CAT CHOW · REVIEW
Cat Chow Kitten Chicken
Cat Chow Kitten Chicken scores 2.3/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 40% protein targeting kitten cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.3/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
First ingredient is unspecified meat and animal by-products, followed by whole wheat and vegetable protein extracts, indicating low protein quality and significant filler. Due to missing moisture data, dry matter protein and carbohydrate levels cannot be confirmed, but the recipe relies heavily on plant-based ingredients, which is suboptimal for obligate carnivores.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Cat Chow Kitten Chicken scores below 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
Cat Chow Kitten Chicken vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.4 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Grain-free formula
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: meat and animal by-products (33%**)
- 02cereals (32% whole wheat)
- 03vegetable protein extracts
- 04oils and fats
- 05vegetable by-products (2.7% dehydrated beet pulp
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: meat and animal by-products (33%**), cereals (32% whole wheat), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, vegetable by-products (2.7% dehydrated beet pulp, dehydrated parsley corresponding to 0.4% parsley) vegetables* (2% dehydrated chicory root, dehydrated carrots corresponding to 0.4% carrots, dehydrated spinach corresponding to 0.4% spinach), minerals, yeasts* (0.3%). Additives: Nutritional additives: vitamin A (17, 000 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (1, 400 IU/kg), vitamin E (120 IU/kg), ferrous sulfate monohydrate (64 mg/kg), anhydrous calcium iodate (2.1 mg/kg), cupric sulfate pentahydrate (12 mg/kg), manganous sulfate monohydrate (6.9 mg/kg) zinc sulfate monohydrate (90 mg/kg), sodium selenite (0.14 mg/kg) taurine (1, 150 mg/kg), antioxidants. * Natural ingredients ** 66% rehydrated meat and animal by-products (of which minimum 14% chicken).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Cat Chow Kitten Chicken good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Cat Chow Kitten Chicken is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.3 out of 5. First ingredient is unspecified meat and animal by-products, followed by whole wheat and vegetable protein extracts, indicating low protein quality and significant filler. Due to missing moisture data, dry matter protein and carbohydrate levels cannot be confirmed, but the recipe relies heavily on plant-based ingredients, which is suboptimal for obligate carnivores.
What is the protein content of Cat Chow Kitten Chicken?
Cat Chow Kitten Chicken contains 40% protein as listed on the label.
Is Cat Chow Kitten Chicken grain-free?
Yes, Cat Chow Kitten Chicken 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 Cat Chow Kitten Chicken compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Cat Chow Kitten Chicken scores 0.4 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 Cat Chow Kitten Chicken suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Cat Chow 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 Cat Chow Kitten Chicken?
The top 5 ingredients in Cat Chow Kitten Chicken are: Ingredients: meat and animal by-products (33%**), cereals (32% whole wheat), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, vegetable by-products (2.7% dehydrated beet pulp. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: meat and animal by-products (33%**). The remaining top ingredients are cereals (32% whole wheat), vegetable protein extracts, oils and fats, vegetable by-products (2.7% dehydrated beet pulp. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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