Summary
AATU Free Run Chicken is a grain-free dry cat food designed for adult cats. It offers a high-protein, single-animal protein formula.
The primary ingredient is chicken (85%), including 44% fresh chicken and 41% dehydrated chicken, providing a highly digestible and bioavailable protein source.
Sweet potatoes and chickpeas are used as carbohydrate sources, offering slow-releasing energy and aiding in digestive health.
The formula features a “Super-8” blend of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and botanicals, providing vital phytonutrients and antioxidants for overall health.
Salmon oil contributes to the 18% crude fat content, delivering omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to support skin, coat, and cognitive health.
Chicory root, spirulina, and prebiotics including Enterococcus faecium help establish and maintain a healthy gut flora and improve nutrient absorption.
The guaranteed analysis includes 34% crude protein and 18% crude fat, meeting the nutritional needs of active adult cats.
Pros:
High protein content: Contains 34% crude protein from fresh and dehydrated chicken, supporting lean muscle maintenance.
Digestive health: This supplement includes prebiotics, chicory root, and Enterococcus faecium to promote a balanced and healthy digestive system.
Rich in omega fatty acids, it provides 3.9% omega-6 and 1.2% omega-3 fatty acids, which support skin health and a glossy coat.
Phytonutrient blend: This blend features a diverse “Super-8” combination of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and botanicals to enhance immunity and overall health.
Cons:
Moderate ash content: At 8.5%, the ash level may require monitoring for cats with urinary health sensitivities.
Plant protein inclusion: Ingredients like chickpeas and peas contribute plant-based proteins that may be less bioavailable than animal sources.
Higher fat content: With 18% crude fat, this formula may not suit less active or overweight cats without portion control.
Limited animal protein variety: The exclusive use of chicken may not appeal to cats that prefer mixed protein sources or have sensitivities.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken (includes 44% Chicken, 41% Dehydrated Chicken) 85%
- Sweet Potato
- Chickpeas
- Salmon Oil
- Peas
- Lucerne
- Tapioca
- Apple
- Cranberry
- Pear
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 25000 IU
- Vitamin D3 1700 IU
- Vitamin E 330 mg/kg
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
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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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