Sensitive Stomach & Skin Turkey & Rice Dry Cat Food
Verified Sep 2, 2026
A dry cat food designed for cats of all ages that need support for digestive comfort and skin and coat health. It uses deboned turkey and turkey meal as the main protein sources, with rice, corn, and oatmeal providing carbohydrates. Added prebiotic fiber and omega fatty acids are included to help support gut function and skin and coat quality.
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This formula is a reasonable option for cats who tend to have sensitive digestion or skin issues and do well on turkey-based diets. It offers moderate to high protein with turkey as the primary animal ingredient, plus added omega fatty acids and prebiotic fiber. It is suitable for many healthy cats as a complete daily diet, especially if they tolerate chicken-family proteins and grains well.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Deboned turkey and turkey meal at the top of the list provide good-quality animal protein for cats.
- Prebiotic fiber from beet pulp is included to help support healthy digestion and stool quality.
- Fish oil and omega-6 sources supply omega fatty acids that can support skin and coat health.
- Includes taurine and a full vitamin and mineral premix to help meet essential feline nutrient needs.
Considerations
- Contains corn, soybean meal, and brewers rice, which may not suit owners seeking a low-carbohydrate or grain-free diet.
- Includes egg and fish ingredients, which can be triggers for food-allergic cats that react to these proteins.
- Uses multiple protein sources, so it is not ideal as a true limited-ingredient option for investigating food sensitivities.
- Calorie density is fairly high per cup, so portion control is important to help prevent weight gain in less active cats.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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Brewer's Rice
Brewer’s rice is a milling byproduct of rice processing made up of small broken white rice kernels commonly used in pet foods as a highly digestible carbohydrate source, filler and binder that provides readily available energy for dogs and cats while contributing little protein, fat or fiber. It is generally gentle on the stomach and cost‑effective, but diets using it must supply other ingredients for essential nutrients; pet owners should note its relatively high glycemic load (relevant for weight or diabetic pets), the potential for trace environmental contaminants associated with rice, and not confuse it with brewer’s yeast.
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Corn
Corn is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a digestible source of carbohydrates and calories, and it also provides some plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals while helping with kibble structure and palatability. While generally safe and economical, corn is relatively high in starch and has an incomplete amino acid profile for obligate carnivores (cats), can be a source of mycotoxin contamination if poorly stored, and although true corn allergies are uncommon, some pets may be sensitive, so quality and proper formulation with animal proteins are important.
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Corn Protein Concentrate
Corn protein concentrate is a plant-derived, concentrated protein ingredient produced by removing much of the starch from corn and is used in pet foods to increase protein content as a vegetarian/plant-based protein source. It is economical and shelf-stable but has lower biological value and digestibility than most animal proteins, is relatively low in key amino acids such as lysine and provides little or no taurine for cats, so diets relying on it should be carefully formulated and supplemented; a small number of pets may also show sensitivity to corn.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Authority is PetSmart's exclusive private-label pet food brand for dogs and cats across puppy, kitten, adult, and senior life stages. The lineup includes dry kibble and wet/canned foods, with formulas marketed around a prebiotic blend and everyday, healthy-weight, and sensitive stomach and skin needs. It is positioned as an affordable store brand sold at PetSmart.
Manufacturer
PetSmart does not manufacture Simply Nourish itself; production is handled by third-party suppliers, and the manufacturer and country of production vary by product.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Authority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Turkey & Rice Dry Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 2, 2026
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