Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food Weruva Wx Formulas Chicken Formula Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.1 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food and Weruva Wx Formulas Chicken Formula Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
Verified Aug 28, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.1 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
11.00% | 10.00% |
| Fat | 8.00% | 5.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 83.50% |
| Calories | 1245 kcal/kg | 922 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | High | Moderate |
| 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 Broth, Chicken, Egg White, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, Egg Shell Meal, Agar-Agar, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Kidney care, Diabetic support, Weight management, Appetite support | Hydration support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Pate |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Adult, Senior |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Not indicated |
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 | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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. |
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
- Agar
- 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, 9.1 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Agar, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Weruva Wx Formulas Chicken Formula Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food is not.
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