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Grain Free Chicken & Duck Entrée in Gravy Wet Cat Food
AvoDerm Natural

Grain Free Chicken & Duck Entrée in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 21, 2026

Cat · Wet All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free canned cat food in gravy that uses chicken as the primary protein, with duck and pea protein as additional sources. It’s formulated for cats of all life stages and includes salmon and avocado oils to supply omega fatty acids that can support skin and coat. The moderate fat and calorie content make it a reasonable option for many indoor cats when fed in appropriate portions.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.7 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a solid grain-free wet food for cats who do well on poultry-based diets. It provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages with chicken and duck as key animal protein sources, plus added taurine and a full vitamin–mineral package. It’s a good fit for cats that like a chunks-in-gravy texture, as long as they don’t have known chicken sensitivities.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 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
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Skin Coat Health
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for all life stages, so it can be used for kittens through adult cats when fed appropriately.
  • Chicken and duck supply animal protein, and the overall protein level is appropriate for a canned all-life-stages formula once you account for the high moisture content.
  • Includes salmon oil and avocado oil, which provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that can help support skin and coat health.
  • Relatively low magnesium level and controlled ash content, which many veterinarians prefer in everyday feline diets.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken and duck, which are common protein triggers for food-allergic cats, so it’s not a good choice for cats with poultry allergies.
  • Pea protein appears high in the ingredient list and contributes to total protein; while not unsafe, some owners may prefer formulas where more of the protein clearly comes from meat.
  • This is a formulation-based diet rather than one proven in AAFCO feeding trials, so its performance is based on meeting nutrient profiles rather than having been tested in feeding studies.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Duck, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Avocado Oil, Taurine, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Minerals {Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate, Copper Glycine Complex, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bl Sulfite (Source Of Vitamin K Activity)), Magnesium Sulfate.

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 Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
02
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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03
Pea Protein
Pea protein is a concentrated plant-based protein and functional ingredient in pet foods used to raise protein levels, improve texture and contribute soluble fiber, vitamins and minerals. It can be a useful, digestible protein source for dogs and a supplemental protein in some cat formulas, but because it is lower in certain essential amino acids (and cats are obligate carnivores), diets relying heavily on pea protein should be formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles and owners should note potential legume sensitivities and the debated link between high‑pulse, grain‑free diets and canine heart concerns.
04
Tapioca Starch
Tapioca starch is a purified carbohydrate used in pet foods mainly as a thickener, binder and easily digestible energy source, contributing virtually no protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. It is low‑allergy and gluten‑free, but because it is a high‑glycemic, low‑nutrient filler it should be limited in diets for overweight or diabetic pets and not relied on for essential nutrition.
05
Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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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)
8.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
82.00%
Low High
978
kcal / Kg
83
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Gravy
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 Yes
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages
Substantiation Formulation
AvoDerm Chicken & Duck Entree in Gravy is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.

Brand

AvoDerm Natural is a premium pet food brand known for incorporating California avocados and omega-rich ingredients designed to support healthy skin and coats. The brand targets pet owners seeking natural, wholesome nutrition for dogs and cats.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Central Garden & Pet Company
Founded 1980
Headquarters Walnut Creek, California, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region California
Manufacturing oversight

Central Garden & Pet oversees quality control and manufacturing for its brands, utilizing both in-house and contracted facilities. The company adheres to FDA and AAFCO regulations for pet food manufacturing, ensuring compliance with labeling and nutritional standards.

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 AvoDerm Natural Grain Free Chicken & Duck Entrée in Gravy 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 AvoDerm Natural ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for AvoDerm Natural. 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.