Today I will review C42 full-price grain-free cat food from Chongsu. I believe everyone is familiar with this brand. We have reviewed their duck meat and pear dog food before, and the overall strength is very good. I wonder how their cat food is?

Today, we will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the true quality of this cat food from various aspects such as raw materials, nutritional data, test reports, palatability feedback, etc.

Price: 24.4 yuan/jin

1. Purchase

Chongshu C42 cat food has many online and offline sales channels. Consumers can buy it on major e-commerce platforms, pet stores and other places. However, in order to ensure product quality, it is still recommended to choose the official flagship store, and you should also consult some basic information clearly before purchasing.

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2. Raw materials and nutritional analysis

1. Raw material list

Chongshu cat food evaluation

The animal raw materials of C42 cat food are mainly fresh chicken, fresh duck meat, anchovies and chicken powder, accounting for 86.3% of the total. Fresh meat adopts enzymatic hydrolysis process, which is beneficial to intestinal digestion and absorption. In addition, a small amount of chicken oil and fish oil are added. These two raw materials are rich in unsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, which can nourish the cat's hair and skin.

Secondly, a small amount of chicken liver powder and beer yeast powder can improve the palatability of cat food and improve the cat’s appetite.

Finally, this cat food is rich in dietary fiber sources, including alfalfa particles, kelp powder, pumpkin, carrot powder, dried cranberries, chicory root powder, plantain and yucca powder. Kelp powder is also rich in minerals and unsaturated fatty acids, and psyllium and yucca powder help expel hair bulbs.

2. Additives

Chongshu C42 cat food

The first additive in Chongshu C42 cat food is lactoferrin, which is found in milk. The isolated red protein can improve the absorption of iron ions by intestinal cells and improve the cat's immunity. The nutrition of 1g lactoferrin = 10000g milk. The ingredient list is generally sorted by the amount added, which means that this cat food contains a lot of lactoferrin.

In addition, this cat food also adds fructooligosaccharides (prebiotics) and Bacillus subtilis (probiotics), which can improve the cat's intestinal flora and enhance intestinal immunity.

3. Raw material traceability information

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Chongshu C42 cat food has public raw material traceability information on the product details page, and the suppliers of basic raw materials are There is a display and the product is very transparent.

3. Nutritional data & test report

1. Nutritional guarantee value

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According to the label on the product packaging , the nutritional guarantee values ​​of C42 cat food include: protein ≥ 42%, fat ≥ 15%, fiber ≤ 5%, taurine ≥ 0.2%, etc. These data are in line with the growth and development needs of cats and can meet the nutritional needs of cats of different ages and breeds.

2. Test report

How about Chongshuo C42 cat food?

✔The measured crude protein content is 46.17%, and the crude fat content is measured 16.3%, which is high in protein. Nutritional formula of fat, no need to worry about cats being overweight;

✔The measured calcium content is 1.47%, the total phosphorus content is measured 1.24%, the calcium to phosphorus ratio is 1.18:1, which is normal;

✔ No aflatoxin was detected, and nutritional contents such as crude ash, crude fiber and water-soluble chloride met the standards.

4. Palatability feedback

●Particles & smell:

This cat food has flat round particles, which are relatively small and not greasy to the touch. , less likely to cause black chin problems in cats. There is a distinct meaty aroma when opening the bag and it smells very fresh.

●Palatability

< p>Through a trial-eating survey on multiple cats, Pets Cat Food C42 has received high praise. Most cats like the taste and aroma of this cat food, and their appetite increases significantly. In addition, the cats were relatively adaptable during the food change period and did not suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as soft stools and diarrhea.

Comprehensive evaluation

Based on the preliminary evaluation results, the strength of Chongshuo C42 cat food is still very good. Recommendation index: ★★★☆

Advantages:

(1) The proportion of meat is high, The source of dietary fiber is sufficient and no grains are added;

(2) The measured protein content is relatively high and the fat content is moderate, which allows cats to gain weight without becoming bloated;

(3) Product traceability information It is open and transparent, has good palatability and is cost-effective.

Disadvantages:

(1) There are many types of animal raw materials, which are not hypoallergenic formulas;

(2) Some meat powder is used.

In short, this cat food has good palatability and nutrition, and is cost-effective. It is worth a try. Of course, every cat has different tastes and needs. It is recommended that when changing cat food, you should try it first and observe its reaction before making a decision.