Summary
Chicopee Holistic HNL Adult No Grain is a premium dry food crafted for adult cats with grain sensitivities or intolerances.
The formula includes 43% poultry (fresh and dehydrated) as a highly digestible and nutritious protein source, ensuring muscle maintenance and overall health.
Potato starch (17.5%) and peas are gentle, grain-free carbohydrates that are easy to digest and provide sustained energy.
The addition of 9.5% liver (fresh and dehydrated) enhances palatability, offering a rich taste that appeals to fussy eaters.
Fortified with vitamin E, selenium, and zinc, it supports natural immunity, reduces oxidative stress, and promotes overall vitality.
Blueberry, cranberry, and chicory powder contribute antioxidants and prebiotics for digestive health and enhanced nutrient absorption.
Green-lipped mussels and beta-glucans are included to support joint health and boost the immune system.
Pros:
- Grain-Free Formulation: Ideal for cats with grain sensitivities or allergies, offering gentle and easily digestible carbohydrate alternatives.
- Immune Support: Enriched with antioxidants like vitamin E, selenium, and zinc to strengthen natural defenses.
- Digestive Health: Contains prebiotics like chicory powder and mannan oligosaccharides to enhance gut health and nutrient absorption.
- Joint Health: Green-lipped mussels provide natural glucosamine and chondroitin for improved mobility and joint support.
- High Palatability: The inclusion of 9.5% liver enhances flavor, making it appealing for picky eaters.
Cons:
- Fat Levels: The 16.5% fat content may require portion control for sedentary or overweight cats.
- Ash Content: The crude ash level of 7.3% might not suit cats prone to urinary issues, requiring a diet with reduced mineral levels.
- Fiber Content: Crude fiber, at 2.9%, may be low for cats needing additional digestive support or hairball management.
- Potato Starch: While grain-free, potato starch as a primary carbohydrate may not be ideal for cats with sensitivity to starchy ingredients.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Poultry (fresh and dehydrated) 43%
- Potato starch 17.5%
- Apple protein energy
- Liver (fresh and dehydrated) 9.5%
- Meat hydrolysate
- Animal fat
- Dried beet pulp
- Flaxseed
- Pea fiber
- Cretons (dehydrated)
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 18000 IU
- Vitamin D3 1500 IU
- Vitamin E 155 mg/kg
- and also:
Technological additives: Antioxidants.
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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Why this score?
- 34.8% carbohydrates of combination P-21
- Low protein content-14
- By-product supplement meat ingredient at 5th place-2
- Unknown source of main fat ingredient-3
- Dehydrated poultry at 1st place4
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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.