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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Schesir

Kitten Rich in Chicken

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Dairy

Nuts

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken dry cat food good?

Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken is a dry cat food rated 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name, giving good visibility into protein sources. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

38%

Fat

21%

Est. Carbs

31%

Fiber

3.1%

Ash

6.6%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is High (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.

References

Ingredients Analysis

17 of 17 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Dehydrated Chicken Protein

Rice

Pork Fat

Barley

Corn Gluten

Potato Protein

Dried Beet Pulp

Fish Oil

Egg Powder

Flaxseed

Chicory Pulp

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Pea Flour

Vegetable Fiber

Potassium Chloride

Yucca

Tips

Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.

Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Corn Gluten, Potato Protein.

Possible allergy triggers: Barley, Corn Gluten have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Possible digestion triggers: Barley, Corn Gluten, Potato Protein, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Dehydrated Chicken Protein

Egg Powder

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

49%

Plant

Plant concentrate

49%

Auxiliary

Protein in Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken leans on plant signals: only 49% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 49% and whole plant proteins 2%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Dehydrated Chicken Protein

Egg Powder

Plant

Pea Flour

Plant concentrate

Corn Gluten

Potato Protein

Auxiliary

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken dry cat food Review

Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten, Potato Protein.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 21% fat, 31% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken contain Dairy?

Does Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken contain Egg?

Does Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken contain Legumes?

Does Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken contain Nuts?

Is Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Schesir Kitten Rich in Chicken?