Bounty Grain Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food
Verified Jun 16, 2026
This is a high‑protein, grain‑free dry cat food for kittens through senior cats, built around deboned chicken, deboned turkey, and multiple fish meals for animal-based protein. Peas, lentils, tapioca, and sweet potato supply carbohydrates and fiber, while added omega fatty acids, green mussels, probiotics, and assorted fruits and vegetables round out the formula. It’s designed as a complete and balanced everyday diet for cats who do well on grain-free nutrition.
This formula offers very high protein for a dry cat food, with most of that protein coming from a variety of animal sources, which is a good match for a cat’s carnivorous needs. It includes several thoughtful additions like omega-3 and omega-6 sources, probiotics, green mussels, and a range of fruits and vegetables. The main nutritional caveat is that it is grain-free and relies heavily on peas and lentils, which some owners may wish to avoid for long-term feeding, especially in dogs; in cats, this is less studied but still something I like people to be aware of.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- High protein level at 42% with multiple named animal proteins (chicken, turkey, egg, duck meal, whitefish, herring, salmon, turkey meal) providing a robust amino acid profile for all life stages.
- Balanced fat content at 16% with poultry fat and fish ingredients contributing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to support skin, coat, and overall health.
- Includes probiotics, inulin (a prebiotic fiber), and a mix of fiber sources like tomato pomace and pumpkin meal that can support digestive health.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all feline life stages, so it can be used for kittens, adults, and seniors as a sole diet when fed appropriately.
Considerations
- Grain-free formula that uses lentils and peas as key carbohydrate sources; while DCM concerns are primarily documented in dogs, some owners may prefer to limit legume-heavy diets as a precaution.
- Contains common protein allergens for some cats, including chicken, turkey, egg, and multiple fish proteins, so it would not be suitable for cats with known sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Calorie density is relatively high at about 465 kcal per cup, so portion sizes need to be measured carefully to avoid unwanted weight gain, especially in indoor or less active cats.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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Egg Product
Egg product is used in pet foods as a high-quality, highly digestible animal protein and palatability enhancer, providing complete essential amino acids, fats, vitamins (such as A, D and B12), minerals and choline, and it often serves as a binder or emulsifier when included as whole, dried or concentrated egg. It supplies bioavailable nutrients for dogs and cats but can be a food allergen for some individuals, may be higher in fat depending on yolk content, and should be properly processed (pasteurized or cooked) to reduce microbial risk.
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Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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Whitefish
Whitefish (such as pollock, cod, or haddock) is commonly used in pet foods as a lean animal protein source that provides high‑quality essential amino acids, good digestibility, and some omega‑3 fatty acids to support skin, coat and muscle maintenance. While generally palatable and useful for weight‑managed formulas, pet parents should be aware of potential fish allergies and the importance of responsible sourcing and processing to minimize contaminants; cats also require adequate dietary taurine, so whitefish should be part of a complete, balanced diet.
Nutritional Breakdown
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Blackwood is a premium pet food brand that offers small-batch, slow-cooked recipes for dogs and cats made in the USA. The brand targets pet owners seeking natural, high-quality nutrition with an emphasis on digestibility, freshness, and family-owned production values.
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Blackwood Pet Food manufactures its products in-house in the USA at USDA-inspected, AAFCO-compliant facilities. All recipes are slow-cooked in small batches to ensure better nutrient retention, with oversight on ingredient sourcing and process control.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Blackwood Bounty Grain Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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