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Carnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Chicken & Salmon Wet Cat Food
Stella & Chewy's

Carnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Chicken & Salmon Wet Cat Food

Cat · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a high-moisture canned pâté for adult cats, made with chicken as the primary protein and salmon and egg as additional animal protein sources. It’s relatively low in carbohydrates and includes added taurine, making it suitable as a main wet food for healthy adult cats.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.2 out of 10

Top Pick

This wet pâté is a good fit for adult cats who do well on chicken and fish and benefit from extra moisture in their diet. It emphasizes animal-based protein with a fairly low carbohydrate load and includes added taurine for heart and eye support. It’s appropriate as a primary wet food option for most healthy adult cats, as long as they tolerate the included proteins and egg.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 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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Hydration Support Heart Care
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Chicken and salmon provide multiple animal protein sources that most cats find highly digestible.
  • High moisture content can help support overall hydration, especially for cats that don’t drink much water.
  • Relatively low in carbohydrates compared with many dry and some wet foods.
  • Contains added taurine, which is essential for normal heart and eye function in cats.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken, salmon, and egg, so it’s not a good choice for cats with known allergies to any of those ingredients.
  • Sunflower oil is the main added fat, which provides energy but not the same omega profile as fish or animal fats.
  • Guar gum is a common thickener; most cats tolerate it well, but a few with very sensitive guts may not.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, chicken broth, salmon, dried egg product, sunflower oil, tapioca, natural flavor, salt, dandelion, calcium sulfate, guar gum, potassium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, taurine, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, celery powder, thiamine mononitrate, zinc oxide, reduced iron, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, copper amino acid complex, pyridoxine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, potassium iodide, biotin.

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
Chicken Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.
03
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.
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04
Egg Product
Egg product is used in pet foods as a high-quality, highly digestible animal protein and palatability enhancer, providing complete essential amino acids, fats, vitamins (such as A, D and B12), minerals and choline, and it often serves as a binder or emulsifier when included as whole, dried or concentrated egg. It supplies bioavailable nutrients for dogs and cats but can be a food allergen for some individuals, may be higher in fat depending on yolk content, and should be properly processed (pasteurized or cooked) to reduce microbial risk.
05
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is used in pet foods as a concentrated fat source to increase energy density, palatability and supply linoleic acid (an essential omega‑6) that helps maintain healthy skin and coat. It is beneficial for dogs and cats but is high in omega‑6 and low in omega‑3—so formulas should balance fatty acids to avoid an inflammatory imbalance; it is calorie‑dense (important for weight control and pancreatitis-prone animals) and may require antioxidants or high‑oleic formulations for better shelf stability.

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)
3.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
80.00%
Low High
106
kcal / 2.8 Oz
1347
kcal / Kg
High
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

Brand

Stella & Chewy's makes raw-inspired food for dogs and cats, including freeze-dried raw patties and morsels, frozen raw, kibble coated with freeze-dried raw, wet food, and meal mixers. Recipes emphasize high animal-protein inclusions with added probiotics, and the food is produced in the company's own facilities in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Stella & Chewy's LLC
Founded 2003
Headquarters Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Wisconsin
Manufacturing oversight

Stella & Chewy's manufactures its own foods in company-owned facilities in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

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 Stella & Chewy's Carnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Chicken & Salmon Wet Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 4, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Stella & Chewy's ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Stella & Chewy's. 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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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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.