THIS IS WHAT NUTRITION WITHOUT COMPROMISE LOOKS LIKE.
Every ingredient, every percentage, and the nutritional reasoning behind every pouch—clearly explained.
Hydration
Why water bowls alone aren't enough.
The Problem
Cats have a low natural thirst drive. They don't drink enough water from a bowl to compensate for dry food. The result: concentrated urine and long-term kidney strain.
Rickeybon embeds nearly 80% moisture directly into each meal. Your cat hydrates while eating — no guessing, no fountain tricks, no supplements.
Protein
What your cat would hunt (if your cat still hunted).
A Meal for a Predator.
Muscle. Organ. Fish. The three pillars of a feline carnivore's diet. Packed into every 130 g pouch. Rickeybon doesn't dilute protein with soy or pea isolate... because cats never evolved to eat those.
Chicken Breast & Thigh (Low Fat, High Muscle Fuel)
Lean, highly digestible protein base.
Chicken Liver & Heart (Natural Taurine & Iron)
Natural taurine and iron for heart and vision.
Wild-Caught Salmon (EPA & DHA Omega-3s)
Omega-3 fatty acids for skin, coat, and joints.
Mineral Balance
Daily nutrition without daily overload.
Where Rickeybon Sits
All complete cat foods contain minerals. The question is how much your cat's kidneys have to filter every day.
Rickeybon is formulated at ~142 mg phosphorus per 100 kcal — lower than standard wet foods and designed for balanced daily feeding.
Mineral Load Comparison
Milligrams (mg) of phosphorus per 100 kcal*Veterinary Notice: Rickeybon is designed for preventative care and kidney-friendly daily maintenance of healthy, active, and senior cats. It is not a clinical medical prescription food for cats with advanced kidney disease.
Every Ingredient Explained.
Click any health category to see exactly what's inside.
Experienced cat owners check the labels. We have absolutely zero gums (carrageenan, guar gum) and zero chemical attractants. Click a health category below to inspect our functional ingredient matrix:
Every ingredient is listed below. Tap any row to see what it does and why it is included.
Cranberry
Targeted BoosterRich in natural proanthocyanidins, which help prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder lining, protecting against urinary tract discomfort.
Will They Eat It?
No claims matter if the cat rejects the bowl. Stimulate their biology, not humans.
Obligate Palatability
Cats are sensory-driven hunters. If they refuse a food, it isn't stubbornness—it is a biological rejection. They are designed to avoid foods that lack natural meat aromas, contain chemical fillers, or have a sticky, gelatinous texture from artificial gums.
Rickeybon relies on natural poultry and salmon juices, hydrolyzed fish proteins, and a smooth, creamy puree texture. No slime, no gelatin, no chemical attractants.
Feline Portion Calculator
Calorie-calibrated portions designed around weight, age, and activity profiles.
Insured Food Safety
Every batch tested. Every pouch insured.
Technical FAQ
Real scientific facts for highly engaged owners who inspect the formulas.
No. Rickeybon is a complete and balanced daily main meal formulated for preventative kidney care. Prescription diets are medically restricted foods (with extremely low phosphorus levels of 70-120mg) intended exclusively for cats already diagnosed with severe Stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease. Rickeybon's 142mg level is designed to prevent kidney stress in healthy and senior cats without cutting the necessary nutrients active felines require.
Rickeybon is a complete and balanced daily meal, not a topper or supplement. It meets AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages. You can feed it as your cat's sole daily diet — it contains all the protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, taurine, and calories your cat needs.
Cats naturally have a weak thirst reflex. In the wild, they consume prey containing approximately 70-80% water. Standard dry kibble (10% water) starves their circulatory and renal filtration system, leading to concentrated urine and kidney damage. Providing 79.7% moisture directly inside the meat puree allows them to hydrate easily and automatically.
Yes, it is designed for 100% daily feeding. Many liquid cat foods are "supplemental toppers" (snacks) lacking vital minerals. Rickeybon meets AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages. It contains the exact vitamins, minerals, lipids, and taurine density required to be your cat's sole daily diet.
Commercial wet foods often add carrageenan, guar gum, or starches to bind water and artificially thicken their formulas to look chunkier. Gums can irritate a cat's sensitive intestinal lining, causing gas, poor nutrient absorption, or soft stools. Rickeybon uses natural meat juices and fish hydrolyzed protein to create a smooth, creamy puree without any chemical thickeners.
Mineral balance is critical. Cutting phosphorus without balancing calcium causes skeletal weakness. Rickeybon maintains an optimal Ca:P ratio of approximately 1.6:1 to support bones. Additionally, sodium and potassium are balanced at Na:K ≈ 1:1.4 to support normal blood pressure, nerve signaling, and muscle movement.
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Complete ingredients, nutritional analysis, sourcing details, and lab results—presented without the usual smoke and mirrors. Ready to let your cat decide?
