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Meow Mix Tenders in Sauce · With Real Chicken & Liver

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

B

Furry PI's verdict

Meow Mix Tenders in Sauce holds up well under the magnifying glass. After the broth, tuna is first in line — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains added color. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

  • Contains added color — an ingredient our database flags as genuinely problematic for cats.
  • Artificial colours or preservatives on the label — added color and sodium nitrite.
  • Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

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)

Protein10%
Fat1.8%
Fiber1.5%
Moisture82%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*2.2%

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 Meow Mix Tenders in Sauce grain-free?
No — the label lists wheat gluten.
What are the first ingredients in Meow Mix Tenders in Sauce?
The label opens with chicken broth, tuna and chicken. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
Yes — the label lists added color and sodium nitrite.

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