Brit Care Cat GF Indoor Anti-stress, 7 kg is a grain-free dry food from the Czech brand Brit for adult cats over 12 months that live indoors. It's based on fresh (26%) and dehydrated (20%) chicken, with 30% protein and 18% fat. Its special features are motherwort and chamomile for calm, plus fibre from pumpkin, dried apples and psyllium that helps pass hairballs and adds satiety. Energy: 364 kcal per 100 g.
What it is and who makes it
Brit Care is Brit's super-premium range with hypoallergenic grain-free recipes. Indoor Anti-stress targets three indoor-cat issues: stress from changes around them (a new family member, rearranged furniture, moving, trips to the country), hairballs, and weight gain from low activity. It also adds probiotics and prebiotics for digestion.
Ingredients and analysis
Fresh chicken (26%), yellow peas (25%), dehydrated chicken (20%), dried apples (8%), pumpkin (6%), poultry fat (4%), salmon oil (2%), psyllium husks and seeds (2%), hydrolysed chicken liver (2%), brewer's yeast (2%), flaxseed (1%), motherwort (0.5%), chamomile (0.5%), minerals, sea buckthorn, cranberry, FOS and MOS, Mojave yucca and inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.0% / 0.7% |
| Magnesium | 0.07% |
| Taurine | 2500 mg/kg |
| Energy | 364 kcal per 100 g |
Pros
- Calming herbs. Motherwort and chamomile in the recipe.
- Hairball control. Pumpkin, apples and psyllium help fur pass through.
- Satiety. Fibre helps prevent overeating and keeps weight in check.
- Digestion. Prebiotics and inactivated lactobacilli.
- Grain-free. Chicken and yellow peas, with taurine for the heart and eyes.
- Good-value bag. 7 kg lasts a long time for one or several cats.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Not a sedative. The herbs offer gentle support but won't fix severe stress.
- Chicken. Not suitable for a chicken allergy.
- Large bag. Keep it sealed so the food doesn't go stale.
- Not for kittens. Only for cats over 12 months.
How to feed
Pick the amount from the table on the pack by your cat's weight, then adjust by body shape. Indoor cats benefit from several smaller meals or from putting some food in a puzzle feeder, so they hunt longer and get bored less. Switch gradually over 7–10 days. How to store a big bag is covered in how to store dry food.
Where indoor cat stress comes from
Cats are territorial. Moving, renovations, rearranged furniture, a new person or pet, trips, guests and boredom all throw them off. Signs include hiding, marking, missing the litter box, over-grooming to bald patches and refusing food. A herbal food is only part of the help: hiding places, shelves, play and a predictable routine matter too. More in how to entertain a cat at home and calming aids for dogs and cats.
Hairballs
Cats swallow fur when grooming, especially during shedding and under stress. Fibre from pumpkin, apples and psyllium helps fur pass naturally instead of being vomited up. Regular brushing reduces the amount swallowed. More in cat hairballs: what to do.
Who it suits
Adult indoor cats that get stressed by change, move little, suffer from hairballs and aren't allergic to chicken. Other foods are in dry cat food.
Verdict
Brit Care Cat GF Indoor Anti-stress is a grain-free chicken food for indoor cats with motherwort and chamomile, fibre against hairballs and probiotics. A good everyday diet for a cat that lives indoors and copes poorly with change.
Weight in indoor cats
An indoor cat burns far less energy than an outdoor one, and dry food is always at hand, which leads to extra weight, especially after neutering. The fibre in Indoor Anti-stress adds satiety, so the cat eats less. Still, the portion size is what counts: measure food with a scoop or scales, don't top up on demand and count treats. Weigh your cat monthly. If it's already overweight, discuss a diet with your vet; more in overweight cats and dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which herbs are in Brit Care Anti-stress?
Motherwort and chamomile, 0.5% each.
Does it help with hairballs?
Yes, pumpkin, apples and psyllium help fur pass.
Does it contain grains?
No, it's grain-free.
From what age?
For cats over 12 months.
How much protein?
30%.
Can it replace a sedative?
No, it offers gentle support; severe stress needs a vet.
