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FreeStyle Chicken, Yellowfin Tuna & Duck In Broth Topper

Verified Aug 28, 2026

Cat · Topper All Breed Sizes

A high-moisture, shredded topper for cats made from simple ingredients: chicken, yellowfin tuna, duck, and their broths. It provides extra animal protein with very low fat, making it useful as a flavorful supplement over a complete and balanced cat food. The broth-based recipe can also help boost your cat’s daily water intake.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a simple, high-protein, low-fat topper that works well as an add-on to a complete and balanced cat diet. The ingredient list is very short and focused on named animal proteins and broths, which is ideal for a supplemental product. It’s best suited as a hydrating, tasty enhancement or treat rather than a primary food, since it is not formulated to be complete and balanced on its own.

Calorie and portion clarity 6.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 3 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

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

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
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 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Hydration Support Low Fat
Suitable For
All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Very short, transparent ingredient list with named animal proteins (chicken, yellowfin tuna, duck) and broths only.
  • High moisture content can help support hydration, especially for cats that don’t drink much water.
  • Low fat and relatively high protein for a wet topper, which can be useful for cats that need lower-fat extras.
  • Grain-free and free of binders or fillers, which some cats with sensitive stomachs may do well with.

Considerations

  • This is not a complete and balanced diet and should not be used as the sole source of nutrition; it must be paired with a complete cat food.
  • Contains multiple common protein allergens (chicken, fish, duck), so it’s not appropriate for cats with known sensitivities to any of these ingredients.
  • Very low fat content may not be ideal if a cat is underweight or needs more calorie-dense foods; it’s better as a light topper or snack.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Tuna Broth, Yellowfin Tuna, Duck.

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.
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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.
03
Tuna Broth
Tuna broth is used in pet foods and toppers mainly as a flavor enhancer and moisture source to improve palatability and encourage hydration; it may contribute small amounts of fish-derived protein and omega‑3s but is not a significant standalone protein source. While it can make meals more appealing, pet parents should watch for added salt or preservatives, potential fish allergies, and contaminants such as mercury or histamine, and remember tuna broth does not provide a complete, balanced nutrient profile (including taurine for cats).
04
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin tuna is commonly used in pet foods as a highly palatable, lean animal protein and flavor enhancer that also provides beneficial omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). While valuable for dogs and cats, it should be included within a balanced formulation rather than as the sole food, and pet parents should be aware of concerns such as mercury accumulation in larger tuna, higher sodium in some canned products, and the need for proper processing to reduce parasite and spoilage risks.
05
Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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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)
12.50%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
0.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.10%
Low High
Moisture (max)
85.00%
Low High
575
kcal / Kg
46
kcal / Pouch
Low
Calorie density category
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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
Why this is not complete and balanced This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.
No

Brand

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.

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

No recall is listed for Nulo FreeStyle Chicken, Yellowfin Tuna & Duck In Broth Topper.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Nulo ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Nulo. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.