Duck & Liver Recipe Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 14, 2026
A high-meat canned pâté for cats of all life stages, this recipe is built around duck and duck liver as its primary animal protein sources. It’s grain-free and very simple in composition, with added salmon oil for healthy fats and a full vitamin–mineral premix to keep it complete and balanced. The straightforward ingredient list can be helpful for cats with food sensitivities or selective appetites.
This is a very meat-focused wet food with duck and duck liver making up the vast majority of the recipe, providing rich, highly digestible animal protein for cats at any life stage. The formula is simple, grain-free, and free of common additional protein sources like chicken or beef, which can be helpful if you’re trying to limit ingredients. It should suit most healthy cats well, including many with sensitive stomachs or suspected food sensitivities, as long as they tolerate duck and fish oil.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Very high animal content (98% duck and liver) with named meat ingredients at the top of the list, which is ideal for obligate carnivores like cats.
- Complete and balanced for all life stages according to AAFCO, so it can be used for kittens, adults, and seniors if portioned appropriately.
- Relatively high protein and fat for a canned diet, supporting good energy and lean body mass when fed in the right amounts.
- Simple, grain-free formula with a single main animal protein source plus salmon oil, which may be useful when trying to narrow down potential food sensitivities.
Considerations
- Contains duck and salmon oil, so it is not suitable for cats with confirmed duck or fish allergies.
- Because it’s energy-dense for a wet food, portion control is important, especially for indoor or less active cats prone to weight gain.
- All-life-stages formulations must also meet kitten and reproduction needs, so this food is somewhat richer than many adult-only formulas; some sedentary adult cats may need smaller portions to maintain a healthy weight.
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
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.
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
Duck Liver
Duck liver is an organ meat used in pet foods and treats as a concentrated protein and highly palatable micronutrient source, supplying bioavailable vitamins (notably vitamin A and B12), iron, and copper for both dogs and cats. It is nutrient-dense and beneficial in moderation but should be included as part of a balanced formula because excessive liver can lead to hypervitaminosis A and mineral imbalances, and it should be properly processed to minimize pathogen risk.
04
Agar
Agar is a seaweed-derived gelling agent and thickener commonly used in pet foods and treats to create firm textures, stabilize wet formulas, and act as a vegetarian binder, contributing soluble but largely indigestible fiber rather than significant protein or calories. Generally safe and useful for texture and stool-bulking, it provides little direct nutrition for dogs or cats and can cause loose stools or gastrointestinal upset if used in excess, so it should be included at appropriate levels in balanced formulations.
05
Potassium Chloride
Potassium chloride is a mineral salt added to pet foods to provide the essential electrolyte potassium (and chloride), helping meet nutrient requirements and support normal fluid balance, nerve conduction, and muscle function. It is useful for electrolyte supplementation but must be used at appropriate levels—excessive potassium can be harmful, may affect palatability, and pets with kidney disease or on certain medications are at higher risk of hyperkalemia.
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
Hound & Gatos is a premium pet food brand offering biologically appropriate, grain-free wet and dry foods for dogs and cats. The brand emphasizes limited ingredients, single-protein recipes, and high meat content to align with carnivorous pet diets. Targeted at discerning pet owners seeking simple, meat-first formulas.
Visit Hound & GatosManufacturer
Gott Pet Products oversees formulation and quality control for its brands but contracts manufacturing to partners that meet USDA, FDA, and AAFCO guidelines. Products undergo quality assurance testing for safety and nutritional adequacy.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Hound & Gatos Duck & Liver Recipe Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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We have no recalls on record for Hound & Gatos. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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