Just recently, due to an ingredient shortage, we eliminated the flax from the cleanprotein™ Chicken Recipe kibble. We are in the process of updating our ingredient panel on the bags. State regulations give us six months to make this change. Please see our website for current ingredients.

Due to the extrusion process during manufacturing, the appearance of the food may vary. We do not use any starch or fillers, which can also impact the size of the kibble. Our most recent batch is slightly smaller and lighter in color than previous kibble batches.

We recently switched to a new canned food manufacturer since our previous cannery could not meet our demand.

Our new 2.75 and 5.3 oz cans have slightly different values due to the minor variations.   

Our canned food can vary in color and texture due to variations in the proteins. We recently switched to a new canned food manufacturer since our previous cannery could not meet our demand.

Our new 2.75 and 5.3 oz cans are a more traditional, loaf-like pate.

Money Back Guarantee/Refund Policy (updated 6/10/2021)

If you are unsatisfied for any reason within the first 30 days of purchase, please return the sales receipt along with the package proof of purchase symbol and your name and address, for a full refund to: Precious Cat. Inc., 6210 Clear Creek Parkway, Cheyenne WY 82007.

Refunds are limited to most recent purchase and a limit of 2 boxes/bags (purchased at same time) per household.

Dr. Elsey’s reserves the right to limit returns regardless of receipt.

Carbohydrate amounts can be found on the Kibble Values Chart

Note that some nutritional percentages reported are only estimated values, and are indicated as such as (est). Each cat food manufacturer is required by law to publish a Guaranteed Analysis, which defines each product’s maximum values of fiber, moisture and ash in addition to the minimum values of protein and fat contained within. Exact nutritional percentages are not available and hence all calculated values (including carbohydrate percentages and calorie amounts) are determined using these minimum and maximum published values and therefore may differ from actual values.

Phosphorous levels can be found on the Kibble Values Chart and Paté Values Chart

Dry Matter Basis (Calculated) to adjust for the percent of moisture in the food. Note that some nutritional percentages reported are only estimated values, and are indicated as such as (est). Each cat food manufacturer is required by law to publish a Guaranteed Analysis, which defines each product’s maximum values of fiber, moisture and ash in addition to the minimum values of protein and fat contained within. Exact nutritional percentages are not available and hence all calculated values (including carbohydrate percentages and calorie amounts) are determined using these minimum and maximum published values and therefore may differ from actual values.

Antibiotic free is not guaranteed unless it is an Organic product or specifically stated antibiotic free on the label.

Yes.

Yes.  Low glycemic ingredients may reduce or eliminate the need for insulin in diabetic cats. Diabetic cats with the highest remission rates (greater than 80%) have been reported to have feeding diets with approximately 6% of energy from carbohydrates. Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein™ delivers only 5% energy from carbohydrates as compared to leading Dietetic Management foods with levels as high as 13%.

An informative study: http://www.endocrinevet.info/2014/01/how-to-feed-cats-with-diabetes.html

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are the prebiotics that feed the probiotics in your intestines, encouraging growth of good bacteria in gut, improving digestion.

Agar Agar is a plant-based alternative to gelatin. Agar has no calories, no carbs, no sugar, no fat and is loaded with fiber. It’s free from starch, soy, corn, gluten, yeast, wheat, milk, egg and preservatives.

cleanprotein™ kibbles and wet foods are manufactured in the USA.

Studies show that the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease, the leading cause of death in felines, could be shown by the increase of oxalate found in cat’s urine.  Oxalic acid is an organic acid produced in animals and plants when sugars, other carbohydrates, and carbon sources (protein) are metabolized.  This is important because plant material is high in oxalate, and it has been estimated that 10% to 50% of urinary oxalate is derived from dietary oxalate.  The Instinctual diet of a cat should be derived from animal based proteins – not plants and filler ingredients high in oxalate.  —

“Is there an etiologic link between kidney disease and calcium oxalate uroliths? Is kidney disease a cause or consequence of urolith formation? Hyperoxaluria may be the common link between these two processes. One group of investigators reported that excessive oxalic acid damages kidney tubules. It is also probable that high concentrations of urine oxalate would be a significant risk factor for the formation of calcium oxalate uroliths in cats. If these assumptions are correct, what is the source of oxalic acid? The answer to these questions likely can be found in the evaluations of various diets.” 

Osborne CA, Lulich JP, et al.  Analysis of 451, 891 Canine Uroliths, Feline Uroliths, and Feline Urethral Plugs from 1981 to 2007: Perspectives from the Minnesota Urolith Center 

cleanprotein™ would be a good diet for these cats as the high animal based protein helps balance a natural urine PH of between 6 and 6.4 in cats, which is the ideal PH range to prevent crystal formation. If a cat has Calcium Oxalate stones it is wise to increase water intake by feeding can food.

We suggest that you consult with your veterinarian before making any changes in your cat’s diet.

Our ingredients are carefully sourced and chosen based on quality. We try to source as many ingredients from the United States, but many vitamins and minerals included in pet food aren’t manufactured in the US. While nearly 90% of our ingredients are from the US, we source others from Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Scotland and Canada. We are extremely careful with our selection of each vendor to ensure they stick to equal or greater manufacturing standards that we have here in the US.

cleanprotein™ kibble .25 a quarter inch.

Kibble:

Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust as needed based on age, size, and activity level.

2-5 lbs.
¼ – ⅓ cup or 33-45 gm

6-11 lbs.
⅓ – ½ cup or 45-67 gm

12 lbs. & up
½ – ⅔ cup or 67-90 gm

Offer up to four times recommended daily feeding during gestation/lactation.
Offer up to two times recommended daily feeding for kittens.

Paté:

Adjust the amount of food you serve based on the age, size and activity level of your cat. Food should be fed at room temperature. Promptly refrigerate the unused portion. Fresh water should be available at all times.

Kittens require up to two and a half times this amount. For pregnant and lactating females, feed up to three times the normal adult amount per day.

Beef 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/2 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3^1/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4^1/2 cans per day

Beef 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day

Chicken 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 2^3/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^1/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4 cans per day

Chicken 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^1/2 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2 cans per day

Duck & Turkey 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4^1/4 cans per day

Duck & Turkey 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^1/2 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2 ^1/4 cans per day

Duck 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/2 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3^1/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4^1/2 cans per day

Duck 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day

Rabbit & Turkey 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^1/2 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4 cans per day

Rabbit & Turkey 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^1/2 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day

Pork 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^3/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3^1/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4^1/2 cans per day

Pork 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2^1/2 cans per day

Salmon 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/2 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 4^1/4 cans per day

Salmon 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^1/2 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day

Turkey 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 2^3/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 3^1/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 3^3/4 cans per day

Turkey 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 3/4 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^1/2 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2 cans per day

Ocean Whitefish 2.75 oz
6 lb Cat – 2 cans per day
8 lb Cat – 2^3/4 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 3^1/2 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 4^1/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 5 cans per day

Ocean Whitefish 5.3 oz
6 lb Cat – 1 can per day
8 lb Cat – 1^1/2 cans per day
10 lb Cat – 1^3/4 cans per day
12 lb Cat – 2^1/4 cans per day
14 lb Cat – 2^1/2 cans per day

Currently our cleanprotein™ products are only available at chewy.com and
Amazon.com. In Canada, you can find cleanprotein™ at select PetSmart locations and at petsmart.ca. You can use our store locator for in-store locations, but we recommend calling the store first to verify which cleanprotein™ products are currently in stock.

Chicken Recipe Kibble
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 4,100 kcal/kg, 545 kcal/cup.

Salmon Recipe Kibble
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 4,030 kcal/kg, 544 kcal/cup.

Rabbit Recipe Kibble
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 3,990 kcal/kg, 547 kcal/cup.

Turkey Recipe Kibble
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 4,085 kcal/kg, 547 kcal/cup.

Duck Recipe Kibble
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 4,055 kcal/kg, 545 kcal/cup.

Chicken Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,245 kcal/kg, 186.8 kcal/5.3oz, 97.1 kcal/2.75oz.

Turkey Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,262 kcal/kg, 189.3 kcal/5.3oz, 98.4 kcal/2.75oz.

Beef Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,096 kcal/kg, 164.4 kcal/5.3oz, 85.5 kcal/2.75oz.

Ocean Whitefish Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 994 kcal/kg, 149.1 kcal/5.3oz, 77.5 kcal/2.75oz.

Rabbit & Turkey Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,195 kcal/kg, 179.3 kcal/5.3oz, 93.2 kcal/2.75oz.

Salmon Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,147 kcal/kg, 172.1 kcal/5.3oz, 89.5 kcal/2.75oz.

Pork Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,061 kcal/kg, 159.2 kcal/5.3oz, 82.8 kcal/2.75oz.

Duck Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,106 kcal/kg, 165.9 kcal/5.3oz, 86.3 kcal/2.75oz.

Duck & Turkey Recipe Paté
Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 1,140 kcal/kg, 171.0 kcal/5.3oz, 88.9 kcal/2.75oz.

Many competitive foods use plant-based proteins such as grains, vegetables, and fruits. Plant-based proteins are high in oxalate and lead to rapid metabolization, which actually increases your cat’s hunger. However, feeding them high quality protein can help to curb your cat’s appetite so that he or she maintains a healthy weight at every age.

The right diet can go a long way for your cat. Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein™ is 100% grain-free and gluten-free*, and over 90% of the protein is animal-based. With no fillers or preservatives added.

*produced in a facility that is not 100% gluten-free

Yes, cleanprotein™ is good for cats of all life stages.

As we transition our foods to new formulas, previous iterations of cleanprotein™ may still be in circulation. Below you will find a detailed list of all the ingredients and nutrition information for past formulas.

September 2021 Kibble Values Chart

May 2021 Kibble Values Chart

May 2021 Chicken Recipe Kibble Nutrition + Feeding

Kibble Formulas

Chicken Recipe

95% of Protein is Animal-Based, First Ingredient Chicken, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, 100% Grain-Free, Gluten-Free*, No Fillers or Artificial Preservatives, Non-GMO, For All Life Cycles

*produced in a facility that is not 100% Gluten-Free

Please note that these represent our most current values. Previous formulas may still be in distribution.

Ingredients

Chicken, dried egg product, pork protein concentrate, gelatin, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed, natural flavor, salmon oil, potassium citrate, fructooligosaccharide, choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, cobalt carbonate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), salt, dicalcium phosphate, rosemary extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 59.0%, Crude Fat (min) 18.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min) 0.06%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min) 0.06%, Vitamin E (min) 150 IU/kg, Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.90%.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 4,030 kcal/kg, 544 kcal/cup.

With Salmon

93% of Protein is Animal-Based, First Ingredient Salmon, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, 100% Grain-Free, Gluten-Free*, No Fillers or Artificial Preservatives, Non-GMO, For All Life Cycles

*produced in a facility that is not 100% Gluten-Free

Please note that these represent our most current values. Previous formulas may still be in distribution.

Ingredients

Salmon, dried chicken, dried egg product, gelatin, salmon hydrolysate, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried chickpeas, pork protein concentrate, natural flavor, flaxseed, potassium citrate, fructooligosaccharide, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), potassium chloride, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, cobalt carbonate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), salt, rosemary extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 56.0%, Crude Fat (min) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min) 0.25%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min) 0.25%, Vitamin E (min) 150 IU/kg, Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 1.6%.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 4,030 kcal/kg, 544 kcal/cup.

Dry Weight (kibble)

Feeding Guide (kibble)

Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust as needed based on age, size, and activity level.

Offer up to four times recommended daily feeding during gestation/lactation. Offer up to two times recommended daily feeding for kittens. Making the transition from your cat’s current food should be gradual to prevent any digestive upsets. Allow 7-10 days to make the transition by adding a little more Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein™ each day and decreasing your current cat food. Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein™ Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Paté Formulas

First Ingredient Meat or Fish, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, 100% Grain-Free, Gluten-Free*, No Fillers or Artificial Preservatives, Non-GMO, For All Life Cycles

*produced in a facility that is not 100% Gluten-Free

Please note that these represent our most current values. Previous formulas may still be in distribution.

Chicken Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver, egg product, natural flavor, salmon oil, agar-agar, tricalcium phosphate, barley grass, choline chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium proteinate, salt, taurine, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 11.00%, Crude Fat (min) 9.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.50%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,265 kcal/kg, 197 kcal/5.5oz, 110 kcal/3oz.

Turkey Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Turkey, turkey broth, turkey liver, egg product, natural flavor, potassium chloride, agar-agar, barley grass, choline chloride, salt, magnesium proteinate, taurine, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), salmon oil, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 11.00%, Crude Fat (min) 9.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.50%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,294 kcal/kg, 202 kcal/5.5oz, 110 kcal/3oz.

Beef Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Beef, beef broth, beef liver, egg product, natural flavor, tricalcium phosphate, salmon oil, agar-agar, barley grass, choline chloride, taurine, magnesium proteinate, potassium chloride, salt, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 11.00%, Crude Fat (min) 6.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.50%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,156 kcal/kg, 180 kcal/5.5oz., 180 kcal/3oz.

Ocean Whitefish Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Ocean whitefish, fish broth, chicken liver, chicken heart, egg product, natural flavor, tricalcium phosphate, agar-agar, calcium carbonate, salt, choline chloride, barley grass, potassium chloride, taurine, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals ( zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 12.50%, Crude Fat (min) 7.50%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.50%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,215 kcal/kg, 190 kcal/5.5oz., 190 kcal/3oz.

Rabbit & Turkey Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Rabbit, turkey broth, turkey, turkey liver, egg product, natural flavor, salmon oil, agar-agar, barley grass, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, salt, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), magnesium proteinate, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, organic sunflower oil, E-dihydroiodide), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 11.00%, Crude Fat (min) 6.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.00%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,140 kcal/kg, 178 kcal/5.5oz, 97 kcal/3oz.

Single Source Animal Protein Salmon Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Salmon, fish broth, egg product, natural flavor, tricalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, agar-agar, choline chloride, barley grass, salt, calcium carbonate, magnesium proteinate, taurine, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (a source of vitamin K activity), vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, organic sunflower oil, E-dihydroiodide), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 10.5%, Crude Fat (min) 6.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.0%, Moisture (max) 78.0%, Magnesium (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,350 kcal/kg, 211 kcal/5.5oz., 211 kcal/3oz.

Single Source Animal Protein Pork Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Pork, pork broth, pork liver, salmon oil, egg product, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavor, agar-agar, barley grass, salt, choline chloride, taurine, calcium carbonate, magnesium proteinate, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), potassium chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, organic sunflower oil, E-dihydroiodide), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 13.00%, Crude Fat (min) 4.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.00%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,030 kcal/kg, 161 kcal/5.5oz, 88 kcal/3oz.

Single Source Animal Protein Duck Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Duck, duck broth, duck liver, egg product, natural flavor, agar-agar, barley grass, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, magnesium proteinate, salt, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, E-dihydroiodide), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 10.50%, Crude Fat (min) 7.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.00%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,230 kcal/kg, 192 kcal/5.5oz, 105 kcal/3oz.

Duck & Turkey Recipe Paté

Ingredients

Duck, turkey broth, turkey, turkey liver, natural flavor, agar-agar, barley grass, choline chloride, potassium chloride, salt, taurine, magnesium proteinate, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, organic sunflower oil, E-dihydroiodide), green lipped mussel.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min) 11.00%, Crude Fat (min) 8.00%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.00%, Moisture (max) 78.00%, Magnesium (min) 0.02% (max) 0.03%, Taurine (min) 0.10%.

Caloric Content (calculated)

Metabolizable Energy: 1,260 kcal/kg, 197 kcal/5.5oz, 107 kcal/3oz.

Dry Weight (paté)

Values updated to comply with 2020 AAFCO guidelines

Feeding Guide (paté)

Adjust the amount of food you serve based on the age, size and activity level of your cat.

Food should be fed at room temperature. Promptly refrigerate the unused portion. Fresh water should be available at all times.

For adult cats, feed 1 (5.5oz) can or 1.5-2 (3oz) cans per 6-8 lbs. of body weight per day. Kittens require up to two and a half times this amount. For pregnant and lactating females, feed up to three times the normal adult amount per day.

The main reason we made the change from box to bag at Chewy is that our bag (although not perfect) is proven to sustain the rigors of shipping (18lb and 40lb bag Chewy internal customer satisfaction results and studies) much better than our boxes. With Chewy’s company growth, supply chain constraints and automation improvements, they could no longer shrink wrap the boxes so they could reach a customer intact and without leakage. Our only solution was to move to bags or discontinue 20lb altogether at Chewy. The 20lb box is still currently available at other retailers.

Kittens may go through a litter tasting stage at 4-5 weeks and we recommend using a non-clumping litter until kittens are at least 8 weeks or older depending upon maturity and breed.  Ingesting cat litter and other substances may be a sign of illness in cats and it’s recommended that you see a veterinarian to rule out any medical issues.  

Defecation issues can be difficult to sort out and it can be frustrating to try to stop the behavior. 

Simple Solutions 

• Type of litter, location of the litter box, does the box have a hood or not? 
  • Typically we don’t recommend having a hood on a cat litter box – cats feel trapped and a hooded box can trap odors that are offensive to a cat.
  •  Also, we recommend at least two boxes for cats that are not using the litter box to defecate. One box for defecation and one box for urination and do not place the boxes side by side. If the boxes are side by side the cats perceive the boxes as one box – even if you place them in the same room you need to give them some separation. 
    • Our Cat Attract® and Kitten Attract® are very texture friendly and they do contain a natural herbal attractant that draws the cats to the box by smell.

• Another issue with cats not using the box often times is some sort of bowel issue like constipation or a loose stool. 
  • If a cat is experiencing any of these issues they may avoid the litter box since they can associate the box with something unpleasant. 
  • It is important to watch your cat’s stool and consult with your veterinarian if you notice anything different. 
  • Along those lines another thing to keep in mind is that cats take a different stance to defecate than they do to urinate. Older cats and overweight cats then may have difficulty standing in deep litter to defecate. Cats hide pain very well so they may have some discomfort in their lower spine or legs that may hinder them from being able to stand in the litter box. 
    • Dr. Elsey’s Senior litter can help address this issue in overweight, pregnant and senior cats.

• Although there is no hard research to back this up long haired cats often have more issues with using the box to defecate than short haired cats. 
  • One notion is that they don’t like getting litter and feces on their pant fur and litter in between their toes so they will avoid the litter box to defecate. We always recommend that you have your vet shave the hair around the rear area – it is called a hygiene clip and also clip the hair in between the toes if the hair is really long. This will sometimes solve the problem with a long haired cat. 
    • Our Dr. Elsey’s Crystal litter can also be a solution for this problem in that you keep it low in the box like the Senior litter and it does not stick to the cat’s coat.

• If it is truly a behavioral issue than the pheromone sprays and plug-ins (like Feliway or Comfort Zone) may help with the stress the cat is experiencing and or talking to your veterinarian about using anti-anxiety drugs.

• One other idea I would like to mention that has worked well for some clients. If your cat is defecating right outside the box place a mud tray in front of the box like an extension of the box if you cat begins to go on the tray make is smaller and smaller until the behavior transfers to the box.

Money Back Guarantee/Refund Policy (updated 6/10/2021)

If you are unsatisfied for any reason within the first 30 days of purchase, please return the sales receipt along with the package proof of purchase symbol and your name and address, for a full refund to: Precious Cat. Inc., 6210 Clear Creek Parkway, Cheyenne WY 82007.

Refunds are limited to most recent purchase and a limit of 2 boxes/bags (purchased at same time) per household.

Dr. Elsey’s reserves the right to limit returns regardless of receipt.

The Ultra Litter Attractant works on a smell premise and to insure its effectiveness, we recommend using it with only unscented, clumping clay litter. Any other scents in natural litters or perfumes can mask the scent and it may not work properly.

Since our clay litter is a natural product, it can vary in texture and color. 

While we try and process rebates as soon as possible, it may take up to 8 weeks to receive a check. Making sure all information is legible and correct could speed up the process. Only customers in the US and Canada are eligible.  Due to the volume of rebates we receive, please do not email asking about the status of your rebate if it is within 8 weeks of being submitted.

We do not recommend mixing a non-clumping litter with the clumping clay and it could inhibit the scoopable litter’s ability to clump. 

That is highly unlikely. It’s best to first contact your vet for a medical review or exam. These symptoms are usually due to some previous condition or illness. If you are not already using an unscented litter we recommend using one while you are trying to figure out other possible causes.

We recommend purchasing Cat Attract® and making sure you start with a fresh clean litter box.

Some other things to consider:

· The litter box may have a urine/waste odor. We recommend that you completely empty the litter box, clean it with soap and water, and fill it with fresh litter.  If the litter box is full of scratches we recommend purchasing a new box and disposing of the old one. 

· Have there been any major disruptions in the cat household? This can cause stress and rejection. We recommend trying pheromone plug-ins or sprays (like those from Comfort Zone) that release a cat’s natural scent and can reduce stress in the household.    

· Your cat may not be feeling well.  We recommend contacting your vet to make sure there is nothing else going on.

While we use the same source for all of our litter, it is taken from different locations of the mine and manufactured at different times.  Our clay is a natural mineral, and can therefore vary.  Though the color may be different, the product is tested to provide the performance our customers expect. 

Dr. Elsey’s clumping clay litter is not biodegradable and should not be disposed of in the yard or garden whether it has been used or not.  Bacteria in cat’s waste can be harmful to other humans and animals.  The bacteria in the used litter can cause an illness known as toxoplasmosis that can be particularly harmful to pregnant women or infants if touched or handled.

Dr. Elsey’s recommends completely changing the litter in your box every 4 weeks if you are using a clumping clay litter. Be sure to remove the clumps daily and top off with fresh litter to maintain a three-inch level.  

For non-clumping litter, we recommend changing the litter box every 7-10 days.

The additives we use are proprietary, but they are all-natural, non-toxic, and safe. However, if your cat has any allergies or you are concerned, we recommend using one of our other natural unscented products that doesn’t contain any additives. 

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Our silica litters are made from amorphous silica gel, it is safe if inhaled or ingested and does not cause silicosis because it has no crystalline silica. Newborn kittens can breathe or ingest the litter without harm.

Quartz is naturally mined and present in all of our clay litters. Some of the pieces are larger than others, but are not harmful.

Yes, our Crystal litter contains hydrolyzed herbs and is a non-clumping silica gel litter.

All clumping litters are made from sodium bentonite, a form of clay. Premium scoopables, like ours use 100% sodium bentonite to maximize clumping ability. Some clumping litters blend cheaper clays with bentonite and will break apart in the litter box.

Concerns that bentonite clays will “set-up” in a cat’s stomach are un-founded. Over half of the litters sold today include bentonite clay and have proven safe for cats since their introduction over fifteen years ago. In fact, the convenience of clumping clays have contributed greatly to the growth of cats as pets. In Dr. Elsey’s 25 plus years as a feline only veterinarian, he has never had a case where clumping litters have caused a problem with a cat.

While other litters use bentonite clays, Dr Elsey’s particle size and texture make the difference. Fine grain litters form thin clumps which easily break down in the litter box, and very large particles are difficult for cats to dig in. Our scoopables have the right texture and particle size to create an ideal paw feel for your cat. We call it “dig-a-bility.”

Cat Attract® is the answer for problem cats that will not use their litter boxes. It contains a proprietary blend of herbs mixed in with a premium scoopable litter to attract cats to the litter box. Once they are there, the litter’s ideal texture and particle size encourages digging and use. Every bag of Cat Attract® contains a Dr. Elsey Litterbox Solutions booklet to help your cat come back to its litterbox.

No! DO NOT FLUSH our litters. These litters are designed to form hard clumps. A “flushable” clumping litter is a contradiction. If it dissolves or breaks apart in a toilet, it will break apart in a litter box. A true clumping litter is more convenient for you and better for your cat.