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Stella & Chewy's · Carnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Kitten · Chicken & Salmon Recipe

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction

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Furry PI's verdict

Stella & Chewy's Purrfect Pate Kitten holds up well under the magnifying glass. Cage-free chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains tapioca. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

  • Contains tapioca, a lower-quality ingredient.

What works

  • Cage-free chicken 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)

Protein11%
Fat6%
Fiber1.5%
Moisture78%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*1%

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 Stella & Chewy's Purrfect Pate Kitten grain-free?
Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Stella & Chewy's Purrfect Pate Kitten?
The label opens with cage-free chicken, chicken broth and wild-caught salmon. 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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