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Chicken Soup for the Soul · Classic Adult Weight & Mature Care · Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Chicken Soup for the Soul Adult Weight & Mature Care doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains powdered cellulose. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • Contains powdered cellulose, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as chicken and turkey.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein34%
Fat8%
Fiber8%
Moisture10%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*32%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Chicken Soup for the Soul Adult Weight & Mature Care grain-free?
No — the label lists brown rice and cracked pearled barley.
What are the first ingredients in Chicken Soup for the Soul Adult Weight & Mature Care?
The label opens with chicken, chicken meal and turkey meal. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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