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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Almo Nature

HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 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.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

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

Is Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy wet cat food good?

Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy 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, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

71%

Fat

10%

Fiber

5.6%

Ash

14.1%

Moisture (82.3%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Super High (71% 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 (10% 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

26 of 26 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Salmon

Water

Apple

Tapioca Starch

Sodium Chloride

Guar Gum

Tricalcium Phosphate

Taurine

Vitamin C

Niacin

Vitamin B1

Vitamin A

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B6

Calcium D-pantothenate

Riboflavin

Vitamin D3

Folic Acid

Vitamin K3

Potassium Chloride

Zinc Animo Acid Chelate

Manganese Sulfate

Iron Amino Acid Chelate

Sodium Selenite

Calcium Iodate

Copper Sulfate

Tips

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

Ingredients worth checking: Sodium Chloride, Guar Gum, Vitamin K3.

Higher-caution ingredients: Vitamin K3 have caution notes in the ingredient database.

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 Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy'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

Salmon

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy 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

Salmon

Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy wet cat food Review

Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy 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, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 71% protein, 10% fat, 0% 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 Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy good for cats?

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

Does Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy contain Dairy?

Does Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy contain Egg?

Does Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy contain Legumes?

Does Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy contain Nuts?

Is Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Almo Nature HQS Complete Salmon with Apple in Gravy?