Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb
Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb scores 3.5/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is protein clarity (high — 75% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named); its weakest is animal-protein content (moderate — 73% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources).
Rating
Updated Mar 2026
How this score is made
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Is Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb dry cat food good?
Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is a dry cat food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
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Pros
- Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
- Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Ingredients Analysis
18 of 18 matched
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1 Chicken
Animal ProteinDescription
The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Chicken Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of chicken, it is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh chicken on dry matter basis.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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3 Fish Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed fish. It is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh fish on dry matter basis.
Why Notice?
It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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4 Freeze-Dried Lamb Lung
Animal ProteinDescription
Freeze-dried lamb lung, a nutrient-rich organ meat high in protein.
Why Prefer?
Organ meats are highly nutritious with quality protein and important vitamins/minerals.
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5 Pea Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Extracted protein from pea in a dry process. It contains 45 - 55% protein, which will significantly boost up the overall protein content of pet foods.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Digestion Concern
The process will concentrate the level of oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that is indigestible by dogs / cats. It offers much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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6 Peas
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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7 Lentils
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 27% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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8 Tapioca Starch
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler as a source of vitamin Bs, iron, manganese, and calcium.
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9 Beet Pulp
CarbsDescription
The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
Why Concerned?
Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
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10 Cellulose Fiber
CarbsDescription
The substance provides strength and rigidity to plants, which are mostly made of insoluble fiber. It is commonly added to pet foods to reduce the calorie content for the "weight management" type.
Why Notice?
Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Digestion Concern
Dogs and cats lack the enzymes capable of digesting cellulose. A high level of fiber could interfere with the digestion of protein and other minerals.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made up of cheap and unwanted fiber by-products. However, from our research, most cellulose used in pet food is made up of pine trees.
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11 Alfalfa
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
Typically used in horse feed, high in fiber, and contains around 20% plant protein.
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12 Animal Fat
FatDescription
Leftover fat during the production of unknown animal meat meal.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
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13 Fish Oil
FatDescription
Oil derived from fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, and EPA.
Why Concerned?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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14 Whole Flaxseed
FatDescription
One of the richest sources of plant-based omega 3s, well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains around 41% of fat, 57% of the total fatty acids is omega 3s.
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15 Vitamins and Minerals
SupplementDescription
A generic blend of vitamins and minerals to ensure complete nutrition.
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16 Taurine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.
Why Prefer?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).
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17 Chicory Root
CarbsDescription
Contains insulin, which is a prebiotic that promotes friendly bacteria in the gut and supports better digestion.
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18 Yucca Extract
CarbsDescription
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Pea Protein, Peas, Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Meal, Pea Protein, Cellulose Fiber.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Meal, Cellulose Fiber, Animal Fat have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible digestion triggers: Pea Protein, Peas, Lentils, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 75%
- Unnamed 25%
Strong clarity: 75% of Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 25% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
Moderate- Animal 73%
- Plant 5%
- Plant concentrate 22%
Mixed protein sources in Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb: 73% animal, 5% whole plants, and 22% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Plant concentrate
Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb dry cat food Review
Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- You're avoiding legumes
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 75% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.
- 73% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb good for cats?
Mostly — Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is a solid mid-tier choice at 3.5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, pairing high ingredient transparency with moderate animal protein content. It shows real strengths alongside a few trade-offs, so weigh the ingredient list against your cat’s needs — allergies, life stage and protein preference.
Does Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Legumes?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contains Legumes. Pets with a known Legumes sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.
Does Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb grain-free?
Yes — Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb?
The main animal proteins in Trilagy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb are Chicken, Chicken Meal, Freeze-Dried Lamb Lung. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your cat is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
