Dr. Elsey's Clean protein · Ocean Whitefish Recipe Pate

Name: Dr. Elsey's Clean protein Ocean Whitefish Recipe Pate
Brand: Dr. Elsey's

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

This product appears to be discontinued or no longer sold — the analysis stays up for reference.

Furry PI's verdict

Dr. Elsey's Clean protein doesn't hold up well under the magnifying glass. It contains whitefish. To be fair, as a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own. 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 whitefish, a lower-quality ingredient.

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 liver and new zealand green mussel.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein	10%
Fat	4%
Fiber	1.5%
Moisture	78%
Ash*	2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	4%

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 Dr. Elsey's Clean protein grain-free?: No — the label lists dried barley grass.
What are the first ingredients in Dr. Elsey's Clean protein?: The label opens with whitefish, whitefish broth and chicken liver. 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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