Summary
Happy Cat Senior Pasture-raised Lamb is a dry cat food formulated for cats aged 10 years and older. It focuses on easy digestion and joint support.
The primary protein source is 18% poultry protein, complemented by 4% lamb protein, providing a total crude protein content of 29% to maintain muscle mass.
Maize flour, rice, and potatoes are carbohydrates that offer energy suitable for senior cats’ reduced activity levels.
The crude fat content is 12%, derived from oils and fats, which support essential energy needs and aid in nutrient absorption.
The inclusion of lignocellulose and dried beet pulp contributes 3% crude fibre, which promotes healthy digestion and aids in weight management.
Glucosamine (0.05%) and New Zealand green-lipped mussel meat (0.05%) are added to provide glycosaminoglycans, supporting joint health and mobility.
Essential vitamins and trace elements, such as vitamin A (17,000 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (930 IU/kg), and iron (50 mg/kg), are included to support overall health and immune function.
The formulation includes a blend of herbs, such as milk thistle, artichoke, and dandelion, which may offer additional health benefits.
Pros:
Moderate protein content: It contains 29% crude protein, with 4% from lamb protein, supporting muscle maintenance in senior cats.
Joint support: This product includes 0.05% glucosamine and 0.05% green-lipped mussel meat, which provide nutrients beneficial for joint health and mobility.
Digestive health: Contains 3% crude fibre from lignocellulose and dried beet pulp, aiding in digestion and weight management.
Essential fatty acids: Provides 3.0% omega-6 fatty acids and 0.3% omega-3 fatty acids, supporting skin and coat health.
Cons:
Lower lamb protein inclusion: Lamb protein constitutes only 4% of the formulation, which may be less than expected for a product highlighting lamb.
The presence of maize and rice may make these grains unsuitable for cats with specific grain sensitivities or allergies.
Moderate fat content: At 12% crude fat, the level may not be ideal for all senior cats, particularly those with lower activity levels requiring reduced caloric intake.
Sodium content: Contains 0.45% sodium, which may need monitoring in cats with certain health conditions requiring sodium restriction.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Animal Protein* (Poultry 18 %)
- Maize Flour
- Rice
- Maize
- Potatoes*
- Oils And Fats
- Meat Meal
- Rice Protein*
- Lamb Protein* 4%
- Hydrolysed Protein*
- and also:
*=Dried
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 17000 IU
- Vitamin B12 75 mcg
- Vitamin C 30 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 930 IU
- Vitamin E 125 mg/kg
- and also:
Trace elements/kg: iron (3b103) 60 mg, copper (3b405) 12 mg, zinc (3b603, 3b606) 105 mg, manganese (3b502) 25 mg, iodine (3b202) 2.0 mg, selenium (3b801) 0.15 mg
Amino acids/kg: DL-methionine (3c301) 4500 mg
Antioxidant, tocopherol-rich extracts from plant oils 1b306(i)
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Why this score?
- 45.1% carbohydrates of combination CR-38
- Low protein content-18
- Rice protein at 5th place after meat-2
- Partial by-product main meat ingredient-3
- Unknown source of main fat ingredient-3
- Additional source of animal protein (meat meal) 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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