Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food
Verified Jun 3, 2026
This is a canned pate-style kitten food featuring chicken as the primary ingredient, with turkey, salmon, liver, and egg providing additional high-quality animal proteins. It includes whole grain brown rice and oatmeal for energy, plus added DHA, taurine, and fish oil to support healthy growth and development. The formula is complete and balanced for growing kittens and is suitable from about 6 weeks up to 12 months of age.
This is a well-formulated wet kitten food with multiple named animal protein sources and an appropriate nutrient profile for growth. The added DHA, taurine, and fish oil are nice features for developing kittens, and the calorie density per can is reasonable for young, active cats. It’s a strong option for most healthy kittens, as long as they don’t have sensitivities to common proteins like chicken, turkey, egg, or fish.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Multiple high-quality animal proteins (chicken, chicken liver, turkey, salmon, egg) provide a good amino acid profile for growing kittens.
- Guaranteed levels of DHA and taurine, along with added fish oil, support normal brain, eye, and heart development in kittens.
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO growth standards, so it can be fed as a sole diet during the kitten growth phase.
- Wet pate texture with high moisture (78%) can help support hydration, which is especially helpful for cats in general.
Considerations
- Contains several common allergens (chicken, turkey, egg, fish), so it would not be appropriate for kittens with known sensitivities to these proteins.
- Includes peas along with grains; while peas are safe for most cats, they may not be ideal for kittens with more delicate digestion or those already on a legume-heavy overall diet.
- Formulated by AAFCO nutrient profiles rather than being tested in feeding trials, so actual digestibility and real-world performance have not been directly evaluated in formal trials.
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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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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Chicken Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
03
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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Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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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.
Nutritional Breakdown
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How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
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
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food offers holistic, natural dog and cat foods positioned around wellness and emotional bonding, inspired by the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul brand. The brand targets pet owners seeking wholesome, balanced diets at an accessible premium price point.
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Products are manufactured by contracted co-packers in Utah (dry) and Kansas (canned) under AAFCO and FDA standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Kitten Chicken & Turkey Recipe Pate Wet Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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