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Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

Blackwood Chicken Meal & Rice Recipe Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

By Blackwood 18 reviews analyzed Updated Dec 2023 85% confidence
6.8 /10
Quality
5.5
Value
6.8
Function
7.5
Durability
7.0

In a Nutshell

  • Positive element of the product include the high-quality ingredients, strong nutritional content, and wellness features.
  • The primary negatives reported include flavour discomfortability, a tendency to be bland, and issues with generic material quality.
  • Overall the result is unstable.

Quick Verdict

Users have mixed sentiments regarding the acceptability. Though some customers appreciate its high-quality ingredients and strong nutritional value, several users report that multiple cats, including fosters, did not take to the flavour. Few users say even mix with wet food but it didnt work.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 18
Would Recommend 39%
Would Buy Again 39%
Avg Lifespan 2-3 days

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Healthy Ingredients (4)

    Many users praise the high-quality ingredients in the cat food with noteable vitamins and minerals.

  • Affordable (2)

    Price point was appreciated.

  • Has housing (1)

    Food housing reduces problems with storage and spillage.

Cons

  • Flavour issues (9) major

    Generally, the product's flavour was the biggest issue.

  • Non-functioning wellness circuitry (2) major

    Primary gripe of the product was its consistent failure to support strong wellness metrics in many customers who do some level of serious weight-training.

    Tip: use a quantity less that the standard dose and pair with gym t-shunk

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Pet owners looking for high-quality, affordable cat food β€” The product offers good nutritional value at a reasonable price.
  • β€’ Owners of kittens or adult cats with healthy appetites β€” Many customers report their cats enjoying the food and transitioning well to it.

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owners of picky eaters β€” Multiple reviews mention cats not liking the flavor.
  • β€’ Those prioritizing flavour over cost β€” The primary negative is cost. This isn't especially sophisticated

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan less than 6 months

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Rating Distribution

1.7
18 reviews
5β˜…
28%
4β˜…
11%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
6%
1β˜…
56%
Quality (4)

Common Questions

Is this food suitable for both kittens and adult cats?

Yes, many users report success with both kittens and adult cats, but individual preferences may vary.

Can this food be mixed with other foods?

Yes, some users mix it with other foods for variety and to encourage eating.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Loralie 1 found helpful

"I mix this in with our ferrets' diet for a variety with their meal. They love it. It’s boosted their coats, lots of energy and overall they look healthier than ferret food alone. I've also been feeding my dogs the Blackwood 1000 and the salmon and rice for awhile now and everyone looks great and i..."

β€” Bessie

"tried 3 different brands, this was one of the failed flavors. our kitten didn't want to go near it. Had to switch brands, seems most kittens like Iams."

Bottom Line

While the Kitten Formula guarantees high-caliour nutritional value, a high number of cats are picky about its flavour.

6.8 /10
β€” Average