Carnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Chicken & Tuna Recipe Wet Cat Food
This is a high-moisture canned pate for adult cats featuring chicken as the main protein, with tuna and egg as additional animal protein sources. It’s relatively low in carbohydrates and includes added taurine to help meet cats’ unique nutritional needs. The smooth texture and broth-style moisture can work well for cats who prefer softer foods or need extra hydration from their diet.
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Top Pick
This wet pate is a reasonable option for adult cats who do well with chicken and fish, and whose owners want a high-moisture, lower-carb style diet. It relies on multiple animal proteins and added taurine to help support a complete feline diet. The moderate calorie density per can can make portion control easier for many indoor cats.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken, tuna, and egg provide multiple high-quality animal protein sources that are very appropriate for cats.
- Very high moisture content can help support hydration, especially for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
- Relatively simple carbohydrate sources and no grains or legumes may appeal for cats that do better on lower-carb formulas.
- Includes added taurine, an essential nutrient for cats that supports normal heart and eye function.
Considerations
- Contains chicken, egg, and fish, so it will not be suitable for cats with allergies or sensitivities to any of those proteins.
- Fat levels are on the modest side for a canned food, which is fine for many cats but may be low for very high-energy or underweight cats.
- Sunflower oil is the main added fat, which supplies omega-6s but not the marine omega-3s some owners look for from fish oil.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
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.
Manufacturer
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 recall is listed for Stella & Chewy's Carnivore Cravings Purrfect Pate Chicken & Tuna Recipe Wet Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 4, 2026
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