Our Verdict
Aujou by RAWZ is a wet cat food range which is made up of five recipes each receiving the Cat Food Advisor highest rating, 5 stars.
Almost all of the recipes in the range list two animal or fish proteins in the first three ingredients making this food very good quality.
Pros
- High in protein
- Contains animal meat and fish
- Low in carbohydrate
- Added vitamins and minerals
Cons
- Main source of added fat is plant based
- Relatively expensive versus some cat foods.
The table below shows each recipe in the range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Aujou by RAWZ Aku Tuna & Mackerel Cat Food Recipe | 5 | M |
| Aujou by RAWZ Aku Tuna & Salmon Cat Food Recipe | 5 | M |
| Aujou by RAWZ Chicken Breast & Chicken Liver Cat Food Recipe | 5 | M |
| Aujou by RAWZ Chicken Breast & Duck Recipe Cat Food | 5 | M |
| Aujou by RAWZ Chicken Breast & Pumpkin Cat Food Recipe | 5 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Aujou by RAWZ Aku Tuna & Salmon Cat Food Recipe 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.
Aujou by RAWZ Aku Tuna & Salmon Cat Food Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Tuna, fish broth, salmon, tapioca starch, minerals (zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, calcium iodate, copper amino acid chelate, sodium selenite), sunflower oil, fish oil, tricalcium phosphate, calcium chloride, vitamins (ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement), parsley, choline chloride, taurine, potassium chloride, salt.
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is tuna. Tuna is an oily marine fish not only high in protein but also omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every cat to sustain life.
This item is typically sourced from clean, undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings of commercial fish operations. 1
The second ingredient is fish broth. Broths are nutritionally empty. But because they add both flavor and moisture to a cat food they are a common addition component in many canned products.
The third ingredient is salmon. Salmon is an oily marine and freshwater fish not only high in protein but also omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every cat to sustain life.
The fourth ingredient is tapioca starch, a gluten-free, starchy carbohydrate extract made from the root of the cassava plant.
The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth ingredients are minerals chelate, iron amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, calcium iodate.
Chelated minerals are chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better cat foods.
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.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Aujou by RAWZ Aku Tuna & Salmon Cat Food Recipe looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 61.1%, a fat level of 8.3% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 22.6%.
As a group, the brand features an above-average protein content of 61.1% and a below-average fat level of 8.3%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 22.6% for the overall product line, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 14%.
This means this Aujou by RAWZ range contains higher than average protein, lower than average carbohydrate and lower than average fat, when compared to typical wet cat food.
Final Word
This range of food comes in gravy and broth style. Protein content is high and derived from good quality animal meat and fish. Each recipe is low in fat and carbohydrate, so offer a good food option to consider.
The Cat Food Advisor recommends this food.
Has RAWZ Anjou Pouches Wet Food cat food been recalled in the past?
No. RAWZ has not had a product recall.
You can view a complete list of all cat food recalls since 2021 here.
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About
RAWZ was founded in 1961, when Jim Scott purchased the Old Mother Hubbard line of dog food products. Though the Scott family later sold the Mother Hubbard brand to WellPet in 2008, Jim Scott III founded their RAWZ Natural Pet Food family business which continues to trade today.
Most of the ingredients come from the United States or Canada. Some spices and supplements are sourced from Europe and Asia.
Some RAWZ products are made in the United States, including the dehydrated food. RAWZ shredded cat food cans and cat food pouches are manufactured in Thailand by Chotiwat Manufacturing Company.
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