Dave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Tuna Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Agawam, Massachusetts
Parent company
Dave’s Pet FoodProduct info
Primary proteins
- Tuna
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: 11%
Fat: 1.5%
Fiber: 0.5%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 3%
Carb: 2%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 61.11%
Fat: 8.33%
Fiber: 2.78%
Ash: 16.67%
Carb: 11.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 66.09%
Fat: 21.89%
Carb: 12.02%
Our Review
- Rich in protein
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- For supplemental feeding only: this food is not nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Dave's Pet Food |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Off odor |
| 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 Tuna Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
The second ingredient is Tuna Broth. Tuna broth is made by boiling any species of tuna fish to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. It’s often a byproduct of the tuna processing industry. In pet food, tuna broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The third ingredient is Ground Tapioca. Ground tapioca is milled starch that comes from the cassava root. It is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates. In pet food, ground tapioca is often added to grain-free and gluten-free recipes.
The fourth ingredient is Sunflower Oil. Sunflower oil is a type of culinary oil that is pressed from ripe sunflower seeds. In pet food, sunflower oil can be a good source of healthy fat, vitamin E, and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The fifth ingredient is Natural Flavors. The natural flavors in pet food are added to improve taste, so your companion enjoys their meals more. Natural flavors can be sourced from animal products, plants, minerals, and even natural chemical compounds.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Tuna Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.46
Market Price avg.
$0.53
% From the Avg
-13%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.72
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-20%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.03
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-20%
Dave's Pet Food Naturally Healthy Grain-Free Tuna Entree in Gravy 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 Tuna Entree in Gravy Canned Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
61.11%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
+15%
DM Fat
Product info
8.33%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
-53%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.78%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-56%
DM Carb
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
-21%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with low fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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