CatChi’s Nutritional Guide: Why our +95% meat recipes are what cats need
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Cats are obligate carnivores, and get the majority of their water from their food. It’s critically important to review the ingredients going into your cat's food and the quality of those ingredients (just like you do for your own food!).
Below we’ve looked at the key nutritional metrics between CatChi’s Fresh Food vs. the industry standard Premium Kibble, to understand the impact on your cat.
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Nutritional Metric |
CatChi’s Gently Cooked Fresh Food |
Premium Kibble |
Scientific Relevance (Why it Matters) |
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Moisture Content (As Fed) |
~70% |
6-10% (Industry Average) |
Hydration: Cats have a low thirst drive and get most of their water from their food. High-moisture food supports healthy kidney and urinary tract function. |
|
Carbohydrate % (As Fed) |
<1.0% |
25% - 40% (Industry Average) |
Feline Biology: Cats are obligate carnivores. They don’t efficiently digest and metabolise large amounts of carbohydrates. High carbs foods often lead to excess weight gain and are linked to diabetes. |
|
Crude Protein (Dry Matter Basis) |
~64% - 69% DM |
35% - 45% DM (Typical Premium Kibble) |
Muscle & Energy: DM analysis removes water, showing the true nutrient density. A high DM protein % (from meat) is essential for maintaining lean muscle mass. |
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Main Ingredients |
95%+ Australian Human-Grade Meat & Organs |
Cereals, Grains, Rice, or Plant Proteins (Often the first ingredients) |
Digestibility: CatChi uses single-source, highly digestible animal proteins. Kibble often uses processed plant-based fillers, which increase waste and decrease absorption. |