Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Lisbon, Ohio
Parent company
Blackwood Pet Foods, LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken Meal
- Egg Product
- Herring Meal
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 33%
Fat: 21%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 7.5%
Carb: 25.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 36.67%
Fat: 23.33%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8.33%
Carb: 28.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 30.14%
Fat: 46.58%
Carb: 23.29%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Blackwood has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your kitten or mother cat needs
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Blackwood since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Blackwood has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The second ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals
The third ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
The fourth ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.
The fifth ingredient is Millet. Millet is a gluten-free cereal grain that finds its way into a variety of products ranging from baked goods to birdseed. In pet food, millet can be a source of carbohydrates, amino acids, fiber, B vitamins, and other nutrients.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.59
Market Price avg.
$4.95
% From the Avg
-27%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.18
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-37%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.17
% From the Avg
-38%
Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry kitten food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because kittens are rapidly growing and developing, they have higher requirements for calories, protein, and other nutrients. Kitten foods have a higher caloric density to provide for the energy needs for growth. It’s recommended that kittens consume a kitten diet until they reach 1 year of age.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food to the other 51 dry kitten food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
36.67%
All Products avg.
40.93%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fat
Product info
23.33%
All Products avg.
20.41%
% From the Avg
+14%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
4.05%
% From the Avg
-18%
DM Carb
Product info
28.33%
All Products avg.
32.98%
% From the Avg
-14%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry kitten foods.
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