Organic Turkey & Butternut Squash Dinner Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 9, 2026
This is a canned pate-style cat food featuring organic turkey and turkey liver as the main animal protein sources, with organic butternut squash providing a small amount of carbohydrate and fiber. It’s a complete and balanced diet for cats of all life stages, including kittens and adults. The moderate fat and moisture levels make it a palatable option for everyday feeding.
Nutritionally, this is a solid all-life-stages canned food centered around organic turkey and organ meat, which provide highly digestible protein and important micronutrients for cats. The protein and fat levels are appropriate for a wet cat food, and it includes taurine and a full vitamin–mineral premix for completeness. It’s a good fit for owners who prefer organic ingredients and want a straightforward, meat-focused formula without added grains or legumes.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Organic turkey and organic liver high in the ingredient list provide high-quality, species-appropriate animal protein for cats.
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for all life stages, so it can be fed to kittens, adults, and pregnant or nursing queens with appropriate portion adjustments.
- Wet pate format with 78% maximum moisture can help support hydration, which is particularly useful for cats that don’t drink much water.
- Relatively simple ingredient list with no grains, legumes, or added plant proteins, which can be helpful for some cats with more sensitive digestion.
Considerations
- Turkey and liver are both common animal proteins, so this food would not be suitable for cats with known poultry or turkey allergies.
- At about 913 kcal/kg (142 kcal per 5.5 oz can), portions need to be carefully measured, especially for indoor or less active cats, to avoid excess weight gain.
- The use of guar gum as a thickener is generally safe, but a small number of sensitive cats may experience softer stools with gum-based binders.
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
01
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.
02
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
03
Liver
Liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat used in pet foods as a high-quality protein source, natural flavor enhancer, and a concentrated supply of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper. It offers important micronutrients for both dogs and cats but should be fed in controlled amounts because excessive liver can cause vitamin A (and sometimes copper) toxicity, and raw liver carries food-safety risks unless properly processed.
04
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a cooked vegetable ingredient used in pet foods as a source of soluble and insoluble fiber, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants (notably beta‑carotene/vitamin A), often included to aid digestion, add moisture, and support healthy weight management. It can benefit dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats by supplying fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium, but should be cooked and seedless for digestibility, used sparingly in diabetic animals due to carbohydrate content, and treated as a complement to—not a replacement for—animal-based protein.
05
Guar Gum
Guar gum is a soluble plant-derived fiber commonly used in pet foods as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier to improve texture, moisture retention and prevent separation in wet foods, gravies and coatings. It provides little nutritional value beyond soluble fiber—which can help stool consistency and modestly slow digestion—but excessive amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset or affect nutrient absorption, so it is used at controlled low levels and is generally considered safe for most dogs and cats.
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
Evanger's is the flagship brand of Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Company, offering natural, grain-free, and gourmet pet food recipes. The brand is known for its use of locally sourced meats and limited ingredient recipes catering to pet owners seeking specialty or holistic diets.
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Evanger's manufactures its products in-house at its facility in Illinois. The company maintains quality control standards compliant with USDA and FDA regulations and adheres to AAFCO nutritional standards. However, Evanger's has faced past recalls and scrutiny from the FDA, prompting improvements in its quality assurance protocols.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Evanger's Organic Turkey & Butternut Squash Dinner Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Has Evanger's ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Evanger's. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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