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 center.
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 all 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 one is per gram, and our rating.
| Product Name | Food Type | Price per gram | Our rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuties Catz Seafood Flavored Cat Food | Dry | ₱0.12 | (2.6 of 5) |
| Cuties Catz Tuna Flavored Cat Food | Dry | ₱0.12 | (2.6 of 5) |
| Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Flavored Cat Food | Dry | ₱0.12 | (2.6 of 5) |
| Cuties Catz Salmon Flavored Cat Food | Dry | ₱0.12 | (2.6 of 5) |
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 Flavored Cat Food
The Cuties Catz Seafood Flavored 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 Cuties Catz Seafood Flavored Cat Food. All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | ≥26.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | ≥9.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | ≤4.00% |
| Moisture (max) | ≤10.00% |
“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.
| Nutrient | Content | Adult Maintenance Requirement | Growth & Reproduction Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | ≥28.89% | ≥26.00% | ≥30.00% |
| Fat | ≥10.00% | ≥9.00% | ≥9.00% |
| Fiber | ≤4.44% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
| Carbohydrate | ≤56.67% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
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
- Good amount of fat
- 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.
- 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 1 star 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 2 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 low moisture content.
Price: (5.0 of 5.0 stars)
The Cuties Catz Seafood Flavored Cat Food scored 5 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 Cuties Catz Seafood Flavored Cat food earns a score of 2.6 stars.
2. Cuties Catz Tuna Flavored Cat Food
The Cuties Catz Tuna Flavored 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 Cuties Catz Tuna Flavored Cat Food. All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | ≥26.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | ≥9.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | ≤4.00% |
| Moisture (max) | ≤10.00% |
“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.
| Nutrient | Content | Adult Maintenance Requirement | Growth & Reproduction Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | ≥28.89% | ≥26.00% | ≥30.00% |
| Fat | ≥10.00% | ≥9.00% | ≥9.00% |
| Fiber | ≤4.44% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
| Carbohydrate | ≤56.67% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
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
- Good amount of fat
- 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
- 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 1 star 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 2 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 low moisture content.
Price: (5.0 of 5.0 stars)
The Cuties Catz Tuna Flavored Cat Food scored 5 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 Cuties Catz Tuna Flavored Cat food earns a score of 2.6 stars.
3. Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Flavored Cat Food
The Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Flavored 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 Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Flavored Cat Food. All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | ≥26.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | ≥9.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | ≤4.00% |
| Moisture (max) | ≤10.00% |
“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.
| Nutrient | Content | Adult Maintenance Requirement | Growth & Reproduction Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | ≥28.89% | ≥26.00% | ≥30.00% |
| Fat | ≥10.00% | ≥9.00% | ≥9.00% |
| Fiber | ≤4.44% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
| Carbohydrate | ≤56.67% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
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
- Good amount of fat
- 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
- 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 1 star 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 2 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 low moisture content.
Price: (5.0 of 5.0 stars)
The Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Flavored Cat Food scored 5 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 Cuties Catz Tuna & Shrimp Flavored Cat food earns a score of 2.6 stars.
4. Cuties Catz Salmon Flavored Cat Food
The Cuties Catz Salmon Flavored 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 Cuties Catz Salmon Flavored Cat Food. All guaranteed analysis labels should include the minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture content.
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | ≥26.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | ≥9.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | ≤4.00% |
| Moisture (max) | ≤10.00% |
“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.
| Nutrient | Content | Adult Maintenance Requirement | Growth & Reproduction Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | ≥28.89% | ≥26.00% | ≥30.00% |
| Fat | ≥10.00% | ≥9.00% | ≥9.00% |
| Fiber | ≤4.44% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
| Carbohydrate | ≤56.67% | ≤10.00% | ≤10.00% |
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
- Good amount of fat
- 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
- 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 1 star 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 Flavored Cat Food scored 2 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 low moisture content.
Price: (5.0 of 5.0 stars)
The Cuties Catz Salmon Flavored Cat Food scored 5 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 Cuties Catz Salmon Flavored Cat food earns a score of 2.6 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, and Pet Warehouse. We highly recommend buying from pet stores directly to save on shipping costs. You can also buy repacked 1kg bags from your trusted pet store if your budget doesn’t allow for a 22kg sack.
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 scored the same overall as its products–1 star–in ingredient quality, even though they each have slightly different ingredients. The difference gives each product a different flavor, shape, and color. It scored 1 star because none of the ingredients is human-grade, each product’s main ingredient isn’t an animal, and each has added preservatives and flavoring.
Nutritional balance: (2.0 of 5.0 stars)
Cuties Catz scored the same overall as its products–2 stars–in nutritional balance because they all have the same guaranteed analysis. Thus, the same dry matter basis. It scored 2 stars because only 3 of 4 nutrient requirements are met–protein, fat, and fiber. Each product’s protein content has barely met the adult maintenance minimum. It has high carbohydrate content and low moisture content.
Product variety: (1.0 of 5.0 stars)
Cuties Catz scored 1 star in product variety as a brand. Although it has four products, all are dry-type food and are only suitable for adult maintenance–not for growing kittens and pregnant or lactating cats. The ingredients are too similar that if your cat is allergic to one product, they will also be allergic to the others.
The upside is the different variants come in different flavors and kibble shapes. So if your cat doesn’t prefer one, it may prefer one of the other variants.
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.
