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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Lux & Bones

Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Cons

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

Is Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds wet cat food good?

Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds is a wet cat food rated 5 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, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

80%

Fat

Fiber

10%

Ash

70%

Moisture (90%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Super High (80% 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.

References

Fat is Low (1% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.

References

Ingredients Analysis

7 of 7 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Duck

Thickeners

Guar Gum

Xanthan Gum

Taurine

Carrageenan

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Duck are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan.

Possible digestion triggers: Guar Gum 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

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds'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

Chicken

Duck

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds 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

Duck

Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds wet cat food Review

Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds is a strong choice — rated 5 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

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry.

On a dry-matter basis: 80% protein, 1% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds contain Dairy?

Does Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds contain Egg?

Does Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds contain Legumes?

Does Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds contain Nuts?

Is Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Lux & Bones Simply Chicken & Duck Shreds?