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Sterilized Hairball

Adult
Sterilised
Indoor and Outdoor
Affinity Advance

Sterilized Hairball

Adult
Sterilised
Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Affinity Advance Sterilized Hairball is a specialized dry food designed to meet the needs of sterilized adult cats between 2 and 10 years old, offering tailored nutrition for hairball reduction and weight management. Its formula focuses on high fiber (6%) to support natural hair expulsion and prevent hairball formation, while moderate fat levels (12%) and adjusted calorie content help control weight. The food also includes Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for skin and coat health, and specific mineral balances aid in maintaining urinary health by controlling pH levels.

 

Pros:

  • Contains 36% high-quality protein, with fresh turkey as the primary ingredient, supporting lean muscle mass and overall vitality.
  • The fiber content (6%) effectively helps with hairball control by promoting natural hair excretion through the digestive system, making it ideal for cats prone to hairballs.
  • Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids enhance skin and coat health, improving the overall appearance of your cat’s fur.
  • It includes beneficial nutrients like taurine, which are essential for heart and vision health and are critical for sterilized cats who may have altered nutritional needs.

 

Cons:

  • The fat content is set at 12%, which may not provide sufficient energy for highly active cats or those with higher energy needs, potentially requiring supplementary nutrition.
  • It contains grains like whole maize and wheat, which may not be suitable for grain-sensitive cats or those with specific dietary restrictions regarding grains.
  • Some fat sources, like lard, and plant-based protein sources such as maize protein, may be less desirable compared to more premium options like higher-quality animal fats and proteins.

 

Ingredients

Turkey
15%
Whole maize
Maize protein
Dehydrated pork proteins
Dehydrated poultry proteins
Whole Barley
8%
Whole Wheat
5%
Powdercellulose
Hydrolysed animal proteins (poultry, pork, fish)
Beet pulp
2%
and also:
Lard , wheat middlings , minerals , fish oil , chicory inulin (0.6%) , pork plasma proteins (natural source of immunoglobulins) (0.4%)

Vitamins and Additives

Vitamin A 27000 IU
Vitamin C 70 mg/kg
Vitamin D3 1200 IU
Vitamin E 500 mg/kg
and also:
Taurine 1200 mg, iron(II) sulphate monohydrate 260 mg (Fe: 86 mg), potassium iodide 1.9 mg (I: 1.4 mg), copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate 33 mg (Cu: 8.8 mg), manganous sulphate monohydrate 123 mg (Mn: 40 mg), zinc sulphate monohydrate 406 mg (Zn: 148 mg), sodium selenite 0.2 mg (Se: 0.1 mg).
Zootechnical additives: Ammonium chloride 5 g.
With antioxidants.

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Information about antioxidants and preservatives is missing or insufficient. Since I didn’t want to remove points due to this missing info without any proof, I evaluated this food assuming the natural preservatives were used. But note that this is just an assumption.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
36%
Crude Fat
12%
Crude Fiber
6%
Crude Ash
7.5%
Omega 3
0.5%
Omega 6
2.3%
Metabolizable Energy
3675 kcal/kg

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Information about antioxidants and preservatives is missing or insufficient. Since I didn’t want to remove points due to this missing info without any proof, I evaluated this food assuming the natural preservatives were used. But note that this is just an assumption.

Product last updated: October 20, 2024, 8:03 PM

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Why this score?

Low protein content
-10
31.7% carbohydrates of combination CR
-25
Gluten ingredient appears before meat
-13
Dehydrated Meat/Poultry/Fish at 3rd place
2
Fresh Whole Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place
2
Additional source of animal protein at 2-3th place
4

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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.