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Chicken Soup for the Soul · Classic Pate Weight & Mature Care · Ocean Fish, Chicken & Turkey Recipe

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

C

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation gives Chicken Soup for the Soul Pate Weight & Mature Care a solid report. As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own. It isn't flawless — the "ocean fish" on the label doesn't name its species. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

  • Contains unnamed "ocean fish" — the species isn't specified.
  • Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
  • Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.
  • Includes genuinely beneficial ingredients such as chicken broth and turkey broth.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein10%
Fat4%
Fiber2.5%
Moisture78%
Ash2.3%
Carbs (estimated)*3.2%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Chicken Soup for the Soul Pate Weight & Mature Care grain-free?
No — the label lists whole grain brown rice and oatmeal.
What are the first ingredients in Chicken Soup for the Soul Pate Weight & Mature Care?
The label opens with ocean fish, chicken broth and turkey broth. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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