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Vitality Indoor Complete & Balanced Adult Turkey and Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food
Applaws

Vitality Indoor Complete & Balanced Adult Turkey and Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified May 31, 2026

Cat · Dry Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a high-protein dry food for adult indoor cats, featuring turkey, turkey meal, chicken meal, and cod as its main animal protein sources. Lentils and peas provide additional plant protein and carbohydrates, while added salmon oil and flaxseed supply omega fatty acids. It’s designed as a complete daily diet for indoor cats that need good-quality protein in a relatively energy-dense kibble.

Over-the-counter No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
8.2 out of 10

Overall, this is a high-protein, higher-fat dry food that should suit many healthy adult indoor cats who do well on a diet with both animal and plant proteins. The first ingredients are named poultry meals and turkey, which are typically very digestible, and the formula includes omega-rich oils plus added taurine and a full vitamin–mineral package. It does rely on lentils and peas fairly high in the list, so I’d be a bit more cautious with cats that have digestive sensitivities or with owners who prefer to minimize legumes.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
9.0 – 10 Top Pick
8.0 – 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 – 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 – 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Probiotic Support Digestive Health Immune Support Eye Health Heart Care Weight Management Low Fat High Energy
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

KibbleLab Review

Strengths

  • High protein level for a dry cat food (39% minimum), with turkey, turkey meal, chicken meal, and cod providing multiple animal protein sources.
  • Contains salmon oil and flaxseed, which contribute omega fatty acids that support skin, coat, and overall health.
  • Includes taurine and a broad range of added vitamins and chelated minerals to help ensure complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats.
  • Energy-dense at 3,735 kcal/kg, which can help maintain weight with relatively modest portion sizes for many indoor cats.

Considerations

  • Lentils and peas are fairly high in the ingredient list, contributing a meaningful amount of plant protein, which may not be ideal for cats that do best on more strictly animal-based protein sources.
  • Multiple poultry sources (turkey, chicken meal, chicken fat) mean this is not a good option for cats with known chicken or poultry allergies.
  • The calorie density is on the higher side for an indoor formula, so careful portion control is important to help prevent weight gain in less active cats.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Turkey, Turkey Meal, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Cod, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast Culture, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin Supplement), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin Supplement), Vitamin B7 (Biotin Supplement), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)), Taurine, Inulin, Choline (Choline Chloride), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract.

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

01
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.
02
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.
03
Lentil
Lentils are a plant-based source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients (notably folate and iron) commonly used in pet foods to add bulk, promote satiety and help moderate post-meal blood sugar. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs when properly processed and balanced with animal-derived amino acids, but lentil protein is less digestible and incomplete for obligate carnivores like cats; high legume inclusion can also increase gas or digestive upset and has been discussed in the context of diet-associated heart concerns in dogs, so lentils should be used in nutritionally complete, vetted formulations.
04
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.
05
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.

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.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
39.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
16.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3735
kcal / Kg
Moderate
Calorie density category
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

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
Food type Dry

Brand

Applaws

Applaws is a premium pet food brand focusing on natural ingredients and simple recipes for cats and dogs. It is known for its high meat content, transparent labeling, and grain-free offerings targeted at health-conscious pet owners seeking minimally processed food options.

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Manufacturer

Company name MPM Products
Parent company Partners Group
Founded 2002
Headquarters Manchester, United Kingdom
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country Thailand
Manufacturing oversight

MPM Products works with audited co-manufacturers that comply with international pet food safety standards such as HACCP and GMP. Their manufacturing partners are located primarily in Thailand and the UK, and they ensure ingredient traceability and quality through third-party certification and oversight.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

Applaws Vitality Indoor Complete & Balanced Adult Turkey and Cod Recipe Dry Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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