Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Indoor Health: Trout & Menhaden Fish Meal Recipe is a grain-free, complete and balanced dry food for cats of all ages, designed with indoor cats in mind.

Trout is the first ingredient, with menhaden fish meal and chicken meal supplying concentrated animal protein to help maintain lean muscle; the recipe provides 36% crude protein (40% on a dry matter basis).

At 16% fat and 3,453 kcal/kg metabolizable energy, it offers sustained energy for daily activity when portions are appropriately managed.

Marine omega-3s are robust at 1.4% total, including 1.02% EPA+DHA, supporting brain and vision development and helping maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Omega-6 fatty acids at 2.6% contribute to skin barrier integrity and work alongside omega-3s to support normal immune function.

Taurine at 0.3% provides essential support for heart function, retinal health, and bile acid conjugation in cats.

Peas, chickpeas, and dried pumpkin supply functional fiber (4% crude fiber) that supports digestive regularity and stool quality.

Chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid) delivers concentrated energy and essential fatty acids, while natural chicken flavor enhances palatability.

Targeted micronutrients—vitamin A (25,700 IU/kg), vitamin E (210 IU/kg), folic acid (2.8 mg/kg), and vitamin B12 (0.12 mg/kg)—provide antioxidant support and help normal cellular metabolism and immune function.

Added DL-methionine and choline chloride support protein metabolism and healthy fat transport in the liver, and potassium chloride helps maintain electrolyte balance.

Pros:

• Animal-first protein focus: Trout listed first, with fish and chicken meals supplying concentrated protein to support lean muscle; the diet provides 36% crude protein (40% DMB).

• High marine omega-3s: Total omega-3 at 1.4% with EPA+DHA at 1.02% supports brain and vision function and promotes skin and coat health.

• Essential taurine level: 0.3% taurine supports cardiac function, retinal health, and normal bile metabolism in obligate carnivores.

• Digestive fiber blend: Peas, chickpeas, and dried pumpkin contribute fiber (4% crude fiber) that helps maintain regular stools and digestive comfort.

• Antioxidant vitamins: Vitamin A (25,700 IU/kg), vitamin E (210 IU/kg), folic acid (2.8 mg/kg), and vitamin B12 (0.12 mg/kg) support immune defenses and cellular processes.

• Grain-free and all-life-stages: Formulated without grains and labeled complete and balanced for cats of all ages.

Cons:

• Not a single-protein formula: Contains fish and chicken ingredients (chicken meal, chicken fat, natural chicken flavor), which may not suit cats with poultry or fish sensitivities or those needing an elimination diet.

• Legume-heavy carbohydrates: Peas and chickpeas are high in the ingredient list, adding plant-derived protein and starch that may not align with owners seeking lower-carbohydrate or legume-free diets.

• Portion control needed: With 16% fat and an energy density of 3,453 kcal/kg, careful feeding amounts are important for less active indoor cats.

• Limited mineral disclosure: Phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium levels are not listed, making it harder for guardians of cats with urinary or kidney concerns to evaluate suitability.

• No listed probiotics: Gut support relies on dietary fiber, as no live probiotic cultures are declared in the ingredient list.