VIRBAC · REVIEW
Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered
Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered scores 3.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 44% protein targeting kitten cats.
Average
MiauMiau AI score · 3.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is 'dehydrated pork and poultry proteins' (a named meal), which is acceptable but not ideal; the presence of rice, peas, and beet pulp in the top 10 pulls the formula away from a whole-prey focus. With moisture missing, the exact dry matter protein cannot be calculated, but at 44% as-fed it likely falls below the 55% DMB threshold for an obligate carnivore, and the 16% fat paired with multiple carbohydrate sources suggests a non-trivial carb load.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered 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
Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.3 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
What to watch
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains added sugars
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: dehydrated pork and poultry proteins
- 02rice
- 03hydrolyzed pork and poultry proteins
- 04peas
- 05poultry fats
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, rice, hydrolyzed pork and poultry proteins, peas, poultry fats, lignocellulose, dehydrated salmon proteins, minerals, flax seeds, dried beet pulp (sugar), inactivated brewer's yeast, fish oil, seaweed meal (Ascophyllum nodosum), fructooligosaccharides, psyllium fibers (Plantago (L.) spp.), inactivated Lactobacillus helveticus. Nutritional additives Nutritional additives: vitamin A (17, 000 IU/kg), vitamin D3 (1, 700 IU/kg), vitamin E (610 IU/kg), copper [copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate] (12 mg/kg), zinc [zinc sulfate monohydrate] (110 mg/kg), iodine [potassium iodide] (0.4 mg/kg), taurine (2460 mg/kg), L-carnitine (540 mg/kg). Technological additives: Bentonite (0.5%), antioxidants.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.0 out of 5. The first ingredient is 'dehydrated pork and poultry proteins' (a named meal), which is acceptable but not ideal; the presence of rice, peas, and beet pulp in the top 10 pulls the formula away from a whole-prey focus. With moisture missing, the exact dry matter protein cannot be calculated, but at 44% as-fed it likely falls below the 55% DMB threshold for an obligate carnivore, and the 16% fat paired with multiple carbohydrate sources suggests a non-trivial carb load.
What is the protein content of Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered?
Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered contains 44% protein as listed on the label.
Is Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered grain-free?
No, Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered 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 Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered scores 0.3 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 Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered 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 Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered?
The top 5 ingredients in Virbac Veterinary HPM Junior Neutered are: Ingredients: dehydrated pork and poultry proteins, rice, hydrolyzed pork and poultry proteins, peas, poultry fats. The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: dehydrated pork and poultry proteins), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are rice, hydrolyzed pork and poultry proteins, peas, poultry fats. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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