Lotus Cat Food: The Purest Brand Around?

I’m not going to lie: the first thing to catch my eye about Lotus cat food, was the unique design of the bag. I’m an art buff and the artwork displayed on the bag is gorgeous. It was interesting enough I knew I had to learn more about the brand. I wanted to check out the ingredients myself, as I have never seen this food before, to see exactly what it is hiding with the confines of the bag.

For this Lotus cat food review, I will be focusing on the Cat Kibble Chicken Recipe.

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My Honest Lotus Cat Food Review

 

Name: Lotus

Website URL: www.lotuspetfoods.com

Flavors Available: Chicken, Sardine, Low-Fat Chicken and Duck

Sizes Available: 2.2 pounds, 5 pounds, and 11 pounds

Price: Varies

Overall Rating:

 

Pros. vs. Cons.

Pros:

• Chicken is the first ingredient
• Mostly positive customer reviews
• Rich protein content
• Various flavors available

Cons:

• Extremely expensive
• Contains too many legume ingredients
• Few filler ingredients used

 

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Min)
35.00 %

Cude Fat (Min)
19.00 %

Crude Fiber (Max)
5.00 %

Moisture (Max)
10.00 %

Ash (Max)
7.50 %

0.15 %

Vitamin E (Min)
350 IU/kg

Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (Min)
0.65 %

Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (Min)
2.50 %

Ascorbic Acid
200 mg/kg

 

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Lentils, Chicken Liver, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, Ground Flaxseed, Tapioca Flour, Pea Fiber, Brewers Dried Yeast, Dried Egg Product, Natural Yeast Flavor, Clams, Pumpkin, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Spinach, Carrots, Calcium Propionate, Calcium Sulfate, Salt, Salmon Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, New Zealand Green Mussels, Dried Kelp, Yucca schidigera, Inulin, Taurine, L Ascorbyl Polyphosphate, Iron Sulfate, DL Methionine, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Niacin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridixoine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Rosemary Extract

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Chicken

This is a high-quality protein ingredient that can or cannot contain the bones. It is devoid of feathers, feet, and entrails of the chicken carcass.

Chicken Meal

This is a high-quality protein ingredient that can contain as much as 300% more protein than chicken contains alone.

Lentils

This is a plant-based ingredient that can contain additional protein, dietary fiber, and essential micronutrients.

Chicken Liver

This ingredient is a rich source of protein and folate.

Chickpeas

This is a plant-based ingredient that can be a source of carbohydrates, additional protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, copper, iron, folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and B complex vitamins.

Chicken Fat

This is a high-quality source of fat that can contain additional protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.

Ground Flaxseed

This ingredient is a source of insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6fatty acids, and alpha-linolenic acid.

Tapioca Flour

This starchy ingredient is extracted from Cassava roots. It is typically used as a source of complex carbohydrates and a binding agent in cat food.

Pea Fiber

This ingredient is a rich source of insoluble fiber. It is only seen as moderately nutritious.

Brewers Dried Yeast

This ingredient is the dried non-fermented yeast that is a by-product of brewed beer or ale.

Dried Egg Product

This ingredient is used as a source of protein.

Natural Yeast Flavor

Just as the name implies, this ingredient is used as a flavoring agent.

Clams

This ingredient is used as a lean source of protein, Omega 3 fatty acids, iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a highly beneficial ingredient for cats. It is a source of fiber, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Beta-Carotene. To learn about the benefits of pumpkin for cats, check out this post.

Apples

This ingredient is a rich source of fiber, Vitamin C, potassium, and Vitamin K.

Sweet Potatoes

This low-fat ingredient is a rich source of dietary fiber, a moderate amount of carbohydrates, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and manganese.

Blueberries

This ingredient is a healthy source of folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, essential phytonutrients, and dietary fiber.

Spinach

This ingredient is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, magnesium, iron, and manganese.

Carrots

This ingredient is a rich source of beta-carotene, Vitamin K, potassium, and fiber.

Calcium Propionate

This ingredient is used as a preservative to help prevent baked recipes from molding or preventing bacterial growth.

Calcium Sulfate

This ingredient is used as a calcium supplement.

Salt

This ingredient is essential to help body cells function properly. Keep in mind, an excess of salt can lead to obesity and heart disease in cats.

Salmon Oil

This ingredient is used as a source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Vitamin E Supplement

Just as the name implies, this ingredient is a supplement of Vitamin E, which is essential in helping a cat’s body form red blood cells.

New Zealand Green Mussels

This low-calorie and low-fat ingredient is a rich source of protein. It is also a source of zinc, iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.

Dried Kelp

This ingredient is a rich source of iodine, which can help regulate the glandular system in cats.

Flavors, Sizes, and Price

Grain-Free Sardine & Herring Adult

This oven-baked kibble formula is made with real sardine and herring as the primary protein ingredients. This formula is made without GMO fruits and vegetables and is formulated for all life stages.

Sizes Available: 2.2 pounds, 5 pounds, and 11 pounds

 

Grain-Free Chicken

This formula by Lotus is loaded with plenty of chicken to give cats the meat they naturally crave. It is oven-baked for less processed diets to protect all of the essential nutrients contained in the formula.

Sizes Available: 2.2 pounds, 5 pounds, and 11 pounds

 

Grain-Free Duck

This formula by Lotus is perfect for cats who need to eat a diet rich with novelty protein sources. This formula uses 100% real duck as the primary protein ingredient and is loaded with all of the fruits and vegetables cats need for optimal nutrition.

Sizes Available: 2.2 pounds and 5 pounds

 

Grain-Free Low Fat Senior

This formula is made with 100% natural ingredients and features real chicken as the first ingredient. Slow baked to perfection, this oven-baked kibble is rich in all of the essential nutrients cats need in a flavor they will love.

Sizes available: 2.2 pounds and 5 pounds

 

Lotus Cat Food Reviews by Cat Owners

Most of the reviews left by cat owners who have tried this brand are on the positive side. It was actually difficult for me to find negative reviews for this food. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reviews I was able to find.

“This is a great and natural cat food. I have been buying this food for my cat for years. He absolutely loves it.” -Michael Ennis, June 26th

“My cats are in love with this brand. It seems to be human grade quality. Can’t complain.” -October 13th

“I give this brand 5 stars. My cats love the taste.” -December 17th

“While my cats love this food, I’m not a huge fan of the cost. This is the only brand that doesn’t give my cat stomach issues. However, the price is a bit on the ridiculous side. There are definitely other higher quality brands out there that don’t cost nearly as much!” -Cristine, April 14th

“I am extremely happy with this food. I just wished it was cheaper.” -Kelly, June 6th

 

Lotus Cat Food: The Bottomline

Lotus cat food is a high-quality brand of cat food. It is made with high-quality ingredients and features some of the richest protein sources I have seen used in a brand. However, the major downside to this food is the price. Even for the quality of the ingredients, it is listed at a price that most cat owners won’t be able to afford. If you are on a tight budget, this may not be the brand for you.

Final Verdict:

Recommended, but extremely expensive

 

Have you fed your cat Lotus cat food? If so, did you agree with my review? Did you disagree with it? Regardless, let me know in the comments section below!