ALMO NATURE HOLISTIC · REVIEW
Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice
Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice scores 2.9/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 32% protein targeting adult cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.9/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is fresh chicken, which is positive, but the next three ingredients are grains (corn rice meal, maize, rice), pushing fillers to the top of the recipe. With an estimated 34.1% carbohydrate content on a dry matter basis and refined grains in the top 5, this food falls short of a carnivore-appropriate macronutrient profile.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Almo Nature Holistic Functional Anti Hairball Chicken & Rice scores close to the wet food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Chicken (43%
- 02incl. 26% fresh chicken
- 03dried chicken)
- 04whole corn rice meal
- 05maize
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Multiple grain-based fillers among the top ingredients
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
Dry matter basis
Dry matter basis removes water content for accurate comparison between wet and dry foods.
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Chicken (43%, incl. 26% fresh chicken, dried chicken), whole corn rice meal, maize, rice, dried beef (5.2%), hydrolysed animal protein, chicken fat, beet pulp, cellulose (1%), yeast, minerals, mannanoligosaccharides (0.1%), inulin from chicory [source of FOS] (0.1%). Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A [3a672a] (17, 500 IU), vitamin D3 [3a671] (750 IU), vitamin E [3a700] (300mg), vitamin B1 [3a821] (12mg), vitamin B2 (14mg), vitamin B6 [3a831] (12mg), vitamin B12 (0.15mg), vitamin K3 [3a711] (1mg), folic acid [3a316] (1mg), calcium-D-pantothenate [3a841] (20mg), biotin [3a880] (0.5mg), niacin [3a314] (25mg), choline chloride [3a890] (2660mg), iodine (1, 07mg) [3b203] (1.64mg), copper (4.78mg) [cuprous sulphate pentahydrate (15.96mg), copper chelate from amino acids hydrate (16.87mg)], manganese (6.71mg) [manganous sulphate monohydrate [3b503] (20.67mg)], zinc (52.5mg) [zinc sulphate monohydrate [3b605] (125.74mg), zinc chelate from hydrolysed protein [3b612] (151.37mg)], selenium (0.03mg) [organic selenium [3b8.10] (11.38mg)], taurine (360mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.9 out of 5. The first ingredient is fresh chicken, which is positive, but the next three ingredients are grains (corn rice meal, maize, rice), pushing fillers to the top of the recipe. With an estimated 34.1% carbohydrate content on a dry matter basis and refined grains in the top 5, this food falls short of a carnivore-appropriate macronutrient profile.
What is the protein content of Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice?
Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice contains 32% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 35.16% protein. Dry matter basis is the fairest way to compare protein between wet and dry foods because it removes water content from the equation.
Is Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice grain-free?
Yes, Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice is grain-free. It does not contain wheat, corn, rice, or other grain ingredients. This can be beneficial for cats with grain sensitivities, though most healthy cats tolerate grains without issues.
How does Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice scores close to the average wet food quality score of 3.0. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice is formulated for adult cats. If you have a kitten or a senior cat, look for formulas specifically designed for their life stage.
What are the main ingredients in Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice?
The top 5 ingredients in Almo Nature Holistic Hairball Chicken & Rice are: Ingredients: Chicken (43%, incl. 26% fresh chicken, dried chicken), whole corn rice meal, maize. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Chicken (43%), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are incl. 26% fresh chicken, dried chicken), whole corn rice meal, maize. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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