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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Thrive

Complete Tuna & Salmon

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon wet cat food good?

Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

76%

Fat

11%

Est. Carbs

Fiber

0.5%

Ash

10.5%

Moisture (81%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Super High (76% 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 Medium (11% 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.

References

Ingredients Analysis

12 of 12 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Tuna

Tuna Stock

Salmon

Sunflower Oil

Vitamin A

Vitamin D3

Manganese

Zinc

Copper

Iron

Iodine

Taurine

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Tuna, Salmon are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon'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

Tuna

Salmon

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon 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

Tuna

Salmon

Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon wet cat food Review

Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon 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

Key takeaways

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

Contains common allergens: Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 76% protein, 11% fat, 2% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon good for cats?

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

Does Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon contain Dairy?

Does Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon contain Egg?

Does Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon contain Legumes?

Does Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon contain Nuts?

Is Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Thrive Complete Tuna & Salmon?