Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Englewood, Colorado
Parent company
Dr. Elsey'sProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
- 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: 11%
Fat: 9%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 0.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 50%
Fat: 40.91%
Fiber: 6.82%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 2.27%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.98%
Fat: 65.52%
Carb: 1.5%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- High moisture content
- To our knowledge, Dr. Elsey's has never had a product recall
- 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
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Dr. Elsey's since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Dr. Elsey's has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Wet Cat 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 Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
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 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.
The fifth ingredient is Natural Flavor. In pet food, natural flavor can come from animal products, plant sources, or even minerals. Natural flavor is added to pet food to increase palatability, helping your companion enjoy their meals more.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.56
Market Price avg.
$0.52
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.70
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-21%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.02
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-21%
Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Grain-Free Chicken Recipe 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 Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Wet Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Fat
Product info
40.91%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+131%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.82%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
+7%
DM Carb
Product info
2.27%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
-84%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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