Tuna With Shrimp in Aspic Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 30, 2026
A hydrating wet food for adult cats that features tuna and shrimp as its key animal protein sources in a soft aspic (gel) texture. It is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance, with added taurine, vitamins, minerals, and prebiotic fibers like fructooligosaccharides and inulin. This can work well as a main meal or topper for cats who enjoy fish-based diets and a moist, jelly-like texture.
This is an excellent-quality wet food for adult cats, built around tuna and shrimp with a very high moisture content to support hydration. It’s AAFCO-formulated for adult maintenance and includes taurine, DHA, and prebiotic fibers, which together support general health and digestion. It’s best suited to healthy adult cats who do well on fish-based diets and don’t have known sensitivities to fish or shrimp.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- High-moisture wet formula, which helps support hydration—especially useful for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
- Uses identifiable animal proteins (tuna and shrimp) as primary ingredients, providing essential amino acids for adult cats.
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as a sole diet for adult cats.
- Includes added taurine and DHA, along with prebiotic fibers (fructooligosaccharides, inulin) that can support healthy digestion and overall wellness.
Considerations
- Fish and shrimp are common allergens for some cats, so this wouldn’t be a good choice if your cat has known fish or shellfish sensitivities.
- The protein level is moderate for a wet cat food; very active or underweight cats may need careful portioning or additional calories from other foods if they don’t maintain weight well.
- Contains several gelling agents (carrageenan, locust bean gum, xanthan gum), which are nutritionally acceptable but can occasionally cause softer stools in particularly sensitive cats.
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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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.
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Tuna
Tuna is commonly used in pet foods as a highly palatable animal protein and flavor enhancer, providing readily digestible protein and omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) along with B vitamins for both dogs and cats. While nutritionally beneficial, tuna can be high in mercury or sodium (especially canned), and feeding it exclusively or frequently may cause nutrient imbalances (including risks for thiamine or taurine issues in cats), so it should be offered in moderation as part of a complete, balanced diet.
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Shrimp
Shrimp is used in pet foods and treats as a lean, palatable animal protein and flavor enhancer that supplies high-quality amino acids and nutrients such as vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, small amounts of omega-3s and taurine (important for cats). While nutritious and often well-accepted by dogs and cats, owners should watch for shellfish allergies, high cholesterol and added sodium in processed products, and avoid shells or raw/undercooked shrimp to prevent choking and microbial or contaminant risks—choose cooked, deboned, responsibly sourced shrimp when possible.
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Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer commonly used in wet and canned pet foods to improve texture, gelation and to suspend proteins and fats, but it provides no nutritional value for dogs or cats. Food-grade carrageenan is approved for use by regulatory agencies and generally considered safe, however degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) is not used in foods and some studies and anecdotal reports link carrageenan to gastrointestinal sensitivity or inflammation in susceptible pets, so owners of animals with chronic GI issues may wish to avoid it.
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Glycine
Glycine is a nonessential amino acid commonly present in pet foods as a component of protein and occasionally added as a flavoring or functional ingredient; it contributes to collagen and connective-tissue synthesis, acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, and is a precursor for glutathione and bile acid conjugation. It can support joint/connective-tissue health and antioxidant capacity in dogs and cats and is generally safe at typical dietary levels, though high supplemental doses are unnecessary and amino-acid intake should be monitored in pets with severe liver or kidney disease under veterinary guidance.
Nutritional Breakdown
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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
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.
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Recall History
Fussie Cat Tuna With Shrimp in Aspic Pouch Recipe Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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