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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Indigo Bio Nutrition
Hairball & Gut Health
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health dry cat food good?
Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health is a dry cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
38%
Fat
14%
Est. Carbs
28%
Fiber
6.7%
Ash
13.5%
Moisture (11%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is Medium (14% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
References
Ingredients Analysis
71 of 71 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
10
Notice
5
1
Animal Protein
2
Chicken Meal
3
Salmon Meal
4
Corn Gluten Meal
5
Chicken Oil
6
Rice
7
Organic Beet Pulp
8
Hydrolyzed Protein
9
Organic Rice
10
Cellulose
11
Organic Sunflower Seed Meal
12
Organic Brown Rice
13
Organic Oats
14
Organic Barley
15
Organic Linseed
16
Organic Corn Gluten Meal
17
Organic Sesame Seed Meal
18
Choline Chloride
19
Organic Corn
20
Dl-methionine
21
Salmon Oil
22
Yucca Extract
23
L-lysine
24
Organic Sunflower Seed
25
Potassium Chloride
26
Vitamin A
27
Vitamin D3
28
Vitamin E
29
Vitamin B1
30
Vitamin B2
31
Vitamin B6
32
Vitamin B12
33
Calcium Pantothenate
34
Niacin
35
Biotin
36
Folate
37
Iron
38
Copper
39
Manganese
40
Zinc
41
Iodine
42
Cobalt
43
Selenium
44
Organic Mung Bean
45
Organic Buckwheat
46
Organic Sweet Potato
47
Taurine
48
Citrate
49
Chicory Inulin
50
Vitamin E
51
Organic Carrot
52
Organic Pumpkin
53
Organic Pumpkin Seeds
54
Salt
55
Turmeric Powder
56
Fos
57
Calcium Phosphate
58
Rosemary Extract
59
Mango
60
Strawberry
61
Orange
62
Banana
63
Apple
64
Beet
65
Broccoli
66
Tomato
67
Milk Thistle
68
Bifidobacterium Animalis Lactis
69
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
70
Lactobacillus Plantarum
71
Vitamin C
Tips
Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Animal Protein, Corn Gluten Meal, Hydrolyzed Protein.
Higher-caution ingredients: Hydrolyzed Protein, Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Corn Gluten Meal, Organic Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Chicken Meal
Salmon Meal
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
66%
Plant
3%
Plant concentrate
32%
Mixed protein sources in Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health: 66% animal, 3% whole plants, and 32% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Animal Protein
Chicken Meal
Salmon Meal
Hydrolyzed Protein
Plant
Organic Sesame Seed Meal
Organic Mung Bean
Organic Pumpkin Seeds
Plant concentrate
Corn Gluten Meal
Organic Corn Gluten Meal
Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health dry cat food Review
Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten Meal, Organic Corn Gluten Meal.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 14% fat, 28% estimated carbohydrates.
66% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Indigo Bio Nutrition Hairball & Gut Health good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
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