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Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon
Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon scores 3.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 37% protein targeting adult cats.
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MiauMiau AI score · 3.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The food uses dried chicken meal as its first ingredient, which is a concentrated protein source, but the inclusion of potato as the fourth ingredient indicates a notable carbohydrate presence. While the protein level is adequate at 37% as-fed, the lack of DMB protein and carbohydrate data makes a precise assessment of its suitability for an obligate carnivore difficult.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 2,700+ dry food products, Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon scores above the dry food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · April 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
Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 2,700+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.6/5
Scores 0.4 points above the average dry food
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?
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INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Dried chicken meal (50%)
- 02dried salmon meal (13%)
- 03chicken mince (13%)
- 04potato
- 05salmon (6%)
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Ingredients: Dried chicken meal (50%), dried salmon meal (13%), chicken mince (13%), potato, salmon (6%), beet pulp, brewer's yeast, salmon oil (1%, source of omega-3), chicken gravy (1%), fish gravy (0.5%), vitamins and minerals, dried egg, cellulose, plant fibres (0.03%), sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, brown algae, cranberry, DL-methionine, potassium chloride, yucca extract, citrus extract, rosemary extract. Additives per kg: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A (27, 850 IU), vitamin D3 (1200 IU), taurine (2000mg), vitamin E (615mg), selenium [as sodium selenite] (0.13mg), iodine [as calcium iodate anhydrous] (1.5mg), iron [as ferrous sulphate monohydrate] (80mg), copper [as cupric sulphate pentahydrate] (48mg), manganese [as manganous sulphate monohydrate] (38mg), zinc [as zinc sulphate monohydrate] (135mg). Technological additives: E1705 Enterococcus Faecium Cernelle 68 [Sf68; Ncimb 10415] (1.000.000.000 Cfu). Natural antioxidants: mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract.
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon is an average dry food with a quality score of 3.0 out of 5. The food uses dried chicken meal as its first ingredient, which is a concentrated protein source, but the inclusion of potato as the fourth ingredient indicates a notable carbohydrate presence. While the protein level is adequate at 37% as-fed, the lack of DMB protein and carbohydrate data makes a precise assessment of its suitability for an obligate carnivore difficult.
What is the protein content of Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon?
Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon contains 37% protein as listed on the label.
Is Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon grain-free?
Yes, Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon 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 Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 2,700+ cat food products, Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon scores 0.4 points above the average dry food quality score of 2.6. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon 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 Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon?
The top 5 ingredients in Encore Cat Chicken with Salmon are: Ingredients: Dried chicken meal (50%), dried salmon meal (13%), chicken mince (13%), potato, salmon (6%). The first ingredient is a named animal protein (Ingredients: Dried chicken meal (50%)), which is a positive sign of quality. The remaining top ingredients are dried salmon meal (13%), chicken mince (13%), potato, salmon (6%). Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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