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Carnivore Cravings Tuna & Pumpkin Wet Cat Food
Stella & Chewy's

Carnivore Cravings Tuna & Pumpkin Wet Cat Food

Cat · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a shredded, broth-based wet food for adult cats, with wild-caught tuna as the primary protein and pumpkin as a gentle fiber source. It’s formulated as a complete and balanced meal, with added taurine for heart and eye support and a blend of vitamins and minerals. The recipe is pea-, lentil-, and potato-free, which may appeal to owners looking to avoid those ingredients.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.1 out of 10

Strong Choice

This food provides a moisture-rich, tuna-based diet for adult cats who enjoy shredded textures in broth. The protein level is moderate for a wet food, and it includes added taurine and controlled phosphorus and magnesium, which many cat owners look for. It can work well as a complete daily diet or as part of a mixed feeding plan with other foods.

Nutritional profile 7.4
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

Marketed Benefits
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Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Wild-caught tuna as the first ingredient gives a clear, named animal protein source.
  • Moisture content is high, which helps support hydration in cats that don’t drink much water.
  • Added taurine, plus measured phosphorus and magnesium, support key feline nutritional needs.
  • Formulated as a 100% complete and balanced meal for adult cats, not just a topper.

Considerations

  • Tuna is a common fish allergen, so this won’t suit cats with fish sensitivities.
  • The protein level is on the moderate side for a wet cat food, so very active or underweight cats may need larger portions.
  • Pumpkin and tapioca add some bulk but don’t contribute significant protein for carnivorous cats.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Tuna, Tuna Broth, Pumpkin, Tapioca, Natural Tuna Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Tuna Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dandelion, Salt, Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide).

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
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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02
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).
03
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.
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04
Tapioca
Tapioca is a processed starch from the cassava root commonly used in pet foods and treats as a gluten-free carbohydrate, binder and thickening agent, providing easily digestible calories but very little protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. While useful in hypoallergenic or grain-free formulations, it has limited nutritional value and a high glycemic index, so it should be used in moderation—especially for overweight or diabetic dogs and cats—and only in properly processed form to avoid cassava-related toxins.
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05
Natural Tuna Flavor
Natural tuna flavor is used primarily as a palatability enhancer in dog and cat foods to make formulas more appealing and encourage picky pets to eat. It provides negligible nutritional value on its own, may be derived from tuna or tuna extracts so can trigger fish allergies or sensitivities, and should not be relied on as a source of omega‑3s or other essential nutrients—review the ingredient list for actual fish or added nutrients if you want dietary benefits.

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)
2.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
84.00%
Low High
752
kcal / Kg
59
kcal / Pouch
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Shredded
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
100% complete & balanced meal.

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 Tuna & Pumpkin Wet Cat Food.

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

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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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