Summary
Nulo FreeStyle Alaska Pollock, Duck & Sweet Potato Recipe for Senior Cats is a grain-free, high-protein formula tailored to senior cats’ nutritional needs.
The recipe features 75% protein from animal sources, including pollock, chicken, and duck. This ensures high-quality amino acids for lean muscle maintenance and overall vitality.
Low in carbohydrates and glycemic ingredients, it promotes healthy weight management. L-carnitine, which helps convert fats into energy, aids in this process.
Enriched with advanced probiotics like GanedenBC30®, this formula supports digestive and immune health while maintaining healthy skin and coat with balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
Antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E help bolster cellular health, while taurine and Vitamin A promote clear vision and heart health.
Its small kibble size and natural flavors ensure a texture and taste loved by senior cats.
Pros:
- High-Quality Protein: Contains 38% crude protein, primarily sourced from pollock, chicken meal, turkey meal, and deboned duck, supporting lean muscle mass and heart health.
- Weight Management: This plan includes L-carnitine and low-glycemic ingredients like lentils and sweet potatoes to promote healthy metabolism and prevent weight gain.
- Digestive and Immune Health: Advanced probiotics (GanedenBC30®) and natural prebiotics, such as chicory root, enhance gut flora balance and immunity.
- Skin and Coat Care: Omega-3 (0.70%) and Omega-6 (2.50%) fatty acids and flaxseed and salmon oil nourish the skin and maintain a shiny coat.
- Vision and Cellular Support: Enriched with taurine (0.20%) and Vitamin A (10,000 IU/kg) for eye health, and antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E for cellular protection.
Cons:
- Moderate Fat Content: At 14% crude fat, it may not suit cats requiring a stricter low-fat diet for weight management.
- Fiber Levels: Contains 6% crude fiber, which might not be ideal for cats needing lower fiber for easier digestion.
- Potential Allergen Sources: Includes chicken and turkey meals, which could be unsuitable for cats with specific protein sensitivities.
- Carbohydrate Content: Though grain-free, ingredients like peas and sweet potatoes may not be suitable for cats requiring ultra-low-carb diets.
- Kibble Size Limitation: While the small disk shape may appeal to some cats, it may not suit cats accustomed to larger kibble sizes.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Pollock
- Chicken Meal
- Turkey Meal
- Yellow Peas
- Green Lentils
- Deboned Duck
- Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid)
- Salmon Meal
- Dried Sweet Potatoes
- Miscanthus Grass
- and also:
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Why this score?
- 27.8% carbohydrates of combination P-16
- Low protein content-8
- Additional source of animal protein at 6-7th place1
- Fresh poultry/fish at 1th place2
- Chelated minerals2
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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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