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Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can

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Complete & balanced diet

The label carries a nutritional adequacy statement saying this food is "complete and balanced" — meaning it is formulated to provide every essential nutrient your pet needs for the stated life stage, in the right proportions.

A food may only make this claim if it meets an established nutrient profile (AAFCO or FEDIAF) or passes a feeding trial. Because it is complete, it can be fed as the sole daily diet.

Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can scores 5/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its two scoring factors rate evenly: protein clarity (high — 100% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named) and animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources).

Rating

Updated Jul 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 →

How this score is made

This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.

Read the full methodology

Is Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can wet cat food good?

Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

LegumesPoultryFish

Free From:

Gluten grainsGrains (gluten-free)DairyEggNutsRed meatShellfishUnknown Meal

Pros

  • Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Cons

  • Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

Nutrition Breakdown

Nutrition Breakdown — Dry Matter
Protein 100%
Fat 7%
Fiber 7%
Ash 20%

Moisture (85%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Nutrition Breakdown — As Fed
Protein 15%
Fat 1%
Fiber 1%
Moisture 85%
Ash 3%

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

Tips

  • Protein is Super High (100% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.

    Understanding Super High Protein (≥ 50% Dry Matter)

    Species-Specific Range This bucket uses dry-matter label math. Cats use a higher protein threshold than dogs because cats generally have higher protein needs, so a value that is super high for a dog may only be high for a cat.

    Health Context Matters Healthy adult and senior pets still need enough high-quality protein to maintain lean tissue. Pets with chronic kidney disease or other medical conditions may need adjusted nutrient targets, so those cases should be managed with veterinary guidance.

  • Fat is Low (7% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may lower calorie density, but cats still need enough essential fatty acids and overall calories.

    Understanding Low Fat (< 10% Dry Matter)

    Lower Energy Density Lower fat can be useful when a pet needs fewer calories or a veterinarian recommends a lower-fat diet. It is not automatically better for every pet.

    Energy and Essential Fats Still Matter Very active, growing, pregnant, or nursing pets may need more energy. Complete diets still need to provide essential fatty acids, so check the adequacy statement and use veterinary guidance for medical diets.

Ingredients Analysis

7 of 7 matched

  • 1 Free Range Chicken

    (Detected): Free-range Chicken

    Animal Protein

    Description

    Meat from free-range raised chickens, a high-quality protein source.

    Why Prefer?

    A high-quality named animal protein source with good digestibility.

  • 2 Free-range Duck
    Animal Protein

    Description

    Duck meat from free-range farming.

    Why Prefer?

    Named premium protein from free-range poultry.

  • 3 Supplements and Broth
    Supplement

    Description

    Unnamed mix of supplements and broth.

    Why Concerned?

    Unnamed blend lacking transparency.

  • 4 Vitamins
    Supplement

    Description

    A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.

  • 5 Tuna Oil
    Fat

    Description

    The oil extracted from tuna, an excellent source of fat and omega 3s, which is important to reduce inflammation in the body.

    Why Prefer?

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

  • 6 Soybean Oil
    Fat

    Description

    The oil extracted from soybeans, an inferior option as it contains more saturated fats than the majority of vegetable oils.

    Why Concerned?

    A controversial, less optimal choice of fat.

  • 7 Catnip Fiber
    Carbs

    Description

    Fiber derived from catnip plant.

Tips

  • Named animal proteins near the top: Free Range Chicken, Free-range Duck are listed early in the ingredient panel.
  • Ingredients worth checking: Supplements and Broth, Soybean Oil.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High
High
  • Named 100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can'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

Free Range Chicken Free-range Duck

Animal Protein

High
High
  • Animal 100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can 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

Free Range Chicken Free-range Duck

Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can wet cat food Review

Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can 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

Avoid if

  • You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

  • Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
  • Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
  • On a dry-matter basis: 100% protein, 7% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
  • 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
  • Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can good for cats?

Yes — Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can earns 5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, combining high ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. The score is computed from the printed ingredient list and guaranteed analysis rather than marketing claims — a confident pick when the label matches your cat’s needs.

Does Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can contain Dairy?

No — based on the printed ingredient list, Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.

Does Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can contain Egg?

No — based on the printed ingredient list, Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.

Does Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can contain Legumes?

Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can contains Legumes. Pets with a known Legumes sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.

Does Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can contain Nuts?

No — based on the printed ingredient list, Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.

Is Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can grain-free?

Yes — Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.

What are the main protein sources in Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can?

The main animal proteins in Astkatta Skin & Coat Series Free-range Chicken & Duck Complete Cat Can are Free Range Chicken, Free-range Duck. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your cat is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.

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