Gravy Bursts Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food
Verified Jun 4, 2026
This is a dry adult cat food featuring chicken by-product meal, turkey by-product meal, and fish meal as its main animal protein sources, with corn, soybean meal, and wheat providing most of the carbohydrates. It’s formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance and includes added taurine, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. The kibble combines crunchy pieces with gravy-filled centers to make the texture more appealing to many cats.
Nutritionally, this diet provides adequate protein for an adult cat and is formulated to meet AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a sole diet for healthy adult cats. It relies heavily on corn, soy, and wheat for calories, with animal by-product meals (chicken, turkey, and fish) supplying concentrated protein. This type of formula can work fine for many cats, but isn’t an ideal fit for cats with food allergies or those whose owners prefer more animal-heavy or minimally colored recipes.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated to meet AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance, so it is complete and balanced for healthy adult cats.
- Reasonable protein level for a dry adult cat food (28% as-fed) supplied by chicken by-product meal, turkey by-product meal, and fish meal, which are nutrient-dense ingredients.
- Includes added taurine and a full vitamin and mineral premix, supporting essential feline nutritional needs.
- Clear calorie information per kilogram and per cup, which helps with portion control and weight management planning.
Considerations
- Uses corn, soybean meal, and whole wheat as major ingredients, which are fine nutritionally but may not suit cats with known sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Contains several common animal allergens (chicken, turkey, fish, beef fat), so it would not be appropriate for cats with diagnosed food allergies to these proteins.
- Includes multiple artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 2 and their lakes), which do not offer nutritional benefit and are best avoided in cats with very sensitive stomachs or skin.
- Fish meal preserved with ethoxyquin and the use of synthetic and natural preservatives are safe based on current evidence, but some owners may prefer formulas that do not use certain synthetic preservatives.
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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Corn
Corn is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a digestible source of carbohydrates and calories, and it also provides some plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals while helping with kibble structure and palatability. While generally safe and economical, corn is relatively high in starch and has an incomplete amino acid profile for obligate carnivores (cats), can be a source of mycotoxin contamination if poorly stored, and although true corn allergies are uncommon, some pets may be sensitive, so quality and proper formulation with animal proteins are important.
02
Chicken By-Product
Chicken by-product is a common protein ingredient in pet foods made from edible parts of the bird not typically consumed by people—such as organs (liver, heart), necks and other tissues—and is used to add protein, flavor and nutrient density. It can provide concentrated protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals (and may contribute taurine when organ meats are included), but composition and quality vary by source, so pet parents concerned about sourcing, higher ash/fat content or chicken allergies should check the manufacturer’s labeling and quality standards.
03
Soybean
Soybean is a common plant-based ingredient in pet foods used as a concentrated protein and fat source (in forms such as soybean meal, soy protein concentrate/isolate, and soybean oil) that supplies essential amino acids, calories, and beneficial polyunsaturated fats. It can be a cost-effective, digestible protein for many dogs but is less ideal as the sole protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may trigger allergies or deliver phytoestrogens and antinutritional factors (e.g., trypsin inhibitors, phytates) that are typically reduced by proper processing, so diets using soy should be balanced and monitored.
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Corn Protein Meal
Corn protein meal is a concentrated plant-based protein ingredient commonly used to raise crude protein and energy in dry kibbles, treats and some wet diets as a cost-effective alternative to animal protein sources. It provides digestible amino acids for dogs but has an incomplete amino acid profile (notably low in lysine and lacking taurine), so it should be balanced with higher-quality animal proteins for growing animals and obligate‑carnivore cats; some pets may also be sensitive to corn and quality/sourcing can affect safety and nutrient content.
05
Beef Tallow
Beef tallow is rendered beef fat used in pet foods as a concentrated energy and flavoring ingredient, providing dietary lipids that improve palatability and supply mainly saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids though it is not a notable source of essential omega‑3s. It can help support skin and coat condition and increase caloric density, but should be used in moderation because its high fat content can promote weight gain and may trigger gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis in fat‑sensitive animals, and product quality/processing affect freshness and safety.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.What is calorie density
How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
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
Meow Mix is a well-known cat food brand famous for its advertising campaigns and wide availability. It offers dry and wet cat food products emphasizing taste appeal for cats.
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Products are manufactured in company-owned and partner facilities under the oversight of The J.M. Smucker Company’s quality assurance program, following FDA and AAFCO regulatory guidelines for pet food production.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Chicken Flavor Dry Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Has Meow Mix ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Meow Mix. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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