Dr. Elsey's · Food
Dr. Elsey's Chicken Recipe Kibble
- Cat
- Dry
- All life stages
- Protein
- 59% min
- Fat
- 17% min
- Fiber
- 4% max
- Moisture
- 12% max
Facts read from drelseys.com, checked November 2, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken
- 2 Hydrolyzed Pork
- 3 Pork Plasma
- 4 Gelatin
- 5 Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
- 6 Ground Flaxseed
- 7 Natural Flavor
- 8 Calcium Carbonate
- 9 Salmon Oil
- 10 Potassium Chloride
- 11 Choline Chloride
- 12 Fructooligosaccharides
- 13 Vitamins (Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12)
- 14 Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, CalciumIodate, Sodium Selenite)
- 15 Taurine
- 16 Magnesium Oxide
- 17 Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)
- 18 Salt
- 19 Vitamin E Supplement
- 20 Rosemary Extract
In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | On the label | Dry matter (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 59% min | 67% |
| Crude Fat | 17% min | 19.3% |
| Crude Fiber | 4% max | 4.5% |
| Moisture | 12% max | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.06% min | 0.1% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.06% min | 0.1% |
| Vitamin E | 150 IU/kg min | — |
| Taurine | 0.15% min | 0.2% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.4% min | 0.5% |
Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.
Calories
- per kg
- 3,953 kcal
- per cup
- 523 kcal
The label says: “Caloric Content (calculated) – Metabolizable Energy: 3,953 kcal/kg, 523 kcal/cup”
Against the AAFCO minimums
The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for cats, growth and reproduction.
- protein149.3 g vs 75 g minimumAbove
- fat43 g vs 22.5 g minimumAbove
Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out
Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)
About 1.1% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).
- Protein 58%
- Fat 41%
- Carbohydrate 1%
Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).
