Summary
Optima Nova Cat Mature Chicken & Rice is a dry cat food specifically formulated for cats 7 years of age and older.
The primary ingredient is fresh chicken (40%), providing a single-source animal protein that supports muscle maintenance and is easily digestible.
Dehydrated poultry meat (30%) and hydrolyzed chicken liver (5%) increase the overall protein content for senior vitality.
Rice (15%) and corn supply digestible carbohydrates for sustained energy suitable for older cats with lower activity levels.
The formula includes glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health, essential for maintaining mobility in aging cats.
Inulin (0.1%) and mannan-oligosaccharides (0.1%) act as prebiotics, fostering gut health and nutrient absorption.
Bioflavonoid-rich citrus extracts and antioxidants (vitamins A, E, and C) help combat oxidative stress and support immune function.
Guaranteed analysis shows 30.5% crude protein and 13% crude fat, providing balanced nutrition tailored to senior cats.
Pros:
High animal protein content: Made with 75% chicken-based ingredients to support lean muscle and overall health in senior cats.
Joint health support: Contains glucosamine and chondroitin, essential for maintaining flexibility and joint function.
Digestive support: Enriched with inulin and mannan-oligosaccharides to promote gut health and efficient digestion.
Antioxidant protection: Includes bioflavonoids and high levels of vitamins A, E, and C to reduce oxidative stress in aging cats.
Cons:
Grain content: Contains rice and corn, which may not be ideal for cats with grain sensitivities or allergies.
Moderate fat level: At 13%, fat content may be low for highly active senior cats needing additional energy.
Ash content: With 6.7% crude ash, monitoring urinary and kidney health is advised for older cats.
Plant-based proteins include corn gluten and rice protein, which may reduce the proportion of highly bioavailable animal proteins.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Fresh chicken 40%
- Corn
- Dehydrated poultry meat 30%
- Rice 15%
- Corn gluten
- Chicken oil
- Yeast
- Rice protein
- Hydrolysed chicken liver 5%
- Beetroot pulp
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Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 20000 IU
- Vitamin C 70 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1600 IU
- Vitamin E 750 mg/kg
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We compare key factors such as overall score, life stage, and category, along with core nutritional values like protein, fat, fiber, and metabolizable energy.
While not identical, these products fall within a defined range to offer nutritionally comparable options.
Original - Mature 29/12 Chicken
Why this score?
- 41.9% carbohydrates of combination CR-35
- Low protein content-16
- Gluten at 2nd place after meat-5
- Fresh Whole Poultry/Fish ingredient at 1st place2
- Dehydrated Meat/Poultry/Fish at 2nd place3
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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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Available Sizes: 8 kg