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Complete Health Kitten Whitefish & Tuna Pate
Wellness

Complete Health Kitten Whitefish & Tuna Pate

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Cat · Wet Kitten All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free, canned pate formulated for kittens, featuring whitefish, chicken, and tuna as the main protein sources. It provides moderate protein and fat suitable for growth, along with added DHA and omega fatty acids from fish oil and flaxseed, plus taurine to support normal eye and heart function. The recipe also includes small amounts of fruits, vegetables, and prebiotic chicory root fiber to support overall digestive health.

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KibbleLab Score
9.1 out of 10

Top Pick

Nutritionally, this is a well-designed wet food for growing kittens who do well on fish- and chicken-based diets. The protein and fat levels are appropriate for a canned kitten formula, and it includes supportive nutrients like DHA, taurine, and omega fatty acids. It should suit most healthy kittens, especially those who benefit from a higher-moisture, grain-free diet, as long as they tolerate fish and chicken proteins.

Nutritional profile 9.4
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

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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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Brain Health Eye Health
Suitable For
Kitten All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Multiple named animal proteins (whitefish, chicken, tuna) high in the ingredient list provide good-quality, highly digestible protein for growth.
  • Contains DHA from fish oil, along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are important for brain development, skin, and coat health in kittens.
  • Includes added taurine at a clearly stated level, supporting normal heart and eye function in growing cats.
  • Grain-free formula without common grain allergens like wheat or soy, which can be helpful for kittens that don’t tolerate those ingredients well.

Considerations

  • Relies heavily on fish (whitefish and tuna), which some cats with fish allergies or sensitivities will need to avoid.
  • Contains chicken, so it is not appropriate for kittens with chicken allergies.
  • As a grain-free recipe, it uses gums (guar, cassia, xanthan) as thickeners, which are safe but can cause soft stool in a few very sensitive kittens.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Whitefish, Chicken, Fish Broth, Tuna, Carrots, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Guar Gum, Ground Flaxseed, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Magnesium Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Beta Carotene, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

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
Whitefish
Whitefish (such as pollock, cod, or haddock) is commonly used in pet foods as a lean animal protein source that provides high‑quality essential amino acids, good digestibility, and some omega‑3 fatty acids to support skin, coat and muscle maintenance. While generally palatable and useful for weight‑managed formulas, pet parents should be aware of potential fish allergies and the importance of responsible sourcing and processing to minimize contaminants; cats also require adequate dietary taurine, so whitefish should be part of a complete, balanced diet.
02
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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03
Fish Broth
Fish broth is used in pet food primarily as a flavor and moisture enhancer, providing modest amounts of fish-derived protein, amino acids, minerals and sometimes trace omega‑3s but not serving as a primary source of complete nutrition. It can improve hydration and entice picky, senior, or ill dogs and cats to eat, but caregivers should watch for high sodium, added seasonings (especially onion or garlic), potential fish allergies, and variable quality depending on processing.
04
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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05
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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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)
11.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
6.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
1190
kcal / Kg
186
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

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

Brand

Wellness is WellPet’s flagship brand, offering a full range of natural pet foods including dry, canned, and toppers for dogs and cats. The brand focuses on complete, balanced nutrition using natural ingredients and is positioned within the holistic and premium segment of the market.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Wellness Pet Company
Parent company Clearlake Capital Group
Founded 2021
Headquarters Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Arkansas; Indiana
Manufacturing oversight

Products are manufactured in company-owned and partner facilities in the United States under strict quality and safety programs, including adherence to FDA and AAFCO standards for pet food production. Wellness Pet Company maintains internal quality assurance teams and ingredient traceability protocols.

Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Wellness Pet Company is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

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 Wellness Complete Health Kitten Whitefish & Tuna Pate.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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We have no recalls on record for Wellness. 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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