Dr. Elsey’s clean protein was inspired by the protein levels found in natural prey, and is a high protein kibble that optimizes your cat’s appetite and body mass through simple, high quality ingredients, therefore promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for all cats.
Available in a variety of formulas, cleanprotein is non-GMO, grain-free, gluten-free* and made with no fillers or artificial preservatives. (*produced in a facility that is not 100% gluten-free)
Created to recognize the importance of a protein-based feline diet, higher protein levels mean your cat can eat less and stay full longer.
Inspired by the protein levels found in natural prey, cleanprotein is animal-based with high quality meat or fish as the first ingredient.
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Matt –
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious Feline Nutrition Do you ever struggle with feeling like you do not get enough “bang for your buck” when it comes to pet food or feel like pet food manufacturers are ripping you off as a whole? I’ve certainly felt this way time and again. I remember several years ago reading many articles warning of the dangers of various popular pet food brands and their secret and inadvertent poisoning of our feline friends. From that time, I decided to consciously make an effort to ensure that my cats had quality food. I scoured the Internet to find what products were the best for the animal, not just the pocketbook. I have taken a collegiate nutrition course and read many scholarly articles which helped me to find the information I desired, not being content at simply looking at a single source and I made sure that my sources were reliable via further research into them. Dr. Elsey’s CleanProtein is a wonderful choice of cat food—the best (pure) “dry” cat food on the market currently that money can buy, it contains no “grain-filler” products as many other pet foods do, it provides our pets with additional needed vitamins and minerals while containing no [carcinogenic] food-dyes and maintaining a pet-approved flavor.It is one of the top-rated “dry” pet foods according to CatFoodDataBase, being marked at “9 out of 10 paws” for ingredients and nutrition, containing no “questionable” ingredients, only being beaten by freeze-dried cat foods “Primal”, and “ZiwiPeak” as well as Wysong’s Epigen Chicken. (“Dr Elsey’s Cleanprotein Chicken Recipe Review”, CatFoodDB.com, ¶1). “Overall, Dr. Elsey’s is a significantly above average cat food ….” (“Dr Elsey’s Cleanprotein Chicken Recipe Review”, CatFoodDB.com, ¶1). It contains more protein and fewer carbohydrates than most other cat food brands. According to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), it gets a whopping 53.8% of its Calories from protein and 39.8% of them from fat while only using carbohydrates for 6.4% of it’s Caloric content.At Dr. Elsey’s, they are careful not to pack typical “filler” into the food. Generally, fillers refer to things such as cornmeal, oats, and other grain products that are oftentimes used to provide additional quantity without additional notable substance to pet foods. Unlike dogs, cats specifically are not designed to eat starches and grains over a long period of time and doing so can lead to horrible problems later in the pet’s life. (“Cats and Carbohydrates: The Carnivore Fantasy?”, Verbruggheand, Hesta, & ed. Rand, Abstract). They take care to ensure that the nutrition going into their feed is exactly that: nutrition. (“The CleanProtein Diet”, Dr. Elsey, ¶1). They do use dried egg product as a certain type of filler, but this is nutritious for cats, being an excellent source of [tasty] protein.They add no dyes to their product, noting that many of these dyes have shown cancerous properties in a lab setting. In fact, these dyes are added to products simply to attract human purchasers with little regard to a pet’s health. Foods with these dyes and grain-fillers in them are equivalent to the “fast food” of the pet-world—tasty with little value and toxic traits. At Dr. Elsey’s also makes sure that the flavor of the product really shines through, if my little feline friends’ appetites (and contented “meows”) for it have taught me anything! It has a very mild aroma and a firm, “crunchy” texture. Numerous other individuals on Dr. Elsey’s website have also confirmed their delight with the product.Some of you may panic whenever you see “salmon” listed within the ingredients, which is understandable but in this case, a bit of further research shows that you have little to fear (unless your cat has a specific allergy to this fish). See, it is not the fish’s protein that is used, simply the oil—and not in a massive quantity either, having “significantly less moisture than an equivalent wet food.” (“Dr Elsey’s Cleanprotein Chicken Recipe Review”, CatfoodDB.com, ¶6). Others may have a fright whenever seeing that “oxalate” is used in the food but with some further research, we are delighted to find out that this helps prevent our feline friends from getting Chronic Kidney Disease, a leading feline cause-of-death! (“Chronic Kidney Disease is the #1 Cat Killer: What is Oxylate and Why Does It Matter?”, Dr. Elsey, ¶2).This food is packed to the brim with great feline nutrition and carefully crafted to mimic a cat’s most natural diet. It uses no toxic dyes or grains & starches in it and even it’s filler is protein-based. Cats love its flavor and it even helps to ward off CKD in cats, a leading killer. Some people worry because of fish-based oil used in it, but after a bit of research, you find that the amount is minimal and is actually healthy for felines—improving brain development and cognitive function, reducing inflammation, slowing tumor growths, reducing abnormal heart rhythms, and seizure frequency. (“What Are the Benefits of Fish Oil for Dogs and Cats?”, PetMD, Pendergrass, ¶5-11). Dr. Elsey’s CleanProtein is one of the best dry cat foods that the market has to offer, fighting for our pets’ health, giving them a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals that they need for peak bodily performance, and it is quite affordable. If you’re like me and you want your cats to not just live but to really thrive, then give Dr. Elsey’s a try, I am sure you won’t regret it!Sources:CatfoodDB.comPetMD.comPetfood.AAFCO.comNCBI.NLM.NIH.govDr.Elseys.comVariation: Flavor Name: ChickenSize: 6.6 Pound (Pack of 1)
Shane –
5.0 out of 5 stars The only dry food I will give my fur babies! This is the only dry food made in the world that I will feed to my fur babies,it is made from excellent ingredients and has no garbage fillers or poisonous vitamin substitutes in it and is free of crap that cats do not need and cant digest such as soy,potatoes,peas and beans,gums or other such garbage that may be good for you but is not at all good for your feline friend! Even though the formula has changed since I first started using this brand years ago it has changed for the better and maintained the high nutritional value and it is actually made of even better ingredients now than it is use to be.I love the addition of the ground flax seeds as they are very beneficial to healthy kidney function and because they are very finely ground the cats can indeed digest and absorb the nutrients from them.They also add an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids to the food which is another plus for all kitties.My cats love this food,will eat no other and they even prefer it over any wet food I can offer to them.My little dog also loves it and she is a very picky eater who eats very little but because of the extra high protein levels in this food,(the highest available and also 100% absorbable) she maintains a perfect weight and fitness without having to eat very much. The other foods out there with high protein levels obtain them thru use of garbage ingredients that a cat cannot absorb such as soy or corn.Sure it makes the protein levels high but the animals cannot absorb it so it is useless protein to make you think it is good for your babies when it is in fact garbage and unhealthy for them. Dr. Elsey’s is made with 95% animal protein from chicken and pork and is 100% absorbed and used by your cats digestive system. My animals are happy and healthy and love their Dr.Elsey’s dry food and I would highly recommend that if you truly love your cats you get this food for them. Also,yes it cost a lot,but the fact is that the animals eat less of it than other foods because the high protein level fills them up faster and leaves them feeling full and satisfied for longer. One 6.6 pound bag last my 6 cats and 1 little dog about 2 weeks so is well worth the cost.Besides,can you really put a price tag on your babies health?, I know I can’t and don’t even care if it cost twice as much a bag,it would still be the one and only dry food in this world I will ever feed to my fur babies! Your cats must also have wet food twice daily as well so never use dry food as a one and only food for them and be sure they always have fresh clean water as well.Your cats will love you for it!Variation: Flavor Name: ChickenSize: 6.6 Pound (Pack of 1)
afox5261 –
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the recipe, be aware this is CALORIE RICH, 100% protein but I've been priced out. Too expensive I love Dr. Elsey’s! I came to this from youtube (the young lady who reviews everything) and loved the 100% protein from using gelatin. I just wish the cost of this hasn’t risen so quickly so much. I had to stop buying it because I’d be spending 100$ on cat food a month just for their dry food and that adds up (need to factor in their wet food too). It is calorie rich so be mindful of how much your cat eats (calorie counting is okay in this instance). Good quality and my cats truly enjoyed it.Variation: Flavor Name: ChickenSize: 6.6 Pound (Pack of 1)
Megan –
5.0 out of 5 stars Picky Ragdoll Approved A+ I started feeding my two ragdolls Dr. Elsey’s clean protein Chicken Cat Kibble exactly a year ago and it’s been a great switch for several reasons! Ragdolls are slightly notorious for having stomach issues and this kibble was easy to digest for both of them! My white cat (8 years old) ONLY eats tiki friends tuna wet food, but she is drawn to this dry food and I see her eating it often! The brown cat (9 years old) loves anything chicken and loves this food as well. I previously had them eating Wellness indoor dry food but after carefully studying the ingredients, it really didn’t seem that good for them. Lots of unnecessary ingredients and I believe the wellness dry food was causing my white cat to experience cat acne on her chin several times a year. Now that she’s been on Dr. Elsey’s she has an occasional cat-acne flare up but not as often as she used to. The food itself is relatively soft, palatable, and smells good too! I feel happy knowing i’m giving my 2 cats the best I can without costing a fortune!Variation: Flavor Name: ChickenSize: 6.6 Pound (Pack of 1)
Maiasatara –
5.0 out of 5 stars My cat loves it! I’ve taken in my parents’ cat (who I had before) and he stopped eating his regular store brand dry food. Because he’s older I wanted to give him better quality but also something he’d enjoy. A family member recommended Dr. Elsey’s and it’s been a hit. I mixed it with his current food and by day two he was eating around his old kibble and picking out the Dr. Elsey’s. Some people have complained that it smells but I mean, it’s pet food. Cats are enticed by the smell and are getting a quality meal on top of it. No fillers and good nutrients. The price is the same here as on Chewy and in pet stores so I take advantage of the Prime shipping advantage. Definitely recommend!Variation: Flavor Name: ChickenSize: 2 Pound (Pack of 1)
Della Adame –
5.0 out of 5 stars Cats love it! My cats absolutely love this food. It is a dry food, and I’ve noticed that they drink a lot more water than they did before with this. It’s a more concentrated protein, and they tend to eat less than they did before when they were eating the junk filled commercial products from the supermarket. It does have a little bit of a smell. But that’s only when you’re opening the bag. It doesn’t linger around the plate of food.Variation: Flavor Name: ChickenSize: 6.6 Pound (Pack of 1)