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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Real Nature
Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
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 Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care dry cat food good?
Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care is a dry 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, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
42%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
23%
Fiber
8.9%
Ash
8.3%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (42% 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 High (18% 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
56 of 56 matched
Prefer
8
Concerned
2
Notice
1
1
Taiwan Duck
2
Chicken
3
Pumpkin
4
Scallop
5
Hydrolyzed Chicken Peptide
6
Fish Oil
7
Chicken Fat
8
Red Quinoa
9
White Quinoa
10
Freeze-Dried Yam
11
Freeze-Dried Cranberry
12
Freeze-Dried Blueberry
13
Alfalfa
14
Freeze-Dried Softshell Turtle Egg Powder
15
Fish Collagen
16
Kelp Powder
17
Microalgae Oil
18
Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil
19
Hydrolyzed Lecithin
20
Natural Toxin Adsorbent
21
Natural Organic Acids
22
Lactic Acid Bacteria
23
Lactobacillus LP28
24
Bacillus Coagulans
25
Bacillus Subtilis
26
Beta-Glucan
27
Lysine
28
Digestive Enzymes
29
Taurine
30
Iron
31
Zinc
32
Copper
33
Manganese
34
Selenium
35
Calcium
36
Marigold Lutein Extract
37
Methionine
38
L-tryptophan
39
Glucosamine
40
Yucca Extract
41
Chondroitin
42
Coenzyme Q10
43
Vitamin A
44
Vitamin B1
45
Vitamin B2
46
Pantothenic Acid
47
Vitamin B6
48
Folic Acid
49
Vitamin B12
50
Vitamin C
51
Vitamin D3
52
Vitamin E
53
Green Tea Extract
54
Mint Extract
55
Rosemary Extract
56
L-carnitine
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Taiwan Duck, Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fish Collagen.
Higher-caution ingredients: Fish Collagen have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
94%
Unnamed
6%
Strong clarity: 94% of Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 6% 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
Taiwan Duck
Chicken
Scallop
Hydrolyzed Chicken Peptide
Freeze-Dried Softshell Turtle Egg Powder
Unnamed
Fish Collagen
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
98%
Plant
3%
Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (3% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Taiwan Duck
Chicken
Scallop
Hydrolyzed Chicken Peptide
Freeze-Dried Softshell Turtle Egg Powder
Fish Collagen
Plant
Alfalfa
Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care dry cat food Review
Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care 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
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 94% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 42% protein, 18% fat, 23% estimated carbohydrates.
98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care contain Dairy?
Does Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care contain Egg?
Does Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care contain Legumes?
Does Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care contain Nuts?
Is Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Real Nature Lake Turtle Immune & Heart Care?
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