Summary
Delcon Mother & Kitten is a dry food formulated for kittens and pregnant or nursing mother cats, designed to support steady growth and high energy demands.
The first ingredient, dried chicken (39%), provides a concentrated animal protein base to build and maintain lean muscle during rapid development.
A 35% crude protein and 24% fat profile delivers energy-dense nutrition appropriate for growth and lactation while supporting healthy weight gain in kittens.
Chicken fat (15%) supplies highly digestible calories and linoleic acid for skin and coat health, while salmon oil (2%) and Antarctic krill contribute marine omega-3s (DHA/EPA) that aid brain and eye development.
Complementary animal ingredients such as dried salmon and whole egg add diverse amino acids and improve overall protein quality and digestibility.
Rice and maize act as digestible carbohydrate sources that help meet elevated energy needs and provide a steady fuel supply for active, growing cats.
A functional fiber and prebiotic blend—beet pulp, chicory (FOS/inulin), and brewer’s yeast (MOS)—supports beneficial gut bacteria, regular stools, and a resilient immune system.
Added taurine (1,500 mg) supports heart function and vision, while vitamin A (20,000 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (1,750 IU/kg), and vitamin E (500 mg/kg) plus trace elements (zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium) provide antioxidant, immune, and bone-health support.
The mineral balance includes calcium at 1.4% and phosphorus at 0.9% (approximately a 1.6:1 Ca:P ratio) to promote proper skeletal development in kittens and support maternal bone health.
Yucca schidigera helps reduce stool odor, and natural antioxidants help protect fats and cells from oxidative stress.
Pros:
- Animal-first protein foundation: Dried chicken (39%) as the leading ingredient offers highly digestible amino acids for growth and lean muscle maintenance.
- Growth and lactation energy profile: 24% fat with chicken fat provides concentrated calories and essential omega-6 for skin and coat.
- Neurodevelopment support: Salmon oil and krill supply DHA/EPA to help develop the brain and eyes of kittens.
- Digestive and immune support: MOS from brewer’s yeast and FOS/inulin from chicory, along with beet pulp, nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support stool quality.
- Bone health minerals: Calcium 1.4% and phosphorus 0.9% (≈1.6:1 ratio) aid skeletal development in growing kittens and help meet maternal needs.
- Antioxidant and taurine fortification: Vitamin E (500 mg/kg), vitamin A, vitamin D3, and taurine (1,500 mg) support cellular defense, vision, heart function, and calcium metabolism.
Cons:
- Grain-inclusive carbohydrates: Rice and maize add digestible energy but may not suit owners seeking grain-free or very low-carbohydrate kitten diets.
- Multiple animal proteins: Chicken, salmon, egg, and krill could complicate feeding for kittens needing single-protein elimination diets for suspected sensitivities.
- Unspecified omega totals: The exact omega-3/omega-6 and DHA/EPA amounts are not provided, making precise fatty acid assessment difficult.
- Limited mineral transparency: Magnesium and potassium levels are not listed, restricting a full evaluation of mineral balance beyond calcium and phosphorus.
- No live probiotics stated: The formula relies on prebiotics (MOS, FOS) without listed probiotic cultures for direct microbiome seeding.
- Low fiber level: Crude fiber at 1.6% may offer less hairball control and stool-bulking for some cats.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken (dried) 39%
- Rice
- Animal Fat (Chicken) 15%
- Maize
- Dried Beet Pulp
- Salmon Oil 2%
- Liver Hydrolyzate
- Linseed
- Salmon (dried) 1.5%
- Whole Dried Eggs 0.5%
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 20000 IU
- Vitamin D3 1750 IU
- Vitamin E 500 mg/kg
- and also:
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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Product changes
- First Ingredient changed from Chicken (Dried – 39%) -> Chicken (dried)
- First Ingredient Value changed from % -> 39%
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Animal Fat (Chicken – 15%) -> Animal Fat (Chicken)
- 3rd Ingredient Value changed from % -> 15%
- 4th Ingredient Value changed from 12% -> %
- 8th Ingredient Value changed from 1% -> %
- 9th Ingredient changed from Salmon (Dried – 1.5%) -> Salmon (dried)
- 9th Ingredient Value changed from % -> 1.5%
- Ingredients list changed
- Guaranteed analysis values changed
- Score changed from 55 -> 75
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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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