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Overview

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food is a below average wet cat food. It does contain some quality ingredients (chicken liver, duck). It also has a sufficient amount of protein and quite a lot of carbohydrates. However, it contains way too much fat.

Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food contains carrageenan, which is a potential allergen. Another ingredient included in this wet cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is guar gum.

Life Stages

Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food is suitable for prime, mature, senior and geriatric cats, according to its manufacturer.

Diets & Conditions

Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture78 %
Protein*45.5 %
Fats*36.4 %
Fiber*6.8 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*11.4 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food contains:

  • an average amount of protein,
  • a lot more fats,
  • an average amount of fiber,
  • more ash,
  • and an average amount of carbohydrates.

Caloric Content

Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food contains approximately 163 calories per 100 grams, or 46.2 calories per ounce. This is a lot more than other wet foods in our database.

How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.

Duck Recipe Wet Cat Food

Protein

The protein content of this cat food is low, but still sufficient to sustain your cat. Consider combining it with an alternative that is higher in protein.

Fats

This cat food contains way too much fat for a healthy cat. Only give this to your cat as an occasional treat, or if she is severely underweight.

Carbs

The amount of carbs in this food is slightly elevated, but still within an acceptable range. If you feed this to your cat regularly, keep an eye on her weight and water intake. If either one goes up, it might be a sign your cat is pre-diabetic.

Ingredients

Quality IngredientsQuestionable IngredientsAllergens
chicken liver
duck
carrageenan
guar gum
carrageenan

Full list of ingredients

Duck, Turkey Broth, Chicken Liver, Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Salt, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9).

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