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Whiskas vs Addiction

Whiskas vs. Addiction

In this comparison article for Whiskas vs Addiction, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Whiskas and Addiction, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Addiction vs Whiskas comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Whiskas Review Page or Addiction Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Addiction vs. Whiskas

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Whiskas Cat Food vs. Addiction Cat Food

Dry Cat FoodWhiskasAddiction
Crude Protein40.2%33.3%
Crude Fat13.7%17.0%
Crude Fiber5.1%4.1%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

Our analysis shows that Whiskas guarantees 6.89% more protein than Addiction dry cat food recipes.


Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

  • Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
  • Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
  • Slow the growth of yeast infections
  • Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
  • Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

According to our data, Addiction guarantees 3.34% more fat than Whiskas. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference.


Addiction and Whiskas both provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Whiskas Pet Food Ingredients vs. Addiction Pet Food Ingredients

Whiskas and Addiction both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Liver

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Whiskas.

Iron Oxide
Brewers Rice
Ground Wheat
Wheat Gluten
Caramel Color
Corn Gluten Meal
Ground Yellow Corn
Poultry By-Product Meal

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Addiction.

Garlic
Canola Oil
Pea Protein

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Whiskas.

Bha
Bha/Bht
Animal Fat (Preserved With Bha And Citric Acid)

Product Safety: Recall History of Whiskas & Addiction?

According to our records, Whiskas has never been recalled.

Addiction has been recalled once.

  • Sept. 8, 2016: Incorrect Vitamin/Minerals

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Where To Buy Whiskas Pet Foods

You can purchase Whiskas pet foods from the following stores:


1 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Addiction Pet Foods

You can purchase Addiction pet food products from these retailers:


21 Recipes In-Stock Today

19 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductWhiskasAddiction
Dry Dog FoodNone7 Recipes
Wet Dog FoodNoneNone
Dog TreatsNone4 Treats
Dry Cat Food4 Recipes3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food10 RecipesNone
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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