Brit Premium Cat Adult Chicken, 300 g is a complete dry food for adult cats with chicken and a chicken liver sauce. It's part of the Brit Premium range from the Czech maker Brit. Chicken makes up 40% of the recipe: half dehydrated chicken and half chicken meat meal. It also contains salmon oil, prebiotics, yucca schidigera and fruit and herb extracts, with added taurine at 2000 mg/kg. The 300 g pack is handy for introducing your cat to the food.
What matters in adult cat food
Cats are obligate carnivores: they need animal protein, fat and taurine, which they can't make in sufficient amounts themselves. Taurine deficiency leads to eye and heart problems, so it's always added to complete foods. Adult cats also need controlled minerals, particularly magnesium, as part of preventing urinary stones. More in urinary stones in cats: diet and prevention.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | adult cats |
| Main protein | chicken 40% |
| Protein / fat | 35% / 15% |
| Fibre / ash | 2.5% / 6.5% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.3% / 1% |
| Magnesium | 0.08% |
| Taurine | 2000 mg/kg |
| Weight | 300 g |
Ingredients
Chicken 40% (dehydrated chicken 20%, chicken meat meal 20%), rice, chicken fat, maize, brewer's yeast, chicken liver sauce (4%), salmon oil (1%), dried beet pulp, dried dandelion, prebiotics (mannan- and fructo-oligosaccharides), yucca schidigera extract and fruit and plant extracts: rosemary, clove, citrus and turmeric. Beet pulp provides fibre for digestion, yucca helps reduce litter tray odour, and salmon oil supplies omega-3 (0.22%) and omega-6 (1.7%). For reading labels, see how to read pet food ingredients.
Pros
- Chicken first. 40% animal protein.
- High protein. 35% — important for a carnivore.
- 2000 mg/kg taurine. For heart and eyes.
- Chicken liver sauce. Makes it more appealing to cats.
- Prebiotics and beet pulp. Support digestion.
- A small pack. Easy to try.
Cons
- Contains maize and rice. Not grain-free.
- No calorie or feeding table on the product page. Check the pack.
- Not for neutered cats. They're better off with a dedicated food.
- 300 g won't last long. Larger packs are better value for regular feeding.
How to feed it
Check the daily amount in the feeding table on the pack and split it into 2–4 meals — cats prefer small, frequent meals. Switch to the new food gradually over 7–10 days, mixing it with the old one — see how to switch your pet to a new food. More on routine in how many times a day to feed a cat.
Water with dry food
On dry food, cats get little moisture from their meals, so they need to drink more. Put several water bowls in different places, change the water twice a day and make sure your cat drinks. Many owners combine dry and wet food so the cat gets more fluid. More in how much water a cat should drink and dry or wet food for cats.
Adult or Sterilised
Neutered cats are prone to weight gain and urinary stones, so a dedicated food with controlled calories and minerals suits them better, for example Brit Premium Cat Sterilised. Adult Chicken is designed for active adult cats without special needs. Kittens need a separate growth food.
How to tell if the food suits your cat
After 3–4 weeks on the new food, check your cat's condition: a shiny coat, well-formed stools, stable weight and an active cat. If vomiting, loose stools or itching appear, go back to the previous food and talk to your vet. If all is well, you can move on to a bigger pack.
Who it suits
Owners of adult entire cats who want to try a premium chicken food in a small pack. More foods are in the dry cat food and cat food sections.
Verdict
Brit Premium Cat Adult Chicken is a dry food for adult cats with 40% chicken, chicken liver sauce, high protein and taurine. The small pack makes it easy to see if your cat likes it. The downsides are maize and rice in the recipe and no calorie or feeding table on the product page.
FAQ
Which cats is it for?
Adult cats.
How much chicken does it contain?
40%: 20% dehydrated chicken and 20% chicken meat meal.
How much protein?
35%, with 15% fat.
Does it contain taurine?
Yes, 2000 mg/kg.
Does it contain grains?
Yes, rice and maize.
Is it suitable for a neutered cat?
Neutered cats are better off with a dedicated food.
How much does the pack weigh?
300 g.
