Cuties Cat Food Review

One of the most affordable cat food brands in the Philippines is Cuties. Heck! It’s the cheapest one we’ve reviewed on our site. But is there a catch?

Is Cuties safe for our beloved cats?

We’ll answer these questions in our Cuties cat food review below.

Cuties Catz as a brand

Perfect Companion Group (PCG), a Malaysian pet food company, is behind the Cuties Catz (or simply “Cuties”) cat food brand. PCG’s vision is to create an even greater bond between pet owners and their pets by providing high-quality pet food. It prides itself on continuously improving its products with its well-established and fully equipped research centre.

Although Perfect Companion Philippines Corporation (PCPH) is active in the country, it’s Pet Plus Global that imports and distributes Cuties in the Philippines. PCPH only carries the SmartHeart and SmartHeart Gold cat food brands currently.

Where is Cuties manufactured?

PCG manufactures Cuties Catz. Its website doesn’t say how it sources ingredients. (Note that PCG is not listed in the Halal Malaysia Directory of Malaysia’s Official Halal Portal.)

One of the four Cuties flavors is different in Malaysia and the Philippines; it’s Salmon in the Philippines while it’s Chicken & Tuna in Malaysia. For the rest of the flavors, there are discrepancies in the ingredients used in Malaysia and the Philippines. For example, the Seafood flavor in the Philippines has cassava, while in Malaysia, it doesn’t. So, Cuties Catz cat food has been tweaked for the Philippine market before importation.

What kinds of food does Cuties offer?

Cuties offers dry cat food in 22kg sacks. Its dry cat food comes in four flavors: Seafood, Tuna, Tuna & Shrimp, and Salmon.

Cuties cat food review: Rating 6 Cuties Catz products

Below is a handy dandy table of Cuties Catz’s products, including each food type (i.e., dry, wet, treat), how much each is per gram, and our rating.

Curious? About how we gave these ratings? Read on as we dissect each product’s ingredients and nutritional value.

Note: The following products are arranged in random order. So #1 is not the best, #2 is not the second best, and so on.)

1. Cuties Catz Seafood Dry Cat Food

The Cuties Catz Seafood Dry Cat Food is the variant that comes in a 22kg purple sack.

Ingredients

Corn, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Cassava, Poultry-By-Product Meal, Poultry Fat, Wheat Grain, Wheat Bran, Vitamins and Minerals, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Flavoring, Antioxidants

Guaranteed Analysis

The guaranteed analysis is listed on the original packaging of Seafood Dry Cat Food.

All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.

“Crude” is the analytical method that determines protein, fat, and fiber. For example, to get the crude protein, the amount of nitrogen is analyzed and then multiplied by 6.25.

Checking the guaranteed analysis is the incorrect way of comparing it against the cat food nutrient requirements by AAFCO. It needs to be converted to a dry matter basis.

Dry Matter Basis

AAFCO’s nutrient requirements are indicated on a dry matter basis–excluding the moisture content. So we’ve converted the guaranteed analysis to dry matter basis for you below.

Now that we know the ingredients and nutritional content, let’s discuss the pros and cons.

Pros

• One of the most affordable cat food in the Philippine market
• Meets the minimum amount of protein for adult maintenance
• A good amount of fat
• A good amount of fiber

Cons

• Carbohydrate content is too high
• Moisture content is too low
• Doesn’t meet the minimum amount of protein for growing kittens and pregnant or lactating cats
• The primary ingredient is a type of grain – corn.
• The primary protein source isn’t from animals but rather from soybean and corn gluten.

Rating

We rate cat food products according to ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and price.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Seafood Dry Cat Food scored 1.0 stars in ingredient quality because none of the ingredients is human-grade, the main ingredient isn’t an animal, and it has added preservatives and flavoring.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(2.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Seafood Dry Cat Food scored 2.0 stars in nutritional balance because only 3 of 4 nutrient requirements are met–the protein content has barely met the adult maintenance minimum. It also has a low moisture content.

Price: ★★★★★(5.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Seafood Dry Cat Food scored 5.0 stars in price because the suggested retail price of ₱2,570.00 for the 22kg sack means it’s only ₱0.12 per gram. This means a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult Puspin needs a food budget of around ₱720.00 monthly.

Overall rating: ★★★★★(2.6 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~33%), the Seafood Dry Cat Food earns a score of 2.6 stars.

2. Cuties Catz Tuna Dry Cat Food

The Cuties Catz Tuna Dry Cat Food is the variant that comes in a 22kg sky blue sack.

Ingredients

Wholegrain Cereals (Corn, Wheat, and/or Rice), Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry Meal, Chicken Oil, Minerals, Brans (Wheat and/or Rice), Tuna Meal, Chicken Hydrolysate, Vitamins, DL-Methionine, Potassium Sorbate, Taurine, Antioxidants

Guaranteed Analysis

The guaranteed analysis is listed on the original packaging of Tuna Dry Cat Food.

All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fibre, and maximum moisture content.

“Crude” is the analytical method determining protein, fat, and fibre. For example, to get the crude protein, the amount of nitrogen is analyzed and then multiplied by 6.25.

Checking the guaranteed analysis is the incorrect way of comparing it against the AAFCO cat food nutrient requirements. It needs to be converted to a dry matter basis.

Dry Matter Basis

AAFCO’s nutrient requirements are indicated on a dry matter basis–excluding the moisture content. So we’ve converted the guaranteed analysis to dry matter basis for you below.

Now that we know the ingredients and nutritional content, let’s discuss the pros and cons.

Pros

• One of the most affordable cat food in the Philippine market
• Meets the minimum amount of protein for adult maintenance
• A good amount of fat
• A good amount of fibre

Cons

• Carbohydrate content is too high
• Moisture content is too low
• Doesn’t meet the minimum amount of protein for growing kittens and pregnant or lactating cats
• Primary ingredient is a type of grain – corn, wheat, and/or rice
• The primary protein source isn’t from animals but rather from soybean and corn gluten

Rating

We rate cat food products according to ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and price.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna Dry Cat Food scored 1.0 stars in ingredient quality because none of the ingredients is human-grade, the main ingredient isn’t an animal, and it has added preservatives and flavoring.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(2.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna Dry Cat Food scored 2.0 stars in nutritional balance because only 3 of 4 nutrient requirements are met–the protein content has barely met the adult maintenance minimum. It also has a low moisture content.

Price: ★★★★★(5.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna Dry Cat Food scored 5.0 stars in price because the suggested retail price of ₱2,570.00 for the 22kg sack means it’s only ₱0.12 per gram. This means a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult Puspin needs a food budget of around ₱720.00 monthly.

Overall rating: ★★★★★(2.6 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~33%), the Tuna Dry Cat Food earns a score of 2.6 stars.

3. Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food

The Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food is the variant that comes in a 22kg orange sack.

Ingredients

Wholegrain Cereals (Corn, Wheat, and/or Rice), Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry Meal, Chicken Oil, Minerals, Brans (Wheat and/or Rice), Tuna Meal, Chicken Hydrolysate, Krill Meal, Vitamins, DL-Methionine, Potassium Sorbate, Taurine, Antioxidants, Food Coloring

Guaranteed Analysis

The guaranteed analysis is listed on the original packaging of Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food.

All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.

“Crude” is the analytical method determining protein, fat, and fiber. For example, to get the crude protein, the amount of nitrogen is analyzed and then multiplied by 6.25.

Checking the guaranteed analysis is the incorrect way of comparing it against the cat food nutrient requirements by AAFCO. It needs to be converted to a dry matter basis.

Dry Matter Basis

AAFCO’s nutrient requirements are indicated on a dry matter basis–excluding the moisture content. So we’ve converted the guaranteed analysis to dry matter basis for you below.

Now that we know the ingredients and nutritional content, let’s discuss the pros and cons.

Pros

• One of the most affordable cat food in the Philippine market
• Meets the minimum amount of protein for adult maintenance
• A good amount of fat
• A good amount of fiber

Cons

• Carbohydrate content is too high
• Moisture content is too low
• Doesn’t meet the minimum amount of protein for growing kittens and pregnant or lactating cats
• Primary ingredient is a type of grain – corn, wheat, and/or rice
• The primary protein source isn’t from animals but rather from soybean and corn gluten.
• Added food coloring

Rating

We rate cat food products according to ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and price.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food scored 1.0 stars in ingredient quality because none of the ingredients is human-grade, the main ingredient isn’t an animal, and it has added preservatives and flavoring.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(2.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food scored 2.0 stars in nutritional balance because only 3 of 4 nutrient requirements are met–the protein content has barely met the adult maintenance minimum. It also has a low moisture content.

Price: ★★★★★(5.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food scored 5.0 stars in price because the suggested retail price of ₱2,570.00 for the 22kg sack means it’s only ₱0.12 per gram. This means a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult Puspin needs a food budget of around ₱720.00 monthly.

Overall rating: ★★★★★(2.6 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~33%), the Tuna & Shrimp Dry Cat Food earns a score of 2.6 stars.

4. Cuties Catz Salmon Dry Cat Food

The Cuties Catz Salmon Dry Cat Food is the variant that comes in a 22kg red sack. It’s unique to the Philippines because the fourth variant in Malaysia is Chicken & Tune. It claims to be “Complete & Balance.” So, we’ll dig deep into the ingredients and nutrient content to determine if their claim is valid.

Ingredients

Wholegrain Cereals (Corn, Wheat, and/or Rice), Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry Meal, Chicken Oil, Minerals, Brans (Wheat and/or Rice), Salmon Meal, Chicken Hydrolysate, Vitamins, DL-Methionine, Potassium Sorbate, Taurine, Antioxidants

Guaranteed Analysis

The guaranteed analysis is listed on the original packaging of Salmon Dry Cat Food.

All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.

“Crude” is the analytical method determining protein, fat, and fiber. For example, to get the crude protein, the amount of nitrogen is analyzed and then multiplied by 6.25.

Checking the guaranteed analysis is the incorrect way of comparing it against the AAFCO cat food nutrient requirements. It needs to be converted to a dry matter basis.

Dry Matter Basis

AAFCO’s nutrient requirements are indicated on a dry matter basis–excluding the moisture content. So we’ve converted the guaranteed analysis to dry matter basis for you below.

Now that we know the ingredients and nutritional content, let’s discuss the pros and cons.

Pros

• One of the most affordable cat food in the Philippine market
• Meets the minimum amount of protein for adult maintenance
• A good amount of fat
• A good amount of fiber

Cons

• Carbohydrate content is too high
• Moisture content is too low
• Doesn’t meet the minimum amount of protein for growing kittens and pregnant or lactating cats
• Primary ingredient is a type of grain – corn, wheat, and/or rice
• The primary protein source isn’t from animals but rather from soybean and corn gluten.

Rating

We rate cat food products according to ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and price.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Salmon Dry Cat Food scored 1.0 stars in ingredient quality because none of the ingredients is human-grade, the main ingredient isn’t an animal, and it has added preservatives and flavoring.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(2.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Salmon Dry Cat Food scored 2.0 stars in nutritional balance because only 3 of 4 nutrient requirements are met–the protein content has barely met the adult maintenance minimum. It also has a low moisture content.

Price: ★★★★★(5.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Salmon Dry Cat Food scored 5.0 stars in price because the suggested retail price of ₱2,570.00 for the 22kg sack means it’s only ₱0.12 per gram. This means a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult Puspin needs a food budget of around ₱720.00 monthly.

Overall rating: ★★★★★(2.6 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~33%), the Salmon Dry Cat Food earns a score of 2.6 stars.

5. Cuties Catz Tuna Wet Cat Food

The Cuties Catz Tuna Wet Cat Food variant comes in a 75g pouch.

Ingredients

Chicken, Tuna, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Gelling Agent, Flavoring Agent, Coloring Agent, Taurine.

Guaranteed Analysis

The guaranteed analysis is listed on the original packaging of Cuties Catz Tuna Wet Cat Food.

All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.

“Crude” is the analytical method determining protein, fat, and fiber. For example, to get the crude protein, the amount of nitrogen is analyzed and then multiplied by 6.25.

Checking the guaranteed analysis is the incorrect way of comparing it against the AAFCO cat food nutrient requirements. It needs to be converted to a dry matter basis.

Dry Matter Basis

AAFCO’s nutrient requirements are indicated on a dry matter basis–excluding the moisture content. So we’ve converted the guaranteed analysis to dry matter basis for you below.

Now that we know the ingredients and nutritional content, let’s discuss the pros and cons.

Pros

• Rich in moisture to support your cat’s hydration
• Rich in animal-sourced protein
• Suitable for both adult maintenance and growth & reproduction

Cons

• The carbohydrate content is high
• Added food coloring
• Fairly expensive

Rating

We rate cat food products according to ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and price.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(4.6 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna Wet Cat Food scored 4.6 stars in ingredient quality because it is all human-graded based on the ingredient’s description. It lost a few points because of gelling agents.

Gelling agents help to give wet foods a more appealing and palatable texture, but they don’t contribute any nutritional value to the food. However, it is considered safe.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(4.4 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna Wet Cat Food scored 4.4 stars in nutritional balance because it meets AAFCO’s minimum nutrient requirements for adult maintenance and growth & reproduction and is rich in moisture.

It lost a few points due to gelling, flavoring, and coloring agents, which do not contribute to nutrient content.

Price: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Tuna Wet Cat Food scored 1.0 stars in price because the suggested retail price of ₱35.00 for a single pouch of food weighing 75 grams means it’s ₱0.47 per gram.

This means a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult puspin needs a food budget of around ₱3,000 monthly for one adult neutered cat.

Overall Rating: ★★★★★(3.3 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~33%), the Tuna Wet Cat Food earns a score of 3.3 stars.

6. Cuties Catz Chicken Wet Cat Food

The Cuties Catz Chicken Wet Cat Food variant comes in a 75g pouch.

Ingredients

Chicken, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Gelling Agent, Flavoring Agent, Taurine.

Guaranteed Analysis

The guaranteed analysis is listed on the original packaging of Chicken Wet Cat Food.

All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.

“Crude” is the analytical method determining protein, fat, and fibre. For example, to get the crude protein, the amount of nitrogen is analyzed and then multiplied by 6.25.

Checking the guaranteed analysis is the incorrect way of comparing it against the AAFCO cat food nutrient requirements. It needs to be converted to a dry matter basis.

Dry Matter Basis

AAFCO’s nutrient requirements are indicated on a dry matter basis, excluding the moisture content. So, we’ve converted the guaranteed analysis to a dry matter basis for you below.

Now that we know the ingredients and nutritional content, let’s discuss the pros and cons.

Pros

• Rich in moisture to support your cat’s hydration
• Rich in animal-sourced protein
• Suitable for both adult maintenance and growth & reproduction

Cons

• The carbohydrate content is high
• Added food coloring
• Fairly expensive

Rating

We rate cat food products according to ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and price.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(4.6 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Chicken Wet Cat Food scored 4.6 stars in ingredient quality because it is all human-graded based on the ingredient’s description. It lost a few points because of gelling agents.

Gelling agents help to give wet foods a more appealing and palatable texture, but they don’t contribute any nutritional value to the food. However, it is considered safe.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(4.4 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Chicken Wet Cat Food scored 4.4 stars in nutritional balance because it meets AAFCO’s minimum nutrient requirements for adult maintenance and growth & reproduction and is rich in moisture.

It lost a few points due to gelling, flavouring, and colouring agents, which do not contribute to nutrient content.

Price: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

The Cuties Catz Chicken Wet Cat Food scored 1.0 stars in price because the suggested retail price of ₱35.00 for a single pouch of food weighing 75 grams means it’s ₱0.47 per gram.

This means a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult puspin needs a food budget of around ₱3,000 monthly for one adult neutered cat.

Overall Rating: ★★★★★(3.3 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~33%), the Chicken Wet Cat Food earns a score of 3.3 stars.

How much does Cuties cat food cost?

The suggested retail price for a 22kg sack is ₱2,570.00, making Cuties the cheapest cat food in our database at ₱0.12 per gram. This is approximately ₱720.00 monthly for a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult Puspin.

Where to buy Cuties cat food?

You can buy Cuties Catz in your closest local pet store, Shopee, Lazada, or Pet Warehouse. We highly recommend buying from pet stores directly to save on shipping costs. If your budget doesn’t allow for a 22 kg sack, you can also buy repacked 1kg bags from your trusted pet store.

Overall, is Cuties cat food good for cats?

We rate Philippine cat food brands by ingredient quality, nutritional balance, product variety, price, and availability.

Ingredient quality: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

Cuties Catz’s dry cat food products received a 1.0-star rating in ingredient quality because, despite their varied flavours, shapes, and colours, none of the ingredients is human-grade, the main ingredient isn’t an animal protein, and they contain added preservatives and flavourings.

In contrast, Cuties Catz Wet Cat food is made from human-grade ingredients, though it lost some points for including gelling agents, which, while safe and enhancing texture, don’t add nutritional value.

Nutritional balance: ★★★★★(2.0 of 5.0 stars)

Cuties Catz’s dry cat food products received a 2.0-star rating for nutritional balance, as they share the same guaranteed analysis and dry matter basis. This rating reflects that, while they meet only 3 of the 4 essential nutrient requirements—protein, fat, and fibre—the protein content barely meets the minimum needed for adult maintenance, and the food has high carbohydrate and low moisture content. 

Conversely, the wet cat food from Cuties Catz meets the AAFCO’s minimum nutrient requirements for both adult maintenance and, growth & reproduction and is rich in moisture. However, it lost some points due to gelling, flavouring, and colouring agents, which don’t contribute to the nutritional value.

Product variety: ★★★★★(1.0 of 5.0 stars)

Cuties Catz originally scored 1.0 star for product variety as a brand because all four products were dry-type foods, exclusively suitable for adult maintenance and not for growing kittens or pregnant or lactating cats. Additionally, the ingredients were so similar that a cat allergic to one product would likely be allergic to the others. Despite these limitations, the different variants offered diverse flavours and kibble shapes, providing some options if a cat rejected one product. 

However, with the recent introduction of a wet cat food product, Cuties Catz has expanded its range to include options for a broader spectrum of dietary needs and preferences.

Price: ★★★★★(5.0 of 5.0 stars)

Cuties Catz scored the same overall as its products–5 stars–in price because they’re all priced similarly. The suggested retail price is ₱2,570.00 for the 22kg sack, meaning it’s only ₱0.12 per gram. So a normal-size (3kg), neutered adult Puspin needs a food budget of around ₱720.00 monthly. It’s the most affordable cat food that we’ve reviewed so far.

Availability: ★★★★★(4.0 of 5.0 stars)

Cuties Catz scored 4 stars in availability as a brand. It may not be available in big supermarkets like SM, Robinsons, and Puregold, but it’s available in most mom-and-pop pet stores. There’s likely one in your vicinity. It’s also available in Pet Warehouse; they offer free shipping in Metro Manila for orders above ₱995.00.

Cuties’ Overall Rating: ★★★★★(2.6 of 5.0 stars)

Giving equal weights to each of the criteria above (~20%), the Cuties Catz earns a score of 2.6 stars as a brand.

Final thoughts

So, is Cuties cat food safe? The short answer is yes. Provided you ensure your cat is getting enough moisture from drinking water and supplementing their feeding with some form of food that’s rich in moisture.

Cuties Catz is the most economical choice if you’re on a tight budget and/or feed many cats daily.