1st Choice
Healthy Skin & Coat
Summary
1st Choice Healthy Skin & Coat is a dry food formulated to support the dermatological and coat health of adult cats.
It uses a blend of fish-based ingredients and targeted nutrients.
The primary protein sources are salmon and menhaden meal, both of which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation and maintain skin barrier integrity.
Carbohydrate sources include rice, brown rice, barley, and oat groats, complemented by beet pulp and pea fiber for digestive support and hairball reduction.
The recipe is enhanced with omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids from salmon oil, chicken fat, and flaxseed, contributing to a balanced fatty acid profile for skin resilience and coat luster.
Urinary support is provided by pH-balancing minerals, including calcium (1.2%), phosphorus (1.0%), and magnesium (0.1%), which are designed to reduce the risk of urinary crystal formation.
The guaranteed analysis includes 30% protein, 20% fat, 6% fiber, 9% ash, high taurine content (2,600 mg/kg), and extensive vitamin supplementation.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Salmon
- Menhaden meal
- Rice
- Pea protein
- Chicken fat (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols)
- Dried egg product
- Beet pulp
- Pea fiber
- Natural flavor
- Brown rice
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 34000 IU
- Vitamin D3 2000 IU
- Vitamin E 150 IU
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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