Chicken With Duck Purée Treat
Verified Aug 28, 2026
This is a smooth, moisture-rich chicken and duck purée designed to be used as a lickable treat or meal topper for cats. It provides animal-based protein with added taurine and vitamin E, and its soft texture can be especially appealing for picky eaters. Because it’s low in calories and high in moisture, it works best alongside a complete and balanced main diet.
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Strong Choice
Nutritionally, this is a well-formulated, low-calorie treat that uses chicken and duck as its main protein sources, with added taurine and vitamin E for extra nutritional support. The high moisture content makes it a nice option for cats who benefit from a bit more hydration or need encouragement to eat. It’s not a complete diet, so it should only be used in small amounts alongside a balanced cat food.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Uses named animal proteins (chicken and duck) rather than vague meat sources, which supports good-quality protein for a treat product.
- Very high moisture content can help support overall daily water intake, especially for cats that don’t drink much.
- Added taurine and vitamin E provide extra nutritional value beyond simple flavor and calories.
- Low calorie per tube (about 7.7 calories) makes it easier to use as an occasional treat without heavily impacting daily calorie intake.
Considerations
- Contains chicken and duck, so it isn’t suitable for cats with known poultry allergies.
- This product is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and should not replace a complete and balanced cat food.
- Includes potato, which is fine for most cats but adds carbohydrate to what is essentially an indulgent treat rather than a high-protein full meal.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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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
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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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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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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Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is used in pet foods as a concentrated fat source to increase energy density, palatability and supply linoleic acid (an essential omega‑6) that helps maintain healthy skin and coat. It is beneficial for dogs and cats but is high in omega‑6 and low in omega‑3—so formulas should balance fatty acids to avoid an inflammatory imbalance; it is calorie‑dense (important for weight control and pancreatitis-prone animals) and may require antioxidants or high‑oleic formulations for better shelf stability.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Fussie Cat offers palatable cat foods emphasizing high protein and moisture content. It is known for its 'cats as connoisseurs' approach, focusing on recipes that appeal to finicky eaters.
Manufacturer
Pets Global partners with trusted U.S.-based manufacturers for its products, maintaining oversight of ingredient sourcing and recipe formulation to ensure food safety and nutritional quality standards. Its products are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles and follow U.S. FDA manufacturing guidelines.
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 Fussie Cat Chicken With Duck Purée Treat.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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