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Tuna

817 foods contain this ingredient

Protein Fish allergen group

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About Tuna

Tuna is an oily saltwater fish added to pet foods and treats mainly for its strong palatability and omega-3 content.

Tuna is commonly used in pet foods as a highly palatable animal protein and flavor enhancer, providing readily digestible protein and omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) along with B vitamins for both dogs and cats. While nutritionally beneficial, tuna can be high in mercury or sodium (especially canned), and feeding it exclusively or frequently may cause nutrient imbalances (including risks for thiamine or taurine issues in cats), so it should be offered in moderation as part of a complete, balanced diet.

Related ingredients

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Derived from
saltwater fish, often canned or meal form
Primary role
palatability enhancer and protein source

Why it's used

Cats and dogs are frequently drawn to tuna's strong smell and flavor, which is why it shows up as a topper, flavoring, or primary protein in wet foods and treats even in small quantities. It also contributes readily digestible protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Common concerns

  • Thiamine breakdown from raw fish The Merck Veterinary Manual states that raw fish contain thiaminase, an enzyme that destroys dietary thiamine, and that this is a documented cause of thiamine deficiency in cats causing neurological signs; cooking or canning destroys thiaminase.
  • Steatitis (yellow fat disease) A diet heavy in unsaturated fat from fish such as tuna, combined with insufficient vitamin E, has been documented as a cause of steatitis, a painful inflammation of body fat in cats.
  • Mercury accumulation Tuna is a larger predatory fish species associated with higher mercury accumulation than smaller fish, which is why veterinary sources generally recommend it not become a frequent or exclusive part of a cat's diet.
  • Sodium in canned forms Canned tuna packed in brine or seasoned for human consumption can carry added sodium not present in tuna formulated specifically for pet food.

Also relevant

Commercial cat foods that include tuna are formulated to also supply taurine and vitamin E, nutrients that plain tuna alone does not reliably provide in adequate amounts.

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Common Questions

What category is Tuna?

Tuna is categorized as a protein ingredient in the KibbleLab database.

Is Tuna part of an allergen group?

Yes. Tuna is grouped under the Fish allergen group in the KibbleLab database.

Which foods contain Tuna?

817 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Tuna, including Reveal, Sheba, Snappy Tom.

Foods with Tuna

Alphabetical by brand. Scores run 0 to 10, higher is better, on published veterinary science.

Reveal
Ocean Fish In Broth Wet Cat Food Topper
7.5
Reveal
Tuna Fillet in Broth Wet Cat Food Topper
7.4
Reveal
Tuna Fillet Recipe in Gravy Wet Cat Food
6.8
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Crab In Broth Wet Cat Food
7.8
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Crab in Broth Wet Cat Food Topper
7.4
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Salmon Recipe In Gravy Wet Cat Food
7.4
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Sea Bream In Broth Wet Cat Food
7.2
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Seaweed In Broth Wet Cat Food
7.3
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Shrimp in Broth Supplement
8.1
Reveal
Tuna Fillet With Shrimp In Broth Wet Cat Food
7.6
Reveal
Whole Tuna Filet Treat
8.2
Sheba
Bisque Savory Tuna Recipe Cat Treats
7.4
Sheba
Meaty Tender Sticks Tuna Flavor Cat Treats
7.4
Sheba
Perfect Portions Cuts in Gravy Delicate Whitefish & Tuna Entrée Wet Cat Food
8.0
Sheba
Perfect Portions Cuts in Gravy Sustainable Tuna Entrée Wet Cat Food
7.8
Sheba
Perfect Portions Paté Tender Whitefish & Tuna Entrée Wet Cat Food
8.3
Sheba
Perfect Portions Premium Pate Gourmet Chicken & Tuna Entree Wet Cat Food
8.1
Sheba
Premium Puree Seared Tuna Flavor Cat Treats
8.0
Sheba
Selections Filets in Broth Chicken & Shrimp Meal Complement Wet Cat Food
7.6
Sheba
Selections Filets in Broth Chicken & Tuna Meal Complement Topper
7.4
Snappy Tom
Lites Tuna Wet Cat Food
7.3
Snappy Tom
Lites Tuna With Cheese Wet Cat Food
6.6
Snappy Tom
Lites Tuna With Pumpkin Wet Cat Food
7.4
Snappy Tom
Lites Tuna With Salmon Wet Cat Food
7.6

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