by Happy Cat
Adult
Sensitive

Happy Cat

Minkas - Perfect Care Poultry & Rice

Adult
Sensitive
Indoor and Outdoor

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Poultry
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Summary

Happy Cat Minkas Perfect Care Poultry & Rice is a balanced, complete diet designed to support the needs of sensitive cats with mild digestive issues.

Its gluten-free recipe combines easily digestible poultry and rice, making it gentle on the gastrointestinal tract.

The food contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, promoting a healthy coat and skin.

The formula is nutritionally complete with 30% crude protein from high-value animal sources and supports overall health.

This natural diet is free from artificial flavors and preservatives. It also includes essential vitamins and minerals to strengthen the immune system.

 

Pros:

  • Digestive Support: Formulated with rice and poultry protein to be gentle on sensitive stomachs and aid digestion.
  • Skin and Coat Health: Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids nourish the skin and promote a shiny coat.
  • Nutritionally Balanced: Contains 30% crude protein, essential vitamins, and minerals for a complete and healthy diet.
  • Gluten-Free: Suitable for cats with sensitivities to gluten, ensuring a lower risk of triggering digestive discomfort.
  • Immune System Support: Enriched with taurine, Vitamin E, and other micronutrients that boost immune health.

 

Cons:

  • Moderate Fat Content: Only 12% crude fat may not provide sufficient energy for highly active or outdoor cats.
  • Limited Fresh Ingredients: The protein is derived from dried sources rather than fresh meat, which some owners may prefer.
  • Potential Allergens: Contains maize and beet pulp, which may not suit cats with specific sensitivities or allergies.
  • No Targeted Dental Benefits: Lacks specialized features like kibble texture or additives for oral health.

 

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Poultry protein** 27.5%
  • Maize flour
  • Maize
  • Lamb protein*
  • Rice flour 7.5%
  • Poultry fat
  • Haemoglobin*
  • Beet pulp* (desugared)
  • Lignocellulose
  • Sunflower oil
  • and also:
Apple pomace*, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, rapeseed oil, yucca schidigera* (0.04%)
*=dried
**=dried, part hydrolysed

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 15000 IU
  • Vitamin D3 1250 IU
  • Vitamin E 75 mg/kg
  • and also:
Taurine (3a370) 1000 mg, antioxidant, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils 1b306(i).
Trace elements/kg: Iron (iron(II)sulphate, monohydrate 3b103) 130 mg, copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate 3b405) 12 mg, zinc (zinc oxide 3b603) 100 mg, manganese (manganese(II)oxide 3b502) 15 mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous 3b202) 1.5 mg, selenium (E8, sodium selenite) 0.15 mg

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
12%
Crude Fiber
2.5%
Crude Ash
7.5%
Calcium
1.4%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Potassium
0.65%
Magnesium
0.09%
Omega 3
0.35%
Omega 6
2.5%
Sodium 0.35%

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
12%
Crude Fiber
2.5%
Crude Ash
7.5%
Calcium
1.4%
Phosphorus
0.9%
Potassium
0.65%
Magnesium
0.09%
Omega 3
0.35%
Omega 6
2.5%
Sodium 0.35%
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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)

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(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.

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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.