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Rating
Is this dry cat food good?
This dry cat food is 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Dairy, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
- Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Fat 14%
- Est. Carbs 27%
- Fiber 8%
- Ash 8%
Moisture (11%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 39%
- Fat 12%
- Est. Carbs 24%
- Fiber 8%
- 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 High (43% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for 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
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1 Deboned 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 Turkey Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A large bird looks similar to chicken, high in protein, and packed with vitamin B3, B6, B12, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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4 Dried Potato
CarbsDescription
Contains mainly carbs, often used as an alternative filler for grain-free pet foods.
Why Concerned?
An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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5 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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6 Natural Pork flavor
(Detected): Natural Pork Flavor
Food AdditiveDescription
A flavor made of pork parts, it is used to make pet food more tasty and palatable.
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7 Potato Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
A protein concentrate extracted from potatoes, contains about 75% protein, often added to boost up the protein content of pet foods with less meat.
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
It offers much less biological value (less digested and absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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8 Powdered 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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9 Natural Chicken Flavor
Food AdditiveDescription
The flavor made of chicken parts, it is used to make pet food more tasty and palatable.
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10 Sweet Potato
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent amount of vitamin A, C, B6.
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11 Chicken Fat
FatDescription
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.
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12 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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13 Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
Animal ProteinDescription
Protein extracted from whey, which is the remaining liquid after milk has been curdled and strained. It contains up to 80% protein.
Why Concerned?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value. However, dairy products are best avoided for pets with sensitive digestion.
Allergen Concern
Contains lactose, which can cause skin rashes and discomfort for dogs / cats that are lactose intolerance.
Digestion Concern
Contains lactose, which can cause diarrhea and bloating for dogs / cats that are lactose intolerant.
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14 Cranberry
CarbsDescription
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.
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15 Phosphoric Acid
Food AdditiveDescription
A colorless liquid used to acidify food and improve the taste. It is a harmless but unnecessary ingredient often used in lower quality pet foods.
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16 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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17 Chicken Liver
Animal ProteinDescription
An excellent source of vitamin A, chromium, and copper.
Why Prefer?
Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.
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18 Salt
OthersDescription
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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19 Organic Alfalfa
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
Typically used in horse feed, high in fiber, and contains around 20% plant protein.
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20 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
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21 Vitamins
SupplementDescription
A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
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22 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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23 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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24 Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
ProbioticsDescription
A type of probiotics, good bacteria that promotes good digestion and overall health. Bacillus coagulans is often taken by humans to treat bowel syndrome (IBS) and diarrhea.
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25 Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
ProbioticsDescription
A type of probiotics, good bacteria that promotes good digestion and overall health. L. plantaurm might have positive effects on treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eczema, and heart health.
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26 Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product
ProbioticsDescription
A probiotic fermentation product that supports gut health. Lactobacillus casei is resistant to acid and bile.
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27 Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product
ProbioticsDescription
A probiotic fermentation product that supports digestive health by promoting beneficial gut bacteria.
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28 Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
(Detected): Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product
ProbioticsDescription
A type of probiotics, good bacteria that promotes good digestion and overall health. L. acidophilus produces lactic acid, which is believed to help prevent bad bacterias from growing in the intestines.
Tips
- Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas, Potato Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Potato Protein, Powdered Cellulose.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Powdered Cellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible allergy triggers: Dried Whey Protein Concentrate 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 this recipe'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
High- Animal 79%
- Plant 7%
- Plant concentrate 14%
Meat-forward: 79% of the weighted protein in this recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (7% whole plants, 14% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Plant concentrate
dry cat food Review
This dry cat 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 dairy
- You're avoiding legumes
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
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: Potato Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Dairy, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 43% protein, 14% fat, 27% estimated carbohydrates.
- 79% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is this dry cat food good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does this dry cat food contain Dairy?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, this dry cat food contains Dairy, so pets sensitive to Dairy should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does this dry cat food contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, this dry cat food doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does this dry cat food contain Legumes?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, this dry cat food contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does this dry cat food contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, this dry cat food doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is this dry cat food grain-free?
Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.
What are the main protein sources in this dry cat food?
The top animal proteins are Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal — clearly named, so you can verify the source.
