Tuna With Chicken Purée Treat
Verified Aug 17, 2026
This is a creamy tuna and chicken purée treat for cats, meant to be used as a snack or meal topper rather than a complete diet. It provides moderate protein with added taurine and vitamin E, plus sunflower oil for extra fatty acids, all in a very high-moisture format that can help with hydration. It’s best suited for otherwise healthy cats who are already eating a balanced cat food as their main diet.
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Strong Choice
Nutritionally, this is a nicely formulated lickable treat with named fish and chicken providing the protein, plus added taurine and vitamin E to support basic feline needs. The very high moisture content makes it useful for encouraging fluid intake or tempting picky eaters when used over a complete food. It should not replace a balanced diet, but can be a good occasional or daily extra for most healthy cats who tolerate fish and chicken well.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Uses named animal protein sources (sardine and chicken), which are generally palatable and provide good-quality amino acids for cats.
- Very high moisture content (up to 86%) can help support hydration, especially for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
- Includes added taurine, an essential nutrient for cats, and vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin.
- Sunflower oil contributes additional fatty acids that can support skin and coat health when used alongside a complete diet.
Considerations
- Labeled for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, so it cannot be used as your cat’s sole diet and must be paired with a complete and balanced cat food.
- Contains both fish (sardine) and chicken, which are common food allergens in some cats; it wouldn’t be appropriate for cats with known sensitivities to these proteins.
- Protein and fat levels are relatively low compared with full meals, so this should be viewed strictly as a treat or topper rather than a significant calorie or nutrient source.
Full Ingredient List
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.
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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.
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Sardine
Sardine serves as a rich animal protein and palatability enhancer in pet food, supplying highly digestible protein, abundant omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), B vitamins and vitamin D, and when included whole can provide calcium and phosphorus. They can benefit both dogs and cats by supporting skin and coat, joint and cardiac health, but owners should watch for high sodium in some canned products, potential fish allergies or digestive upset in sensitive animals, and choose sustainably sourced, low‑sodium options to minimize contaminant exposure.
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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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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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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
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Why this is not complete and balanced
This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.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 Tuna With Chicken Purée Treat.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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