Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb
Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb scores 3.5/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 79% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (high — 67% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Jul 2026
How this score is made
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Is Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb dry cat food good?
Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is a dry cat food rated 3.5 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, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
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Pros
- Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Ingredients Analysis
25 of 25 matched
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1 Chicken Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
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.
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2 Poultry Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed poultry products, a meat concentrate that could contain 400% more protein than fresh form. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
Why Notice?
Often times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
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3 Peas
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 22% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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4 Lentils
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 27% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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5 Beef Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
Dehydrated form of beef, it is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh beef on a dry matter basis.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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6 Tapioca Starch
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler as a source of vitamin Bs, iron, manganese, and calcium.
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7 Pea Protein
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Extracted protein from pea in a dry process. It contains 45 - 55% protein, which will significantly boost up the overall protein content of pet foods.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Digestion Concern
The process will concentrate the level of oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that is indigestible by dogs / cats. It offers much less biological value (less absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
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8 Freeze-Dried Lamb
(Detected): Freeze Dried Lamb
Animal ProteinDescription
Freeze-dried lamb, a concentrated protein source preserving nutrients from fresh lamb.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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9 Chicken Fat
FatDescription
The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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10 Fish Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed fish. It is a meat concentrate that contains up to 4 times more protein than fresh fish on dry matter basis.
Why Notice?
It does not state what kind of fish is used to make the ingredient. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed fish products could source from sick, deadly animal bodies. It is a potential risk for severe illness.
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11 Beef Digest
Food AdditiveDescription
Flavor enhancer made from hydrolyzed beef tissues.
Why Concerned?
Processed flavor enhancer — quality of source material unclear.
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12 Chicken Digest
Animal ProteinDescription
A cooked broth rendered with unspecified chicken parts, mainly used to add flavor.
Why Concerned?
Could be made of any parts except hair, horns, teeth, hooves and feathers. Its quality is highly concerned.
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13 Beet Pulp
CarbsDescription
The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
Why Concerned?
Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
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14 Cellulose Fibre
CarbsDescription
The substance provides strength and rigidity to plants, which are mostly made of insoluble fiber. It is commonly added to pet foods to reduce the calorie content for the "weight management" type.
Why Notice?
Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Digestion Concern
Dogs and cats lack the enzymes capable of digesting cellulose. A high level of fiber could interfere with the digestion of protein and other minerals.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made up of cheap and unwanted fiber by-products. However, from our research, most cellulose used in pet food is made up of pine trees.
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15 Whole Linseed
FatDescription
Also known as flaxseed, one of the richest sources of plant-based omega 3s, well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains around 41% of fat, 57% of the total fatty acids is omega 3s.
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16 Fish Oil
FatDescription
Oil derived from fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, and EPA.
Why Concerned?
Fish oil is beneficial but the unnamed source makes quality assessment difficult.
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17 Salt
OthersDescription
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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18 Vitamins & Minerals
SupplementDescription
A premix of vitamins and minerals supplementing the diet.
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19 Dipotassium Phosphate
Food AdditiveDescription
A synthetic salt used as an additive to provide texture to pet food. It is also a source of phosphorus and potassium. Although considered safe by the FDA, prolonged intake could result in side effects such as nausea, vomiting.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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20 Alfalfa Grass
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
The leafy portion of alfalfa, rich in fiber and nutrients.
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21 Taurine
SupplementDescription
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).
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22 Methionine
SupplementDescription
Added to balance the amino acids profile of pet foods with limited amounts of meat protein. Meat / fish naturally contains methionine, which does not require extra supplements. It is sometimes used to help support urine acidification.
Why Concerned?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein). However, it could imply the lack of meat protein - usually in lower quality pet foods.
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23 Chicory Root Inulin
Food AdditiveDescription
Inulin fiber from chicory root, a prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
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24 Natural Antioxidants
Food AdditiveDescription
Natural preservatives derived from plant sources to prevent oxidation.
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25 Yucca Extract
CarbsDescription
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry Meal, Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Peas, Lentils, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry Meal, Pea Protein, Fish Meal.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Meal, Fish Meal, Cellulose Fibre have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Lentils, Pea Protein, and 1 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate- Named 67%
- Unnamed 33%
Mixed clarity: 67% of Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 33% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
Animal Protein
High- Animal 79%
- Plant 10%
- Plant concentrate 11%
Meat-forward: 79% of the weighted protein in Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (10% whole plants, 11% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Plant concentrate
Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb dry cat food Review
Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
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
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
- You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
- Named animal proteins make up 67% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.
- Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.
- 79% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Shellfish.
Frequently asked questions
Is Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb good for cats?
Mostly — Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb is a solid mid-tier choice at 3.5 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, pairing high ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. It shows real strengths alongside a few trade-offs, so weigh the ingredient list against your cat’s needs — allergies, life stage and protein preference.
Does Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb 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 Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb 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 Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Legumes?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb 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 Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb 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 Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb grain-free?
Yes — Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb 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 Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb?
The main animal proteins in Trilogy Adult Complete Prey Chicken + Freeze Dried Lamb are Chicken Meat, Beef Meal, Freeze-Dried Lamb. 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.
