Limited Ingredient Diet Duck Pate for Cats, Wet Cat Food

The first question is.. how, exactly, can we rate 'flavor?' Hilarious.I spent a little bit of time researching quality canned food and rate this highly for a few reasons. The main reason is profound results in my pet. All of which are listed below. But here are the highlights of what I believe this food does right:1. Single ProteinVets have told me animals often react to the protein in food. Having a single protein helps isolate what they might be having a negative reaction to.I feed a single protein for a few weeks before switching to another single protein (broadens the nutritional profile), and then do a combo of the proteins I know my pet tolerates.And I always switch formulas slowly. Based on what vets have told me and everything I've read.2. Limited IngredientsSee above.But also...cats are obligate carnivores.This means, in the wild all they ate was meat/bones/organs. That's it. No fruit or veggies or grains. Simply put, they lack the enzymes to metabolize these things. You know? The stuff that gets crammed into cat food. The stuff they cannot digest. No wonder kitty has digestive issues. More on that below.This formula is predominately meat with a very small amount of (one) veggie and (one) fruit. With no fillers pet food manufacturers love to load their food up with (e.g., rice, rice bran, potatoes, guar gum, etc.).3. 75% MoistureThis happens to be the exact % of a cat's diet that needs to be moisture. Hmmm.. coincidence? Likely not.Kibble eaters drink water, whereas cats on a quality canned food do not--because they get what they need in the (quality) food. But here's the thing.Measure the amount of water your kibble eater drinks, add 7% to it (average moisture content in kibble), and it will be apparent they are getting nowhere near 75% of the moisture they need to be healthy. Do we really think cats are destined to have kidney problems? Perhaps not.But it goes beyond this. in addition to kidney problems.. diabetes, obesity, regular vomiting, and more -- all are linked to kibble.And before you think I work for a canned pet food company.. I do not. I am a pet owner. Period. Well, that, and I research a lot.Kibble is hard for cats to digest. For a lot of reasons.Firstly, because they are obligate carnivores and most kibble is predominately carbs. As mentioned.. no enzymes to metabolize carbs/grains.The second reason is due to anatomy. Cats have scissor-like teeth designed to rip meat apart. Not kibble.This means they swallow kibble whole. Which means.. digestion issues. Vomiting. Poor nutritional uptake.Then, kibble expands in their stomach. This means the food they eat exceeds their stomach capacity. Another reason for vomiting. I used to think vomiting now and again for cats was 'normal.' Until I did some research. And, switched my cat to canned.Another fun fact is some kibble manufacturers spray-coat kibble with tissue. Why would they do this, you ask? Because they tested it. Cats find it irresistible. Carbs alone are addictive, but adding tissue coating seals the deal. Which helps explain cats who are highly resistant to switching to canned food.Lastly, kibble's nutritional profile and uptake is not as good as food that is less processed/less exposed to heat.All of which underscores the research that concludes that kibble eaters are not as healthy as their non-kibble eating compatriots.I loved the convenience of kibble. Set it down and walk away. Done. If you ever need a pet sitter, rinse and repeat. Easy.But, the truth is, at least with my cat, this formula, canned food is every bit as convenient. She devours it in under a minute, looking up for more. This is a cat?When my cat was on kibble, often, after eating, I'd hear her in another part of the house vomiting. That familiar sound we cat owners dread. I'd wake up in the middle of the night with her vomiting in my clothes closet.Initially she might like her food, but eventually, she'd walk up, stare in the bowl as if willing it to be something different, and then walk away. Obviously, she'd connected the dots between not feeling well and her food.I went through cycles of trying different food--always thinking it was the formula. This was before I researched kibble.I will note that the kibble I fed her was very high quality. It too was gluten and grain-free, limited ingredient, with a novel protein (decreases odds of having a negative reaction). However, it's clear that controlling the formula could not overcome the 'nature' of kibble--the processing and nutritional profile, the expansion in the stomach, the lack of moisture, swallowing whole -- all of it, even in a higher quality formula with minimal processing, was not enough to avoid digestion and other issues.Fast forward to canned food - this one in particular (I tried another gluten free/limited ingredient/single protein canned food that she did not tolerate) - and these are the improvements:Gained weightWhich she needed to... No more hollowed out part below the ribs.Sleeps lessCats, in general, sleep a lot; but she sleeps less since on canned food. I'm guessing this is the case because the uptake of nutrients is better thus better energy. My hunch is she had less energy while on kibble, and her stomach didn't feel well, leading to the need to sleep more.Shiny coat...for the first time.More playfulGrooms moreThis was an interesting change.. I guess there is a link between improved digestion and grooming more?Begs for foodThis is a big change.Tossing kibble in her bowl - which, obviously makes a sound whereas canned food does not - never roused her from another part of the house to investigate incoming.Now, she hears me near the kitchen sink and runs in, with the hope of being fed.She sits below the counter purring in anticipation of her food. And when she's done eating, she looks up for more. I have zero doubts that I could empty the entire can (5+ oz) and she'd eat it in one sitting. Try that with a kibble eater. Dog? They'd eat an entire bag in one sitting.It's interesting to note that while in the wild, cats were not grazers. They had distinct meal times. Which is what I have my cat on now, with canned.Stopped vomitingThis was the biggest improvement.I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to no longer have to run through the house while she is in the process of vomiting (to tell where to clean up)...to no longer awaken to the sounds of vomiting... racing around cleaning up in the middle of the night. More than this is knowing my animal is getting and utilizing nutrition better as evidenced by all the improvements.In short, switching to (at least this formula) of canned has been a game changer.

Never have I seen cat eat like she'll eat this stuff. This 16 year old, previously sickly, thin & somewhat lathargic cat has gained weight, now comes out of her bed to spend time with us & is even playful again chaising her tail. MAYBE some of the turn around is due to a more consistent medication dosing, I dont know. But without a doubt, she eats twice as much as she was eating another catfood just a month (or so) ago & is always right there meowing when I fill the bowl.I think the novel protein & limited ingredients has been good for her; I'm adding a touch more pumpkin than is already in this food to help her digestion & it has positive results I can see in the catbox.Overall, we'll keep feeding this as she really likes the taste, has more energy, better digestion, has filled out & generally is feeling better, so it's a no brainer.This has been a (relatively) low cost option compaired to all the expensive testing our vet wanted to do to find out how to help her. SO GLAD we decided to try this food 1rst, for us & the cat!

Really exceptional quality wet cat food that I’m using as a topper for my 2 cats. They’re both eating raw duck and both love a small amount of KOHA Limited Ingredient duck pate mixed in. One senior cat was diagnosed yesterday with mild stage 1 CKD unfortunately, so again as I searched for this initially, I’m more than pleased to see no artificial preservatives or high carbohydrate calories or phosphorus in this food. I recommend KOHA as this cat food is a much more healthier alternative, and my cats absolutely love it. Thank you, KOHA!

I should have paid more attention to the other 1 star reviews: Either you get a good quality case which the cat loves, or you get a bad batch with different color, texture, and something the cats won't touch. And yes, sooner or later you will get a case of food they will not touch. And for the price, that means you'll be throwing away $50+ because as a food item, it isn't returnable. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT! THE QUALITY IS INCONSISTENT. VERY INCONSISTENT. AND AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE YOU ARE UNLIKELY TO MAKE AGAIN ONCE YOU GET A BAD BATCH. TERRIBLE VALUE FOR THE MONEY.

I'm grateful for this product because it is the only thing my very sensitive cat can stomach. AND, at the same time the batch quality is inconsistent. As per my image, when I open a can and it looks more brown/red (like today), my cat vomits and/or won't eat it. When I lived in CA my pet store sold it, but now I live in FL, I have to order a full box from Amazon - without knowing what quality I'm getting. This product also can't be returned.

Only wet food my cat with allergies will eat that doesn’t cause diarrhea. And he normally hates paté.

I really liked this food and so did my cats until they did not. They quit eating it after a month or so.

This is our cat's favorite. Now, when I wake up, she's already waiting for breakfast. She also makes sure I don't get sidetracked on the way to getting it for her. You can tell she likes this more than other brands. But, the big thing we like about it is the small amount of ingredients. She seems happier and healthier with the better quality food. We don't find hairballs nearly as often, her hair feels softer, and you can see an overall improvement in her mood. Her happiness and well-being makes it worth every penny.