by Paunchy
Adult
Sterilised

Paunchy

Salmon & Anchovy Sterilized Adult Cat Food

Adult
Sterilised
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Fish: Salmon

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 69 out of 100
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Available sizes

15 kg
33.1 lb

Summary

Paunchy Salmon & Anchovy Sterilized Adult Cat Food Adult Sterilised is a dry formula for neutered adult cats that emphasizes fish-based animal protein to support lean muscle and overall vitality.
The first ingredient is Salmon Protein at 20%, providing a named, concentrated source of essential amino acids that helps maintain muscle mass and enhances palatability.
Anchovy Meal at 5% and Salmon Oil contribute marine-derived nutrients, naturally supplying omega-3 fatty acids that support skin and coat condition and a healthy inflammatory balance.
At 38% crude protein and 18% fat, the recipe is protein-dense and energy-rich, which can suit active sterilized cats when portions are carefully measured to manage body weight.
A structured fiber blend—dried sugar beet pulp, processed lignocellulose, pea fiber, and apple fiber—adds both soluble and insoluble fibers to promote stool quality, regularity, and satiety between meals.
Corn, rice, and corn gluten supply digestible carbohydrates that provide energy and help form a consistent kibble texture, though they shift part of calories toward starch rather than animal tissue.
Brewer’s yeast and a prebiotic (chitosan oligosaccharide) offer fermentable components that can nourish beneficial gut microbes and support digestive comfort.
Taurine is included to support normal heart function, vision, and bile acid conjugation—core needs for all adult cats.
An enhanced micronutrient package—vitamin A 20,000 IU, vitamin D3 1,200 IU, vitamin E 500 mg, vitamin C 400 mg, plus B-complex vitamins and choline (2,500 mg)—supports immune defense, skin integrity, antioxidant protection, and efficient energy metabolism.

Pros
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1

Named marine proteins up front

Salmon Protein (20%) and Anchovy Meal (5%) provide concentrated, highly palatable animal amino acids to sustain lean muscle.
2

High protein level

38% crude protein supports muscle maintenance in sterilized adults, which is important for body composition after neutering.
3

Skin and coat support

Salmon Oil and fish ingredients supply omega-3s that help maintain a healthy skin barrier and glossy coat.
4

Digestive fiber matrix

Beet pulp, lignocellulose, pea, and apple fibers combine soluble and insoluble fibers to aid stool quality, regularity, and satiety.
5

Robust antioxidant and vitamin support

Vitamin E (500 mg) and vitamin C (400 mg) provide antioxidant protection, while vitamins A and D3 help vision, skin, and mineral metabolism.
6

Gut microbiome support

Prebiotic chitosan oligosaccharide and brewer’s yeast can foster beneficial bacteria for digestive health.
Cons
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Calorie density risk

At 18% fat, the food is energy-dense and may require strict portion control for sterilized cats prone to weight gain.
2

Higher starch contribution

Corn, rice, and corn gluten shift a notable share of calories to carbohydrates, which may not suit owners seeking lower-starch diets.
3

Multiple fish sources

Using both salmon and anchovy limits suitability for cats needing single-protein or fish-free diets due to sensitivities.
4

Dairy-derived ingredient

Dried whey introduces milk proteins that may not agree with cats sensitive to dairy.
5

Urinary mineral detail not provided

Phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium levels are unspecified, making urinary tract mineral balance hard to evaluate.
6

Missing metabolizable energy (ME)

Without an ME value, precise calorie-based feeding plans are more difficult to set.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Salmon Protein 20%
  • Corn
  • Rice
  • Anchovy Meal 5%
  • Salmon Oil
  • Corn Gluten
  • Dried Whey
  • Dried Sugar Beet Pulp
  • Processed Lignocellulose
  • Pea Fiber
  • and also:
Apple Fiber, Carob, Flavoring, Brewer’s Yeast, Vitamins And Minerals, Prebiotic (Chitosan Oligosaccharide), Taurine, Antioxidants

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 20000 IU
  • Vitamin B1 8 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B2 5 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B6 4 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B7 0.2 mg/kg
  • Vitamin B9 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin B12 0.05 mg/kg
  • Vitamin C 400 mg/kg
  • Vitamin D3 1200 IU
  • Vitamin E 500 mg/kg
  • and also:
Niacin 80 mg, Calcium D-Pantothenate 7 mg, Choline Chloride 2500 mg

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
38%
Crude Fat
18%
Crude Fiber
2.5%
Crude Ash
7%

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
38%
Crude Fat
18%
Crude Fiber
2.5%
Crude Ash
7%
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