Pure Salmon and Whitefish in Broth Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 17, 2026
A grain-free wet food for adult cats featuring salmon, tuna, and whitefish in a broth-based, chunky texture. It offers moderate protein with very low fat, and includes added vitamins, minerals, and taurine for complete and balanced adult maintenance. This formula may appeal to cats that enjoy fish-based recipes or need a more limited-ingredient, easy-to-digest wet diet.
This is a well-formulated, fish-based wet food that provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats, with simple ingredients and a broth-rich texture that can help support hydration. Protein comes from named fish sources, and the recipe avoids grains and carrageenan while still including key nutrients like taurine and added vitamins and minerals. It’s generally a solid option for healthy adult cats that do well on fish, though the very low fat level and reliance on multiple fish proteins won’t suit every cat’s needs or sensitivities.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Named fish proteins (salmon, tuna, whitefish) high on the ingredient list provide good-quality animal protein for adult cats.
- High moisture content can help support hydration, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
- Grain-free without relying heavily on legumes; peas appear lower in the list and are not a dominant ingredient.
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, with added taurine, vitamins, and minerals to support overall health.
Considerations
- Very low fat (minimum 1%) may not be ideal for all cats, particularly those that are very active or underweight and may benefit from more dietary fat and calories.
- Fish (including salmon, tuna, and whitefish) is a common allergen for some cats, so this wouldn’t be appropriate for cats with known fish sensitivities.
- Multiple different fish species are used, so it is not a single-protein fish formula for strict elimination diets.
- Menadione (a synthetic form of vitamin K) is included; it is commonly used in pet foods but is somewhat controversial among some pet owners.
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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Fish Broth
Fish broth is used in pet food primarily as a flavor and moisture enhancer, providing modest amounts of fish-derived protein, amino acids, minerals and sometimes trace omega‑3s but not serving as a primary source of complete nutrition. It can improve hydration and entice picky, senior, or ill dogs and cats to eat, but caregivers should watch for high sodium, added seasonings (especially onion or garlic), potential fish allergies, and variable quality depending on processing.
02
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.
03
Tuna
Tuna is commonly used in pet foods as a highly palatable animal protein and flavor enhancer, providing readily digestible protein and omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) along with B vitamins for both dogs and cats. While nutritionally beneficial, tuna can be high in mercury or sodium (especially canned), and feeding it exclusively or frequently may cause nutrient imbalances (including risks for thiamine or taurine issues in cats), so it should be offered in moderation as part of a complete, balanced diet.
04
Whitefish
Whitefish (such as pollock, cod, or haddock) is commonly used in pet foods as a lean animal protein source that provides high‑quality essential amino acids, good digestibility, and some omega‑3 fatty acids to support skin, coat and muscle maintenance. While generally palatable and useful for weight‑managed formulas, pet parents should be aware of potential fish allergies and the importance of responsible sourcing and processing to minimize contaminants; cats also require adequate dietary taurine, so whitefish should be part of a complete, balanced diet.
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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.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
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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
Canidae is a premium pet food brand offering natural, nutritionally balanced dog and cat foods made with responsibly sourced proteins and ingredients. The brand features lines like PURE, All Life Stages, and Goodness, targeting pet owners seeking holistic, sustainable, and high-quality nutrition.
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Canidae operates its own manufacturing facility in Brownwood, Texas, known as the Canidae Pet Nutrition plant, where it maintains quality control and production oversight. The company adheres to industry food safety programs and follows FDA and AAFCO standards 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
Canidae Pure Salmon and Whitefish in Broth Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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We have no recalls on record for Canidae. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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