Dave’s Pet Food Saucey Tuna Dinner in Gravy Grain-Free Wet 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: 8%
Fat: 2%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 3.5%
Carb: 3.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 19.44%
Carb: 19.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 48.91%
Fat: 29.69%
Carb: 21.4%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- 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 Saucey Tuna Dinner in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Fish Broth. Fish broth is a byproduct of the seafood cooking process, and can contain fish of any kind. In pet food, fish broth adds flavor and aroma, along with some nutrients.
The second 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Tapioca Starch. Tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. It is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates. Tapioca starch is typically added to grain-free and gluten-free pet foods.
The fifth ingredient is Salt. Salt is an essential mineral that consists primarily of sodium chloride. Pet food contains salt as a natural preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. It is also used as a flavor enhancer.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Pet Food Saucey Tuna Dinner in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.42
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
-19%
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 Saucey Tuna Dinner in Gravy Grain-Free Wet 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 Saucey Tuna Dinner in Gravy Grain-Free Wet Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
-37%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Carb
Product info
19.44%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
+39%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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