Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein Grain-Free Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food

Company info
Company HQ
Englewood, ColoradoParent company
Dr. Elsey'sProduct info
Primary proteins
- Duck
- Duck 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: 10.5%
Fat: 6%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 4.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 47.73%
Fat: 27.27%
Fiber: 4.55%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 20.45%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 35.51%
Fat: 49.28%
Carb: 15.22%
Our Review
- 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
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
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 Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Duck. Duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
The second ingredient is Duck Broth. Duck broth is made by boiling duck meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. When added to pet food, duck broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The third ingredient is Duck Liver. Duck liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a duck. In pet food, duck liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids. It can be a source of novel protein in recipes formulated for pets with allergies.
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 Duck 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
$1.92
Market Price avg.
$2.15
% From the Avg
-10%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.15
Market Price avg.
$1.29
% From the Avg
-11%
Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Grain-Free Duck 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 Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food to the other 1538 wet cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
47.73%
All Products avg.
52.97%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fat
Product info
27.27%
All Products avg.
17.71%
% From the Avg
+54%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.55%
All Products avg.
6.38%
% From the Avg
-29%
DM Carb
Product info
20.45%
All Products avg.
14%
% From the Avg
+46%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet cat foods.
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