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

Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Chicken & Duck Dinner Paté Cat Wet Food
Company info
Company HQ
Agawam, Massachusetts us-flag
Parent company
Dave’s Pet Food
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.65
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Duck

Ingredients

CHICKEN, BEEF BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, DUCK, GUAR GUM, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, AGAR AGAR, MINERALS (IRON AMINO ACID CHELATE, ZINC AMINO ACID CHELATE, COPPER AMINO ACID CHELATE, MANGANESE AMINO ACID CHELATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS ( VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d- CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), TAURINE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CARBONATE

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Overall Score

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52%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 53%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 50%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 41%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 83%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 50%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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

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Protein: 8%

Fat: 6%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 6.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 36.36%

Fat: 27.27%

Fiber: 6.82%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 29.55%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.52%

Fat: 50.12%

Carb: 22.36%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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.

Dave's Pet Food - Dog Food (12/01/2015) -+
Date:12/01/2015
Company Name:Dave's Pet Food
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Off odor
Dave's Pet Food - ‎95% Premium beef cans (06/12/2018) -+
Date:06/12/2018
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

DM Protein

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

53.31%

% From the Avg

-32%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

27.27%

All Products avg.

17.51%

% From the Avg

+56%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

6.57%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Carb

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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