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Natural HQS Chicken With Pumpkin in Broth Wet Cat Food
Almo Nature

Natural HQS Chicken With Pumpkin in Broth Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 21, 2026

Cat · Wet Adult Senior All Breed Sizes

This is a simple, limited-ingredient chicken and pumpkin wet food designed to be used as a supplemental meal or topper for adult and senior cats. It provides lean animal protein from chicken with pumpkin added for extra fiber and moisture in a light broth. Because it is not complete and balanced, it should be fed alongside a nutritionally complete cat food rather than as the only diet.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

A high-meat, very simple canned formula that works well as a topper or occasional meal for cats who enjoy chicken-based, broth-style foods. The ingredient list is short and straightforward, offering good-quality animal protein and added pumpkin. It is not formulated as a complete and balanced diet, so it’s best suited as a complement to a balanced dry or wet cat food rather than a sole source of nutrition.

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.

Complementary food: designed to be fed alongside a complete diet, and scored as one.

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

Diet & Compliance
Limited Ingredient
Suitable For
Adult Senior All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Very short, limited-ingredient formula (chicken, water, pumpkin), which can be helpful for cats that do better on simpler recipes.
  • High proportion of animal protein from chicken, with a moderate protein level for a wet food (16% as-fed) and low ash content.
  • Low fat content may be useful for cats that need a lighter topper or have issues tolerating richer foods.
  • Clear statement that it is for supplemental feeding only, which helps owners use it appropriately alongside a balanced diet.

Considerations

  • Labeled for supplemental feeding only, so it does not provide all essential vitamins and minerals and should not be the only food a cat eats long term.
  • Chicken is a common allergen for cats, so this wouldn’t be appropriate for cats with known chicken sensitivities.
  • Very low fat content may not be ideal for thin cats that need more calories and energy density from their diet.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Water Sufficient For Processing, Pumpkin

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
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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02
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.
03
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.
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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)
16.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
0.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.10%
Low High
Moisture (max)
81.00%
Low High
621
kcal / Kg
44
kcal / 70 G
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 Adult
Lifestage Senior
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Broth
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced
Why this is not complete and balanced This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.
No

Brand

Almo Nature is a premium Italian pet food brand known for its use of HFC (Human Food Chain) ingredients and commitment to transparency, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. Its products include wet and dry food for dogs and cats emphasizing natural, minimally processed recipes.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Almo Nature S.p.A.
Parent company Fondazione Capellino
Founded 2000
Headquarters Genoa, Italy
Manufacturing type Contract Manufacturer
Manufacturing country Italy
Manufacturing region Liguria
Manufacturing oversight

Almo Nature oversees its product formulation and quality control with traceable ingredients and production meeting European Union feed safety standards. The company emphasizes sustainability and ethical sourcing rather than in-house manufacturing.

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 Almo Nature Natural HQS Chicken With Pumpkin in Broth Wet Cat Food.

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 Almo Nature ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Almo Nature. 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.