Pate in Gravy With Real Tuna & Salmon Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 14, 2026
This is a soft, pate-style wet food in gravy for adult cats, using fish broth, chicken, tuna, and salmon as its main protein sources. It provides moderate protein and fat for a wet diet and includes added taurine, vitamins, and minerals for complete and balanced adult maintenance nutrition. The smooth texture and gravy-style formula can be appealing for cats who like moist, easy-to-eat foods.
Nutritionally, this is a balanced, mid-range wet food suitable for healthy adult cats who tolerate chicken and fish well. It offers multiple animal protein sources and an appropriate moisture level, which can help support hydration. The use of several common allergen proteins and added colors may make it less ideal for very sensitive cats, but for most adult cats it can work as a reasonable everyday wet food option.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Multiple animal protein sources (chicken, tuna, salmon, liver) provide a good range of essential amino acids for adult cats.
- Wet pate texture with 80% moisture can help support hydration, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, with added taurine, vitamins, and minerals for complete and balanced nutrition.
- Calorie content is clearly stated, which makes it easier to manage portion control and weight maintenance.
Considerations
- Contains chicken, fish (tuna and salmon), and egg, which are common triggers for food allergies in some cats; not ideal for cats with known sensitivities to these proteins.
- Includes added color ingredients; while generally safe, they do not add nutritional value and are unnecessary from a health standpoint.
- Protein level is moderate for a wet cat food, so very active or underweight cats may do better on a higher-protein formula under veterinary guidance.
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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Fish Broth
Fish broth is used in pet food primarily as a flavor and moisture enhancer, providing modest amounts of fish-derived protein, amino acids, minerals and sometimes trace omega‑3s but not serving as a primary source of complete nutrition. It can improve hydration and entice picky, senior, or ill dogs and cats to eat, but caregivers should watch for high sodium, added seasonings (especially onion or garlic), potential fish allergies, and variable quality depending on processing.
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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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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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.
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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.What is calorie density
How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.Product Details & Brand
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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
Meow Mix is a well-known cat food brand famous for its advertising campaigns and wide availability. It offers dry and wet cat food products emphasizing taste appeal for cats.
Visit Meow MixManufacturer
Products are manufactured in company-owned and partner facilities under the oversight of The J.M. Smucker Company’s quality assurance program, following FDA and AAFCO regulatory guidelines for pet food production.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Meow Mix Pate in Gravy With Real Tuna & Salmon Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Meow Mix ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Meow Mix. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.
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