Natural Signature
Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin
Rating
Is Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin dry cat food good?
Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin is a dry cat food rated 3 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 Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 38%
- Fat 14%
- Est. Carbs 34%
- Fiber 7%
- Ash 8%
Moisture (11%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 34%
- Fat 12%
- Est. Carbs 30%
- Fiber 6%
- Moisture 11%
- 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 Medium (38% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
- Fat is Medium (14% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
Ingredients Analysis
40 of 40 matched
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1 Animal Protein
Animal ProteinDescription
Unspecified animal protein from an unnamed source.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
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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 Salmon Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
The dehydrated form of salmon, a meat concentrate that could contain up to 400% more protein compared to fresh meat. It is one of the most nutrient-dense fish, high in protein, packed with omega 3s, B vitamins, and it is a good source of potassium selenium, and antioxidants.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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4 Corn Gluten Meal
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Produced during wet milling of corn by separating protein from the starch. It contains 60% of protein, a relatively inexpensive source to boost up the protein level 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.
Allergen Concern
Made with corn, which is one of the most reported ingredients to be the likely cause of allergies. This could be due to the undiscovered contaminants within corns. Contrary to the real situation, studies show that the chance of getting corn allergy is 14% and only accounts for 3% of allergies.
Digestion Concern
A high dose of plant-based protein is hard for digestion and offers much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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5 Rice
CarbsDescription
Without its bran and germ (the main source of nutrients), white rice is considered as "empty carbs".
Why Concerned?
A common filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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6 Refined Chicken Fat
FatDescription
Purified chicken fat, a concentrated source of energy and essential fatty acids including omega-6.
Why Prefer?
A named animal fat source providing essential fatty acids.
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7 Organic Corn
CarbsDescription
Organically grown corn, a source of carbohydrates.
Why Concerned?
A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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8 Natural Flavor
Food AdditiveDescription
Made of extracts from plant or animal sources to improve the taste of food.
Why Concerned?
Contrary to its name, natural flavors are highly processed and contain many chemical additives.
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9 Organic Brown Rice
CarbsDescription
Whole grain rice with its bran and germ remained, high in carbs and fiber. Studies have shown that rice bran depletes taurine in cats, which is an essential amino acid.
Why Concerned?
A common filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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10 Organic Oats
CarbsDescription
A whole grain that has higher protein and fats compared to other types. It is rich in B-vitamins and dietary fiber.
Why Concerned?
An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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11 Organic Sunflower Meal
FatDescription
An An excellent source of vitamin E and selenium, and various antioxidants such as phenolic acids and flavonoids.
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12 Organic Barley
CarbsDescription
A type of grain that is high in carbs and fiber, along with manganese and selenium.
Why Concerned?
An inexpensive filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
Allergen Concern
Contains gluten, which is one of the most common allergens that can cause skin rashes, itchiness, and irritation.
Digestion Concern
Gluten intolerances can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, may result in diarrhea and discomfort stomach.
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13 Organic Rice
CarbsDescription
Without its bran and germ (the main source of nutrients), white rice is considered as "empty carbs".
Why Concerned?
A common filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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14 Organic Beet Pulp
CarbsDescription
Organic beet pulp, a source of fiber commonly used in pet foods.
Why Concerned?
Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
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15 Cellulose
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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16 Organic 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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17 Organic Sesame Meal
Plant ProteinDescription
The meal remaining after oil extraction from organic sesame seeds, high in protein and fiber.
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18 Choline Chloride
SupplementDescription
Vital molecule for various functions in the body, lack of choline can result in weight loss, vomiting, and fatty liver.
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19 Dl-methionine
SupplementDescription
Added to balance the amino acids profile of pet foods with limited amounts of meat protein. Meat / fish naturally contains methionine, which does not require extra supplements. It is sometimes used to help support urine acidification.
Why Concerned?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein). However, it could imply the lack of meat protein - usually in lower quality pet foods.
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20 Egg Hydrolysate
Animal ProteinDescription
Hydrolyzed egg protein broken into smaller peptides for easier digestion.
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21 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.
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22 Mixed Tocopherols
Food AdditiveDescription
A mixture of different types of vitamin E, usually found in plant oils, seed and green vegetables. They are powerful antioxidants used as a natural preservative to slow down the spoilage of food.
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23 L-lysine
SupplementDescription
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.
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24 Organic Mung Bean
(Detected): organic mung beans
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 23% 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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25 Organic Beets
(Detected): organic beet
CarbsDescription
Organically grown beets, high in sugar, carbs, fiber, and vitamin C.
Why Concerned?
Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
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26 Organic Sweet Potato
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent amount of vitamin A, C, B6.
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27 Alfalfa
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
Typically used in horse feed, high in fiber, and contains around 20% plant protein.
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28 Organic Carrot
CarbsDescription
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).
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29 Organic Pumpkin
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and beta carotene.
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30 Vitamin Premix
SupplementDescription
A blend of multiple vitamins used to ensure complete vitamin supplementation.
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31 Mineral Premix
SupplementDescription
A blended supplement containing multiple essential minerals in appropriate proportions.
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32 Salmon Oil
FatDescription
The oil extracted from salmon, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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33 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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34 Maifan Stone
SupplementDescription
A natural mineral stone used in water filtration and as a trace mineral source.
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35 Organic Pumpkin Seeds
(Detected): organic pumpkin seed
Fat Plant ProteinDescription
The seed inside of a pumpkin, rich in potassium and linoleic acid. It contains around 18% of protein, and around 30% protein if it is dehulled.
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36 Citric Acid
Food AdditiveDescription
A common additive used for fat preservation. It is commonly found in citrus fruit like lemons and limes.
Why Concerned?
A food additive that might cause health issues.
Digestion Concern
Research suggests that dogs consumed dry foods containing citric acid as a preservative have a 200% increased risk for gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloating). However, more research is required to make a solid conclusion.
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37 Inulin
CarbsDescription
A prebiotic that promote friendly bacteria in the gut and support better digestion.
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38 Fructo-oligo-saccharides
(Detected): fructooligosaccharides
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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39 Rosemary Extract
CarbsDescription
A common herb used for cooking, it is rich in antioxidants to fight off radical damages in the body.
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40 Vitamin C
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin C, which can help to prevent oxidative damages by radicals, maintain healthy skin, and boost the immune system.
Tips
- Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Corn Gluten Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Animal Protein, Corn Gluten Meal, Cellulose.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible allergy triggers: Corn Gluten Meal, Organic Barley have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High- Named 100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% 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
Animal Protein
Moderate- Animal 68%
- Plant 4%
- Plant concentrate 27%
Mixed protein sources in Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin: 68% animal, 4% whole plants, and 27% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Plant concentrate
Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin dry cat food Review
Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3 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
Avoid if
- Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
- Your pet is allergic to eggs
- You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Corn Gluten Meal.
- Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 38% protein, 14% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
- 68% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin contain Egg?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin contains Egg, so pets sensitive to Egg should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin contain Legumes?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin grain-free?
No — the recipe contains Gluten grains.
What are the main protein sources in Natural Signature Natural Signature Cat Chicken & Pumpkin?
The top animal proteins are Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal, Egg Hydrolysate — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
