Summary
OptiMeal Kitten Chicken is a premium dry food for kittens aged 4 weeks to 12 months. It supports their rapid growth and active lifestyle.
Fresh chicken meat (5%) serves as the primary ingredient, delivering high-quality, easily digestible protein for healthy muscle development.
The Immunity Support Mix enriches the formula, which includes herbs, berries, and prebiotics to enhance immunity and overall well-being.
The optimal balance of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3 promotes bone health, while Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, zinc, and biotin ensure healthy skin and a shiny coat.
This grain-inclusive formula, containing 59.95% animal protein, meets the high caloric needs of growing kittens, providing complete and balanced nutrition under veterinary supervision.
Pros:
- High Protein Content: Delivers 40% crude protein, predominantly from chicken, to support muscle growth and development.
- Digestive Support: Features prebiotics, sugar beet pulp, and salmon oil to promote healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Bone and Joint Health: Balanced calcium levels (1.1%), phosphorus (0.98%), and vitamin D3 cater to the skeletal development of growing kittens.
- Immune Boost: Incorporates the Immunity Support Mix with antioxidants and natural herbs like marigold and chamomile to strengthen immunity.
- Skin and Coat Health: Enriched with Omega-3 (5.6 g/kg) and Omega-6 (33 g/kg) fatty acids and zinc and biotin for a lustrous coat and healthy skin.
Cons:
- Moderate Grain Inclusion: Contains rice and corn, which may not appeal to pet owners seeking grain-free options for sensitive kittens.
- Low Fresh Meat Percentage: While fresh chicken is included, it makes up only 5% of the formula, with most protein derived from dehydrated sources.
- Higher Caloric Density: At 419.19 kcal per 100 g, portion control is critical for kittens with lower activity levels to avoid weight gain.
- Potential Flavor Limitations: The single protein source (chicken) may not suit kittens with specific preferences or sensitivities to poultry.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dehydrated chicken protein 30%
- Rice
- Corn gluten
- Chicken fat
- Corn
- Deboned chicken meat 5%
- Hydrolyzed animal protein 3.5%
- Barley
- Minerals
- Sugar beet pulp
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 18000 IU
- Vitamin B6 7.2 mg/kg
- Vitamin C 240 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 900 IU
- Vitamin E 720 mg/kg
- and also:
Natural antioxidants: 300, tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin: 500
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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Why this score?
- 29% carbohydrates of combination R-20
- Low protein content-7
- Gluten at 2nd place after meat-7
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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.