Tuna & Pumpkin Recipe In Broth Wet Cat Food
Verified Jun 14, 2026
This is a high-moisture wet food for adult cats, featuring tuna broth and wild-caught tuna as the main components, with added pumpkin to support gentle digestion. The recipe is relatively high in protein for a broth-based food and includes essential vitamins, minerals, and taurine for complete and balanced daily nutrition. Its brothy texture can help boost hydration, which is especially useful for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
Nutritionally, this is a solid, meat-forward wet food for adult cats that provides complete and balanced nutrition with a high moisture content. Tuna broth and tuna supply most of the protein, while pumpkin adds a small amount of fiber that can be helpful for some cats’ digestion. It’s a good option for cats that enjoy fishy, brothy foods and for increasing water intake, as long as they don’t have specific sensitivities to fish or tuna-based diets.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Tuna broth and tuna are the lead ingredients, giving a good animal-protein base and a very high moisture content that supports hydration.
- Includes pumpkin, which can provide gentle fiber and may help with stool quality in some cats.
- Fortified with taurine, vitamins, and minerals to make it a complete and balanced diet for adult cats, not just a topper or treat.
- Relatively low fat for a wet food, which can suit some cats who need a leaner formula, while still offering adequate protein on a dry-matter basis.
Considerations
- Fish (tuna) is a common feline allergen, so this won’t be suitable for cats with known fish allergies or sensitivities.
- Tuna-heavy diets aren’t ideal as the sole long-term protein source for every cat; many veterinarians prefer some rotation with non-fish proteins when possible.
- The low fat level may not be ideal for very active or underweight cats that need a more calorie-dense formula to maintain or gain weight.
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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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).
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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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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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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.
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Calcium
Calcium is an essential mineral added to pet food mainly to support bone and teeth development and maintenance, as well as normal muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting in dogs and cats. It must be provided in the right amount and balance with phosphorus—too little causes weak bones while excess, especially in growing large-breed puppies, can lead to skeletal abnormalities and in some animals contribute to urinary stone formation, so calcium levels and sources are carefully controlled in formulated diets.
Nutritional Breakdown
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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.
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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 Tuna & Pumpkin Recipe In Broth Wet Cat Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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