Dave's · Naturally Healthy Grain Free · Chicken & Whitefish Dinner

Name: Dave's Naturally Healthy Grain Free Chicken & Whitefish Dinner
Brand: Dave's

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Dave's Grain Free. The "poultry liver" on the label doesn't name its species. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

Contains unnamed "poultry liver" — the species isn't specified.
A modest share of calories comes from protein.
Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

Chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
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.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	9%
Fat	6.5%
Fiber	1%
Moisture	78%
Ash	2.3%
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 Dave's Grain Free grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Dave's Grain Free?: The label opens with chicken, poultry liver and whitefish. 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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