Pet Food
Nutro Max Senior Roasted Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food

Nutro Max Senior Roasted Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food

By Nutro 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.2 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
3.8
Design
0.0
Function
4.0
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • Cats generally enjoy the roasted chicken flavor.
  • Digestive issues and refusal to eat noted with new grain-free formula.
  • Packaging improvements needed.

Quick Verdict

Many cats enjoy the flavor, but recent changes in formulation have led to some digestive issues and dissatisfaction among owners who prefer the original recipe.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 66%
Would Buy Again 66%
Avg Lifespan unspecified

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Unexpected severe reactions like seizures and unwanted behavior.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taste and Digestion (4)

    Cats find the taste appealing and some older cats see improved digestion.

  • Quality Ingredients (3)

    Includes quality ingredients that are generally well-tolerated by cats.

  • Health Benefits (2)

    Improves the overall health of the cats, including better coat condition.

  • Handling Multi-Cat Households (1)

    Supports multi-cat households by being appealing to various cats at the same time.

  • Reduced Puking with Belted Size (1)

    The size and design of the kibbles help to manage overeating issues and prevent puking.

Cons

  • Digestive Issues (4) major

    Some cats experienced vomiting and digestive issues with the new grain-free formulation.

  • Refusal to Eat (2) major

    Cats refusal to eat the new grain-free formula.

  • Packaging Issues (1) minor

    Packages often arrive torn, leading to spillage and inconvenience.

    Tip: Use different packaging or additional packaging

  • Discontinuation/Changes (3) major

    Issues with a discontinued formula and abrupt changes frustrating customers.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent changes to a grain-free formula have led to digestive issues and dissatisfaction among some customers.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Owners of senior cats with digestive health concerns — Mitigates digestive problems while providing a high-quality food option.
  • Multi-cat households — Variety of cats in a household enjoy and do well with this tasty dry food.
  • Cats owners with problem with current food — Solves issues for the picky cats.

Skip If

  • Owners dealing with a cat that is sensitive to formula changes — Inconsistent quality and formulation changes can cause digestive issues.
  • Owners who prefer a stable and consistent formula. — Frequent formula changes may lead to dissatisfaction and health issues.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan unspecified

Factors: changes in formulation

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.0
9 reviews
5★
33%
4★
44%
3★
11%
2★
0%
1★
11%
Taste (6) Health benefits (3) Value for money (1) Digestive issues (5) Formula changes (5) Packaging problems (1) High Price (1)

Highlighted Reviews

— Kristia 1 found helpful

"My 17-year-old cat, who was on Science Diet, and now Nutro, has better health, manages digestion & weight better. He’s showing increased overall well-being, has stopped vomiting, and has improved behavior."

— Mirta

"Many customers find their cats are having trouble from the grain-free product."

Bottom Line

Buy this knowing there may be a period of adjustment if switching from another Nutro formula, and consider making dietary changes gradually. This product has potential but has created some dissatisfaction among recent buyers.

4.2 /10
Good