Gravy Bursts Chicken Flavored Cat Treats
Verified Jun 16, 2026
A crunchy, chicken-flavored cat treat with a soft gravy center that is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult cats. It uses corn, chicken by-product meal, and soybean meal as main nutrient sources, and is fortified with taurine, vitamins, minerals, and omega-6 fatty acids. This product can be used either as a treat or, in larger amounts, as a full diet for healthy adult cats.
Nutritionally, this is a fully fortified product that can meet all the nutrient needs of a healthy adult cat, which is unusual for a treat line. It relies on plant-based ingredients plus chicken by-product meal for protein and includes added taurine, vitamins, minerals, and omega-6 fatty acids to meet adult maintenance requirements. I would view it more as an occasional treat or topper rather than a primary diet, mainly because of the use of artificial colors and the overall treat-style formulation, even though it is technically complete and balanced.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated to provide 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats, so it can meet daily nutrient needs if fed as directed as a full diet.
- Includes chicken by-product meal and added amino acids like taurine and DL-methionine to support essential protein and amino acid requirements.
- Added vitamins, minerals, and omega-6 fatty acids help cover key micronutrient and fatty acid needs.
- Clear calorie information per kilogram and per piece helps you control portions whether feeding as a treat or a full meal.
Considerations
- Primary ingredients are corn, beef tallow, corn protein meal, whole wheat, and soybean meal, so the diet is relatively plant-heavy with only one animal protein meal (chicken by-product meal).
- Contains common allergen sources such as chicken, beef fat, wheat, and soy, so it is not a good choice for cats with known food allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Includes multiple artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Yellow 6, and their lakes), which don’t add nutritional value and some owners prefer to avoid.
- Marketed and shaped as a treat; even though it is complete and balanced, its texture and high palatability could encourage overfeeding if used freely for snacking.
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.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Corn
Corn is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a digestible source of carbohydrates and calories, and it also provides some plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals while helping with kibble structure and palatability. While generally safe and economical, corn is relatively high in starch and has an incomplete amino acid profile for obligate carnivores (cats), can be a source of mycotoxin contamination if poorly stored, and although true corn allergies are uncommon, some pets may be sensitive, so quality and proper formulation with animal proteins are important.
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Beef Tallow
Beef tallow is rendered beef fat used in pet foods as a concentrated energy and flavoring ingredient, providing dietary lipids that improve palatability and supply mainly saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids though it is not a notable source of essential omega‑3s. It can help support skin and coat condition and increase caloric density, but should be used in moderation because its high fat content can promote weight gain and may trigger gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis in fat‑sensitive animals, and product quality/processing affect freshness and safety.
03
Mixed Tocopherol
Mixed tocopherols are a blend of natural vitamin E compounds (alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols) used in pet foods primarily as a natural antioxidant and preservative to protect fats and fat‑soluble nutrients and extend shelf life. They also supply dietary vitamin E—an essential antioxidant for immune function, skin and coat health and cellular integrity in dogs and cats—and are generally safe at typical use levels, though they are not a substitute for a complete vitamin formulation and may be less effective in animals with fat‑absorption disorders.
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Corn Protein Meal
Corn protein meal is a concentrated plant-based protein ingredient commonly used to raise crude protein and energy in dry kibbles, treats and some wet diets as a cost-effective alternative to animal protein sources. It provides digestible amino acids for dogs but has an incomplete amino acid profile (notably low in lysine and lacking taurine), so it should be balanced with higher-quality animal proteins for growing animals and obligate‑carnivore cats; some pets may also be sensitive to corn and quality/sourcing can affect safety and nutrient content.
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Whole Wheat
Whole wheat is used primarily as a carbohydrate and fiber source in pet foods, offering energy, some plant-based protein, B vitamins and minerals and more fiber and nutrients than refined wheat. It can aid digestion and satiety—particularly in dogs—but is not essential for obligate carnivores like cats and may cause allergic or gluten-sensitive reactions in some pets, so it should be avoided in animals with known wheat intolerance, certain metabolic conditions (e.g., obesity, diabetes) or specific dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Breakdown
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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.Brand
Meow Mix is a well-known cat food brand famous for its advertising campaigns and wide availability. It offers dry and wet cat food products emphasizing taste appeal for cats.
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Products are manufactured in company-owned and partner facilities under the oversight of The J.M. Smucker Company’s quality assurance program, following FDA and AAFCO regulatory guidelines for pet food production.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Chicken Flavored Cat Treats has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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