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Freestyle Silky Mousse Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

Cat · Wet All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a high-moisture, silky mousse-style wet food for cats of all life stages, featuring tuna broth, tuna, and shrimp as the key animal ingredients. It provides moderate protein and fat with a very soft texture that can be helpful for cats who prefer smooth foods or have dental issues. Added vitamins, minerals, taurine, and prebiotic fiber (inulin) make it a complete and balanced option rather than just a topper or treat.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.4 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a well-formulated, high-moisture wet food centered around tuna and shrimp, suitable for kittens through adults when fed as the main diet. The texture and animal-based ingredients make it very palatable for most cats, and it’s fortified to meet all-life-stage nutrient needs by AAFCO formulation. It’s a strong option for cats that like fish-based diets, as long as fish works for their individual health and allergy profile.

Nutritional profile 8.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • High moisture content, which helps support hydration—especially useful for cats that don’t drink much water.
  • Animal ingredients (tuna and shrimp) provide the primary protein sources, with added egg for a more complete amino acid profile.
  • Complete and balanced for all life stages according to AAFCO nutrient profiles, so it can be used as a primary diet, not just a treat or topper.
  • Includes inulin as a prebiotic fiber, which can help support healthy gut bacteria in some cats.

Considerations

  • Fish and shrimp are common allergens for some cats, so this formula is not ideal if your cat has known fish or shellfish sensitivities.
  • Protein level is on the moderate side for a wet all-life-stage food; very active young adults or large, muscular cats may do better with additional higher-protein options if body condition trends downward.
  • Uses coconut oil as the main fat source, which is safe in these amounts but does not provide the same omega-3 benefits as fish oil or algae oil would.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Tuna Broth, Tuna, Shrimp, Coconut Oil, Dried Egg, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Powdered Cellulose, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Taurine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity).

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
Tuna Broth
Tuna broth is used in pet foods and toppers mainly as a flavor enhancer and moisture source to improve palatability and encourage hydration; it may contribute small amounts of fish-derived protein and omega‑3s but is not a significant standalone protein source. While it can make meals more appealing, pet parents should watch for added salt or preservatives, potential fish allergies, and contaminants such as mercury or histamine, and remember tuna broth does not provide a complete, balanced nutrient profile (including taurine for cats).
02
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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03
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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04
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is used as a concentrated fat source and palatability enhancer in dog and cat diets, providing medium-chain triglycerides (notably lauric acid) that can be rapidly metabolized for energy and may help support skin and coat condition. Because it is high in saturated fat and calories, coconut oil should be used sparingly and introduced gradually to avoid gastrointestinal upset, and pets with obesity or a history of pancreatitis should only use it under veterinary guidance.
05
Egg
Eggs are used in pet foods as a highly digestible, complete animal protein and nutrient source—providing essential amino acids, bioavailable vitamins (A, D, E, B-complex including B12), minerals like selenium and iron, choline and healthy fats—while also improving palatability and texture. They support muscle maintenance, skin/coat and cognitive health in dogs and cats, but raw eggs can carry bacterial risk and contain avidin in whites that may reduce biotin with long-term feeding; some pets may also have egg allergies or require portion control for calorie management.
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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.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
11.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
82.00%
Low High
792
kcal / Kg
63
kcal / Pouch
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Mousse
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages
Substantiation Formulation
Nulo FreeStyle Silky Mousse Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

Brand

Nulo is a premium pet food brand focused on grain-free and high-meat-protein recipes for dogs and cats. It is positioned as a performance and wellness brand, emphasizing quality ingredients, ancestral diet alignment, and the inclusion of probiotics to support digestive health.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Nulo, Inc.
Parent company Apax Partners
Founded 2009
Headquarters Austin, Texas, USA
Website nulo.com
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Midwest and Southern regions
Manufacturing oversight

Nulo partners with trusted manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada that maintain high food safety standards including HACCP and SQF certification. Nulo oversees ingredient sourcing and quality control to ensure nutritional accuracy and consistency across batches.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Nulo Freestyle Silky Mousse Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe Wet Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We have no recalls on record for Nulo. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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