by Canagan
ALS
Regular
Grain-Free

Canagan

Scottish Salmon For Kittens & Adults

ALS
Regular
Grain-Free
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Alligator

Cat Food Central Quality Score: 76 out of 100
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Available sizes

375 g
13.2 oz
1.5 kg
3.3 lb
4 kg
8.8 lb
8 kg
17.6 lb

Summary

Canagan Scottish Salmon For Kittens & Adults is a grain-free, all-life-stages dry recipe designed for kittens and adult cats, suitable for both indoor and outdoor lifestyles.
The first ingredient is Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon (43.5%), providing highly digestible fish protein as the primary amino acid source to support lean muscle and healthy growth.
Additional fish ingredients—dried herring, dried salmon, dried white fish, and trout—reinforce a fish-only animal protein profile, which can help owners avoid poultry if their cats are sensitive to it.
At 34% crude protein and 21% fat with an energy density of 407 kcal/100 g, the food delivers concentrated calories for growth, high activity, or cats needing extra condition; portion control is advisable for less active indoor cats.
The formula supplies omega-3 at 2.8% and omega-6 at 2%, with salmon oil (4.5%) contributing EPA and DHA that support skin and coat health, cognitive development in kittens, and joint comfort.
Calcium at 1.7% and phosphorus at 1.1% provide essential minerals for bone and tooth development in growing cats while supporting maintenance in adults.
Sweet potato and potato offer grain-free carbohydrate energy, while potato protein adds supplemental plant protein that may contribute to the overall protein figure.
Prebiotic fibers (fructooligosaccharides and mannanoligosaccharides) and psyllium help nourish beneficial gut bacteria and promote regular, well-formed stools.
Functional botanicals such as cranberry, seaweed, and chamomile supply phytonutrients and natural sources of trace minerals, with salmon stock (1.2%) enhancing palatability for picky eaters.
Added vitamins A (17,000 IU/kg), D3 (1,500 IU/kg), and E (150 mg/kg) plus taurine support vision, heart function, immune health, and antioxidant protection.

Pros
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1

Fish-first, high fresh salmon content

Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon (43.5%) leads the recipe, delivering highly digestible animal protein for muscle maintenance and growth.
2

Rich omega-3 profile

Salmon oil and multiple fish sources yield 2.8% omega-3 to support skin, coat, brain and eye development in kittens, and overall anti-inflammatory balance.
3

All-life-stages mineral support

Calcium (1.7%) and phosphorus (1.1%) supply key building blocks for bones and teeth during growth while meeting adult maintenance needs.
4

Digestive support

FOS, MOS, and psyllium provide prebiotic and soluble fiber support for regular stools and a healthy gut microbiome.
5

Grain-free and poultry-free animal proteins

Carbohydrates come from sweet potato and potato, and animal proteins are fish-only, helping owners avoid grain and common poultry ingredients.
6

Highly palatable

Salmon stock (1.2%) and a variety of fish proteins can enhance aroma and taste for selective eaters.
Cons
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1

High mineral/ash load

Crude ash at 9.5% indicates a substantial mineral content, so good hydration is important, especially for cats with sensitive urinary systems.
2

Calorie-dense

With 21% fat and 407 kcal/100 g, overfeeding can lead to weight gain in less active indoor cats without careful portion control.
3

Starchy carbohydrate sources

Sweet potato and potato increase carbohydrate content, which may not align with owners seeking very low-carb formulations.
4

Plant-derived protein contribution

Potato protein adds non-animal protein, potentially inflating the crude protein percentage not solely from fish.
5

Multiple fish proteins

The use of several fish species may not suit cats that require a single-protein, limited-ingredient approach for food sensitivities.
6

No live probiotics specified

Digestive support relies on prebiotics and botanicals, with no listed probiotic CFU to indicate active microbial supplementation.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon 43.5%
  • Dried Herring 12.1%
  • Sweet Potato
  • Potato
  • Potato Protein
  • Dried Salmon 5%
  • Salmon Oil 4.5%
  • Dried White Fish 4%
  • Freshly Prepared Trout 2.4%
  • Salmon Stock 1.2%
  • and also:
Minerals, Apple, Carrot, Seaweed, Fructoligosaccharides, Spinach, Pysillium, Camomile, Cranberry, Marigold, Peppermint, Alfalfa, Mannanoligosaccharides, Aniseed & Fenugreek

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 17000 IU
  • Vitamin D3 1500 IU
  • Vitamin E 150 mg/kg
  • and also:
Taurine 1,300 mg, Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 2 mg, Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 10 mg, Zinc (Chelate Hydrate) 40 mg, Zinc (Oxide) 30 mg, Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.2 mg

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
34%
Crude Fat
21%
Crude Fiber
2%
Moisture
7%
Crude Ash
9.5%
Calcium
1.7%
Phosphorus
1.1%
Omega 3
2.8%
Omega 6
2%
Metabolizable Energy
4070 kcal/kg

Notes

The score is calculated after relocating fresh meat or fish ingredient(s), as explained in Rule 7: Quality and Location Impact of Meat Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
34%
Crude Fat
21%
Crude Fiber
2%
Moisture
7%
Crude Ash
9.5%
Calcium
1.7%
Phosphorus
1.1%
Omega 3
2.8%
Omega 6
2%
Metabolizable Energy
4070 kcal/kg
Last reviewed:
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Product changes
Canagan

Scottish Salmon For Kittens & Adults

Product changes

03-04-2026
  • 3rd Ingredient Value changed from 15% -> %
  • 4th Ingredient Value changed from 14% -> %
24-01-2026
  • Ingredients list changed
  • Guaranteed analysis values changed
  • Score changed from 77 -> 76
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