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Love Connection Chicken & Salmon Dinner In A Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food
Weruva

Love Connection Chicken & Salmon Dinner In A Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Cat · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a high‑moisture wet food for adult cats featuring chicken as the main protein, with salmon and mackerel adding additional animal protein and flavor. Its soft puree texture and high water content can be helpful for cats who benefit from extra hydration or prefer smoother foods. The recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as a main diet rather than just a topper.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.4 out of 10

Strong Choice

This formula is a complete and balanced wet food for adult cats that emphasizes moisture and animal-based protein from chicken, salmon, and mackerel. The puree texture and high water content make it a nice option for cats that like very soft foods or need encouragement to take in more fluids. It’s generally well suited to healthy adult cats who do well on chicken-based diets.

Nutritional profile 8.6
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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Hydration Support
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Chicken, salmon, and mackerel provide multiple animal protein sources that are very appropriate for cats.
  • The high moisture level can help support overall hydration, which is especially useful for cats that don’t drink much water.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for complete and balanced adult cat maintenance.
  • Includes added taurine and a full vitamin and mineral mix to support essential feline nutritional needs.

Considerations

  • Chicken, salmon, and mackerel may be a problem for cats with known poultry or fish allergies or sensitivities.
  • The protein level is moderate for a wet food, so very active or underweight cats may need larger portions to meet their calorie and protein needs.
  • The puree texture may not satisfy cats that prefer chunky or more textured foods.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth, Chicken, Salmon, Mackerel, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potato Starch, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source of Vitamin K)

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
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.
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
Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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04
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.
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05
Natural Flavor
Natural flavor is used primarily as a palatability enhancer in pet foods to improve taste and aroma and is not intended to provide significant nutrients, typically coming from concentrated extracts of meat, poultry, plant, or fermentation sources. While it can increase acceptance in picky dogs and cats, manufacturers are not required to disclose specific sources so pets with known sensitivities or allergies may react, and presence of natural flavor should not be taken as a guarantee of overall product quality.

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)
9.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
83.00%
Low High
76
kcal / 2.8 Oz
952
kcal / Kg
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
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
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Formulated to provide a 100% complete and balanced diet for adult maintenance.

Brand

The flagship Weruva brand offers premium wet cat and dog foods made with whole cuts of meat and fish, produced according to strict human food standards. Known for its high-moisture, protein-rich recipes, Weruva caters to pet owners seeking top-quality nutrition.

Price tier $$$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Weruva International, Inc.
Founded 2006
Headquarters Natick, Massachusetts, USA
Website weruva.com
Manufacturing type Contract Manufacturer
Manufacturing country Thailand
Manufacturing region Chonburi Province
Manufacturing oversight

Weruva pet foods are manufactured in human food facilities that meet strict standards for safety and quality, including FDA, BRC, and HACCP certifications. The company oversees manufacturing closely to ensure ingredient integrity and overall product safety.

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 Weruva Love Connection Chicken & Salmon Dinner In A Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We have no recalls on record for Weruva. 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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