NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens
NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens scores 2/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (low — 0% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Aug 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens pet food good?
NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens is a pet food rated 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Dairy.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
Ingredients Analysis
6 of 6 matched
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1 Colostrum
Animal ProteinDescription
The milk produced by cows for the first several days following birthing. It is rich in antibodies, growth factors, cytokines, and protects the newborn calf from infections.
Why Concerned?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value. However, dairy products are best avoided for pets with sensitive digestion.
Allergen Concern
Contains lactose, which can cause skin rashes and discomfort for dogs / cats that are lactose intolerance.
Digestion Concern
Contains lactose, which can cause diarrhea and bloating for dogs / cats that are lactose intolerant.
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2 Lactoferrin
OthersDescription
Lactoferrin is a nutrient classically found in mammalian milk. It binds iron and is transferred via a variety of receptors into and between cells, serum, bile, and cerebrospinal fluid. It is said to have immunological properties.
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3 Vitamin B12
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin B12, which is vital for carbon transfer and propionate metabolism. A deficiency will result in symptoms similar to gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and weight loss.
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4 Glycine
Food AdditiveDescription
An amino acid important for collagen production and joint health.
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5 Sodium Benzoate
Food AdditiveDescription
A synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth.
Why Concerned?
Synthetic preservative — may concern health-conscious pet owners.
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6 Disodium EDTA
Food AdditiveDescription
A chelating agent used as a preservative to bind metal ions.
Why Concerned?
Synthetic chelating agent used as a preservative.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Colostrum appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Ingredients worth checking: Colostrum, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA.
- Possible allergy triggers: Colostrum have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
- Possible digestion triggers: Colostrum have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Unnamed 100%
Low clarity: only 0% of NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens pet food Review
NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens scores 2 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- Your pet is allergic to dairy
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Contains common allergens: Dairy.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
- Overall rating: 2 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens good for pets?
Based on its label, NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens is hard to recommend — it scores 2 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your pet.
Does NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens contain Dairy?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens contains Dairy. Pets with a known Dairy sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.
Does NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens grain-free?
Yes — NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens?
The animal proteins in NurseMate ASAP PLUS+ Colostrum Booster for Puppies & Kittens include Colostrum, but some appear under generic terms such as “meat” or “poultry” rather than by species. Generic labeling lowers the recipe’s protein-clarity score in Moesonson’s analysis, because it stops you verifying the exact protein source — a drawback for pets with specific protein allergies.
