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Stewlander Duck & Salmon Wet Cat Food
Weruva

Stewlander Duck & Salmon Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 24, 2026

Cat · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a minced wet cat food featuring duck and salmon in gravy, designed for adult cats. Duck broth and duck are the main ingredients, with salmon adding extra animal protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s a grain-free, gluten-free canned option with added vitamins, minerals, and taurine for balanced nutrition.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.0 out of 10

Top Pick

This formula is a high-moisture, meat-focused wet food built around duck and salmon, which can work well for adult cats who enjoy a stew-style texture. The ingredient list is straightforward, with animal protein up front and a full vitamin and mineral premix. It’s a good option for cats who do well on grain-free, poultry-and-fish-based canned diets.

Nutritional profile 9.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 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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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Duck broth, duck, and salmon at the top of the list provide animal-based protein and flavor cats usually enjoy.
  • Very high moisture content can help support overall hydration, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much.
  • Includes salmon and duck fat, which are natural sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for skin and coat health.
  • Contains added taurine, vitamins, and minerals to help support complete daily nutrition for adult cats.

Considerations

  • Contains duck and salmon, so it is not a fit for cats with poultry or fish allergies.
  • The protein and fat levels are on the moderate side for a wet food, so very active or underweight cats may need larger portions.
  • This is a grain-free recipe thickened with tapioca and guar gum, which add texture but minimal nutritional value.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Duck Broth, Duck, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Tapioca Starch, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Celery Powder, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Salt, Reduced Iron, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, 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
Duck Broth
Duck broth is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful liquid to boost palatability and moisture, and it can contribute modest amounts of amino acids and minerals depending on how it’s made. It can help entice picky dogs and cats and encourage hydration, but caregivers should check labels for high sodium, added onions/garlic or excessive fat, and avoid broths with bone fragments or if the animal has a poultry allergy or pancreatitis risk.
02
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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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
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.
05
Tapioca Starch
Tapioca starch is a purified carbohydrate used in pet foods mainly as a thickener, binder and easily digestible energy source, contributing virtually no protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. It is low‑allergy and gluten‑free, but because it is a high‑glycemic, low‑nutrient filler it should be limited in diets for overweight or diabetic pets and not relied on for essential nutrition.

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)
7.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
4.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
85.00%
Low High
82
kcal / 2.8 Oz
1034
kcal / Kg
Moderate
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Minced
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

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 Stewlander Duck & Salmon 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

Has Weruva ever been recalled?

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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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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.