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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Dog Cat Star

Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 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 Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken wet cat food good?

Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

62%

Fat

27%

Est. Carbs

Fiber

1.2%

Ash

7.8%

Moisture (74.4%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Super High (62% 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 Super High (27% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.

References

Ingredients Analysis

13 of 13 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Skipjack Tuna

Mackerel

Chicken Breast

Chicken Heart and Liver

Natural Fish Oil

Psyllium Dietary Fiber

Green Algae

Rose Hips

Calcium Phosphate

Calcium Carbonate

Vitamins

Mixed Minerals

Taurine

Tips

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

Ingredients worth checking: Natural Fish Oil.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken'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

Skipjack Tuna

Mackerel

Chicken Breast

Chicken Heart and Liver

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken 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

Skipjack Tuna

Mackerel

Chicken Breast

Chicken Heart and Liver

Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken wet cat food Review

Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken 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

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: 62% protein, 27% fat, 3% estimated carbohydrates.

100% 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 Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken good for cats?

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

Does Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken contain Dairy?

Does Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken contain Egg?

Does Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken contain Legumes?

Does Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken contain Nuts?

Is Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Dog Cat Star Picky Cat Mackerel & Chicken?