Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
11.00% | 10.50% |
| Fat | 8.00% | 8.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 0.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.15% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 1245 kcal/kg | 1357 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Ground Flaxseed, Agar-Agar, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, New Zealand Green Mussel, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Taurine, Sunflower Oil, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Beta Carotene, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Kidney care, Diabetic support, Weight management, Appetite support | Immune support, Digestive health, Hydration support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Liver
- Flaxseed
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Flaxseed, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.
See the full profiles: Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Wellness Complete Health Pate Chicken Entree Wet Cat Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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