Essentia
Senior Rich in Chicken
Summary
Essentia Senior Rich in Chicken is a grain-free dry cat food for older cats to support cellular function during aging.
The primary ingredient is dehydrated chicken protein (32%), providing a high-quality source of animal protein.
Dehydrated potatoes and dehydrated peas are included as carbohydrate sources, replacing traditional grains.
Animal fat is incorporated as a fat source, supplying essential fatty acids.
Additional ingredients, such as dehydrated apple pulp, enhance palatability and provide dietary fiber.
The inclusion of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), and a mixture of botanical extracts supports digestive health and offers natural protection.
Pros:
- High protein content: Contains 31% crude protein, supporting muscle maintenance and overall health.
- Digestive support: Incorporates FOS and MOS to promote healthy digestion and balance intestinal flora.
- Natural antioxidants: Contains a mixture of botanical extracts, which may offer antioxidant properties to support the immune system.
- Low magnesium content: Formulated with limited magnesium (0.07%), beneficial for urinary tract health in senior cats.
Cons:
- Moderate fat content: Contains 17% crude fat, which may be higher than necessary for less active senior cats prone to weight gain.
- Potential allergens: It contains chicken, which could be an allergen for some cats.
- Crude ash level: Has a crude ash content of 6.4%, which may be a consideration for cats with specific dietary needs.
- Sodium content: Contains 0.4% sodium, which may be a consideration for cats requiring a low-sodium diet.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dehydrated chicken protein 32%
- Dehydrated potato
- Dehydrated peas
- Animal fat
- Dehydrated apple pulp
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) 0.6%
- Minerals
- mixture of vegetable herbs and yeast products (Rosmarinus sp., Curcuma sp., Citrus sp., Eugenia sp., MOS from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 0.24%
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 31000 IU
- Vitamin B1 6.5 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 20 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 10 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.09 mg/kg
- Vitamin C 200 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1600 IU
- Vitamin E 370 mg/kg
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Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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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.
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