Authority Cat Food And Dental Treats (Reviews & Recalls)
Authority pet food is the store brand for Petsmart (amongst a few others) which has been in business since 1996.
If you’re looking for a reasonable quality cat food at a good price, then the Authority brand should be on your shortlist.
Authority pet food manufactures cat food for cats of all life stages from kittens to adult senior cats. They also manufacture specialty pet food for specific conditions such as sensitive stomach, hairball control and prevention, weight management and sensitive skin.
These diets are optimally balanced to meet the nutritional needs of cats.
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Another line of products from Authority cat food is Authority treats for cats.
These treats help in cleaning your cat’s teeth naturally as they chew on the kibble, and can help save vet bills for extracting rotten teeth.
One key feature of this brand is that all the food formulas contain the Oral-Shield system that helps in dental health by reducing plaque and tartar.
Authority cat food assures that all its diets are 100% grain-free, so they do not contain gluten.
Although grain and gluten free cat diets don’t cause poor health, there is evidence that gluten can help provide protein in a cat’s diet – so you may wish to study this further before deciding on a food choice.
Who Manufactures Authority Pet Food?
Simmons manufactures the Authority canned cat food for Petsmart.
The company bought Menu Food several years ago, and they produce canned food for other large retailers in the United States.
Simmons owns pet food kitchens in the United States, where it prepares these foods using locally sourced ingredients.
As to the manufacturer of the Authority dry cat food, there is a lot of uncertainty on the actual manufacturer.
Authority Cat Food Recalls
March 2007:
Authority issued a recall in 2007, during the mass recall of cat food for potential melamine contamination.
Formulas that were recalled include:
- Authority Adult Sliced Chicken in Sauce for Cats
- Authority Adult Sliced Ocean Fish for Cats
- Authority Adult Beef, Rice & Gravy for Dogs
- Authority Adult Chicken & Rice Cuts for Dogs
- Authority Adult Chicken
- Rice & Gravy for Dogs
- Authority Adult Lamb and Rice Cuts for Dogs
- Authority Adult Lamb
- Rice & Gravy for Dogs
- Authority Lite Chicken
- Rice & Gravy for Dogs
- Authority Senior Chicken Rice & Gravy for Dogs
Authority Cat Food Reviews
1. Authority Adult Salmon & Rice
This formula is prepared with the delicious protein-rich salmon as the primary ingredient. It is supplemented with rice which is a good source of complex carbs that provide energy.
Rice is also a source of essential dietary fibers that help in digestion and hairball control. This diet is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of adult cats. It comes in an 18-pound bag.
Top Ingredients: Salmon, salmon meal, brewers rice, ground corn*, chicken fat, dried beet pulp, grown brown rice, natural flavors, dried egg product, etc.
Calorie Content: 3780 Kcal/kg; 393 Kcals/cup.
Guaranteed analysis
- Crude protein 32% (min)
- Crude fat 16% (min)
- Crude fiber 4% (max)
- Moisture 10% (max)
- Ash 6.5% (max)
- Calcium 1% (min)
- Taurine 0.15% (min)
2. Authority Grain-Free Dental Cat Treats
Authority Grain-free cat treats are prepared with Tuna to allow the cat enjoy the delicious Tuna flavors while still benefiting from the high protein components.
These treats help clean the teeth by removing plagues and freshening the cats breathe. This package contains only two calories per treat.
This treat is ideal for adult cats and kittens aged six months and above. When giving your cat these treats, give them as treats and NOT as a regular meal that will keep them full.
Some pet parents use these treats for gifting finicky eaters for finishing a meal. Always provide enough water when giving these treats.
Top Ingredients: Tuna, chicken meal, pea protein, tapioca starch, pea flour, pea hulls, salmon, natural flavor, and brewers dried yeast.
Calorific content: 3597 Kcal/kg; 2 Kcal/treat.
Guaranteed analysis
- Crude protein 30% (min).
- Crude fat 13% (min).
- Crude fiber 7% (max).
- Moisture 10% (max).
- Taurine 0.1% (min)
3. Authority Grain Free Dental Cat Treats Chicken Flavor
This formula is chicken-flavored to provide cats and kittens above six months with great-tasting high protein treats.
It is prepared to clean the cat’s teeth after a day of chewing kibbles and pate diets.
The chewing action removes plaques and tartar that get stuck in the tooth and may cause dental problems if not removed early. It also leaves the cat’s mouth smelling fresh and chicken-ish.
This chicken-flavored diet is grain-free and does not contain any gluten that may cause allergic reactions to the cat. It is ideal for adult cats as well as kittens that are aged six months and above.
Top Ingredients: Chicken meal, pea protein, tapioca starch, pea flour, chicken fat, citric acid, rosemary extra, natural flavors, etc.
Calorific content: 3597 Kcal/kg; 2 Kcal/treat.
Guaranteed analysis
- Crude protein 30% (min).
- Crude fat 13% (min).
- Crude fiber 7% (max).
- Moisture 10% (max).
- Taurine 0.1% (min).
