Natural HQS Salmon With Carrots In Broth Wet Cat Food
Verified Aug 21, 2026
This is a simple, salmon-based wet topper or supplemental food for adult and senior cats. It uses a high proportion of salmon with carrots in a light broth, providing extra moisture and animal protein with very minimal added ingredients. It’s best used alongside a complete and balanced diet rather than as a cat’s sole food source.
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Nutritionally, this is a high-quality, limited-ingredient salmon formula that works well as a topper or occasional meal for adult and senior cats who tolerate fish. The ingredient list is very simple and focused on animal protein, which can be helpful for some sensitive-stomach or food-allergic cats when fish is a safe protein for them. It is not complete and balanced, so it should always be paired with a fully balanced cat food to meet all vitamin and mineral needs.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Very short, transparent ingredient list with salmon as the primary ingredient, providing high-quality animal protein.
- Limited-ingredient, single-protein formula that may suit some cats with food sensitivities when salmon is an appropriate choice.
- High moisture content, which can help support hydration, especially in cats that don’t drink much water.
- Relatively moderate calorie density for a wet food, which can be useful when adjusting portions for weight management or as a light topper.
Considerations
- Labeled for supplemental feeding only, so it does not provide complete and balanced nutrition and must be fed alongside a nutritionally complete cat food.
- Fish (including salmon) is a common allergen for some cats, so this isn’t appropriate for cats with known fish allergies or intolerances.
- Very low fat content may not be ideal as a large share of the diet for cats that benefit from higher dietary fat for energy and palatability.
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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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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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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Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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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.Why this is not complete and balanced
This product is not labeled complete and balanced. It is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.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.
Manufacturer
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 recall is listed for Almo Nature Natural HQS Salmon With Carrots In Broth Wet Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 1, 2026
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