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Dave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner Canned Cat Food

Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Agawam, Massachusetts
Parent company
Dave’s Pet Food
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Cat Food
Cost per day: $1.08
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Poultry Liver
  • Whitefish
  • Egg Product

Ingredients

Water Sufficient for Processing, Chicken, Poultry Liver, Whitefish, Egg Product, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Carrageenan, Vitamins (Vitamin E, A, D3, B12 Supplements, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Taurine.

Overall Score

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58%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 62%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 63%
? 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 33%
? 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 61%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 61%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 64%

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: 9%

Fat: 6.5%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 2.3%

Carb: 3.2%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 40.91%

Fat: 29.55%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 10.45%

Carb: 14.55%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 32.16%

Fat: 56.41%

Carb: 11.43%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • 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
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some cats may be allergic to fish

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 Grain-Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

The second 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 third ingredient is Poultry Liver. Poultry liver is liver from any species of poultry such as chicken, duck, or turkey. In pet food, poultry liver serves as a source of protein as well as a good source of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and many other nutrients to support your companion’s entire body.

The fourth ingredient is Whitefish. Whitefish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The fifth ingredient is Egg Product. Egg product is a broad term that can refer to egg yolks, egg whites, whole eggs, eggshells, or any combination of different parts of the egg. In pet food, egg product is typically used as a source of protein, although it also has thickening and binding properties.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.64

Market Price avg.

$0.53

% From the Avg

+21%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$1.80

Market Price avg.

$2.15

% From the Avg

-16%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.08

Market Price avg.

$1.29

% From the Avg

-16%

Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner Canned Cat Food is priced 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 Grain-Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner Canned Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

40.91%

All Products avg.

52.97%

% From the Avg

-23%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

29.55%

All Products avg.

17.71%

% From the Avg

+67%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

6.38%

% From the Avg

-29%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

14.55%

All Products avg.

14%

% From the Avg

+4%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.

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