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DRY CAT · SALMON

Kirkland Signature

Nature's Domain Cat Food 18 lbs Adult

69/ 100
— Fair —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A solid mid-tier choice. Meets nutritional standards with some ingredients worth watching.

The Chowmark Score is an editorial assessment based on public data and our published methodology. Not a guarantee of product safety. Always consult your veterinarian. Disclaimer.

CRUDE PROTEIN
32%
Above AAFCO min.
RECALLS
0
None on record.
ADVERSE REPORTS
0
None filed with FDA.
SCORE UNPACKED

Five categories. Weighted by what matters.

Nutritional Adequacy
74· 30%

Partially — meets some AAFCO minimums but falls short on one or more key nutrients.

Does the guaranteed analysis meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage?

Ingredient Quality
66· 30%

Mixed — some quality proteins present, but by-products or fillers appear early in the list.

Are named whole proteins, whole grains, and whole vegetables the primary ingredients, with minimal fillers or artificial additives?

Safety & Recalls
70· 20%

Minor concerns — limited recall history or a small number of adverse event reports on file.

Has this brand been subject to FDA or CFIA recalls, Class I/II actions, or adverse event reports in the past five years?

Evidence Base
62· 10%

Partial — some evidence of nutritional research, but feeding trial data is limited or not publicly available.

Does the brand publish AAFCO feeding trials, employ board-certified veterinary nutritionists, or fund peer-reviewed research?

Label Transparency
73· 10%

Mostly — label is fairly complete but missing one or more transparency elements (e.g. country of origin).

Does the label include a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure? Canadian labelling law does not require nutritional adequacy statements — a product can claim "complete and balanced" without meeting any government-verified standard.

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TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
Salmon mealEXCELLENT
02
Sweet potatoesGOOD
03
PeasGOOD
04
PotatoesACCEPTABLE
05
Canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherolsACCEPTABLE
06
salmonEXCELLENT
07
Pea fiberACCEPTABLE
08
TaurineACCEPTABLE

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