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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Hartz

Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

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 Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon wet cat food good?

Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon is a wet cat food rated 3.5 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, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

20%

Fat

20%

Est. Carbs

35%

Fiber

Ash

20%

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

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

Tips

Protein is Low (20% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For a complete cat food, this deserves a closer look because cats generally have higher protein requirements than dogs.

References

Fat is High (20% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.

References

Ingredients Analysis

9 of 9 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Water

Tuna

Salmon

Tapioca Starch

Natural and Artificial Flavor

Guar Gum

Natural Tuna Flavor

Xanthan Gum

Vitamin E Supplement

Tips

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

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Natural and Artificial Flavor.

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 Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With 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 Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With 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

Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon wet cat food Review

Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon is a solid mid-tier wet cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

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, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 20% protein, 20% fat, 35% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon good for cats?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon contain Dairy?

Does Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon contain Egg?

Does Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon contain Legumes?

Does Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon contain Nuts?

Is Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Hartz Delectables Lickable Spoon With Salmon?