around 6.2 to 6.4. Results will vary for individual cats.)

While a high protein diet is presently not considered optimal for cats with kidney problems, the Natura developers are working with UC Davis & University of Illinois to explore conducting a study to find out the answer to this question.

I am satisfied that Innova Evo is an excellent and convenient alternative to a raw food diet for cats and do not hesitate to recommend it as such. It is well worth the effort to locate, and the company has a store locator on its site for that purpose.