Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food Wysong Restore Dry Food
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food and Wysong Restore Dry Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 12, 2026 |
Verified Sep 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
59.00% | 65.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 20.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.40% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3953 kcal/kg | 4000 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Hydrolyzed Pork, Pork Plasma, Gelatin, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Vitamins (Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, CalciumIodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Dried Chicken, Organic Chicken, Dried Natural Meat Broth, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp, Gelatin, Apple Fiber, Flaxseeds, Natural Flavor, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Coconut Oil, Organic Chicken Bone Broth, Avocado Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Choline Chloride, Citric Acid, Chicory Root, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Rosemary, Yeast Cell Wall. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Diabetic support, Weight management, Kidney care, Skin coat health, High energy | Weight management, Diabetic support, Urinary care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Gelatin
- Chicken Fat
- Flaxseed
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Gelatin, Chicken Fat, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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