by Carnilove
Adult
Regular
Grain-Free

Carnilove

ACTIVE Dry Food Made with Salmon & Turkey for Large Cats

Adult
Regular
Grain-Free
1

First Ingredient

Animal Protein

Flavor

Fish: Salmon

Kibble Size

~9.6 mm

Approximate diameter or width of each kibble
Cat Food Central Quality Score: 72 out of 100
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Available sizes

2 kg
4.4 lb
6 kg
13.2 lb

Summary

Carnilove ACTIVE Dry Food Made with Salmon & Turkey for Large Cats is a complete dry formula designed for adult large breed cats over 4 kg, especially those living active indoor or outdoor lives.

Fresh salmon at 26% is the first ingredient, so the recipe starts with a clearly named fish source that provides highly digestible animal protein and naturally supports skin and coat health through marine fats.

Turkey protein at 24% adds a second concentrated animal protein source, helping support lean muscle maintenance in larger adult cats.

With 34% crude protein and 18% crude fat, this formula is built to provide both body-maintaining protein and a meaningful amount of energy for cats with higher daily activity.

The fat blend from beef fat and salmon oil, together with 0.5% omega-3 and 3.2% omega-6, helps maintain coat condition and the skin barrier.

Pumpkin, carrots, and added fiber sources such as lignocellulose give the recipe digestive support by helping food move through the gut and contributing to stool quality.

Hydrolyzed turkey protein and hydrolyzed liver can improve flavor and may be easier to absorb than intact proteins, which can help make the kibble more appealing and easier to digest.

Overall, this formula is best suited to healthy adult large cats that need a meat-focused, energy-rich diet rather than a lighter option for low-activity or weight-prone pets.

Pros
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1

Taurine support

Added taurine at 2,500 mg/kg supports normal heart muscle, vision, and bile acid function, all of which are essential in feline nutrition.
2

Prebiotic blend

Brewer's yeast provides mannan-oligosaccharides and chicory root provides fructo-oligosaccharides, two prebiotic fibers that help feed beneficial gut bacteria and support stool consistency.
3

Antioxidant support

Vitamin E at 720 mg/kg, along with sea buckthorn, blueberries, cranberries, rosemary, and thyme, contributes antioxidant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
4

Urinary support nutrients

L-methionine at 5,000 mg/kg adds targeted support for maintaining an appropriate urinary environment.
5

B-vitamin and choline coverage

Choline plus vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and niacinamide help cats convert food into usable energy and support nervous system function.
Cons
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1

Legume-heavy carbohydrate base

Yellow peas appear as the first carbohydrate source, and the recipe also includes chickpeas and pea flour, so much of the non-meat portion comes from legumes.
2

Plant protein contribution

Pea protein is included, and the label states that 75% of total protein is animal-derived, which means part of the protein value comes from plants rather than animal tissue.
3

High calorie density

At 18% fat and 3844 kcal/kg, this recipe may be too energy-dense for sedentary or easily overweight cats unless portions are controlled carefully.
4

Multiple animal sources

Salmon, turkey, beef fat, and hydrolyzed liver create multiple animal exposures, which makes the formula less useful for cats that need a limited-ingredient or single-protein diet.
5

Not a low-mineral recipe

With 8% ash, 1.4% calcium, and 1.1% phosphorus, this formula is not ideal for cats that need tighter mineral management.
6

Sodium level

Sodium at 0.5% may not be the best match for cats that have been specifically advised to follow a sodium-restricted diet.

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Fresh Salmon 26%
  • Turkey Protein 24%
  • Yellow Peas
  • Beef Fat 10%
  • Turkey Hydrolyzed Protein 10%
  • Hydrolysed Liver 4%
  • Pea Protein
  • Chickpeas
  • Pumpkin
  • Lignocellulose
  • and also:
Linseed, Salmon Oil (1%), Potassium Chloride, Pea Flour, Carrots, Dried Sea Buckthorn (0.1%), Dried Ginger Root (0.05%), Dried Blueberries (0.05%), Dried Rosemary (0.05%), Dried Cranberries (0.05%), Dried Thyme (0.05%), Brewer's Yeast (Source Of Mannan-Oligosaccharides, 0.0134%), Chicory Root (Source Of Fructo-Oligosaccharides, 0.0108%), Mojave Yucca (0.0072%)

Vitamins and Additives

  • Vitamin A 23000 IU
  • Vitamin B1 8.2 mg
  • Vitamin B2 3.6 mg
  • Vitamin B6 22.8 mg
  • Vitamin B12 0.12 mg
  • Vitamin D3 920 IU
  • Vitamin E 720 mg
  • and also:
Choline Chloride (3a890) 4,200 mg, Taurine (3a370) 2,500 mg, Biotin (3a880) 1.6 mg, Folic Acid (3a316) 0.72 mg, Calcium D-Pantothenate (3a841) 5.2 mg, Niacinamide (3a315) 40 mg, Zinc (3b612) 98.4 mg, Iron (3b107) 40.8 mg, Manganese (3b505) 48 mg, Potassium Iodide (3b201) 3.2 mg, Copper (3b407) 7.4 mg, L-Methionine (3c305) 5,000 mg

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein
34%
Crude Fat
18%
Crude Fiber
3.5%
Moisture
10%
Crude Ash
8%
Calcium
1.4%
Phosphorus
1.1%
Omega 3
0.5%
Omega 6
3.2%
Metabolizable Energy
3844 kcal/kg
Sodium 0.5%, Animal Protein From Total Protein Content 75.0%

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
18%
Crude Fiber
3.5%
Moisture
10%
Crude Ash
8%
Calcium
1.4%
Phosphorus
1.1%
Omega 3
0.5%
Omega 6
3.2%
Metabolizable Energy
3844 kcal/kg
Sodium 0.5%, Animal Protein From Total Protein Content 75.0%
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