Adult Good Gravy Salmon Dry Cat Food
Verified Aug 24, 2026
This is a grain-free dry food for adult cats featuring fresh deboned salmon as the main protein source, with peas and potatoes providing most of the carbohydrates. It’s coated with turkey bone broth for added palatability and includes added omega-3 and omega-6 fats, probiotics, and L-carnitine to support skin and coat, digestion, and weight management. The nutrient profile is designed for adult maintenance rather than growth or reproduction.
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Nutritionally, this is a high-quality adult maintenance diet with salmon as the primary animal protein and a moderate protein and fat profile suitable for most healthy adult and senior cats. It includes several thoughtful additions like taurine, probiotics, omega fatty acids, and L-carnitine, which can support heart, digestive, and skin/coat health. Because it is grain-free and relies heavily on peas and potatoes, it’s best suited for cats who do well on legume-based, grain-free formulas rather than those with any suspected diet‑associated heart disease risk.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Fresh deboned salmon as the first ingredient provides high-quality, highly digestible animal protein and natural omega-3 fatty acids.
- Balanced adult dry-food profile at 31% protein and 17% fat (as-fed), with added taurine and controlled phosphorus and magnesium levels appropriate for adult maintenance.
- Includes beneficial extras such as probiotics, L-carnitine, flaxseed, and coconut oil, which can support digestion, healthy weight, and skin and coat quality.
- AAFCO-complete and balanced for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as the sole diet for adult and senior cats.
Considerations
- This is a grain-free formula that relies heavily on peas, potatoes, pea flour, and lentils; in dogs, legume-heavy grain-free diets have been linked to heart issues, so some owners prefer to avoid similar patterns in cats until more is known.
- Contains common animal proteins like salmon and egg, plus dairy (cottage cheese), which may not be suitable for cats with fish, egg, or dairy allergies or sensitivities.
- Calorie density is fairly high at about 415 kcal per cup, so portion control is important, especially for indoor or less active cats prone to weight gain.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
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Potato
Potato is commonly used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate source and functional binder, supplying starch, fiber, and modest amounts of vitamins (B6, C) and potassium—often included as cooked or dehydrated flakes, starch, or protein concentrates. While it provides energy and helps formulate grain‑free recipes, potatoes are not a primary protein for dogs or cats (and are not nutritionally required for obligate‑carnivore cats), can contribute to excess calories or affect blood glucose in diabetic animals, and must be cooked and free of green skins or sprouts to avoid solanine toxicity; allergies are uncommon but possible.
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Pea Flour
Pea flour is a finely milled powder from whole peas used in pet foods as a plant-based source of protein, starch and fiber to add bulk, improve texture and boost overall protein content. It provides digestible protein, fiber and some micronutrients, but plant proteins are lower in certain essential amino acids (important for cats in particular) and high inclusion of legumes can create formulation imbalances, so manufacturers typically supplement limiting amino acids and process pea flour to reduce anti-nutritional factors; pet owners should note rare allergies and rely on complete, balanced diets rather than single-ingredient comparisons.
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Natural Flavor
Natural flavor is used primarily as a palatability enhancer in pet foods to improve taste and aroma and is not intended to provide significant nutrients, typically coming from concentrated extracts of meat, poultry, plant, or fermentation sources. While it can increase acceptance in picky dogs and cats, manufacturers are not required to disclose specific sources so pets with known sensitivities or allergies may react, and presence of natural flavor should not be taken as a guarantee of overall product quality.
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
Now Fresh is a super-premium pet food brand from Petcurean offering recipes made with 100% fresh meat, fish, and poultry with no rendered meals. It targets pet owners seeking natural, minimally processed diets for their pets.
Manufacturer
Petcurean oversees its manufacturing through trusted, approved partners in Canada and the United States that operate under strict quality control protocols. Facilities adhere to rigid food safety and quality assurance standards, including HACCP compliance and regular third-party audits.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
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 Now Fresh Adult Good Gravy Salmon Dry Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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