I just want to thank whoever it was who mentioned that Sainsburys sell a food similar to Applaws but cheaper - information I carefully stored away in the Lump memory.

I don't have a Sainsburys that near to me but popped into one today on the way home from a friend's and remembered the post I had read on here about Encore. I was amazed at how much cheaper it is than Applaws. At the PAH near me Applaws is £7.99 for 12 (I think) and Encore was £4.79 for 12. It looks like the same thing to me too.

I have eight cats and am on a very tight budget so my poor fur family haven't had Applaws for a long time but I bought two boxes of Encore so they can have a treat over Christmas. I don't eat meat or chicken so they won't want to share my food.

If they like it as much as Applaws then I will buy in bulk next time I visit my friend

I'm surprised I remembered reading the post whilst I was actually in Sainsburys - usually I remember things like that when I am in a shoe shop or something

Yes Encore is the same as Applaws, (look on the tin and you will see mpm products same company as applaws). Sainsbury's probably wanted a tin to rival Tesco's Finest and the Feline Fayre they sell at Asda.

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Yep, KS is right, Sainsburys are sourcing from the same manufacturer, but wanted their own identifiable brand name. They have different flavours too. Win win for the shopper really
Well it would be if I had a Sainsburys, lol!

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Sainsburys have this on special at the moment, 37p a tin. Stocked up as I tried ocean fish and the chicken on my 2 and they went nuts for it. The bowl was licked clean (usually Hills is half left after 4 hours).

Has anyone any more news on the dry?

And is this stuff ok for kittens (mine are 6 months now) or best to switch between this and say Kitten HiLife during the day to make sure they get all their nutrients?

there is also a mixed variety box of Encore in my Sainsburys for £2.92 (8 tins) Ive just bought some, there is fish variety box or chicken variety, and a really good bargain so thanks! xx

Wow - will make a trip to Sainsburys later. I hadn't realised Encore was only 8 tins and not 12 but it's still a lot cheaper than Applaws - and my cats and kittens love it.

My kittens are eight months on Saturday and they eat adult food during the day (with eight cats in all, it was too difficult giving them separate food) and when I put them in 'their' room for the night I give them wet and dry kitten food - so they are getting a mixture.

Thanks for the post letting us know about the Encore offer. I've just been paid so it is a good time to stock up.

no worries, 8 cats!? wow you lucky thing, I bet thats fantastic!!! Ive been pet free for a while, sadly - snowed with young kids, business etc and a hubby who has never had animals - and now at LAST have some 4 legged kids to look forward to again, I cant wait!

was just thinking for the couple of people who mentioned they dont have a Sainsburys nearby, maybe could order it online for home delivery, over certain amount I think is free delivery?

heres the offer and details;

Cat Food in Sainsbury's: Grocery Price Comparison | mySupermarket

I buy Encore from Sainsburys as my Bobbin adores his chicken Applaws.

My three are nearly 8 months too! I'll be clearing my local sainsburys of encore tomorrow - they adore the cheese and ham

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