Turkey Cat Entrée Wet Food
This is a grain-free, turkey-based canned pâté for cats of all life stages. It uses turkey and turkey liver as the sole animal protein sources, with added taurine, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics to support a complete, balanced diet. The high moisture content also helps support your cat’s daily hydration needs.
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This is a high-quality, meat-rich canned diet that should suit many healthy cats, including those who do better on a single animal protein source. The turkey and turkey liver provide highly digestible animal protein, and the formula is complete and balanced for all life stages by AAFCO formulation. It’s a nice option if you’re looking for a grain-free wet food with moderate fat and added gut-support ingredients.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Turkey and turkey liver are the main ingredients, providing highly digestible animal protein for cats.
- AAFCO complete and balanced for all life stages, so it can be used for kittens and adults if fed appropriately.
- Grain-free formula may help some cats who don’t tolerate common grains well.
- Includes added taurine, vitamins, minerals, and prebiotic and probiotic yeast to support overall nutrition and gut health.
Considerations
- Formulated to meet AAFCO profiles rather than being tested in feeding trials, so real-world digestibility hasn’t been formally studied.
- Because it is grain-free and fairly rich in animal ingredients, it may be too calorie-dense for some indoor cats if portions aren’t carefully controlled.
- Cats with poultry allergies or intolerances should avoid this food, since turkey is the only animal protein source.
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.
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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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Turkey Broth
Turkey broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavoring and moisture enhancer to improve palatability, and in wet formulas it contributes small amounts of protein, amino acids and electrolytes. It can help entice dogs and cats to eat or increase hydration, but caregivers should check sodium levels and avoid broths with onion, garlic, xylitol or other harmful additives, and be mindful if the pet has a poultry allergy.
03
Turkey Liver
Turkey liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods as a protein-rich, palatability-enhancing ingredient and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12), iron, and copper. It offers nutritional benefits for metabolism and skin/coat health but should be included in moderation within a balanced diet to avoid vitamin A excess and high purine intake, and must be properly handled or cooked to reduce foodborne risks.
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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.
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Yeast Extract
Yeast extract is a concentrated, water‑soluble ingredient used primarily as a natural flavor enhancer and palatant in pet foods, while also supplying soluble proteins, free amino acids, nucleotides and B‑group vitamins. It can improve palatability and provide small supportive nutrients for metabolism and digestive/immune health, but may contain notable sodium and could be a concern for animals with yeast sensitivity or those on sodium‑restricted or renal prescription diets—consult your veterinarian if unsure.
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
A family-made line of dry and wet dog and cat food produced in Perham, Minnesota, spanning the NutriSource, PureVita, Element Series, and Choice ranges. Built around its Good 4 Life supplement system and vertically integrated manufacturing.
Manufacturer
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
NutriSource Turkey Cat Entrée Wet 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 NutriSource. 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. Recall logging began in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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