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Wellness · CORE Signature Selects Shredded Kitten · Boneless Chicken & Chicken Liver Entree in Sauce

Wet food · Growth & Reproduction

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Furry PI's verdict

The label tells a weaker story than the front of the pack suggests for Wellness Signature Selects Shredded Kitten. It contains tapioca starch. To be fair, chicken leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. 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 tapioca starch, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • 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)

Protein8%
Fat3.5%
Fiber1%
Moisture78%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*7%

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 Wellness Signature Selects Shredded Kitten grain-free?
Yes — no grains appear on the ingredient list.
What are the first ingredients in Wellness Signature Selects Shredded Kitten?
The label opens with chicken, chicken broth and tapioca starch. 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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