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JAC Pet Nutrition Air-Dried Shrimp Superfood Crumbles Grain-Free Cat Food Topper, 4-oz bag

JAC Pet Nutrition Air-Dried Shrimp Superfood Crumbles Grain-Free Cat Food Topper, 4-oz bag

By JAC Pet Nutrition 11 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.9 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
5.0
Design
0.0
Function
5.5
Durability
0.0

In a Nutshell

  • Mixed reviews on effectiveness
  • Divisive smell
  • Highly individual preferences

Quick Verdict

The JAC Pet Nutrition Air-Dried Shrimp Superfood Crumbles Grain-Free Cat Food Topper has mixed reviews. Some cats love it, while others show no interest. The smell and effectiveness are major points of contention.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 11
Would Recommend 27%
Would Buy Again 27%

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Excessive cat sensitivity.

Prevention: Do not force the cat to eat.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Nutritious and natural topper (4)

    Some cats find it tasty and loved the shrimp flavor.

  • High in nutritional value (1)

    Some types of cats love the taste and eat even picky food.

Cons

  • Unpleasant smell (3) critical

    Some customers complain about the strong, unpleasant smell.

  • Lack of interest from cats (4) major

    Many cats do not show interest in the food.

  • Little to no effect on picky eaters (2) major

    No visible increase in appetite for picky eaters.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners looking for a nutritious topper — Product has high nutritional value
  • Owners with cats who enjoy shrimp flavor — Some cats love the shrimp flavor

Skip If

  • Owners with cats who are picky eaters — Many cats show no interest
  • Those sensitive to strong, unpleasant smells — Product has a strong, unpleasant smell

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Varies

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

2.4
11 reviews
5★
27%
4★
0%
3★
18%
2★
18%
1★
36%
natural (1) nutritious (1) effective (1) smells bad (3) ineffective (3)

Common Questions

Does this product improve cat appetite?

Mixed reviews; some cats show interest, others do not.

What does it smell like?

Some reviewers describe an unpleasant, dirt-like smell.

Is it effective as a food topper?

This varies by cat; some love it, others ignore it.

Highlighted Reviews

— Anne 4 found helpful

"Mixed this one and the green one from the same company and use it when introducing new yet food to them (due to an unfortunate incident during which my cats pooped\threw up multiple times during the night) and it works phenomenally. I try not to do it every night as I do give them pre and post-bioti..."

— Ralph

"Where is the shrimp smell?? I made the mistake of getting this wet,, which made it smell worse,, it already smelled like dirt,, and I got it wet,, and then it smells like wet dirt.. why does it smell like dirt, and not shrimp??"

Bottom Line

For those who trust the nutritional benefits to improve the overall health of the cat, this product might be worth the experiment and price to try. While this might circumnavigate picky eater issues for a lot of cat parents, it seems to be ineffective with a number of cats.

5.9 /10
Below Average