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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Forest
Cat & Kitten Duck Formula
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
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 Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula dry cat food good?
Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula is a dry cat food rated 4 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
36%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
31%
Fiber
5.6%
Ash
11.1%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (36% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is High (17% 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
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
8
Notice
0
1
Duck
2
Mackerel
3
Trevally
4
Potatoes
5
Tapioca
6
Chicken Fat
7
Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
8
Beet Pulp
9
Brewer´s Yeast
10
Flaxseed
11
Fish Oil
12
Salt
13
Ferrous Sulfate
14
Zinc Proteinate
15
Copper Sulfate
16
Manganese Proteinate
17
Calcium Iodate
18
Sodium Selenite
19
Vitamin A
20
Vitamin D3
21
Vitamin E
22
Thiamine
23
Riboflavin
24
Vitamin B6
25
Vitamin B12
26
Niacin
27
Calcium Pantothenate
28
Folic Acid
29
Biotin
30
Yucca Schidigera Extract
31
Taurine
32
Dl-methionine
33
Choline Chloride
34
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
35
Dried Kelp
36
Dried Cranberry
37
Dried Blueberry
38
Dried Apple
39
Dried Carrot
40
Dried Spinach
41
Dried Pumpkin
42
Parsley
43
Rosemary
44
Thyme
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Duck, Mackerel are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Potatoes, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Beet Pulp.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula'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
Duck
Mackerel
Trevally
Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
97%
Auxiliary
3%
Meat-forward: 97% of the weighted protein in Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula 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
Duck
Mackerel
Trevally
Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula dry cat food Review
Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula is a strong choice — rated 4 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
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 36% protein, 17% fat, 31% estimated carbohydrates.
97% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula good for cats?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula contain Dairy?
Does Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula contain Egg?
Does Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula contain Legumes?
Does Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula contain Nuts?
Is Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Forest Cat & Kitten Duck Formula?
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