Mackerel & Sardines Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 15, 2026
This is a high-moisture canned food for cats and kittens that uses mackerel and sardines as its main animal protein sources, served in a calamari broth. It offers a fish-forward recipe with modest fat and added taurine and vitamins to meet complete and balanced nutrition standards for growth and adult maintenance. The shredded texture can be appealing for cats who like recognizable pieces of fish in their food.
Nutritionally, this is a fish-based, high-moisture wet food that’s complete and balanced for both kittens and adult cats, which makes it versatile for multi-cat households. The primary ingredients are animal-based, and the calorie content is relatively low per can, which can help with portion control in indoor or less active cats. It’s best suited for cats who do well on fish and for owners who like a very high moisture, shredded texture diet.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Mackerel and sardines as the lead ingredients provide high-quality animal protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids.
- Complete and balanced for both kittens and adult cats, so it can be fed as a sole diet across life stages.
- Very high moisture content helps support overall hydration, which is especially useful for cats that don’t drink much water.
- Relatively simple ingredient list without common carbohydrate fillers, which can be helpful for some cats that do better on lower-carb wet diets.
Considerations
- Fish (mackerel and sardines) are common allergens for some cats, so this wouldn’t be appropriate if your cat is fish-sensitive.
- Menadione sodium bisulfite (a synthetic vitamin K source) is somewhat controversial among some veterinarians and owners, although it is permitted and used in many commercial diets.
- The formula is heavily fish-based; long term, many veterinarians prefer rotating proteins or including non-fish options as well to avoid reliance on fish-only diets.
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.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Mackerel
Mackerel is a fatty fish commonly used in pet foods as a high‑quality animal protein and a rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), often added for flavor, palatability and healthy fats. Its omega‑3s support skin and coat condition, immune and joint health in dogs and cats, but owners should be aware of potential heavy‑metal accumulation, food sensitivities, and higher fat or sodium in some preparations, so choose properly processed, deboned sources from reputable suppliers.
02
Sardine
Sardine serves as a rich animal protein and palatability enhancer in pet food, supplying highly digestible protein, abundant omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), B vitamins and vitamin D, and when included whole can provide calcium and phosphorus. They can benefit both dogs and cats by supporting skin and coat, joint and cardiac health, but owners should watch for high sodium in some canned products, potential fish allergies or digestive upset in sensitive animals, and choose sustainably sourced, low‑sodium options to minimize contaminant exposure.
03
Calamari Broth
Calamari broth is used primarily as a savory palatant and moisture-enhancing ingredient in pet foods and wet formulations, contributing mild protein-derived flavor and small amounts of soluble amino acids and minerals from squid. It can improve palatability for dogs and cats and may supply trace nutrients such as taurine and B vitamins, but it should not be relied on as a sole nutrient source, may be higher in sodium, and can pose an allergen risk for animals with seafood sensitivities.
04
Calamari
Calamari (squid) is used in pet foods as a lean, palatable animal protein and flavor ingredient that supplies high-quality amino acids and naturally occurring nutrients such as taurine and omega-3 fatty acids to support muscle, skin/coat and—particularly in cats—heart and eye health. It can be a useful novel-protein option but may trigger seafood allergies in sensitive animals and its nutritional value and salt or contaminant levels can vary with processing and sourcing, so quality and formulation matter.
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
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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
Tiki Pets (originally launched as Tiki Cat and Tiki Dog) offers high-protein, moisture-rich pet foods inspired by the natural diets of cats and dogs. The brand is positioned in the premium to super-premium category, emphasizing real meat and seafood ingredients with no grains or artificial additives.
Visit Tiki PetsManufacturer
Whitebridge Pet Brands oversees manufacturing through partnerships with co-packers that meet FDA and AAFCO requirements. Their production facilities adhere to established quality and safety protocols such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Tiki Pets Mackerel & Sardines Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Tiki Pets ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Tiki Pets. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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