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Perfect Portions Kitten Turkey Entrée Pate Wet Cat Food
Sheba

Perfect Portions Kitten Turkey Entrée Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Cat · Wet Kitten All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free, pate-style wet food formulated specifically for growing kittens, with chicken and turkey as the main animal protein sources. The recipe provides moderate protein and fat for growth, includes added DHA for brain and eye development, and supplies essential nutrients like taurine and vitamin E. It’s designed as a complete and balanced daily diet for kittens who enjoy a soft, easy-to-eat turkey-based entrée.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.4 out of 10

Strong Choice

This kitten formula offers complete and balanced nutrition in a soft pate that’s easy for young kittens to eat, with chicken and turkey providing the main protein. The nutrient profile is appropriate for growth, with added taurine and DHA, which are important for kitten development. It’s a solid everyday option for most healthy kittens, especially for owners who prefer a grain-free wet diet, though it may not suit kittens with poultry or egg allergies.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 7.0
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

Marketed Benefits
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Brain Health Immune Support
Suitable For
Kitten All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Formulated to be 100% complete and balanced for growing kittens, so it can be fed as a sole diet during the growth phase.
  • Uses named animal proteins (chicken, turkey, poultry by-products, dried egg) as primary protein sources to support healthy growth.
  • Includes added DHA and taurine, key nutrients for kitten brain, eye, and heart function.
  • Wet pate texture with high moisture (up to 80%) can help support hydration and is easy for small mouths and teeth to manage.

Considerations

  • Contains multiple common allergens, including chicken, turkey (poultry), and egg, so it is not ideal for kittens with known food sensitivities to these ingredients.
  • Energy density is moderate (about 42 kcal per tray), so active or rapidly growing kittens may need several trays per day to meet their calorie needs.
  • Grain-free but relies on gums and starch (guar gum, tapioca starch) for texture; these are generally safe but can occasionally cause soft stools in sensitive individuals.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Water, Turkey, Poultry By-Products, Pork Broth, Dried Egg Product, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Fish Oil, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tapioca Starch, Taurine, Salt, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

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
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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02
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.
03
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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04
Poultry By-Product
Poultry by-product is used primarily as a concentrated protein, fat and micronutrient source in pet foods and consists of rendered poultry parts such as internal organs, bones and connective tissues that supply amino acids, minerals (notably calcium and phosphorus) and B‑vitamins. It can be a cost‑effective source of bioavailable nutrients, but composition and quality vary by source and processing—owners of pets with poultry allergies or who prefer named-meat ingredients may choose alternatives, and safety depends on reputable rendering and adherence to regulatory standards.
05
Pork Broth
Pork broth is typically used in pet foods and treats as a flavoring, palatant and moisture enhancer to improve aroma and encourage eating, and may contribute small amounts of protein, fat and minerals depending on preparation. It can help increase palatability and hydration, but owners should watch for high sodium or fat content and added seasonings (e.g., onion, garlic, or other additives) and avoid it for pets on sodium‑ or fat‑restricted diets or with pork sensitivities.

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)
10.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
5.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
80.00%
Low High
1109
kcal / Kg
42
kcal / Tray
Moderate
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Kitten
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
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 Growth (puppy/kitten)
100% complete and balanced nutrition for growing kittens

Brand

Sheba is a wet cat food brand under Mars Petcare that focuses on premium, portioned entrées and pâtés. It is marketed as a more indulgent, gourmet option for adult cats, with small serving sizes, variety packs, and a strong emphasis on palatability and texture. Sheba is widely available in grocery and mass retail channels but positioned above basic economy cat foods.

Price tier $$$

Manufacturer

Company name Mars Petcare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Arkansas
Manufacturing oversight

Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.

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 Sheba Perfect Portions Kitten Turkey Entrée Pate 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

Has Sheba ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Sheba. 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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