BURGESS · REVIEW
Burgess Kitten Chicken
Burgess Kitten Chicken scores 2.5/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 32% protein targeting kitten cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.5/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredient is 'poultry meal', a named but rendered meal, followed immediately by cereal fillers (rice, maize). The carbohydrate load is anchored by three grain sources in the top five ingredients (rice, maize, wheat) plus maize gluten, creating a filler-heavy formula unsuitable for a hypercarnivore. Positively, the food includes a high guaranteed taurine level (1000mg/kg) and avoids artificial preservatives, colors, and added sugars.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Burgess Kitten with Chicken scores close to the dry 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
Burgess Kitten Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.2 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- 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: Poultry meal (28%; incl. 25% chicken)
- 02rice
- 03wholegrain maize
- 04poultry fat
- 05wholegrain wheat
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
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Poultry meal (28%; incl. 25% chicken), rice, wholegrain maize, poultry fat, wholegrain wheat, maize gluten meal, dried beet pulp, hydrolysed poultry protein, poultry gravy, brewer's yeast, minerals, fish meal, egg powder, short chain fructo-oligosaccharides (0.4%), high nucleotide yeast extract. Additives per kg: Vitamin A (30, 000 IU), vitamin D3 (1500 IU), vitamin E (150mg), taurine (1000mg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (100mg), iron [as iron (II) sulphate monohydrate] (50mg), manganese [as manganese (II) oxide] (15mg), copper [as copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate] (5mg), iodine [as calcium iodate anhydrous] (0.5mg), selenium [as sodium selenite] (0.1mg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Burgess Kitten Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Burgess Kitten Chicken is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.5 out of 5. First ingredient is 'poultry meal', a named but rendered meal, followed immediately by cereal fillers (rice, maize). The carbohydrate load is anchored by three grain sources in the top five ingredients (rice, maize, wheat) plus maize gluten, creating a filler-heavy formula unsuitable for a hypercarnivore. Positively, the food includes a high guaranteed taurine level (1000mg/kg) and avoids artificial preservatives, colors, and added sugars.
What is the protein content of Burgess Kitten Chicken?
Burgess Kitten Chicken contains 32% protein as listed on the label.
Is Burgess Kitten Chicken grain-free?
No, Burgess Kitten Chicken is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Burgess Kitten Chicken compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Burgess Kitten Chicken scores 0.2 points below the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Burgess Kitten Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Burgess Kitten Chicken is specifically formulated for kittens. Kitten formulas typically have higher protein and calorie content to support rapid growth and development.
What are the main ingredients in Burgess Kitten Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Burgess Kitten Chicken are: Ingredients: Poultry meal (28%; incl. 25% chicken), rice, wholegrain maize, poultry fat, wholegrain wheat. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Poultry meal (28%; incl. 25% chicken)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are rice, wholegrain maize, poultry fat, wholegrain wheat. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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