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Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe

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Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Birdie & Louie

Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe

ALS
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
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Product Summary

Birdie & Louie’s Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Recipe is a dry cat food formulated for felines at all life stages.

The primary ingredient, chicken meal, provides a concentrated source of animal protein, essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.

Complemented by brown rice and ancient grains like millet and ground grain sorghum, the recipe offers digestible carbohydrates and dietary fiber to support energy levels and digestive health.

The inclusion of probiotics aims to enhance gut health, while added vitamins and minerals contribute to a balanced nutritional profile.

This formulation is designed for cat owners seeking a protein-rich diet with natural ingredients for their pets.

 

Pros:

  • High Protein Content: The recipe contains a minimum of 30% crude protein, primarily sourced from chicken meal, supporting muscle development and maintenance.
  • Inclusion of Omega Fatty Acids: With a minimum of 3.2% omega-6 and 0.7% omega-3 fatty acids, the food promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat.
  • Probiotics for Digestive Health: The addition of probiotics, including Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus acidophilus, supports a healthy digestive system.
  • Natural Ingredients with Added Nutrients: The formula is natural with added vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, ensuring a comprehensive dietary profile.

 

Cons:

  • Moderate Fat Content: The crude fat content is at least 17%, which may be higher than necessary for less active cats, potentially leading to weight gain if not monitored.
  • Presence of Plant-Based Proteins: Ingredients like pea protein contribute to the overall protein content but may be less digestible than animal-based proteins for some cats.
  • Inclusion of Brewers Dried Yeast: While some cats may tolerate brewers dried yeast well, it can be a potential allergen for others.
  • Use of Natural Flavor: The term “natural flavor” is unspecified, which may be a concern for owners seeking complete transparency in ingredient sourcing.

 

Ingredients

Chicken Meal
Brown Rice
Ground Grain Sorghum
Millet
Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
Whitefish Meal
Egg Product
Pea Protein
Natural Flavor
Brewers Dried Yeast
and also:
Dried Beet Pulp, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Herring Meal, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Lecithin, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Monosodium Phosphate, Turmeric Powder, Dried Carrots, Dried Spinach, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols, Kelp Meal, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Citric Acid, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
17%
Crude Fiber
3.5%
Moisture
10%
Crude Ash
10%
Calcium
1%
Phosphorus
0.84%
Omega 3
0.7%
Omega 6
3.2%
Product last updated: January 17, 2025, 1:16 PM

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Why this score?

Low protein content
-17
32.8% carbohydrates of combination RP
-22
Additional source of animal protein at 6-7th place
1
Chelated minerals
2

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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.