
Kitten 1-12 Months
by MatisseSummary
Matisse Kitten 1-12 Months is a complete and balanced dry cat food designed for growing kittens and pregnant or lactating cats. This formula is rich in high-quality proteins, with dehydrated chicken meat making up 36% of the composition, ensuring strong muscle development. Additionally, it provides essential fatty acids from sources like fish oil and chicken fat, contributing to healthy skin and coat. The product is fortified with vital nutrients such as 2900 mg/kg of taurine and a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 1.25:1, promoting overall growth and development.
Pros:
- High Protein Content: The food contains 36% raw protein, supporting the robust growth and development of kittens.
- Essential Fatty Acids: Includes 14% raw fats from sources like fish oil and chicken fat, which are crucial for skin and coat health.
- Rich in Taurine: With 2900 mg/kg of taurine, this formula supports heart health and vision development in growing kittens.
- Balanced Mineral Content: The food offers a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio (1.25:1), essential for proper bone development.
Cons:
- High Ash Content: The formula contains 7.3% raw ash, which could indicate a higher mineral content, potentially leading to urinary issues in sensitive cats.
- Inclusion of Corn: Corn is present in the formula, which some cat owners might find less desirable due to potential digestive concerns or preferences for grain-free diets.
- Moderate Fat Level: While the fat content is adequate, at 14%, it might be lower than what some kittens require for higher energy needs, especially in active or larger breeds.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dehydrated chicken meat 36%
- Rice 20%
- Chicken fat
- Corn
- Dehydrated fish 6%
- Corn gluten
- Dehydrated whole eggs 4%
- Hydrolyzed animal proteins
- Dried beetroot pulp
- Fish oil
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Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 18000 IU
- Vitamin B1 5.4 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 9 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 7.2 mg
- Vitamin B12 0.07 mg
- Vitamin C 180 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1800 IU
- Vitamin E 180 mg
- Vitamin K3 1.8 mg/kg
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Guaranteed Analysis
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Why this score?
- 37.4% carbohydrates of combination RC-28
- Low protein content-11
- Gluten at 5th place after meat-2
- Additional source of animal protein (fish meal) at 5th place2
- Dehydrated chicken 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.
All the kibbles have a range for size, to ensure a correct fragmentation of the food.
Although it is a rare occurrence, sometimes minimal variations inside the same bag are possible.
As far as the kibbles are within the control range, everything is normal and as it should be.
If you notice some kibbles out of the below ranges, please get in touch with your Genius Consultant because you could be eligible for the 100% Guarantee policy.
KIBBLES SIZES:
STARTER: Diameter 5-7 mm - Thickness: 4-5 mm
PUPPY MINI: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 4-6 mm
PUPPY MEDIUM-MAXI: Diameter 12-14 mm - Thickness 5-7 mm
ADULT MINI: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 4-6 mm
ADULT MEDIUM-MAXI: Diameter 14-17 mm - Thickness 8-10 mm
ADULT MAXI-GIANT: Diameter 19-21 mm - Thickness 11-13 mm
QUINOA MINI: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 4-6 mm
QUINOA MEDIUM-MAXI & UNIVERSAL KIBBLE: Diameter 15-17 mm - Thickness 8-10 mm
KITTEN: Diameter 5-7 mm - Thickness: 4-5 mm
FELINE ADULT: Diameter 8-10 mm - Thickness 3.5-5.5 mm
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