Real Food Toppers?

[kellybelly223]

I got a catalog in the mail from KV Vet Supply, and in the back there was an ad for "Real Food Toppers". Has anyone ever heard of these or tried to feed them to their hedgies? They look like this:

http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/assets/product_images/large42283.jpg
and here is some info about them:

Real Food Toppers - 4 ounces (120 morsels/bag)

Dogs and cats are meat eaters, not grain eaters. Our pet’s metabolism is weakened by treats full of grains and empty calories.
Whole Food Toppers are premium selections of pure meats that are gently freeze dried to lock in valuable nutrients and freshness. All our ingredients are produced for human consumption and sourced in the USA.

Feed as a treat straight from the bag or feed as a gourmet topper on regular food to enhance mealtime. Either way, Whole Food Toppers respects the evolutionary needs of dogs and cats with a ‘guilt-free’ treat they were designed to eat and enjoy.

OUR PURE INGREDIENTS TELL IT ALL!

NO GRAINS – NO FILLERS – NO SYNTHETICS – NO BY-PRODUCTS

TASTE: Finicky eaters love the real flavor.

HYPOALLERGENIC: Ideal for pets with allergies & food sensitivities.

CONVENIENCE: Pre-cut freeze dried morsels require no refrigeration. Take the bag anywhere.

HEALTHY: 100% digestible meat loaded with natural active enzymes, vitamins, minerals and low in sodium.

Each 4 ounce bag contains 120 morsels - that means up to 60 servings. Available in beef, salmon, chicken, liver, fish 'n chips, holiday, country pot pie and all american. Please specify flavor.

Product Number: 42283

Do you think they would be ok to give as a treat if you cut them up small? Or perhaps include in your food mix in small amounts?

Just wondering :)

[Cookies&Cream_]

Not sure about your question But,
I dont think I should have ate before I came here
Those Looks GROSS

[hemi_mygirl]

Those look pretty sick, but I don't see what the problem with them would be if you fed them as an occasional treat, and cut the piece up in smaller pieces. Is there a list of ingredients?

[kellybelly223]

The ingredients are all just the meat and vegetables. It's just freeze dried, so there aren't any fillers. I found a site with more info and I think there is way too much protein for hedgehogs as part of their diet...but maybe as an special treat it could be ok..

INSTRUCTIONS:
Feed from the bag like a Trail Mix treat or re-hydrate for 2 minutes in warm water for an intense flavor and meatier texture. Morsel sizes will vary. For smaller pets, large meat morsels can be halved for easier feeding. Keep in a cool, dry area away from moisture.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Ingredient Per Serving Per Pound

Pure Beef Sirloin:
Crude Protein, min 75%
Crude Fat, min 17%
Moisture, max 1.8%

Pure Chicken Breast:
Crude Protein, min 86%
Crude Fat, min 10%
Crude Fiber, max 0%
Moisture, max 4%
Sodium, max 0.05%

Pure Beef Liver:
Crude Protein, min 64%
Crude Fat, min 12%
Moisture, max 6%

Pure Wild Salmon:
Crude Protein, min 61%
Crude Fat, min 19%
Crude Fiber, max 0%
Moisture, max 2%
Sodium, max 0.05%

All American:
Crude Protein, min 41%
Crude Fat, min 14%
Crude Fiber, max 3.5%
Moisture, max 4%
Sodium, max 0.15%

Country Pot Pie:
Crude Protein, min 53%
Crude Fat, min 6%
Crude Fiber, max 6.5%
Moisture, max 4%
Sodium, max 0.25%

Fish and Chips:
Crude Protein, min 52%
Crude Fat, min 1.5%
Crude Fiber, max 3.5%
Moisture, max 4%
Sodium, max 0.25%

Holiday:
Crude Protein, min 40%
Crude Fat, min 25%
Crude Fiber, max 10.5%
Moisture, max 4%
Sodium, max 0.15%

INGREDIENTS:
Pure Beef Sirloin: Beef Pure Chicken Breast: White Meat Chicken Pure Beef Liver: Beef Liver Pure Wild Salmon: Wild Salmon All American: Beef, White Potato Country Pot Pie: White Meat Chicken, Peas, Carrots Fish and Chips: White Cod, White Potato Holiday: Turkey, Cranberries

[hemi_mygirl]

Your best bet would be to give a tiny bit for a treat only a few times a week. Try to stick to the lower protein ones too.

Although, for something safer, and probably healthier, just fry up some lean hamburger with no spices. It'll probably taste just as good to a hedgehog, and it easily frozen.