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Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food

Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.06
Primary proteins
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Chicken
  • Liver Flavor

Ingredients

Chicken By-product Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Soy Flour, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Gluten Meal, Rice, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Chicken, Powdered Cellulose, Liver Flavor, Soybean Hulls, Calcium Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Parsley Flakes, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K)], L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Red 40, Blue 2, Yellow 5. N450019.

Overall Score

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61%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 48%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 55%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 25%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 90%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 92%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 9.5%

Fiber: 4.7%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 43.8%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 34.09%

Fat: 10.8%

Fiber: 5.34%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 49.77%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 30.97%

Fat: 23.82%

Carb: 45.21%

Our Review

Pros
  • Most customers have good experiences with this food
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains Chicken by products

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Cat Chow since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Cat Chow - Dry Cat Food (06/27/2011) -+
Date: 06/27/2011
Company Name: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description: Dry Cat Food
Recall Reason: Salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.

The second ingredient is Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.

The third ingredient is Soy Flour. Soy flour is made with ground soybeans and is a source of inexpensive plant-based protein. The soy flour in pet food is often used as a texturizer or bulking agent to increase protein content without adding more meat to the recipe.

The fourth ingredient is Whole Grain Wheat. Whole grain wheat is the edible grain from any variety of wheat plant. In pet food, whole grain wheat is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients.

The fifth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$1.52

Market Price avg.

$4.42

% From the Avg

-66%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.28

% From the Avg

-64%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.06

Market Price avg.

$0.16

% From the Avg

-62%

Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for dry cat food.

Nutritional Analysis

Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight Dry Cat Food to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

34.09%

All Products avg.

38.91%

% From the Avg

-12%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

10.8%

All Products avg.

16.8%

% From the Avg

-36%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.34%

All Products avg.

5.11%

% From the Avg

+5%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

49.77%

All Products avg.

37.83%

% From the Avg

+32%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.

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