
Premium High-Protein Poultry Complete Cat Nutrition
Product Description
Dr. Marty Nature's Feast Essential Wellness Poultry Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food delivers complete, balanced AAFCO nutrition from 87% premium poultry, including turkey, duck, goose, and quail organs. This high-protein, minimally processed formula supports lean muscle, joint health, digestive function, and vitality across all feline life stages. Freeze-drying at low temperatures preserves essential amino acids, natural enzymes, and critical taurine without artificial preservatives, synthetic fillers, or nutrient powders for optimal feline nutrition.
Benefits
- 87% Premium Poultry Protein: Real turkey, duck, goose, quail support lean muscle; natural 11 essential amino acids.
- Taurine-Rich Natural Meat: Essential amino acid for heart, eye, and reproductive health that cats cannot synthesize.
- Freeze-Dried Enzyme Preservation: Low-temperature drying retains natural enzymes. improving digestibility and nutrient absorption.
- High Digestibility Formula: Premium poultry organs (liver, heart, gizzard) provide a concentrated amino acid profile for sensitive systems.
- Complete AAFCO Nutrition: 5-star rated freeze-dried recipe meeting adult cat maintenance standards without synthetic vitamins.
Ingredients
Turkey, Duck, Goose, Quail, Turkey Liver, Turkey Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Chicken Gizzard, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Egg, Pumpkin Seed, Carrot, Apple, Blueberry, Cranberry, Ginger, Salt, Kelp, Sunflower Seed, Spinach, Broccoli, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative).
Guaranteed Analysis
Component |
Amount (Dry Matter) |
Crude Protein (min) |
37% |
Crude Fat (min) |
27% |
Crude Fiber (max) |
4% |
Moisture (max) |
6% |
How to Use
Serve Dr. Marty Nature's Feast as a complete meal or premium topper. Suitable for dry or rehydrated with warm water for a softer texture. Serves as complete AAFCO adult cat maintenance nutrition; not a supplement. Freeze-dried format requires minimal preparation and no refrigeration until rehydrated.
- Serve Dry: Offer directly from pouch; satisfying crunch cats love; ready-to-serve convenience.
- Rehydrate: Add warm water; let soften 2-3 minutes; stir until uniform consistency preferred.
- Complete Meal: Serve as the sole nutrition source meeting daily caloric and amino acid requirements.
- Premium Topper: Mix with existing cat food for increased palatability and nutritional enhancement.
- Portion Control: Monitor body weight; adjust portions based on the cat's age, activity, and metabolism.
Recommended Dosage Chart
Cat’s Weight |
Daily Amount |
5 lbs |
⅔ cup |
7 lbs |
1 cup |
10 lbs |
1⅛ cups |
12 lbs |
1⅓ cups |
15 lbs |
1½ cups |
17 lbs |
1¾ cups |
20 lbs |
2 cups |
Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes or adjusting portions for your pet.
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Portion Measurement: Measure serving based on the cat's weight using the provided dosage chart.
- Complete Nutrition: Provides 100% AAFCO balanced nutrition as the primary food source for adult cats.
- Transition Gradual: Introduce over 7-10 days, mixing with previous food to minimise digestive adjustments.
- Rehydration Optional: Add warm water for softened texture; improves hydration in cats drinking less.
- Fresh Water Access: Always provide fresh water; rehydrated food contains 70% moisture, supporting hydration.
- Storage Instructions: Store unopened pouch at room temperature; refrigerate opened portions up to 7 days.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Raw Food Safety: Freeze-drying reduces but doesn't eliminate pathogens; handle with raw meat practices.
- Chicken Protein Allergy: Chicken is the top allergen in cats; some develop intolerance after long-term exposure.
- Kidney Disease Caution: High protein may stress pre-existing kidney disease; consult vet if diagnosed.
- Immunocompromised Risk: Not recommended for immunocompromised cats or households with vulnerable people.
- Transition Sensitivity: Rapid diet changes disrupt gut bacteria; a gradual 7-10-day transition is essential.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why is taurine important, and how does freeze-dried poultry preserve it?
Ans: Taurine is an essential amino acid for the cat's heart, eye, and reproductive health. Freeze-drying preserves taurine naturally present in poultry organs better than high-heat cooking methods.
Q2: Is this formula suitable for kittens and senior cats?
Ans: Yes, high-protein complete AAFCO formula supports all life stages. Kittens require 19% animal protein minimum; seniors benefit from easily digestible, high-protein nutrition.
Q3: How does freeze-drying compare to traditional kibble processing?
Ans: Freeze-drying preserves vitamins, minerals, and enzymes at low temperatures. Kibble uses high-heat cooking, destroying heat-sensitive nutrients and denaturating beneficial enzymes significantly.
Q4: Can I feed this to cats with sensitive stomachs?
Ans: Yes, highly digestible poultry organs and preserved enzymes support sensitive systems. Introduce gradually over seven to ten days. Consult a vet if the cat has been diagnosed with food allergies.
Q5: How do I transition my cat to this new food?
Ans: Gradually mix increasing amounts with the current food over seven to ten days. Rapid transitions disrupt gut bacteria balance and cause vomiting, diarrhea, and temporary digestive upset.
Q6: Is this freeze-dried cat food safe from bacterial contamination?
Ans: Freeze-drying reduces pathogens but doesn't eliminate all bacteria. Handle with raw meat safety practices: wash hands thoroughly; keep surfaces clean. Follow FDA recommendations strictly.
Q7: What makes the 87% poultry content significant for cats?
Ans: Cats require 26% minimum protein; adults maintain muscle better with 40%+ protein. High-quality poultry provides all eleven essential amino acids, including methionine and cysteine, for optimal health.
Q8: Should I rehydrate this food or serve it dry?
Ans: Serve either way; cats prefer dry for crunch. Rehydrating with warm water aids cats in drinking less water, improving hydration and digestion significantly.
Q9: Is this formula AAFCO-certified for complete nutrition?
Ans: Yes, 5-star rated complete AAFCO adult maintenance formula. Provides 100% balanced nutrition as a primary food source without requiring supplements or additional ingredients.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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