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Adult
Sterilised

Summit 10

Life Stages - Light & Sterilised, Chicken, Fish & Rice

Adult
Sterilised
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Chicken

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 45 out of 100
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Available sizes

1.5 kg
3.3 lb
3 kg
6.6 lb

Summary

Summit 10 Life Stages Light & Sterilised is a dry food formulated for neutered or overweight adult cats.
It aims to manage energy intake while supporting digestion, coat health, and joint function.
The first ingredient is chicken meal (28%), a concentrated source of animal protein that helps maintain lean muscle mass under caloric restriction.
Rice (10%) and maize offer digestible carbohydrates to support energy needs, although they increase the plant-based portion of the overall formula.
Fish meal adds a second animal protein and supplies omega-3 fatty acids, contributing to coat condition and anti-inflammatory support.
Salmon oil, dried egg, and poultry fat further enrich the lipid profile, balancing omega-6 and omega-3 inputs for skin and immune function.
Chicory pulp (FOS), beet pulp, and cellulose fiber are fermentable and non-fermentable fibers that promote digestive regularity and satiety.
Hydrolyzed chicken liver and yeast add palatability and micronutrients, while L-carnitine (100 mg/kg) is included to support fat metabolism in overweight or sedentary cats.
Taurine (1,000 mg/kg) is present to meet essential feline cardiovascular and vision health requirements.

Pros
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1

Animal-first protein

Chicken meal as the leading ingredient ensures a strong animal protein base appropriate for maintaining lean tissue.
2

Joint and coat support

Fish meal and salmon oil supply omega-3s that help reduce inflammation and promote healthy coat quality.
3

Functional fiber blend

The cellulose, beet pulp, and chicory mix offers soluble and insoluble fibers for digestive health and appetite regulation.
4

Metabolism-targeted

L-carnitine is added to help convert fat into energy, which supports weight control strategies in neutered or less active cats.
5

Multiple protein sources

Inclusion of fish meal, chicken liver, and dried egg broadens the amino acid spectrum beyond a single meat source.
Cons
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1

Grain-based carbohydrates

Wheat, maize, and rice dominate the non-meat portion of the recipe, contributing to a higher carbohydrate load.
2

Moderate protein level

With 30% crude protein and 9% moisture, the dry matter protein estimate (~33%) is moderate compared to high-meat formulations.
3

Ash concentration

At 7.8%, the ash content is higher, which may not be ideal for cats needing low mineral intake for urinary sensitivity.
4

No chelated minerals

Minerals like zinc and copper are not provided in chelated form, which may reduce their bioavailability.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Chicken meal 28%
  • Wheat
  • Rice 10%
  • Maize
  • Fish meal
  • Poultry fat
  • Yeast
  • Hydrolysed chicken liver
  • Cellulose Fiber
  • Beet Pulp
  • and also:
Chicory Pulp (Fos), Salmon Oil, Dried Whole Egg, Apple, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Rosemary, Agrimony,Yucca Schidigera

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 18000 IU
  • Vitamin D3 1200 IU
  • Vitamin E 80 mg/kg
  • and also:
Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 20 mg/kg, Zinc (zinc oxide) 150 mg/kg, Iodine(potassium iodide) 3.5 mg/kg, Manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate)7.5 mg/kg, Selenium (sodium selenite)0.15 mg/kg, L-Carnitine 100 mg/kg, Taurine 1000 mg/kg

Technological: Tocopherol-based natural antioxidants

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
10%
Crude Fiber
2.8%
Moisture
9%
Crude Ash
7.8%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.6%

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
30%
Crude Fat
10%
Crude Fiber
2.8%
Moisture
9%
Crude Ash
7.8%
Calcium
1.1%
Phosphorus
0.6%
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The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.

To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:

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Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.

One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.

In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.

Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.

Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.

Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.

Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.

Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.

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