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Tender Fills Seared Tuna Flavor Treats
Temptations

Tender Fills Seared Tuna Flavor Treats

Verified Aug 24, 2026

Cat · Treat Adult All Breed Sizes

A crunchy-and-creamy tuna-flavored cat treat designed for adult cats, using animal fat and several grain and soy ingredients as the main calorie sources. It’s formulated to be very palatable, with real pork, natural tuna flavor, and added fat to make an enticing occasional snack alongside a complete cat food. This is a treat only, not a balanced diet, so it should be offered in small amounts as directed.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a highly palatable, high-fat crunchy and creamy treat meant to be given in small amounts to adult cats. It uses animal fat, wheat gluten/flour, corn flour, and soy flour as the primary ingredients, with pork providing some animal protein and natural tuna flavor for taste. It can work well as an occasional reward or to encourage appetite around mealtimes, but it should not replace a complete and balanced cat food and may not suit cats with wheat or soy sensitivities.

Ingredient composition 6.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 2 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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Appetite Support
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • High palatability due to animal fat, pork, and natural tuna flavor, which can be useful for encouraging picky eaters to come to the bowl.
  • Relatively high protein and fat levels for a treat (23% protein, 28% fat as-fed), which helps keep the treat more in line with feline nutritional needs than sugary snacks.
  • Uses mixed tocopherols and citric acid as preservatives, which are safe and effective for maintaining freshness.

Considerations

  • This product is a treat only and is not complete and balanced, so it must be limited to the suggested number of pieces per day and always fed alongside a nutritionally complete cat food.
  • Contains wheat gluten, wheat flour, corn flour, and soy flour, which are fine ingredients nutritionally but can be problem ingredients for cats with known wheat or soy allergies or intolerances.
  • Includes artificial color (Red #40) and caramel color, which do not add nutritional value; some owners prefer to minimize artificial colors in their pets’ diets.
  • The relatively high fat content is typical for treats but may not be ideal for cats who need strict calorie control or have a history of pancreatitis—portion control is especially important in those cases.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Animal Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Wheat Gluten, Wheat Flour, Corn Flour, Soy Flour, Pork, Natural Flavors, Brewers Dried Yeast, Carnauba Wax, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Calcium Carbonate, Caramel Color, Natural Tuna Flavor, Red #40, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary 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
Animal Fat
Animal fat is used in pet foods as a concentrated energy source and palatability enhancer, and can provide fat-soluble vitamin absorption and essential fatty acids (including arachidonic and linoleic acids, depending on the source) that support skin, coat and overall cellular function—particularly important for obligate carnivores like cats. Because it is calorie-dense and prone to oxidation, fats are typically rendered and stabilized; owners should be aware that high-fat diets can contribute to obesity and may trigger pancreatitis in susceptible dogs, so quality, source, and total dietary fat should be considered.
02
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.
03
Wheat Gluten
Wheat gluten is a concentrated plant protein commonly used in dry pet foods as a protein booster, binder and texture improver to help form kibble and extend meat-based ingredients. It provides digestible protein for dogs and cats but is low in certain essential amino acids (notably lysine) and lacks animal-specific nutrients like taurine, so it should not be the sole protein source; pets with wheat or gluten sensitivities may also experience allergic or gastrointestinal reactions.
04
Wheat Flour
Wheat flour is commonly used in pet foods as a carbohydrate source, binder and extender that provides digestible energy, some protein (including gluten), and small amounts of fiber and B‑vitamins when enriched. While generally safe and economical for many dogs, it is not a required ingredient for obligate carnivores like cats, can contribute to excess calories or a high glycemic load, and can trigger food allergies or gluten sensitivity in susceptible pets, so animals with known wheat sensitivities or weight concerns may benefit from wheat‑free formulations.
05
Corn Flour
Corn flour is a finely milled cereal ingredient used in pet foods primarily as a source of digestible carbohydrates, a binder or thickener and to improve kibble texture and palatability, providing readily available energy and some fiber while offering relatively low-quality protein with limited essential amino acids. It is generally safe for dogs and is sometimes included in cat diets as an energy source, but high levels can contribute to excess calories and weight gain, may rarely trigger food sensitivities, and requires good quality control to minimize risks from contaminants such as mycotoxins or pesticide residues.

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)
23.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
28.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
11.00%
Low High

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Whole Pieces
Food type Treat

Brand

Temptations (Temptations Treats) is a Mars Petcare brand of crunchy/creamy cat treats. It is positioned as a highly palatable, affordable treat line available in many flavors and formats, including standard treats, dental variants, and functional or playful formats. It targets mainstream cat owners seeking everyday treats rather than complete nutrition.

Price tier $$

Manufacturer

Company name Mars Petcare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Pennsylvania; Ontario
Manufacturing oversight

Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.

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 Temptations Tender Fills Seared Tuna Flavor Treats.

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

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We have no recalls on record for Temptations. 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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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.