Summary
MERA Cats Kitten with Chicken is a dry cat food formulated for growing kittens from 2 to 12 months of age, providing essential nutrients for healthy development.
The primary protein sources include dried chicken protein and fresh chicken meat (14%), contributing to a crude protein content of 35%, which supports muscle growth.
Potato flakes, peas, and potato starch are the primary carbohydrate sources, ensuring easily digestible energy without using grains.
The formula contains 20% fat from poultry fat, salmon oil, and sunflower oil, delivering essential omega fatty acids for skin, coat, and cognitive development.
Colostrum (0.5%), yeast cell walls (0.2%), and chicory inulin help strengthen the immune system and support digestive health.
Lignocellulose and dried beet pulp provide dietary fiber to aid digestion and promote optimal stool consistency.
This food is free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and added sugars, making it a clean and species-appropriate choice for kittens.
Pros:
High animal protein content: 86% of the total protein comes from animal sources, ensuring essential amino acids for muscle and tissue growth.
Supports immune health: Colostrum, mannan-oligosaccharides, and beta-glucans help strengthen the kitten’s immune defenses.
Grain-free formula: This formula uses potato flakes, peas, and potato starch for digestible carbohydrates, avoiding common allergens like wheat and corn.
Essential fatty acids: Salmon and sunflower oil provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for healthy skin, coat, and brain development.
Cons:
Moderate fiber content: At 4% crude fiber, the fiber level may be lower than some kitten formulas designed for enhanced digestive support.
Limited protein variety: Primarily relies on chicken, which may not suit kittens that need a more diverse protein profile.
Contains potato protein: While it contributes to protein content, plant-based proteins are less bioavailable than animal proteins.
Sodium level (0.4%): While not excessive, it is higher than some kitten formulas, which could concern certain dietary needs.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Chicken Protein (Dried, Including 20% From "Initiative Tierwohl" - Farms)
- Chicken Fresh Meat 14%
- Potato Flakes
- Peas
- Poultry Fat
- Lignocellulose
- Potato Starch
- Poultry Protein Hydrolysate
- Egg Powder
- Dried Beet Pulp
- and also:
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 16000 IU
- Vitamin C 100 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1600 IU
- Vitamin E 300 mg/kg
- and also:
Technological additives: Antioxidant
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Why this score?
- Low protein content-11
- Fresh Only Meat/Poultry/Fish ingredient at 2-3th place2
- 25.7% carbohydrates of combination P-14
- Dehydrated Meat/Poultry/Fish at 1st place4
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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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