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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Wellness
Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food
Cat
Wet
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
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.
Is Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food wet cat food good?
Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food is a wet cat food rated 4.5 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, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
46%
Fat
32%
Fiber
4.5%
Ash
31.8%
Moisture (78%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (46% 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.
References
Fat is Super High (32% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
38 of 38 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
7
Notice
1
1
Beef
2
Salmon
3
Salmon Broth
4
Beef Broth
5
Liver
6
Carrots
7
Natural Flavor
8
Sunflower Oil
9
Guar Gum
10
Ground Flaxseed
11
Cranberries
12
Dried Chicory Root
13
Potassium Chloride
14
Cassia Gum
15
Xanthan Gum
16
Taurine
17
Fish Oil
18
Choline Chloride
19
Salt
20
Calcium Carbonate
21
Magnesium Sulfate
22
Vitamin E Supplement
23
Zinc Proteinate
24
Iron Proteinate
25
Copper Proteinate
26
Manganese Proteinate
27
Sodium Selenite
28
Vitamin A Supplement
29
D-calcium Pantothenate
30
Thiamine Mononitrate
31
Niacin Supplement
32
Vitamin B12 Supplement
33
Riboflavin Supplement
34
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
35
Folic Acid
36
Potassium Iodide
37
Vitamin D3 Supplement
38
Tricalcium Phosphate
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Liver appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Liver.
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
High
Named
80%
Unnamed
20%
Strong clarity: 80% of Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 20% 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
Beef
Salmon
Salmon Broth
Beef Broth
Unnamed
Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat 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
Beef
Salmon
Salmon Broth
Beef Broth
Liver
Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food wet cat food Review
Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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 80% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 46% protein, 32% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food contain Dairy?
Does Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food contain Egg?
Does Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food contain Legumes?
Does Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food contain Nuts?
Is Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Wellness Complete Health Pâté Beef & Salmon Entrée Cat Food?
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