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Home Delights Grilled Ribeye Steak With Vegetables In Sauce Wet Dog Food
Cesar

Home Delights Grilled Ribeye Steak With Vegetables In Sauce Wet Dog Food

Verified Jun 9, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

A wet food for adult dogs featuring beef as the primary protein, supported by chicken, organ meats, and egg for a broader amino acid profile. Carrots, potatoes, and spinach contribute carbohydrates and some fiber, while added vitamins and minerals make it complete and balanced for daily feeding. Its soft chunks-in-sauce texture can work as a full meal or as a topper over dry food for extra palatability.

Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
7.6 out of 10

This is a complete and balanced wet food for adult dogs that relies on beef and chicken, including nutrient-dense organs, to provide protein in a highly palatable, easy-to-eat format. The nutrient profile is typical for a loaf-style wet food and can work well for many healthy adult dogs, especially smaller dogs or picky eaters when used alone or as a topper. Dogs with food allergies to beef, chicken, egg, or wheat would need a different option.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
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 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Digestive Health
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Beef is the first ingredient, with additional protein from chicken, organ meats (liver, heart), and egg, which together provide a good range of essential amino acids.
  • Formulated as 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs, so it can be used as a sole diet if desired.
  • Wet, highly palatable chunks-in-sauce texture can encourage eating in picky dogs and provides extra moisture intake.
  • Includes organ meats and animal plasma, which are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and highly digestible protein.

Considerations

  • Contains several common allergens, including beef, chicken, egg, and wheat gluten, so it is not a good match for dogs with sensitivities to these ingredients.
  • Protein level is modest on an as-fed basis, which is typical for wet foods but may be lower than ideal for very active or working dogs unless total calories are adjusted.
  • Added color and flavor are present; while safe, they are not nutritionally necessary and some owners prefer diets without added colorants.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Chicken Broth, Water, Carrots, Chicken, Potato, Chicken Liver, Spinach, Animal Plasma, Corn Starch, Chicken Heart, Wheat Gluten, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Added Color, Natural Flavor, Zinc Sulfate, Magnesium Proteinate, Xanthan Gum, Grilled Ribeye Steak Flavor, dl-Methionine, Guar Gum, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Carbonate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, 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
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
05
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.

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)
3.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
82.00%
Low High
917
kcal / Kg
92
kcal / Tray
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.

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Sauce
Processing method Slow Cooked
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
100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs

Brand

Cesar

Cesar is a Mars Petcare brand focused primarily on small dogs, offering wet trays, pouches, and some dry foods and treats. Marketing emphasizes gourmet-style meals, variety of flavors, and small-portion convenience with a strong lifestyle and companionship focus.

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Manufacturer

Company name Mars Petcare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing oversight

Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.

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

Cesar Home Delights Grilled Ribeye Steak With Vegetables In Sauce Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

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