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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

CANIDAE

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

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 CANIDAE wet cat food good?

CANIDAE 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

63%

Fat

Est. Carbs

Fiber

6.3%

Ash

18.8%

Moisture (84%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Super High (63% 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 (9% 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

25 of 25 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Water For Processing

Tuna

Chicken

Sunflower Oil

Modified Tapioca Starch

Tricalcium Phosphate

Guar Gum

Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate

Zinc Oxide

Reduced Iron

Sodium Selenite

Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate

Copper Glycine Complex

Potassium Iodide

Vitamin E Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Niacin Supplement

Vitamin A Supplement

Folic Acid

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Biotin Supplement

Taurine

Choline Chloride

Magnesium Sulfate

Tips

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

Ingredients worth checking: Guar Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Selenite.

Higher-caution ingredients: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate 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 CANIDAE'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

Chicken

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in CANIDAE 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

Chicken

CANIDAE wet cat food Review

CANIDAE 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, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 63% protein, 9% fat, 3% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is CANIDAE good for cats?

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

Does CANIDAE contain Dairy?

Does CANIDAE contain Egg?

Does CANIDAE contain Legumes?

Does CANIDAE contain Nuts?

Is CANIDAE grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in CANIDAE?