Summary
Happy Cat Young Junior Farm Duck, Grain-Free is a dry cat food designed for young cats aged 4 to 12 months. It supports harmonious growth.
The primary protein source is duck protein (8%), providing easily digestible animal protein for muscle development and sustained energy.
Potatoes and potato protein are the primary carbohydrate sources, ensuring easy digestion and making the formula suitable for kittens with grain sensitivities.
The inclusion of carrots (0.2%) and apple pomace (0.4%) provides natural fibers to aid digestion and promote gut health.
Linseed (0.2%) and salmon oil offer omega-6 (3.0%) and omega-3 (0.3%) fatty acids, supporting skin hydration, coat health, and cognitive development.
Chicory powder (0.14%) and yucca schidigera (0.04%) contribute to prebiotic fibers, fostering a healthy gut microbiome and improving nutrient absorption.
The guaranteed analysis includes 36% crude protein and 18.5% crude fat, which meet the nutritional needs of growing and sterilizing young cats.
Pros:
High protein content: Contains 36% crude protein, supporting muscle development and healthy growth in kittens.
Grain-free formulation: This formulation uses potatoes and potato protein instead of grains, making it suitable for kittens with gluten or grain sensitivities.
Balanced omega fatty acids include omega-6 (3.0%) and omega-3 (0.3%) fatty acids to promote skin and coat health.
Digestive support: This supplement contains chicory powder, yucca schidigera, and apple pomace to enhance digestive health and nutrient utilization.
Cons:
Moderate animal protein percentage: While it contains 8% duck protein, a higher proportion of fresh or animal protein could further benefit carnivorous kittens.
Relatively low omega-3 content: At 0.3%, omega-3 fatty acid content may be lower than desired for optimal joint and brain development.
Inclusion of meat meal: The formula uses unspecified meat meal, which may vary in quality and could be a concern for some owners.
Plant-based fillers: Lignocellulose and beet pulp, though beneficial for digestion, contribute plant-based fiber that may reduce protein concentration.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dried Potatoes
- Dried animal protein (poultry)
- Oils and fats
- Dried duck protein 8%
- meat meal
- Dried potato protein
- Hydrolysed protein*
- Lignocellulose
- Dried beet pulp (desugared)
- Dried yeasts
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 15000 IU
- Vitamin B1 4 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 4 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 4 mg
- Vitamin C 25 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 920 IU
- Vitamin E 110 mg/kg
- and also:
Trace elements/kg: iron (3b103) 55 mg, copper (3b405) 12 mg, zinc (3b603) 75 mg, manganese (3b502) 14 mg, iodine (3b202) 1.4 mg, selenium (3b801) 0.2 mg
Amino acids/kg: DL-methionine (3c301) 4200 mg
Antioxidant, tocopherol-rich extracts from plant oils 1b306(i)
Guaranteed Analysis
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Why this score?
- 29.1% carbohydrates of combination P-17
- Low protein content-10
- Partial by-product main meat ingredient-5
- Unknown source of main fat ingredient-3
- Additional source of animal protein () at 7th place1
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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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