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Tiki Cat Born Carnivore

Manufacturer: Tiki Cat

Tiki Cat Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Deboned Chicken & Egg
84.9Technical Score

The Tiki Cat Born Carnivore (Tiki Cat) earned a technical score of 84.9/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (78 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (91 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 47.78% protein and 21.11% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Tiki Cat Born Carnivore good?

Yes, it is a good option. Tiki Cat Born Carnivore is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 84.9/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 78) and ingredient purity (IPFI 91), with 47.78% protein and 21.11% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3795 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 50–67 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)78 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)91 / 100
Final Score84.9

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein47.78%
Fat21.11%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Tiki Cat Born Carnivore (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein43 %
Crude fat19 %
Crude fiber3.5 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy3795 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3795 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of Tiki Cat Born Carnivore by the weight of the cat
Weight of the catEnergy requirementRecommended serving
3 kg157–209 kcal/day41–55 g/day
4 kg190–253 kcal/day50–67 g/day
5 kg220–294 kcal/day58–77 g/day
6 kg249–332 kcal/day66–88 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Deboned chicken
  2. 2chicken meal
  3. 3dehydrated chicken
  4. 4dried egg product
  5. 5tapioca
  6. 6natural chicken flavor
  7. 7ground whole flaxseed
  8. 8chickpeas
  9. 9peas
  10. 10chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid)

What we like

  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓taurine declared
  • ✓EPA/DHA declared
  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓ Verified data

tikipets.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Tiki Cat Born Carnivore

What is the technical score of Tiki Cat Born Carnivore?
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore (Tiki Cat) scores 84.9/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (78 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (91 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Tiki Cat Born Carnivore have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Tiki Cat Born Carnivore has 47.78% protein and 21.11% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
Is Tiki Cat Born Carnivore a good food for cats?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Tiki Cat Born Carnivore is "High Standard" (score 84.9/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, taurine declared, EPA/DHA declared. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.

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