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Recipe Change
A change in the guaranteed analysis was detected during recent checks, although the recipe may have changed earlier.
PetCool
PetCool Cats
Summary
PetCool Cats is a dry food designed for medium—and large-breed adult cats. It offers a cost-effective option with real poultry protein.
The primary protein comes from meat and animal by-products, including 20% poultry, though the meat type is not fully specified beyond “poultry.”
Cereals and plant-based by-products comprise the carbohydrate base, serving as energy fillers rather than biologically preferred cat nutrients.
The formula includes chicken and fish oil, which provide fats and omega fatty acids supporting coat condition and skin health.
Peas, yeast, and minerals contribute fiber, vitamins, and trace nutrients necessary for daily maintenance.
The guaranteed analysis lists 29% crude protein and 14% fat, which are moderate levels suitable for the needs of average adult cats.
Taurine, at 850 mg/kg, supports heart and eye function, and the formula is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.
Pros:
Moderate protein and fat: This food provides 29% protein and 14% fat, suitable for maintaining body condition in moderately active adult cats.
Includes fish and chicken oils: These contribute essential fatty acids that support healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Taurine content: Delivers 850 mg/kg taurine, covering the basic requirement for feline cardiac and visual health.
Added vitamins and minerals: Fortified with key nutrients including Vitamin A (15,000 IU/kg), Vitamin D3 (1,500 IU/kg), and zinc (135 mg/kg).
Cons:
Very high ash content: At 9.5%, the ash level is among the highest in commercial cat foods and may be unsuitable for cats with kidney or urinary concerns.
Unspecified cereal and by-product content: Using generic cereals and plant-based by-products offers little transparency and may indicate lower nutritional quality.
No fresh or whole meat: All protein is from by-products or hydrolyzed sources; no fresh cuts of meat or clearly defined animal ingredients are included.
Artificial additives: This product contains colorants and unspecified preservatives, which add no nutritional value and may be unnecessary for some pet owners.
Low taurine compared to premium diets: While adequate, the 850 mg/kg taurine content is lower than the 1,200–2,000 mg/kg levels found in higher-end formulations.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Cereals (5% rice)
- Meat and animal by-products (>75% chicken)
- By-products of vegetable origin
- Oils and fats
- Minerals
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 18000 IU
- Vitamin D3 1500 IU
- Vitamin E 80 mg/kg
- and also:
Technological Preservatives and antioxidants authorized in EU
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
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While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
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PetCool Cats
Product changes
- Crude protein changed from 29% -> 31%
- Crude fat changed from 14% -> 12%
- Crude ash changed from 9.5% -> 8.5%
- First Ingredient changed from Cereals -> Cereals (5% rice)
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Meat and animal by-products (20% poultry) -> Meat and animal by-products (>75% chicken)
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Plant-based by-products -> By-products of vegetable origin
- 4th Ingredient changed from Peas -> Oils and fats
- 5th Ingredient changed from Chicken oil -> Minerals
- 6th Ingredient changed from Poultry hydrolyzate ->
- 7th Ingredient changed from Yeast ->
- 8th Ingredient changed from Fish oil ->
- 9th Ingredient changed from Minerals ->
- Score changed from 40 -> 44
- 8th Ingredient changed from Fish oil and minerals -> Fish oil
- 9th Ingredient changed from -> Minerals
- 2nd Ingredient changed from Meat and animal sub-products (Chicken 20%) -> Meat and animal by-products (20% poultry)
- Crude fat changed from 12% -> 14%
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Vegetable sub-products -> Plant-based by-products
- 5th Ingredient changed from Oils (from chicken) -> Chicken oil
- 6th Ingredient changed from Hydrolyzed chicken -> Poultry hydrolyzate
- 7th Ingredient changed from Fish oil -> Yeast
- 8th Ingredient changed from Mineral substances -> Fish oil and minerals
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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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