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Everyday Nutrition - Katz-N-Flocken Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe with Pearled Barley

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Everyday Nutrition - Katz-N-Flocken Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe with Pearled Barley

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Product Summary

Solid Gold’s Katz-N-Flocken Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe with Pearled Barley is a dry cat food formulated for cats of all life stages, aiming to support gut health and overall immune function.

The primary ingredient is grass-fed lamb, providing a high-density protein source, complemented by whole grains such as brown rice and pearled barley.

The inclusion of superfoods like carrots, pumpkin, blueberries, and cranberries offers additional nutritional benefits.

Probiotics, specifically dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, are incorporated to aid digestion.

This recipe is designed for cat owners seeking a balanced diet that promotes digestive health and immune support for their pets.

 

Pros:

  • High-Quality Protein Source: The first ingredient is grass-fed lamb, offering a high-density protein essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.
  • Inclusion of Superfoods: Ingredients such as carrots, pumpkin, blueberries, and cranberries provide vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, contributing to overall well-being.
  • Probiotic Support: Contains dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, a probiotic that supports digestive health and helps maintain balanced gut flora.
  • Omega Fatty Acids: The presence of salmon oil supplies omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat.

 

Cons:

  • Moderate Fat Content: With a crude fat content of 12%, this may be higher than necessary for less active or overweight cats, potentially leading to weight gain if not monitored.
  • Use of Plant-Based Proteins: Inclusion of pea protein and peas may contribute to the overall protein content but are less bioavailable compared to animal-based proteins.
  • Presence of Canola Oil: Utilizes canola oil preserved with mixed tocopherols; some pet owners may prefer animal-based fat sources.
  • Potential Allergenic Ingredients: Contains dried eggs and chicken meal, which could be allergens for some cats with specific sensitivities.

 

Ingredients

Lamb
Chicken Meal
Brown Rice
Ocean Fish Meal
Pearled Barley
Pea Protein
Peas
Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
Ground Flaxseed
Dried Eggs
and also:
Natural Flavor, Calcium Sulfate, Carrots, Pumpkin, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Blueberries, Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dried Chicory Root, Rosemary Extract, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
34%
Crude Fat
12%
Crude Fiber
3%
Moisture
10%
Omega 3
0.75%
Omega 6
1.25%
Metabolizable Energy
3525 kcal/kg

Notes

The score is calculated after relocation of fresh meat or fish ingredient(s) as explained in the calculation rule #7 in Chapter 1.

Product last updated: January 16, 2025, 3:56 PM

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Why this score?

37.8% carbohydrates of combination RP
-26
Low protein content
-12
Gluten at 4th place after meat
-2
Additional source of animal protein at 2-3th place
4
Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place
3
Chelated minerals
2

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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.