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Cats

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Avantis

Cats

Adult
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Avantis: Cats is a 100% complete and balanced dry food for adult cats of all breeds, formulated to meet daily nutritional needs.

The formula’s primary protein sources are meat and animal by-products (chicken, 25%, hydrolyzed liver, 2.5%), complemented by cereals such as corn, wheat, and rice.

It includes vegetables like peas (12%) for fiber and essential nutrients, chicken oil for fatty acids, and fish by-products for enhanced palatability.

The addition of thyme, calendula, sage, and dog rose provides antioxidant properties and natural health benefits.

With a crude protein content of 30% and crude fat content of 13%, it offers moderate energy and supports digestion, immunity, and overall well-being.

 

Pros:

  • Balanced Nutrition: Contains 30% protein and 13% fat, providing a complete diet suitable for maintaining healthy adult cats.
  • Antioxidant-Rich: Includes thyme, calendula, sage, and dog rose, which contribute to strengthening the immune system.
  • Digestive Support: Peas (12%) and yeast enhance fiber content and digestion for optimal gut health.
  • Essential Micronutrients: Fortified with vitamins A, D, and E, as well as essential minerals like zinc, copper, and selenium.
  • Enhanced Palatability: Hydrolyzed liver (2.5%) and fish by-products improve flavor, encouraging cats to eat consistently.

 

Cons:

  • Animal By-Products: Reliance on meat and animal by-products may concern owners preferring whole or minimally processed protein sources.
  • Grain Inclusion: Contains corn (15%), wheat (14%), and rice (5%), which may not suit cats with grain sensitivities.
  • Moderate Protein Level: At 30%, the protein content is adequate but lower than some premium brands with higher meat inclusions.
  • Lower Fat Content: With 13% fat, it might not provide sufficient energy for highly active or underweight cats.

 

Ingredients

Meat and animal by-products (Chicken 25%. Hydrolyzed liver 2.5%)
Cereals (Corn 15%. Wheat 14%. Rice 5%)
Vegetables (Peas 12%)
Chicken oil
Yeasts
Fish and fish by-products
Mineral substances
Thyme
300mg/Kg
Calendula
300mg/Kg
Sage
300mg/Kg
and also:
Dog rose (300 mg/kg)

Vitamins and Additives

Vitamin A 20000 IU
Vitamin D 1750 IU
and also:
Vitamin E3 (200mg), Iron (ferrous sulphate monohydrate) (75mg), Iodine (potassium iodide) (3.5mg), Copper (cupric sulphate pentahydrate) (10mg), Manganese (sulphate) (7.5mg), Zinc (oxide) (150mg), Selenium (sodium selenite) (0.2mg)

Notes

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.

Ingredients in this food are listed as categories rather than specific named products. This EU permitted method doesn’t allow me a proper evaluation of the food since I usually don’t have any indication of the real quality of ingredients in each listed category. Therefore I evaluate each such category as the corresponding ingredient of the worst quality: cereals = corn, meat and meat derivatives = partial by-product + unknown source of the meat, oils and fats = unknown source of the fat.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
13%
Crude Fiber
3%
Crude Ash
7%
Calcium
1.4%
Phosphorus
1.1%
Metabolizable Energy
3800 kcal/kg

Notes

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.

Ingredients in this food are listed as categories rather than specific named products. This EU permitted method doesn’t allow me a proper evaluation of the food since I usually don’t have any indication of the real quality of ingredients in each listed category. Therefore I evaluate each such category as the corresponding ingredient of the worst quality: cereals = corn, meat and meat derivatives = partial by-product + unknown source of the meat, oils and fats = unknown source of the fat.

Product last updated: January 13, 2025, 7:49 AM

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Why this score?

41.1% carbohydrates of combination C
-36
Low protein content
-17
Partial by-product main meat ingredient
-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.