Our Verdict
Cat Person Shreds in Broth cat food receives the Cat Food Advisor second highest rating, 4 stars.
The range has many vital ingredients essential for a cat’s health and is high in meat or fish protein. It is a complete and balanced food perfect for all life stages, including kittens and senior cats.
Pros
- Packed with animal and fish proteins
- Natural ingredients
- Easy-open pot
Cons
- Expensive and subscription based (although you can buy individually)
Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (kitten), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
This product lines includes eight cat foods.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 4 | A |
| Turkey & Chicken | 4 | A |
| Tuna | 4 | A |
| Tuna & Salmon | 4 | A |
| Mackerel & Bream | 4 | A |
| Duck & Chicken | 4 | A |
| Duck | 4 | A |
| Beef | 4 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Cat Person Shreds in Broth (Chicken) was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.
Cat Person Shreds in Broth Chicken
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, chicken broth, tapioca, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower oil, natural flavor, salt, fish oil, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, choline chloride, taurine, celery powder, zinc oxide, reduced iron, vitamin e supplement, sodium selenite, niacin supplement, manganese sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin a supplement, copper amino acid complex, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity)
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1%
Red denotes any controversial items
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1
Chicken is naturally rich in the 11 essential amino acids required by a cat to sustain life.
The second ingredient is chicken broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a cat food, they are a common component in many wet products.
The third ingredient is tapioca. A gluten-free, starchy carbohydrate extract made from the root of the cassava plant.
The fourth ingredient is tricalcium phosphate. A beneficial source of calcium and phosphorus. In addition, this additive is used in wet foods as an emulsifier — an agent designed to disperse a food’s fats more evenly in water.
The fifth ingredient is sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is nutritionally similar to safflower oil. Since these oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and contain no omega-3s, they’re considered less nutritious than canola or flaxseed oils.
Sunflower oil is notable for its resistance to heat damage during cooking. There are several different types of sunflower oil, some better than others. Without knowing more, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this ingredient.
The sixth ingredient is natural flavor. Natural flavors doesn’t give us much information about the particular ingredients included in this cat food for flavoring purposes.
We’re pleased that the flavorings used are natural, but more details are required to give any further information about these natural flavoring ingredients. Flavorings are used to make the foods more appealing and tasty for our cats.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
However, this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Cat Person Shreds in Broth (Chicken) looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 62.5%, a fat level of 25% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 4.5%.
As a group, the brand features an above-average protein content of 65.1% and an above-average fat level of 17.6%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 10.8% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 27%.
This means that this Cat Person Shreds in Broth product line contains higher than average protein, higher than average fat and below average carbohydrate when compared to typical dry cat food
Final Word
Cat Person Shreds in Broth has higher protein than industry standard and is grain-free and low in carbohydrates. It does not contain potatoes, corn, rice, wheat, or vitamins A, B, C, K.
Has Cat Person cat food been recalled in the past?
No. Cat Person cat food has no known history of product recalls.
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About
Cat Person co-founders are Lambert Wang and Jimmy Wu.
The production location for the Cat Person cat food depends on the food type and ingredients. The wet food is made in Thailand so it is just a short distance away from the food supplier that primarily works with human standards. The dry food is manufactured in the United States.
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Dr Georgia Jeremiah has a first class honors degree in comparative pathology with field experience in anatomic and clinical pathology, studying disease processes in a multitude of species.
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