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Salmon With Chicken Recipe Treat
Churu

Salmon With Chicken Recipe Treat

Verified Aug 18, 2026

Cat · Treat Kitten Adult Senior All Breed Sizes

This is a high-moisture, lickable salmon and chicken treat for cats of all ages. It’s very low in calories, with real salmon and chicken providing the flavor, and added taurine and vitamin E for essential nutrient support. The mousse texture makes it useful for hand-feeding, tempting picky eaters, or using as a topper, rather than as a main diet.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a well-designed, low-calorie treat that focuses on hydration and palatability, using real salmon and chicken along with added taurine and vitamin E. It’s best suited as an occasional reward or food topper for kittens, adults, and seniors, not as a complete diet. The ingredient list is simple and generally gentle, but cats with chicken or fish allergies would need a different option.

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
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Hydration Support Antioxidant Support
Suitable For
Kitten Adult Senior All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • High moisture content (91%) can help support overall water intake, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much on their own.
  • Uses named animal ingredients (salmon and chicken) as primary flavors, with a simple, short ingredient list.
  • Low calorie density (about 10.5 kcal per tube) makes it easier to use as a training reward or topper without adding a lot of extra calories.
  • Includes added taurine and vitamin E, both important nutrients for cats.

Considerations

  • This is a treat, not a complete and balanced food, so it should make up only a small portion of your cat’s daily intake alongside a complete diet.
  • Contains both salmon and chicken, which are common protein allergens for some cats, so it’s not a good fit for cats with known sensitivities to those proteins.
  • Very low protein and fat on an as-fed basis are appropriate for a treat but not suitable if someone tried to feed it as a primary food.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Water, Salmon, Tapioca Starch, Chicken, Natural Flavors, Natural Salmon Flavor, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Green Tea 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
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
02
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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03
Tapioca Starch
Tapioca starch is a purified carbohydrate used in pet foods mainly as a thickener, binder and easily digestible energy source, contributing virtually no protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. It is low‑allergy and gluten‑free, but because it is a high‑glycemic, low‑nutrient filler it should be limited in diets for overweight or diabetic pets and not relied on for essential nutrition.
04
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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05
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

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)
5.50%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
2.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.30%
Low High
Moisture (max)
91.00%
Low High
750
kcal / Kg
11
kcal / Tube
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.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Kitten
Lifestage Adult
Lifestage Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Mousse
Food type Treat

Brand

Churu is a line of creamy, lickable treats for cats and dogs made by Inaba Foods. The brand is known for its interactive feeding format, high moisture content, and use of human-grade ingredients. It targets pet owners seeking experiential treat options and premium quality.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Inaba Foods Co., Ltd.
Founded 1805
Headquarters Yui, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country Thailand
Manufacturing region Shizuoka Prefecture
Manufacturing oversight

Inaba maintains strict quality control and food safety standards, producing pet food in facilities that also handle human food products. The company follows Japanese food safety laws and ensures traceability of ingredients from source to product.

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 Churu Salmon With Chicken Recipe Treat.

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 Churu ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Churu. 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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