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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Absolute Holistic

Air Dried Beef & Venison

Cat

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Red meat

Shellfish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Fish

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 Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison air-dried cat food good?

Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison is a air-dried 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, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Meal but contains Red meat, Shellfish.

Ingredients Analysis

31 of 31 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Liver

Venison

Vegetable Glycerine

Green Lipped Mussel

Dried Chicory

Parsley

Choline Chloride

Flaxseed

Kelp

Anti-oxidants

Calcium Carbonate

Zinc

Taurine

Vitamin E

Iron

Vitamin B3

Copper Sulphate

Vitamin B1

Sodium Selenate

Manganese Oxide

Vitamin B5

Vitamin A

Vitamin B2

Biotin

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Iodine

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Beef, Beef Lung are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Vegetable Glycerine.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison'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

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Liver

Venison

Green Lipped Mussel

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison 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

Beef

Beef Lung

Beef Liver

Venison

Green Lipped Mussel

Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison air-dried cat food Review

Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison 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: Red meat, Shellfish.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison good for cats?

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

Does Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison contain Dairy?

Does Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison contain Egg?

Does Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison contain Legumes?

Does Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison contain Nuts?

Is Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Absolute Holistic Air Dried Beef & Venison?