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Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil

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Updated Jun 2026
★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 / 5
Protein Clarity

Protein Clarity

This measures how clearly the protein sources are identified on the label. "High" means ingredients like "chicken" or "salmon" are listed by name, so you know exactly what your pet is eating. "Low" means vague terms like "meat meal" or "animal by-products" are used, making it harder to know what's really inside.

Why does clarity matter?

According to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), pet food labels must follow specific naming standards. When a product uses a named protein like "chicken" it must contain at least 25% of that ingredient. Vague terms like "meat by-products" have no such minimum and can include lower-quality parts from any animal source — making it impossible to know what your pet is actually eating or to identify allergens.

High
Animal Protein

Animal Protein

This estimates how meat-forward the protein sources are from the ingredient label. Named animal proteins count strongly, plant protein concentrates count strongly against the score, and whole plant ingredients with some protein count more lightly. A "High" score means the recipe appears mainly animal-protein led. A "Low" score means the label shows a stronger reliance on plant protein signals.

This is an ingredient-label heuristic, not an exact lab measurement of protein grams.

Why does animal protein matter?

1. Contains irreplaceable essential nutrients Taurine and Arginine — which cats need to stay healthy — are only found in meat. Plants contain none at all.

2. Plant proteins are poorly utilized by the body Even though plant proteins (like corn gluten meal) may show 92.9–96% apparent digestibility, that does not mean high bioavailability. They lack adequate Lysine (only 1.7% vs. the ideal 6–7%) and contain phytic acid that blocks mineral absorption.

High
How we review →

Is Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil wet cat food good?

Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil is a wet cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

PoultryFish

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyEggLegumesNutsRed meatShellfishUnknown Meal

Pros

  • Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
  • Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
  • Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

  • Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
  • Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Nutrition Breakdown

Nutrition Breakdown — Dry Matter
Protein 53%
Fat 27%
Est. Carbs 5%
Fiber 3%
Ash 14%

Moisture (80%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Nutrition Breakdown — As Fed
Protein 11%
Fat 5%
Est. Carbs 1%
Fiber 1%
Moisture 80%
Ash 3%

As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.

Tips

Ingredients Analysis

14 of 15 matched

  • 1 Chicken Heart
    Animal Protein

    Description

    An excellent source of vitamin B9, iron, and zinc.

    Why Prefer?

    Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.

  • 2 Chicken Meat
    Animal Protein

    Description

    The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 3 Chicken Liver
    Animal Protein

    Description

    An excellent source of vitamin A, chromium, and copper.

    Why Prefer?

    Organ meats are highly nutritious, with quality protein and many important vitamins / minerals.

  • 4 Chicken Stomach

    (Detected): Chicken Stomachs

    Animal Protein

    Description

    Chicken gizzard/stomach, a nutrient-dense organ meat high in protein, iron, and zinc.

    Why Prefer?

    Organ meats are highly nutritious with quality protein and important vitamins/minerals.

  • 5 Chicken Necks
    Animal Protein

    Description

    The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 6 Broth
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Unspecified broth from an unnamed animal source.

    Why Notice?

    Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.

  • 7 Salmon
    Animal Protein

    Description

    One of the most nutrient-dense fish, high in protein, packed with omega 3s, B vitamins, and it is a good source of potassium selenium, and antioxidants.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.

  • 8 Cranberries
    Carbs

    Description

    High in vitamin C and antioxidants, it is also best known for fighting Urinary Tract Infections. While it could be true for humans, the effect on pets is yet to be confirmed by further research.

  • 9 Minerals
    Supplement

    Description

    A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.

  • 10 Safflower Oil
    Fat

    Description

    The oil extracted from the safflower plant, a rich source of unsaturated fat "good fat".

    Digestion Concern

    High amount of plant-based fat is not easily digested by dogs / cats, can cause obstruction and gastrointestinal upset.

  • 11 Zinc Sulphate
    Supplement

    Description

    An inorganic form of zinc, which is vital in skin function and wound healing, cell replication, the structure and function of biological membranes. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.

  • 12 Manganous Sulphate
    Supplement

    Description

    An inorganic form of manganese that has 5 - 15% less absorption rate than the organic form. It is essential for the transport and movement of oxygen around the body.

  • 13 Calcium Iodate
    Supplement

    Description

    An inorganic form of calcium, it is essential in the formation of bones / teeth and different cellular functions. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.

  • 14 Copper (II) Sulphate

    No match found in database

  • 15 Taurine
    Supplement

    Description

    An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to maintain a healthy brain and heart functions.

    Why Prefer?

    A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein).

Tips

  • Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken Heart, Chicken Meat are listed early in the ingredient panel.
  • Higher-priority ingredients to review: Broth.
  • Possible digestion triggers: Safflower Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High
High
  • Named 100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Chicken Heart Chicken Meat Chicken Liver Chicken Stomach Chicken Necks Salmon

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken Heart Chicken Meat Chicken Liver Chicken Stomach Chicken Necks Broth Salmon

Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil wet cat food Review

Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

  • Owners who want clearly named protein sources
  • Pets avoiding gluten grains
  • Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Key takeaways

  • Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
  • Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish.
  • On a dry-matter basis: 53% protein, 27% fat, 5% estimated carbohydrates.
  • 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
  • Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil contain Dairy?

No — based on the ingredient list, Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil contain Egg?

No — based on the ingredient list, Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil contain Legumes?

No — based on the ingredient list, Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil doesn't include Legumes or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid this allergen here.

Does Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil contain Nuts?

No — based on the ingredient list, Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.

Is Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil grain-free?

Yes — there are no grains in this recipe.

What are the main protein sources in Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil?

The top animal proteins are Chicken Heart, Chicken Meat, Chicken Liver — clearly named, so you can verify the source.

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