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Liberty Indoor Health Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food
Verified Aug 18, 2026
This is a high-protein dry food for adult indoor cats, featuring chicken as the main protein source with added salmon and egg for additional high-quality animal protein. It uses peas and lentils as the main carbohydrate sources and includes added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for skin and coat support. L-carnitine is included to help support healthy weight in typically less-active indoor cats.
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Strong Choice
This formula provides a solid, protein-rich option for adult indoor cats who do well on poultry and fish, with a moderate fat level that can be helpful for weight control when portions are managed carefully. The inclusion of taurine, omega fatty acids, and L-carnitine is appropriate for indoor, less active cats. It relies fairly heavily on peas and lentils, which many otherwise healthy cats tolerate well, but it does mean this is not a great match for cats needing a more traditional, lower-legume diet or those with known chicken, egg, or fish allergies.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- High protein level for a dry food (37% minimum), with chicken, salmon, and egg providing good-quality animal protein sources for cats.
- Moderate fat (12% minimum) and added L-carnitine can be useful pieces of a weight management plan for indoor cats when combined with correct portion control.
- Added taurine and a defined omega-3 and omega-6 content support heart, eye, skin, and coat health, which are important for all adult cats.
- Complete and balanced per AAFCO for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a primary diet for healthy adult indoor cats.
Considerations
- Chicken, salmon, and egg are all common feline allergens, so this food is not suitable for cats with known sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Peas and lentils are prominent ingredients; while many cats do fine with them, some owners and veterinarians prefer diets with a lower legume content, especially for pets with any digestive quirks.
- The calorie density is fairly high at about 411 kcal per cup, so careful measuring of portions is important to prevent weight gain in indoor cats.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Yellow Pea
Yellow pea is a common plant-based ingredient in dog and cat foods used as a source of digestible protein, starch and both soluble and insoluble fiber, and it also contributes B vitamins and minerals. It can help increase protein and fiber content and replace grains, but formulators must balance essential amino acids and process peas to reduce anti-nutrients, and pet owners should know that very high inclusion of pulses in some grain‑free diets has been scrutinized for possible links to canine DCM, so feeding complete, balanced diets and veterinary monitoring is recommended.
03
Yeast
Yeast (such as brewer’s, nutritional yeast, or yeast extracts) is used in pet foods as a palatability enhancer, a supplemental protein and B‑vitamin source, and for functional components like beta‑glucans and mannans that can support immune and gut health. It can help with appetite, skin/coat quality and digestion, but some pets may be allergic, product strains and processing vary in quality, and higher purine or added-salt levels in certain yeast products can be a concern for animals with specific medical or dietary restrictions.
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Lentil
Lentils are a plant-based source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients (notably folate and iron) commonly used in pet foods to add bulk, promote satiety and help moderate post-meal blood sugar. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs when properly processed and balanced with animal-derived amino acids, but lentil protein is less digestible and incomplete for obligate carnivores like cats; high legume inclusion can also increase gas or digestive upset and has been discussed in the context of diet-associated heart concerns in dogs, so lentils should be used in nutritionally complete, vetted formulations.
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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
BIXBI is a premium pet food and supplement brand emphasizing whole-food ingredients, fresh meats, and functional nutrition. Their product lines include Rawbble (air-dried and freeze-dried raw food), Liberty dry and wet foods, and natural treats and supplements that feature purposeful ingredients such as organic mushrooms. The brand appeals to pet owners seeking transparency, sustainability, and high-quality nutrition.
Manufacturer
BIXBI Pet manufactures its foods in USDA-inspected facilities in the United States. The company maintains strict quality controls, ensuring that all ingredients are traceable to their sources and meet safety and nutritional standards appropriate for pet consumption.
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 BIXBI Liberty Indoor Health Chicken & Salmon Dry Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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