Dave's · Naturally Healthy Grain Free · Fisherman's Stew

Name: Dave's Naturally Healthy Grain Free Fisherman's Stew
Brand: Dave's

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation gives Dave's Grain Free a solid report. As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own. It isn't flawless — it contains whitefish. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

Contains whitefish, a lower-quality ingredient.
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

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.
No grains on the label.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	8%
Fat	4.5%
Fiber	1.5%
Moisture	82%
Ash	2.8%
Carbs (estimated)*	1.2%

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 fish broth, whitefish and chicken. 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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