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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

PETLINE

Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito

Cat

Dry

Rating

★☆☆☆☆

1.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Low

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

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

Is PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito dry cat food good?

PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito is a dry cat food rated 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

33%

Fat

10%

Est. Carbs

41%

Fiber

5.6%

Ash

10%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (33% 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 Medium (10% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.

References

Ingredients Analysis

41 of 41 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Grains

Starch

Meat Meal

Seafood

Fats and Oils

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Beet Pulp

Cellulose Powder

Milk Calcium

Oligosaccharide

Oak Extract

Beta-Glucan

Yucca Extract

Fish Collagen

Enterococcus Faecalis

Calcium

Phosphorus

Potassium

Sodium

Chlorine

Iron

Copper

Manganese

Zinc

Iodine

Methionine

Taurine

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Pantothenic Acid

Niacin

Folic Acid

Choline

Inositol

Anti-oxidants

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Seafood appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Grains, Starch, Meat Meal.

Higher-caution ingredients: Grains, Starch, Meat Meal, and 2 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Grains have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Possible digestion triggers: Grains, Cellulose Powder have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Low

Unnamed

100%

Low clarity: only 0% of PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.

Contributing ingredients

Unnamed

Seafood

Fish Collagen

Animal Protein

High

Animal

96%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 96% of the weighted protein in PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito 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

Meat Meal

Seafood

Fish Collagen

Auxiliary

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito dry cat food Review

PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito scores 1 star on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.

Best for

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

Key takeaways

Contains common allergens: Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 10% fat, 41% estimated carbohydrates.

96% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Overall rating: 1 star, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito good for cats?

This recipe scored 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.

Does PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito contain Dairy?

Does PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito contain Egg?

Does PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito contain Legumes?

Does PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito contain Nuts?

Is PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in PETLINE Japan Style Wa no Kiwami Lower Urinary Tract Guard Bonito?