Cat Dog King
Chicken & Calamari
Rating
Is Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari wet cat food good?
Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari is a wet cat food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong 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, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
Allergy Highlights
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Pros
- Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 77%
- Fat 18%
- Fiber 6%
- Ash 41%
Moisture (83%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 13%
- Fat 3%
- Fiber 1%
- Moisture 83%
- Ash 7%
Ash value not listed on label; 7% used as a standard estimate.
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (77% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
- Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
Ingredients Analysis
11 of 11 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 Calamari
Animal ProteinDescription
Squid (calamari), a lean seafood protein source.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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3 Modified Starch
CarbsDescription
Chemically or physically modified starch used as a thickener or binder.
Why Concerned?
A processed carbohydrate of unnamed origin.
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4 Fish Soluble Extract
Animal ProteinDescription
A concentrated extract from fish providing flavour and nutrients.
Why Concerned?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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5 Palatants
Food AdditiveDescription
Substances added to improve palatability of pet food.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed palatability enhancers lack transparency about their composition.
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6 Vitamins
SupplementDescription
A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
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7 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
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8 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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9 Amino Acid Complex
SupplementDescription
A blend of amino acids used as a supplement.
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10 Fructo-oligosaccharide
PrebioticsDescription
Known as FOS, a type of fiber derived from chicory roots, beets, or cane. It is added as prebiotics for good bacteria growth in the colon, which aids digestion.
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11 Vitamin E
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that protects oxidative damages on cellular membranes by free radicals. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anorexia, depression, and dermatitis.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Soluble Extract appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Ingredients worth checking: Modified Starch, Fish Soluble Extract, Palatants.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate- Named 67%
- Unnamed 33%
Mixed clarity: 67% of Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 33% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari wet cat food Review
Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
- Owners who want clearly named protein sources
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 67% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 77% protein, 18% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari contain Legumes?
No — based on the ingredient list, Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari grain-free?
No — the recipe contains Grains (gluten-free).
What are the main protein sources in Cat Dog King Chicken & Calamari?
The top animal proteins are Chicken, Calamari — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
