Dave's · Naturally Healthy Grain Free · Tuna & Mackerel Dinner in Gravy

Name: Dave's Naturally Healthy Grain Free Tuna & Mackerel Dinner in Gravy
Brand: Dave's

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Dave's Grain Free earns its grade honestly. After the broth, tuna is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains menadione sodium bisulfite. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

Contains menadione sodium bisulfite — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.

What works

After the broth, tuna is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	11%
Fat	1.5%
Fiber	1%
Moisture	82%
Ash	3%
Carbs (estimated)*	1.5%

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 tuna broth, tuna and mackerel. 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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