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Monster Tribe

Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food

CatAir-Dried

Rating

★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity

Protein Clarity

This measures how clearly the protein sources are identified on the label. "High" means ingredients like "chicken" or "salmon" are listed by name, so you know exactly what your pet is eating. "Low" means vague terms like "meat meal" or "animal by-products" are used, making it harder to know what's really inside.

Why does clarity matter?

According to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), pet food labels must follow specific naming standards. When a product uses a named protein like "chicken" it must contain at least 25% of that ingredient. Vague terms like "meat by-products" have no such minimum and can include lower-quality parts from any animal source — making it impossible to know what your pet is actually eating or to identify allergens.

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Animal Protein

Animal Protein

This estimates how meat-forward the protein sources are from the ingredient label. Named animal proteins count strongly, plant protein concentrates count strongly against the score, and whole plant ingredients with some protein count more lightly. A "High" score means the recipe appears mainly animal-protein led. A "Low" score means the label shows a stronger reliance on plant protein signals.

This is an ingredient-label heuristic, not an exact lab measurement of protein grams.

Why does animal protein matter?

1. Contains irreplaceable essential nutrients Taurine and Arginine — which cats need to stay healthy — are only found in meat. Plants contain none at all.

2. Plant proteins are poorly utilized by the body Even though plant proteins (like corn gluten meal) may show 92.9–96% apparent digestibility, that does not mean high bioavailability. They lack adequate Lysine (only 1.7% vs. the ideal 6–7%) and contain phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption.

High

Is Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food air-dried cat food good?

Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food is a air-dried 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Egg, Poultry, Fish.

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

EggPoultryFish

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyLegumesNutsRed meatShellfish

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.

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Protein 60%
  • Fat 25%
  • Est. Carbs 8%
  • Fiber 3%
  • Ash 6%

Moisture (3%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

  • Protein 58%
  • Fat 24%
  • Est. Carbs 7%
  • Fiber 3%
  • Moisture 3%
  • Ash 5%

As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.

Tips

Ingredients Analysis

21 of 21 matched

  • 1 Chicken
    Animal Protein

    Description

    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.

  • 2 Chicken Organ
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Unspecified chicken organ meat, may include liver, heart, gizzard, etc.

    Why Concerned?

    Unnamed organ meat lacks transparency about which specific organs are used.

  • 3 Chicken Liver
    Animal Protein

    Description

    An excellent source of vitamin A, chromium, and copper.

    Why Prefer?

    Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.

  • 4 Chicken Heart
    Animal Protein

    Description

    An excellent source of vitamin B9, iron, and zinc.

    Why Prefer?

    Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.

  • 5 Chicken Gizzard
    Animal Protein

    Description

    The gizzard is a muscle found in the digestive tract of the chicken, low in fat and high in vitamins such as vitamin B12.

    Why Prefer?

    Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.

  • 6 Fish
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Unnamed fish from unknown sources, it could be a mixture of various fish parts.

    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.

  • 7 Egg
    Animal Protein

    Description

    It contains almost every nutrient the body needs. It also has the highest biological value (protein absorption) among other animal proteins.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 8 Chicken Fat
    Fat

    Description

    The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 9 Psyllium
    Carbs

    Description

    A light-brown-ish seed absorbs the water in the gut and promotes more bowel movement. It is a natural fiber source and is often added as a prebiotic.

  • 10 Pumpkin
    Carbs

    Description

    An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene.

  • 11 Carrot
    Carbs

    Description

    Well known for its alpha and beta-carotene content, also rich in potassium and vitamin B6. Most pet foods use it as a minor ingredient (include 0.1% to 3% of the total composition).

  • 12 Spinach
    Carbs

    Description

    Nutrient-dense leafy greens, an excellent source of vitamin A, C, K1, B9, iron, and calcium.

  • 13 Cranberry
    Carbs

    Description

    High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.

  • 14 Brewer¬¥s Yeast

    (Detected): Brewer's Yeast

    Plant Protein Concentrate

    Description

    Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.

    Why Concerned?

    A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.

  • 15 Seaweed
    Carbs

    Description

    An excellent source of various minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium. Rich in rare mineral iodine essential for healthy thyroid function.

  • 16 Minerals
    Supplement

    Description

    A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.

  • 17 Vitamin A
    Supplement

    Description

    Supplement of vitamin A, it is essential for healthy skin, normal vision, and immune function.

  • 18 Vitamin B Complex
    Supplement

    Description

    Vitamin B complex is composed of 8 B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12, which are important for maintaining a healthy body. In pet food, it is a common supplement.

  • 19 Vitamin E
    Supplement

    Description

    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.

  • 20 Taurine
    Supplement

    Description

    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).

  • 21 Lysine
    Supplement

    Description

    One of the essential amino acids that dogs and cats cannot produce by themselves therefore must be obtained from the diet. Usually, pet foods with a high amount of meat and legumes do not require this supplement as they are high in lysine naturally.

Tips

  • Some protein sources are less clear: Chicken Organ, Fish appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
  • Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish.
  • Higher-caution ingredients: Fish have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High
High
  • Named 75%
  • Unnamed 25%

Strong clarity: 75% of Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food'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

Chicken Chicken Liver Chicken Heart Chicken Gizzard Egg

Unnamed

Chicken Organ Fish

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 99%
  • Auxiliary 1%

Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food 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

Chicken Chicken Organ Chicken Liver Chicken Heart Chicken Gizzard Fish Egg

Auxiliary

Brewer´s Yeast

Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food air-dried cat food Review

Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food 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 avoiding gluten grains
  • Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

  • Your pet is allergic to eggs

Key takeaways

  • Named animal proteins make up 75% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
  • Contains common allergens: Egg, Poultry, Fish.
  • On a dry-matter basis: 60% protein, 25% fat, 8% estimated carbohydrates.
  • 99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
  • Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish.

Frequently asked questions

Is Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food good for cats?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food contain Egg?

Yes — based on the ingredient list, Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food contains Egg, so pets sensitive to Egg should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.

Does Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food contain Legumes?

No — based on the ingredient list, Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Monster Tribe Chicken Formula Air-Dried Pets Food?

The top animal proteins are Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart — clearly named, so you can verify the source.

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