Summary
Monello Special Premium Adult Salmon and Chicken is a dry cat food tailored to meet the nutritional needs of adult cats.
Its primary ingredients, poultry viscera meal and salmon meal, provide essential proteins to support muscle health.
Enriched with salmon oil, it delivers omega-3 fatty acids for skin and coat maintenance.
The formula includes taurine and a variety of vitamins, promoting cardiovascular, ocular, and overall health.
It is designed to support active, healthy adult cats with balanced nutrition while also catering to their taste preferences.
Pros:
- High Protein Content: With a minimum of 31% crude protein, the formula provides the necessary building blocks for muscle maintenance and overall vitality in adult cats.
- Omega Fatty Acids: Contains a minimum of 0.3% omega-3 and 3% omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining healthy skin and a shiny coat.
- Taurine Enrichment: Includes a minimum of 1,000 mg/kg of taurine, crucial for heart and eye health in cats.
- Vitamin Enrichment: Packed with vitamins A, D3, E, C, K3, and several B vitamins, this formula supports various metabolic and physiological functions.
- Controlled Carbohydrate Levels: The inclusion of ingredients like corn and wheat bran provides carbohydrates for energy, while maintaining a balanced macronutrient profile suitable for adult cats.
Cons:
- Moderate Fat Content: Contains a minimum of 12% crude fat, which might be lower than some alternatives and could affect energy levels in highly active cats.
- Low Fiber Content: With a maximum of 3% crude fiber, it may not be sufficient for cats requiring additional digestive support or those prone to constipation.
- Primary Ingredient – Poultry Viscera Meal: While protein-rich, poultry viscera meal may be less preferred compared to whole meat sources for some cat owners.
- Grain Ingredients: The formula includes corn grain and wheat bran, which could be a concern for cats with grain sensitivities or allergies.
- Carbohydrate Sources: Although the carbohydrate content is controlled, the reliance on grains such as corn might not align with the dietary preferences of some cats who thrive on grain-free diets.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Poultry Viscera Meal
- Salmon Meal
- Corn Grain
- Broken Rice
- Soybean Meal
- Wheat Bran
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Poultry Fat
- Poultry Liver Hydrolyzed
- Flaxseed
- and also:
Possible Substitute Ingredients: Sorghum Grain And Wheat Grain.
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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Why this score?
- 40.6% carbohydrates of combination CR-34
- Low protein content-16
- BHT/BHA-5
- Food colors-2
- Whole by-product main meat ingredient-6
- Additional source of animal protein at 2-3th place4
- Chelated minerals2
- Gluten at 6th place after meat-1
- Soy ingredient 4th place after meat-1
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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.