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

Company info
Company HQ
Agawam, MassachusettsParent company
Dave’s Pet FoodProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Poultry Liver
- Whitefish
- Egg Product
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: 9%
Fat: 6.5%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 2.3%
Carb: 3.2%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40.91%
Fat: 29.55%
Fiber: 4.55%
Ash: 10.45%
Carb: 14.55%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.16%
Fat: 56.41%
Carb: 11.43%
Our Review
- 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
- 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.
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 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
Product info
40.91%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-23%
DM Fat
Product info
29.55%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+67%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.55%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-29%
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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