Peking Ducken Chicken & Duck in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Verified Aug 22, 2026
This is a gravy-style wet cat food featuring boneless, skinless chicken breast as the primary protein, with added duck and pumpkin in a high-moisture formula. The recipe is quite lean, with modest fat and added taurine and vitamins to support complete feline nutrition. It can work well for adult cats who enjoy shredded meats in gravy and benefit from extra hydration in their diet.
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Strong Choice
Overall, this is a high-moisture, meat-focused wet food for adult cats that uses recognizable ingredients like chicken breast, duck, and pumpkin. The protein level is appropriate for a canned diet, and the fat content is on the lean side, which may suit some cats that don’t need a very rich formula. It’s a good option for cats who like gravy-based textures and for owners looking to increase their cat’s water intake through food.
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Strengths
- Named animal proteins (boneless, skinless chicken breast and duck breast) at the top of the ingredient list provide high-quality, highly digestible protein.
- Very high moisture content (86%) can help support good hydration, which is especially helpful for urinary health in many cats.
- Includes pumpkin, which can add some gentle fiber and may help support normal digestion in some cats.
- Added taurine and a full vitamin/mineral premix help support complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats when fed as directed.
Considerations
- Chicken is the main protein source, so this food would not be suitable for cats with chicken allergies or sensitivities.
- The formula is quite low in fat for a cat food, which may not be ideal for very active or underweight cats that need more calories from fat.
- Contains potato starch as a carbohydrate and thickener; while generally well tolerated, it does contribute some calories that don’t provide much additional nutritional value beyond energy.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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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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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.
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Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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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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Potato Starch
Potato starch is a highly digestible carbohydrate commonly used in pet foods as a binder, thickener and texture agent to help kibble formation, stabilize wet formulas and create chewy treats. It provides readily available energy but is low in protein, fat and micronutrients, so while generally safe, its high glycemic load and limited nutritional value mean it should be used sparingly—particularly for overweight pets, diabetic animals or cats on low‑carbohydrate diets, and excessive amounts can sometimes contribute to loose stools.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Manufacturer
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 recall is listed for TruLuxe Peking Ducken Chicken & Duck in Gravy Wet Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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