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Wallaby Pate Wet Cat Food
Zealandia

Wallaby Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Oct 14, 2026

Cat · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free canned pâté for adult cats featuring wallaby as the main protein, supported by multiple lamb organs and New Zealand green-lipped mussels. It’s a very meat-heavy formula with added salmon oil for omega-3s and a full vitamin and mineral premix for complete nutrition. The relatively low fat and moderate calorie density may suit cats who don’t need a very rich diet.

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Over-the-counter Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.6 out of 10

Strong Choice

This meat-rich wet food is formulated as a complete and balanced diet for adult cats, using an unusual primary protein, wallaby, plus lamb organs. It offers a high proportion of animal ingredients with added omega-3s and joint-supportive mussels. It can work well for healthy adult cats, especially those who do better on a lower-fat canned diet or need a novel protein option under veterinary guidance.

Nutritional profile 7.8
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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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Heart Care Digestive Health Joint Care Skin Coat Health Antioxidant Support
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Wallaby as the first ingredient plus multiple lamb organs provides highly digestible animal protein and essential nutrients.
  • The recipe is grain-free and about 95% meat and organs, which closely matches a cat’s natural preference for animal-based foods.
  • New Zealand green-lipped mussels and salmon oil add omega-3 fatty acids that can support skin, coat, and joint health.
  • Includes a full vitamin and mineral premix with added taurine to help meet the specific nutritional needs of adult cats.

Considerations

  • Protein level is modest for a very meat-heavy wet food, so very active or underweight cats may need more total calories or protein from their overall diet.
  • Contains lamb and fish ingredients, which can be problem proteins for cats with known allergies to these foods.
  • Fat content is quite low for a canned cat food, which may not suit cats who struggle to keep weight on or need higher energy density.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Wallaby, Water Sufficient for Processing, Lamb Liver, Lamb Lung, Lamb Green Tripe, Lamb Heart, Lamb Kidney, New Zealand Green Mussels, Lamb Plasma, Dried Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Salmon Oil, Guar Gum, Agar Agar, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Glycine Complex, Niacin Supplement, Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Glycine Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol.

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
Exotic Proteins
Exotic proteins are alternative animal protein sources (e.g., venison, rabbit, kangaroo, duck, bison) used in pet foods for their protein content, palatability, and use in limited‑ingredient or hypoallergenic formulas. They can supply high‑quality, digestible amino acids and may reduce exposure to common allergens, but owners should confirm the diet is complete and balanced (including essential nutrients like taurine for cats), and be mindful of sourcing, possible novel allergies, and typically higher cost.
02
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
03
Lamb Liver
Lamb liver is an organ meat used as a nutrient-dense protein and flavor enhancer in pet foods and treats, supplying concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B12), iron, copper and high-quality amino acids important for both dogs and cats. It is highly palatable and can help prevent nutrient deficiencies, but should be fed in moderation because excessive liver intake can lead to vitamin A toxicity and digestive upset, and proper sourcing/handling is important to avoid foodborne pathogens.
04
Lamb Lung
Lamb lung is an organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a lean, highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, supplying readily digestible protein along with B vitamins, iron and other minerals that benefit both dogs and cats. It is typically safe and low in fat when properly sourced and processed (cooked or dehydrated) to eliminate pathogens, but it is not especially rich in taurine so should not be the sole ingredient in a cat’s diet; pet owners should also monitor for individual allergies and buy from reputable suppliers to reduce contamination risk.
05
Lamb Green Tripe
Lamb green tripe is the unprocessed stomach lining of lambs used in pet food as a highly palatable protein and fat source and flavor enhancer, commonly included in raw and wet diets for dogs and cats and valued for natural enzymes, beneficial microbes, and trace nutrients that can support digestion and appetite. It may aid gut health and food acceptance but has a strong odor and potential bacterial load, so buy from reputable sources, handle or process for safety, feed as part of a balanced diet, and use caution with animals prone to pancreatitis or in households with immunocompromised people.

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)
12.50%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
2.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
690
kcal / Kg
Low
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 Pate
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

Brand

New Zealand-made cat and dog food and treats in wet, air-dried, and dry formats. Distinguished by proteins from licensed New Zealand wildlife-management programs, such as wild brushtail possum, wallaby, and goat, alongside conventional proteins.

Price tier $$$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Zealandia Ltd
Headquarters Auckland, New Zealand
Manufacturing country New Zealand
Manufacturing region Gisborne
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. Zealandia Ltd 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 Zealandia Wallaby Pate Wet Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Oct 15, 2026

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