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Freestyle Chicken in Broth Recipe Topper

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Cat · Topper All Breed Sizes

A shredded chicken topper for cats, this food uses chicken and chicken broth to provide extra animal protein and moisture over your cat’s regular diet. It’s designed to be fed alongside a complete and balanced cat food as a low-fat, high-protein meal enhancer or snack, not as a sole diet.

Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
7.8 out of 10

This is a simple, high-moisture chicken topper that can work well for cats who enjoy extra flavor and hydration added to their regular food. With just chicken and chicken broth, it offers straightforward animal protein and very low fat, which can be helpful for cats that need lighter add-ons. It is not complete and balanced, so it must always be fed together with a full, nutritionally complete cat food.

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
Hydration Support Low Fat
Suitable For
All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Very short ingredient list with chicken and chicken broth only, which can be helpful for owners who prefer simple, recognizable ingredients.
  • High moisture content can support overall hydration, especially for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
  • Relatively high protein and low fat for a topper, making it a lean way to add palatability and extra protein to meals.
  • Clearly labeled as a complementary food, so it’s not misleading as a full diet.

Considerations

  • Not complete and balanced, so it should never be used as the only food; it must be combined with a properly formulated cat diet.
  • Chicken is a common feline allergen, so this topper isn’t suitable for cats with known chicken sensitivities or allergies.
  • Very low fat content may not be ideal as the only topper for cats that benefit from higher dietary fat for palatability or calorie needs.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken Broth.

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
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.
02
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.

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)
12.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
2.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.10%
Low High
Moisture (max)
85.00%
Low High
670
kcal / Kg
53
kcal / Pouch
Low
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

Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Shredded
Food type Topper

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced No
This is a complementary food intended to be fed with a complete and balanced cat food diet. Nulo FreeStyle Chicken Recipe Cat Food is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

Brand

Nulo

Nulo is a premium pet food brand focused on grain-free and high-meat-protein recipes for dogs and cats. It is positioned as a performance and wellness brand, emphasizing quality ingredients, ancestral diet alignment, and the inclusion of probiotics to support digestive health.

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Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Nulo, Inc.
Parent company Apax Partners
Founded 2009
Headquarters Austin, Texas, USA
Website nulo.com
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Midwest and Southern regions
Manufacturing oversight

Nulo partners with trusted manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada that maintain high food safety standards including HACCP and SQF certification. Nulo oversees ingredient sourcing and quality control to ensure nutritional accuracy and consistency across batches.

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

Nulo Freestyle Chicken in Broth Recipe Topper has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Nulo ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Nulo. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.