Summary
Delcon Senior is a dry food formulated for older cats, focusing on digestible animal protein with supportive fibers and a moderated mineral profile.
The first ingredient is dehydrated chicken, providing the primary protein source to help maintain lean muscle in aging cats.
At 31 crude protein and 13 crude fat, it offers a moderate macronutrient balance suitable for many seniors.
Carbohydrates are listed at 36, supplied largely by sweet potato, potato flakes, peas, and split peas, delivering energy along with plant-derived fiber.
Animal fat (chicken, 6%) supports palatability, energy supply, and absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins.
Dried beet pulp and cellulose contribute functional fiber that supports bowel regularity and stool quality in older cats.
Dried chicory, a natural source of FOS and inulin, provides prebiotic support that can nourish beneficial gut bacteria.
Calcium at 1.2 and phosphorus at 0.9 help manage overall mineral intake for bone maintenance and urinary balance in senior cats.
Vitamin A 20000, Vitamin E 500, and Vitamin D3 1750 add antioxidant support, immune function, and calcium metabolism benefits.
The product also reports metabolizable energy of 3804.
Pros:
- Animal-protein first: Dehydrated chicken as the lead ingredient offers highly digestible protein to support lean muscle in seniors.
- Digestive and prebiotic fiber: Beet pulp, cellulose, and chicory (FOS/inulin) help maintain regular stools and a healthy gut microbiome.
- Senior-friendly macro balance: 31 protein and 13 fat provide steady protein with controlled fat suitable for many older, less active cats.
- Mineral management: Calcium 1.2 and phosphorus 0.9 support bone maintenance while helping moderate total mineral load for urinary balance.
- Vitamin support: Vitamin E 500 offers antioxidant protection, while Vitamin A 20000 and Vitamin D3 1750 back immune health and calcium metabolism.
- Palatability and energy: Chicken fat (6%) and liver hydrolysate enhance flavor and provide readily usable energy for seniors.
Cons:
- Higher carbohydrate level: Carbohydrates at 36 may not suit owners seeking a lower-starch diet for their cats.
- Plant-heavy carbohydrate sources: Sweet potato, potato flakes, peas, and split peas add starch and plant protein that can dilute animal-protein exclusivity.
- Moderate ash content: Crude ash at 7 suggests a notable mineral load that some cats with urinary sensitivities may need monitored.
- Undeclared omega fatty acids: Omega-3 and omega-6 levels are not provided, making skin, coat, and anti-inflammatory support difficult to assess.
- Key mineral detail missing: Magnesium is not listed, limiting a full evaluation of the urinary mineral profile.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken (Dehydrated) 33%
- Sweet Potato
- Potato Flakes
- Peas
- Split Peas
- Animal Fat (Chicken - 6%)
- Dried Beet Pulp
- Cellulose
- Liver Hydrolysate
- Dried Chicory (a Natural Source of FOS And Inulin) 1%
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 20000 IU
- Vitamin D3 1750 IU
- Vitamin E 500 mg/kg
- and also:
Trace elements: copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate): 5.0 mg, zinc (zinc sulphate (monohydrate)): 100.0 mg, manganese (manganese sulphate (monohydrate): 15.0 mg, iodine ( calcium iodate, anhydrous): 1.5 mg, selenium (sodium selenite): 0.2 mg
Natural antioxidants: tocopherol extracts from vegetable oil
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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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