Our Verdict
Boat to Bowl Pate wet cat food is made up of two recipes which each receive the Cat Food Advisor rating, 4 stars.
This small range is made with real, human-grade quality salmon, cod, and trout which are easily digestible for cats.
Pros
- Multiple sources of good quality fish protein
- Contains omega 3
- Human grade fish
- High in moisture
Cons
- Only two recipes to choose from
- High fat content
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Boat to Bowl Salmon Pate recipe | 4 | M |
| Boat to Bowl Cod Pate recipe | 4 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Boat to Bowl Salmon Pate 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.
Boat to Bowl Salmon Pate recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Water sufficient for processing, salmon, cod, trout, potato starch, powdered cellulose, natural flavor, dried parsley, potassium chloride, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, taurine, minerals (zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, biotin).
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is water, which adds nothing but moisture to this food. Water is a routine finding in most wet cat foods.
The second 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 third ingredient is cod, a marine species of fish native to both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.
Although it is a quality item, raw fish contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The fourth ingredient is trout, a marine and freshwater fish naturally high in protein.
The fifth ingredient is potato starch. Potato starch is a gluten-free carbohydrate of only modest nutritional value to a cat.
The sixth ingredient is powdered cellulose, a non-digestible plant fiber usually made from the by-products of vegetable or wood processing. Powdered cellulose provides no nutritional value to a cat, although the fiber it provides does convey health benefits. Some powdered cellulose products work to reduce the occurrence of hairballs in cats.
The seventh ingredient is natural flavor. Natural flavors doesn’t give us much information about the particular ingredients included in this cat food for flavoring purposes.
We’re pleased that the flavorings used are natural, but more details are required to give any further information about these natural flavoring ingredients. Flavorings are used to make the foods more appealing and tasty for our cats.
The eighth ingredient is dried parsley. Due to its exceptional vitamin and mineral content, parsley exhibits a remarkably high nutrient Completeness Score 1
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, Boat to Bowl Salmon Pate recipe looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 35%, a fat level of 32.5% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 24.5%.
As a group, the brand features a below average protein content of 35% and an above-average fat level of 31.3%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 25.8% for the overall product line, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 89%.
This means this Boat to Bowl Pate wet range contains lower than average protein, lower than average carbohydrate and higher than average fat, when compared to typical wet cat food.
Final Word
This range of food is a rich source of omega-3 and 6, supporting good skin and a healthy immune system.
Has BOAT to Bowl cat food been recalled in the past?
No. Boat to Bowl cat food has not experienced a product recall.
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About
North Coast Seafoods (NCS) was founded by Mel Stavis in 1957 and is based in Boston’s Long Wharf district.
NCS launched ‘Boat to Bowl’ in January 2024 and its ingredients are sustainably caught from the North Sea waters surrounding Boston.
The company has a dedicated shellfish house in Chatham on Cape Cod and a new state of the art facility in New Bedford, North Coast and has roots in three of New England’s most famous seafood cities — Boston, New Bedford, and Cape Cod.
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Laura studied BSc (Hons) Animal Science with an accreditation in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham, before working for eight years in the pet food and nutrition industry.
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