Animal derivatives are, unfortunately, one of the most commonly used ingredients in cat food. It’s a catch-all term that can legally include low quality animal parts like hooves and beaks, which are poorly digested and low in nutrients. No matter where they fall on the ingredient list, we suggest cats of all ages avoid them. At Untamed, we are committed to not using animal derivatives and we choose to exclusively use human-grade, nutritious high-protein whole meats so your kitten can grow as healthily and happily as possible.