Nature's Feast Essential Wellness Chicken Freeze-Dried Cat Food
This is a high-protein, freeze-dried raw-style cat food for adult cats, made mainly from chicken and turkey organs with added egg. It includes small amounts of vegetables, fruits, and seeds, and is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance.
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This formula is a very high-protein, high-fat freeze-dried diet designed for adult cats who do well on rich, meat-heavy foods. It uses multiple chicken and turkey organ meats, which are naturally dense in essential nutrients for cats. It can work well as a primary food or as a topper to boost the meat content of another diet, as long as portions are adjusted for its high calorie density.
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Strengths
- Protein is very high at a minimum of 50%, coming from chicken, turkey organs, and egg, which are excellent animal sources for cats.
- Organ meats like heart and liver supply natural taurine and many vitamins and minerals that cats need.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it is complete and balanced for adult cats.
- Freeze-dried format preserves nutrients well and offers a very calorie-dense option at 175 calories per cup.
Considerations
- This food is rich in chicken and turkey, so it is not a good fit for cats with poultry allergies or sensitivities.
- The fat level is high at a minimum of 25%, which may be too rich for some cats prone to weight gain or sensitive stomachs.
- At 4,610 kcal per kg, it is very calorie dense, so portions need to be carefully measured to avoid unwanted weight gain.
- As a raw-style freeze-dried food, it may not suit households or cats where very high-fat, meat-heavy diets have caused digestive upset in the past.
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.
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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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Chicken Heart
Chicken heart is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods and treats as a highly palatable animal protein source, providing taurine, B vitamins (notably B12), iron, zinc and coenzyme Q10. It supports lean muscle and, for cats, provides essential taurine, but should be included as part of a balanced formulation and properly sourced/processed to reduce bacterial risk, since excessive organ intake can unbalance nutrients or be a concern for pets with specific metabolic or urate-stone issues.
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Chicken Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
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Chicken Gizzard
Chicken gizzard is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a high-quality animal protein, contributing lean protein, B vitamins (notably B12), iron, zinc and other trace minerals to canine and feline diets. It can improve palatability and nutrient density but should be properly cooked and handled to avoid bacterial contamination, and owners of pets with specific health concerns (e.g., certain renal conditions or urate stone risk) or those feeding whole pieces should consult a veterinarian before regular inclusion.
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Turkey Liver
Turkey liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods as a protein-rich, palatability-enhancing ingredient and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12), iron, and copper. It offers nutritional benefits for metabolism and skin/coat health but should be included in moderation within a balanced diet to avoid vitamin A excess and high purine intake, and must be properly handled or cooked to reduce foodborne risks.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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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
Dr. Marty is a premium freeze-dried raw brand of dog and cat food, supplements, and treats founded by integrative veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein. Its freeze-dried raw formulas emphasize whole-food ingredients with no artificial preservatives or additives.
Manufacturer
Golden Pet Brands operates its own production through Golden Pet Manufacturing, a freeze-dried pet food plant in Germantown, Wisconsin (opened 2022). Some ingredients are sourced internationally.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Dr. Marty Nature's Feast Essential Wellness Chicken Freeze-Dried Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 1, 2026
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