The CatCrazy Difference: Our Full Ingredient List and Why It Matters

We didn’t start CatCrazy as a business—it began as a promise.

After the devastating loss of our beloved cats, Chopin and Wazoo, to tainted treats, and subsequently learning the frightening truth about the mystery ingredients hidden in so many pet foods, I knew I had to act. Our mission became simple, honest, and urgent: to feed our cats the way nature intended.

That means using minimal ingredients that are naturally rich in essential vitamins and minerals, all while ensuring a delicious flavor and texture our most finicky feline friends actually crave.

Our Commitment to Quality

We are incredibly proud that our food is made right here in the USA. Our dedicated food scientist worked to create a fantastic chicken formula that every one of our little feline taste testers immediately approved of. To guarantee the utmost safety and preserve every nutrient our cats need, including extra taurine for heart health, our freeze-dried raw chicken is produced in USDA-approved facilities and is frozen within 45 minutes of harvesting.

Our little pucks are designed for easy feeding. Just crumble one and rehydrate it with a splash of lukewarm water. (Tip: you can also use a no-sodium bone broth, or even goat milk.) The pucks create an excellent, natural gravy when rehydrated, making mealtime an extra yummy treat!

Ultimately, our feline family members deserve both nutritious food and a high quality of life. We are committed to transparency. Here is exactly what’s in every bite:

Ingredients: Why We Chose Them

Our formula is designed to deliver complete nutrition, supplemented strategically to ensure balance and safety.

1. Chicken with Bone (The Foundation)

A cat is an obligate carnivore, meaning they must eat the full prey animal to thrive. Whole chicken provides the optimal balance:

• Complete Protein: Muscle meat delivers the protein necessary for lean muscle mass and daily energy.
• Natural Minerals: The ground raw bone provides a natural, perfectly balanced source of Calcium and Phosphorus, essential for strong bones, blood clotting, and nerve function.
• Dental Health: The inclusion of ground bone provides a gentle abrasive action that can help scrape plaque off teeth.

2. Chicken Liver (The Natural Multivitamin)

Liver is a true powerhouse that fills vital nutritional gaps muscle meat cannot cover.

• Vitamin A Super-Source: It is one of nature's richest sources of Vitamin A (Retinol), crucial for vision and robust immune function.
• B-Vitamins & Iron: It is loaded with B-vitamins for efficient energy metabolism and easily absorbed Iron for oxygen transport and preventing anemia.

3. Chicken Heart (Taurine Insurance)

This is arguably the most vital ingredient for a cat's specific needs.

• Essential Taurine: The heart is naturally dense in Taurine, the amino acid cats must consume daily. Taurine is non-negotiable for heart muscle function (preventing DCM) and maintaining eyesight (preventing blindness).
• CoQ10: As a powerful muscle, it provides Coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant that supports cellular energy.

4. Pumpkin (Digestive Regulator)

While not a prey item, pumpkin serves a critical functional role in gut health.

• Soluble Fiber: It acts as a gentle regulator, absorbing excess water to firm up loose stool (diarrhea) or absorbing moisture to soften hard stool (constipation).
• Prebiotic Support: The fiber feeds beneficial bacteria, helping to maintain a balanced and thriving gut microbiome.

5. Egg (Gold Standard Protein)

Eggs are included because they offer superior, highly digestible nutrition.

• Perfect Protein: Eggs provide a complete amino acid profile that is exceptionally bioavailable, maximizing the cat's ability to build and repair tissue.
• Choline: The yolk is rich in Choline, which is essential for healthy brain function and preventing fatty liver disease.

6. Natural Flavor (Palatability Assurance)

This is not a nutritional ingredient, but a crucial tool for picky eaters.

• Picky Eater Motivation: Derived from highly concentrated meat digests, "natural flavor" emits a powerful aroma that cats naturally find irresistible, encouraging them to consume this high-quality diet and ensuring they get the nutrition they need.

7. Carrot (Antioxidant Fiber)

Like pumpkin, carrot adds gentle support without unnecessary carbs.

• Digestive Fiber: Provides bulk to promote healthy bowel movements.
• Beta-Carotene: Rich in this powerful antioxidant, which helps neutralize damaging free radicals and supports the cat’s immune system.

8. Fish Oil (Systemic Anti-Inflammatory)

Fish oil is essential because cats cannot produce enough of these critical fats internally.

• Omega-3s (EPA/DHA): These concentrated fatty acids are the best defense against chronic inflammation, supporting joint and skin health, and reducing irritation related to allergies.
• Cardiovascular & Vision: DHA is a structural component of the brain and retina, making it vital for heart function and eyesight.

9. Cranberry (Urinary Tract Defender)

Cranberry is a specific, targeted supplement for a common feline health concern.

• Anti-Adherence: It contains Proanthocyanidins (PACs), which create a slick surface in the bladder, preventing UTI-causing bacteria (E. coli) from sticking to the walls, allowing them to be flushed out.

10. Kelp Meal (Thyroid Health & Minerals)

Kelp acts as the formula's natural, broad-spectrum trace mineral supplement.

• Iodine: It is the richest natural source of Iodine, which is absolutely necessary for the healthy function of the thyroid gland and regulating the cat's overall metabolism and energy levels.

11. Chelated Mineral Complexes

(Zinc, Iron, Copper, Manganese Amino Acid Complex) We don't just add minerals; we ensure they are absorbed. These minerals are chelated (bonded to amino acids), acting like a "Trojan Horse" to maximize utilization.

• Superior Absorption: This dramatically increases the amount of Zinc (for immunity and skin), Iron (for red blood cells), and Copper/Manganese (for bones and metabolism) that the cat's body can actually use.

12. Supplemental Taurine (Heart Health Guarantee)

We add extra taurine above what the chicken heart provides.

• Safety Net: This extra dose ensures a reliable, optimal level of taurine is present in every meal, providing crucial insurance against heart (DCM) and eye (blindness) deficiencies that can occur if natural taurine levels fluctuate.

13. Vitamin E & B-Vitamin Complex (Stability & Energy)

These final additions safeguard the food and your cat's vitality.

• Mixed Tocopherols: This is a natural Vitamin E antioxidant that we use as a preservative to prevent the healthy fats (like fish oil) from turning rancid while the food is packaged.
• Supplemental Vitamins (E, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, etc.): We add a dedicated dose of Vitamin E for the cat's cellular protection and immunity, and critical B-Vitamins (which are water-soluble) as insurance to guarantee optimal levels are present for efficient energy, nerve, and metabolic function.

We believe this commitment to quality, transparency, and science is what makes CatCrazy the best choice for all of our feline family members.