Market Fresh Turkey & Guineafowl Pate Wet Cat Food
Verified Aug 18, 2026
This is a high-moisture poultry-based canned pate for cats of all life stages, featuring turkey, guineafowl, quail, and duck as key protein sources. It includes organ meat for extra nutrients, added taurine, and a full complement of vitamins and minerals for complete and balanced nutrition. Prebiotic fiber and marine microalgae oil are included to support digestion and provide a plant-based source of omega fatty acids.
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This wet food provides a nice variety of poultry proteins in a smooth pate texture, making it suitable for kittens through adult and senior cats. The recipe focuses on animal proteins and organ meats, with added taurine and a full vitamin–mineral mix to meet AAFCO standards for all life stages. It’s a good option for cats who enjoy mixed poultry flavors and benefit from extra moisture in their diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Turkey, guineafowl, quail, and duck give a good variety of animal protein sources for most cats.
- Organ meats like turkey liver add natural vitamins, minerals, and tasty flavor for many cats.
- Formulated to be complete and balanced for all life stages according to AAFCO standards.
- High moisture content helps support hydration, especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much water.
Considerations
- Multiple poultry sources mean it may not suit cats with chicken or mixed poultry allergies or sensitivities.
- The relatively rich fat level can be great for most cats but may be too calorie-dense for those needing a strict weight-control plan.
- The mixed-protein profile is not ideal if you are trying to run a strict elimination diet to check for food allergies.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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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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02
Duck Broth
Duck broth is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful liquid to boost palatability and moisture, and it can contribute modest amounts of amino acids and minerals depending on how it’s made. It can help entice picky dogs and cats and encourage hydration, but caregivers should check labels for high sodium, added onions/garlic or excessive fat, and avoid broths with bone fragments or if the animal has a poultry allergy or pancreatitis risk.
03
Guinea Fowl
Guinea fowl is used in pet food as a lean, novel poultry protein source providing high-quality animal protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc. It can be a useful alternative for dogs or cats with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is not inherently hypoallergenic, should be included as part of a balanced diet, and must be properly processed (cooked or handled safely) to avoid contamination or issues with bones if whole‑prey ingredients are used.
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04
Quail
Quail is used in pet foods as a novel or alternative animal protein—available as meat, whole-ground bird, or meal—to provide high-quality, bioavailable protein and essential amino acids for both dogs and cats. It supplies B vitamins and minerals like iron, is often featured in limited-ingredient or hypoallergenic formulas, but pets can still develop sensitivities, raw or cooked bones may present hazards, and diets relying heavily on quail should be complete or balanced by formulation or supplementation.
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Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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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
Fussie Cat offers palatable cat foods emphasizing high protein and moisture content. It is known for its 'cats as connoisseurs' approach, focusing on recipes that appeal to finicky eaters.
Manufacturer
Pets Global partners with trusted U.S.-based manufacturers for its products, maintaining oversight of ingredient sourcing and recipe formulation to ensure food safety and nutritional quality standards. Its products are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles and follow U.S. FDA manufacturing guidelines.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Fussie Cat Market Fresh Turkey & Guineafowl Pate Wet Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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