Dr. Elsey's Clean protein · Homestyle Duck & Chicken

Name: Dr. Elsey's Clean protein Homestyle Duck & Chicken
Brand: Dr. Elsey's

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction · Adult Maintenance

Furry PI's verdict

Dr. Elsey's Clean protein holds up well under the magnifying glass. Duck leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains sage. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

Contains sage — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.

What works

Duck 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	8%
Fat	3%
Fiber	2%
Moisture	82%
Ash*	2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*	2.5%

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 Dr. Elsey's Clean protein grain-free?: Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Dr. Elsey's Clean protein?: The label opens with duck, chicken and chicken bone 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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