Dave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken & Duck Dinner Paté Cat Wet Food

- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
- Duck
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 8%
Fat: 6%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 6.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 36.36%
Fat: 27.27%
Fiber: 6.82%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 29.55%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 27.52%
Fat: 50.12%
Carb: 22.36%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Dave's Pet Food since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Date: | 12/01/2015 |
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Company Name: | Dave's Pet Food |
Product Description: | Dog Food |
Recall Reason: | Off odor |
Date: | 06/12/2018 |
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Company Name: | Dave's Pet Food |
Product Description: | 95% Premium beef cans |
Recall Reason: | Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken & Duck Dinner Paté Cat Wet Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Beef Broth. Beef broth is the liquid that remains after beef has been cooked. The beef broth in pet food isn’t a major source of nutrients however it does add flavor and aroma to appeal to your companion.
The third ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
The fourth ingredient is Duck. Duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
The fifth ingredient is Guar Gum. Guar gum is a thickening agent that is derived from the guar bean. In pet food, guar gum helps food keep its shape and it doubles as a source of fiber. Since guar gum can slow digestion, it’s sometimes found in foods designed to help your pet lose weight.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken & Duck Dinner Paté Cat Wet Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.37
Market Price avg.
$0.57
% From the Avg
-35%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.08
Market Price avg.
$2.37
% From the Avg
-55%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.65
Market Price avg.
$1.42
% From the Avg
-55%
Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken & Duck Dinner Paté Cat Wet Food is priced well below the average market price for wet cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken & Duck Dinner Paté Cat Wet Food to the other 1884 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
36.36%
All Products avg.
53.31%
% From the Avg
-32%
DM Fat
Product info
27.27%
All Products avg.
17.51%
% From the Avg
+56%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.82%
All Products avg.
6.57%
% From the Avg
+4%
DM Carb
Product info
29.55%
All Products avg.
13.96%
% From the Avg
+112%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with high fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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