Whiskas
Cat Dry with Chicken Kitten 2-12 Months
Summary
Whiskas Cat Dry with Chicken Kitten 2-12 Months is a complete dry food formulated to meet the daily needs of kittens from 2 to 12 months, suitable for both indoor and outdoor lifestyles.
The first ingredient is cereals, indicating a grain-based recipe in which plant-derived carbohydrates form the primary component.
Protein is provided by meat and animal derivatives (including chicken 4% in the brown kibbles) alongside vegetable protein extracts, creating a mix of animal and plant amino acid sources for growth.
At 35% crude protein and 13.3% fat, the macronutrient profile supports healthy growth, energy needs, and lean muscle development during the kitten stage.
Calcium at 1.4% and phosphorus at 0.93%, together with vitamin D3 at 1617 IU/kg, support bone mineralization and healthy teeth development.
Vitamin E at 84.8 mg/kg and added taurine (650 mg) contribute antioxidant support and help maintain immune function, vision, and heart health.
Beet pulp (2%) and a crude fiber level of 2% provide fermentable fiber that can aid stool quality and digestive regularity in developing kittens.
Oils and fats, together with supplemental zinc (42.6 mg), help maintain skin barrier function and promote a healthy, glossy coat.
Vegetable inclusions (dried peas 1% and dried carrots 0.5% in specific kibbles) and milk-filled “pocket” kibbles add texture variety while contributing small amounts of additional nutrients.
Pros:
- Kitten-appropriate macros: 35% protein and 13.3% fat support rapid growth, tissue building, and energy needs in developing kittens.
- Bone and teeth support: Calcium (1.4%), phosphorus (0.93%), and vitamin D3 (1617 IU/kg) work together to promote proper bone mineralization and dental development.
- Immune and cellular protection: Vitamin E at 84.8 mg/kg provides antioxidant defense, while added taurine (650 mg) supports heart and eye function.
- Digestive health: Beet pulp (2%) and 2% crude fiber offer fermentable fiber to help maintain stool quality and regularity.
- Skin and coat nourishment: Oils and fats plus zinc (42.6 mg) help support a resilient skin barrier and shiny coat.
- Complete and balanced for kittens: Formulated to be 100% complete and balanced for kittens 2–12 months per the product claim.
Cons:
- Grain-first formulation: Cereals are the first ingredient, making this a carbohydrate-forward rather than meat-first recipe.
- Limited named chicken content: Chicken is only specified at 4% in the brown kibbles, offering limited transparency on total named-meat inclusion.
- Added sugars: The inclusion of various sugars adds non-essential carbohydrates for obligate carnivores.
- Use of colorants and preservatives: The additive listing includes colorants and preservatives, which some owners prefer to avoid.
- Contains milk derivatives: Skimmed milk powder is included, which may not suit kittens sensitive to dairy ingredients.
- Moderate ash level: At 7% crude ash, the overall mineral load is moderate, which may not align with preferences for lower-ash formulas.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Cereals
- Meat And Animal Derivatives (Including Chicken 4% In The Brown Kibbles*)
- Oils And Fats
- Derivatives Of Vegetable Origin (Including Dried Beet Pulp 2%)
- Vegetable Protein Extracts
- Minerals
- Yeast
- Vegetables (Including Dried Carrots 0.5%, Equivalent To Carrots 4%, In The Orange Kibbles And Dried Peas 1%, Equivalent To Peas 4% In The Green Kibbles*)
- Milk And Milk Derivatives (Including Skimmed Milk Powder 0.7%, Equivalent To Skimmed Milk 4% In The Filled Kibble*)
- Various Sugars
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 5955 IU
- Vitamin D3 1617 IU
- Vitamin E 84.8 mg/kg
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Guaranteed Analysis
Notes
Guaranteed Analysis
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Cat Dry with Chicken Kitten 2-12 Months
Product changes
- Ingredients list changed
- GA changed
- Score changed from 38 -> 43
- Crude protein changed from 37% -> 35.7%
- Crude fat changed from 12% -> 13.6%
- Crude fiber changed from 1.5% -> 2%
- Crude ash changed from 8% -> 7.4%
- 3rd Ingredient changed from Vegetable Protein Extracts -> Derivatives of Vegetable Origin
- 5th Ingredient changed from Derivatives of Vegetable Origin -> Minerals
- 6th Ingredient changed from Minerals -> Vegetable Protein Extracts
- 7th Ingredient changed from Vegetables (4% Carrots in the Orange Kibbles, 4% Peas in the Green Kibbles) -> Various Sugars
- 8th Ingredient changed from Milk and Milk Derivatives (4% Milk in the Nuggets) -> Vegetables (including 0.5% Dried Carrots (equivalent to 4% Carrots) in the Orange Kibbles and 1% Dried Peas (equivalent to 4% Peas) in the Green Kibbles*)
- 9th Ingredient changed from Antioxidants -> Milk and Milk Derivatives (including 0.7% Skimmed Milk Powder in the Filled Kibble, equivalent to 4% Skimmed Milk*)
- 10th Ingredient changed from Colourants from Natural Origin -> Yeasts
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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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