CARNILOVE · REVIEW
Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten
Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten scores 3.3/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 40% protein targeting kitten cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The food uses named salmon meal and turkey meat as primary proteins, but the high inclusion of yellow peas (18%) as a third ingredient pads the plant protein and carbohydrate content. Protein at 44.4% on a dry matter basis is moderate, while the additive list is exceptionally clean, avoiding artificial preservatives, colors, and gums.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten scores above 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
Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.6 points above the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
- Named animal protein as the primary ingredient
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01salmon meal (25 %)
- 02turkey meat (24 %)
- 03yellow peas (18 %)
- 04chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols) (11 %)
- 05hydrolyzed chicken protein (9 %)
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
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
salmon meal (25 %), turkey meat (24 %), yellow peas (18 %), chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols) (11 %), hydrolyzed chicken protein (9 %), chicken liver (3 %), salmon oil (3 %), tapioca starch (2 %), apples (1 %), carrots (1 %), flaxseed (1 %), chickpeas (1 %), hydrolyzed crustacean shells (source of glucosamine) (0.028 %), cartilage extract (source of chondroitin) (0.017 %), brewer's yeast (source of mannan-oligosaccharides) (0.017 %), chicory roots (source of fructo-oligosaccharides) (0.014 %), yucca schidigera (0.01 %), algae (0.01 %), psyllium (0.01 %), thyme (0.01 %), rosemary (0.01 %), oregano (0.01 %), cranberries (0.0008 %), blueberries (0.0008 %), raspberries (0.0008 %). Additives: nutritional additives: vitamin A (E672) (25, 000 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (E671) (1, 000 IU/kg), vitamin E [3a700] (750 IU/kg), vitamin C [E300] (350 mg/kg), taurine (2, 500 mg/kg), choline chloride (2, 300 mg/kg), L-carnitine (70 mg/kg), niacin (50 mg/kg), biotin (2.0 mg/kg), zinc (E6) (160 mg/kg), manganese (E5) (60 mg/kg), iron (E1) (50 mg/kg), copper (E4) (12 mg/kg), iodine (E2) (4.0 mg/kg), selenium (3b8.10) (0.25 mg/kg), DL-methionine [3.1.1.] (15 mg/kg), arginine [3c3.6.1] (13 mg/kg), L-lysine [3.2.3.] (11 mg/kg).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.3 out of 5. The food uses named salmon meal and turkey meat as primary proteins, but the high inclusion of yellow peas (18%) as a third ingredient pads the plant protein and carbohydrate content. Protein at 44.4% on a dry matter basis is moderate, while the additive list is exceptionally clean, avoiding artificial preservatives, colors, and gums.
What is the protein content of Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten?
Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten contains 40% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 44.44% 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 Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten grain-free?
No, Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten 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 Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten scores 0.6 points above 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 Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten 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 Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten?
The top 5 ingredients in Carnilove Healthy Growth Salmon and Turkey Kitten are: salmon meal (25 %), turkey meat (24 %), yellow peas (18 %), chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols) (11 %), hydrolyzed chicken protein (9 %). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (salmon meal (25 %)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are turkey meat (24 %), yellow peas (18 %), chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols) (11 %), hydrolyzed chicken protein (9 %). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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