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Kitten & Mother Chicken

Kitten
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Hypoallergenic
Molly

Kitten & Mother Chicken

Kitten
Regular
Indoor and Outdoor
Hypoallergenic
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Product Summary

Molly Kitten & Mother Chicken is a complete and balanced dry cat food designed for kittens up to 12 months and mother cats during pregnancy and lactation. The formula boasts 38% crude protein, primarily derived from 46% dehydrated chicken protein, ensuring optimal growth and muscle development. It is enriched with essential fatty acids like Omega-3 (0.85%) and Omega-6 (3.80%) to support skin and coat health. This product also includes specialized ingredients such as seaweed for prebiotic benefits and psyllium for digestive regulation.

 

Pros:

  • High Protein Content: The food contains 38% crude protein, essential for the healthy growth of kittens and the maintenance of mother cats, with 46% of this protein sourced from dehydrated chicken.
  • Rich in Essential Fatty Acids: The formula includes 18% crude fat, with Omega-3 at 0.85% and Omega-6 at 3.80%, promoting a shiny coat and healthy skin.
  • Specialized Ingredients for Digestive Health: The inclusion of seaweed as a prebiotic and psyllium for digestion helps support a healthy digestive system.

 

Cons:

  • High Ash Content: The formula has 8% crude ash, which may indicate a higher mineral content, potentially leading to urinary issues in some cats.
  • Inclusion of Grains: Ingredients like maize (10%) and rice (14%) might not be suitable for kittens with grain sensitivities or those on a grain-free diet.
  • Moderate Fiber Content: With only 2.50% crude fiber, the fiber level might be on the lower side for cats requiring more digestive support.

 

Ingredients

Dehydrated Chicken Protein
46%
Baldo Rice
14%
Maize
10%
Refined Chicken Oil
Anchovy Meal
Krill Meal
Brewers Dried Yeast
Hydrolized Chicken Liver
Anchovy Oil
Nucleotide Yeast Protein
and also:
Minerals, Prebiotic Mannan Oligo Saccarides, Seaweed(0,04%), Yucca Extract (0,04%), Cranberries Powder (0,04%), Psyllium (0,04%)

Vitamins and Additives

Vitamin A 37500 ui/kg
Vitamin C 38 mg/kg
Vitamin D3 2250 ui/kg
Vitamin E 250 mg/kg
and also:
Taurine (2600mg/kg), Copper (as sulphate) (18mg/kg), Zinc (as sulphate) (95mg/kg), Zinc (as chelate) (20mg/kg), Manganese (as sulphate) (30mg/kg), Selenium (as selenite) (0.3mg/kg), Niacin (75mg/kg)

Notes

Information about antioxidants and preservatives is missing or insufficient. Since I didn’t want to remove points due to this missing info without any proof, I evaluated this food assuming the natural preservatives were used. But note that this is just an assumption.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
38%
Crude Fat
18%
Crude Fiber
2.5%
Crude Ash
8%
Omega 3
0.85%
Omega 6
3.8%

Notes

Information about antioxidants and preservatives is missing or insufficient. Since I didn’t want to remove points due to this missing info without any proof, I evaluated this food assuming the natural preservatives were used. But note that this is just an assumption.

Product last updated: August 30, 2024, 11:47 AM

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Why this score?

26.1% carbohydrates of combination RC
-18
Low protein content
-8
Additional source of animal protein (anchovy) at 5th place
2

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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.