SMILLA · REVIEW
Smilla Senior Poultry
Smilla Senior Poultry scores 2.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 29% protein targeting senior cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first ingredient is a dried poultry protein, but it is immediately followed by maize, rice flour, and barley, indicating heavy grain loading. With 41.8% estimated carbohydrates on a dry matter basis and multiple refined grains in the top five ingredients, this formula is fundamentally misaligned with obligate carnivore needs.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Smilla Senior Poultry 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
Smilla Senior Poultry vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.7 points below 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
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Contains added sugars
- High carbohydrate content relative to protein
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
Not ideal for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Ingredients: Poultry protein 25% (dried
- 02proportionally hydrolysed)
- 03maize
- 04rice flour
- 05barley
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars
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
Ingredients: Poultry protein 25% (dried, proportionally hydrolysed), maize, rice flour, barley, maize flour, greaves, poultry fat, beef fat, fish meal, beet molasses (dried, desugared), lignocellulose, apple pomace (dried), linseed, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, yeast (dried, extracted), yucca shidigera (dried) 0.04%, mussel meat (dried) Energy per kg: ME (FEDIAF, 2020) 15.94 MJ / 3809 kcal Additives per kg: Nutritional addtives: Vitamin A 18000 IU, vitamin D3 1000 IU, vitamin E 100 IU, vitamin C 100mg, vitamin B1 5mg, vitamin B2 5mg, calcium D-pantothenate 12mg, niacin 45mg, vitamin B6/pyridoxine hydrochloride 4mg, folic acid 3mg, biotin 500mcg, vitamin B12 75mcg, taurine 900mg, DL-methionine (technically pure) 4300mg, copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 12.0mg, zinc (zinc oxide 3b603) 100 mg, iron (iron(II) sulphate monohydrate) 125mg, manganese (manganese(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 15mg, iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) 1.5mg, selenium (sodium selenite) 0.15mg Technological additives: Antioxidants, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Smilla Senior Poultry good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Smilla Senior Poultry is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.0 out of 5. The first ingredient is a dried poultry protein, but it is immediately followed by maize, rice flour, and barley, indicating heavy grain loading. With 41.8% estimated carbohydrates on a dry matter basis and multiple refined grains in the top five ingredients, this formula is fundamentally misaligned with obligate carnivore needs.
What is the protein content of Smilla Senior Poultry?
Smilla Senior Poultry contains 29% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 31.87% 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 Smilla Senior Poultry grain-free?
No, Smilla Senior Poultry 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 Smilla Senior Poultry compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Smilla Senior Poultry scores 0.7 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 Smilla Senior Poultry suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Smilla Senior Poultry is formulated for senior cats. Senior formulas are often adjusted for lower activity levels and may include joint support or kidney-friendly nutrient profiles.
What are the main ingredients in Smilla Senior Poultry?
The top 5 ingredients in Smilla Senior Poultry are: Ingredients: Poultry protein 25% (dried, proportionally hydrolysed), maize, rice flour, barley. The primary ingredient is Ingredients: Poultry protein 25% (dried. The remaining top ingredients are proportionally hydrolysed), maize, rice flour, barley. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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