Fussie Cat Market Fresh (Wet) Review

Fussie Cat Market Fresh wet cat food is made up of three recipes which each receive the Cat Food Advisor highest rating, 5 stars.

This range is made in an FDA-registered kitchen and the quality is excellent, with the first two ingredients including either animal or fish protein. The recipes are low in carbohydrate and rich in fat and moisture to support the overall health and wellbeing of a feline.

The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (Kitten), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Fussie Cat Market Fresh – Trout & Salmon 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.

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient is trout, a marine and freshwater fish naturally high in protein.

The second ingredient is salmon which 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 whitefish, a marine or freshwater species native to Canada and the California coast.

The fourth ingredient is fish broth. Broths are nutritionally empty. But because they add both flavor and moisture to a cat food they are a common addition component in many canned products.

The fifth ingredient is herring which is a fatty marine fish naturally high in protein as well as omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every cat to sustain life.

The sixth ingredient is catfish. This item is typically sourced from clean, undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings of commercial fish operations.[1. Adapted by The Cat Food Advisor from the official definition of other fish ingredients as published by the Association of American Feed Control Officials]

Catfish is considered a quality item and like all fish, is naturally rich in the ten essential amino acids required to sustain life.

The seventh and eighth ingredients are mackerel and sardines. Mackerel and sardines are oily, salt-water fish naturally high in protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fat needed by every cat to sustain life.

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.

This food also contains chelated minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better cat foods.

We also note that prebiotics which support the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestine and deliver digestive health benefits.

Finally, this food includes ​​taurine which is an essential amino acid for cats associated with the healthy function of heart muscle and eye sight, and is crucial for maintaining good health in cats. 

We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Fussie Cat Market Fresh Trout & Salmon Recipe which looks like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 47.7%, a fat level of 31.8% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 12.5%.

As a group, the brand features an above-average protein content of 46.2% and a mean fat level of 31.8%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 14% for the overall product line, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 69%.

This means this Fussie Cat Market Fresh canned range contains higher than average protein, lower than average carbohydrate and higher than average fat, when compared to typical wet cat food.

Has Fussie Cat Market Fresh cat food been recalled in the past?

No. Fussie Cat Foods has no history of product recalls.

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About

This brand is manufactured by Pets Global, Inc., an independently owned, holistic pet wellness company, based in Valencia, CA.

Pets Global, Inc. is also the name behind brands like Zignature and Essence. Its wet foods are made in Thailand and its dry foods in the USA. Fussie Cat uses an FDA-approved human food facility.