Carnilove TRUE FRESH Duck Dry food for Sterilised Cats is a grain-free dry food for sterilized adult cats of all breeds, built around fresh duck as the first ingredient and main protein source.

With 70% fresh duck and 80% of total protein reported from animal sources, the formula has a meat-forward profile that supports lean muscle maintenance while offering the rich poultry flavor and aroma many cats enjoy.

Its 35% crude protein, 13% crude fat, and 3,608 kcal/kg create a moderate-energy balance that can fit many neutered adult cats, whose calorie needs often fall after sterilization.

The formula combines animal fat and added oils to provide concentrated energy and essential fatty acids that help support skin condition, coat quality, and normal cell function.

The recipe is clearly aimed at common sterilized-cat needs through magnesium at 0.05% and added L-methionine, two nutritional features often used to support urinary health management.

Beyond the main duck base, the formula also includes smaller functional additions that broaden its nutritional profile beyond basic protein, fat, and carbohydrate delivery alone.

Pros:

• Taurine fortification: Added taurine at 2,500 mg/kg supports normal heart function, vision, and bile acid metabolism, all of which are essential for cats.

• Strong antioxidant support: Vitamin E at 720 mg/kg helps protect cell membranes and dietary fats from oxidation, supporting overall cellular resilience.

• Metabolism-focused micronutrients: Choline chloride, niacinamide, biotin, folic acid, pantothenate, and B vitamins help cats process fats, proteins, and carbohydrates for daily energy use.

• Fiber and prebiotic support: The 3.5% crude fiber level, along with lignocellulose, pumpkin, chicory-derived fructo-oligosaccharides, and yeast-derived mannan-oligosaccharides, can help support fullness, stool quality, and a healthier gut environment.

• Joint-support additions: Glucosamine from hydrolysed crustacean shells and chondroitin from cartilage extract add extra structural nutrients that help support cartilage and joint function.

• Digestibility and flavor support: Hydrolysed liver contributes a highly palatable, digestible animal ingredient that can help improve food acceptance.

Cons:

• Legume-heavy recipe: Yellow peas appear immediately after duck, and pea protein, chickpeas, and red lentils add more plant-derived protein and carbohydrate, so the formula relies substantially on legumes.

• Not a single-animal-source diet: The inclusion of beef fat, salmon oil, whey, hydrolysed liver, and crustacean shell-derived glucosamine means it is not strictly duck-only, which can limit its usefulness for cats needing a simpler exclusion-style diet.

• High ash content: Crude ash at 8.5% indicates a relatively high total mineral load in the finished food.

• Not phosphorus-restricted: With phosphorus at 1.1%, this is not a specialized low-phosphorus formula for cats that need reduced phosphorus intake.

• Omega balance is more omega-6 weighted: The analyzed fat profile shows 2.4% omega-6 versus 0.3% omega-3, so it is not especially rich in marine omega-3s despite containing salmon oil.