Summary
NECON Natural Wellness – Sterilized Pork and Rice is a low-grain dry cat food formulated for sterilized adult cats.
It features pork as the sole animal protein source, offering a crude protein content of 35%.
The inclusion of rice ensures a digestible carbohydrate source, and the recipe is designed to address oral health with the addition of Ascophyllum nodosum and antioxidant-rich plant extracts.
Pros:
- Protein Source: Contains 43% dried pork protein as the first ingredient, providing a high-quality protein source.
- Moderate Fat Content: Provides 16% crude fat, which supports essential energy needs without excessive caloric intake.
- Oral Health Support: Includes Ascophyllum nodosum, which helps reduce plaque buildup and improve oral hygiene.
- Antioxidant Content: Formulated with plant-based antioxidants (300 mg/kg) to support oxidative stress management.
- Low-Grain Formula: Contains only 5% rice as a carbohydrate source, aiding in digestibility.
Cons:
- Presence of Corn: Includes whole corn grain and corn flour, which may not be suitable for cats with grain sensitivities.
- Crude Ash Level: The crude ash content of 8.10% is relatively high and may impact mineral balance.
- Low Fiber Content: Contains only 2% crude fiber, which might not meet the needs of cats prone to hairballs or digestive issues.
- Unspecified Fat Source: Lists “animal fat” without specifying the source, which may concern some pet owners.
- Hydrolyzed Protein: The inclusion of hydrolyzed animal protein may not be suitable for all cats, especially those with certain sensitivities.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dried pork protein 43%
- Whole corn grain
- Animal fat
- Rice 5%
- Hydrolized animal protein
- Corn flour
- Dried beet pulp
- Vegetal fiber
- Minerals
- Dried algae Ascophyllum nodosum 0.94%
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 15880 IU
- Vitamin B1 5 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 8 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 4 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.03 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 965 IU
- Vitamin E 395 mg/kg
- and also:
TECHNOLOGICAL ADDITIVES: Sepiolite 0,18%, Antioxidants
SENSORIAL ADDITIVES: Vegetal extract mix 300 mg/Kg
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Why this score?
- Low protein content-11
- 32.1% carbohydrates of combination CR-26
- Unknown source of main fat ingredient-3
- Dehydrated Meat/Poultry/Fish at 1st place4
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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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