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Advance

Lamb in Gravy Kitten Pouches

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9 ingredients6.5% protein600 kcal/kg★ 4.4 · 46 reviews

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Ingredients

11 ingredients

2 beneficial · 1 under research review · 5 contextual · 3 standard · 1 not yet classified

11 classified, including what's inside premixes and blends

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited), brand statement

Brand transparency

5 of 5 disclosed

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Data completeness

83%

2 sources, cross-checked · prices re-checked 16 days ago

Ingredients

11 listed by weight, heaviest first · tap any ingredient for its research notes

2 beneficial1 under research review5 contextual3 standard ingredients

What do these mean? ▾

Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.

Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.

Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.

Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.

Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.

Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.

Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.

1Meat by-productsUnnamed meat sources▾

● Under research reviewProtein source without species identification. Terms like meat, meat meal, animal by-products, meat and bone meal, or meat and animal derivatives do not identify the animal species, which limits traceability and makes allergen avoidance difficult.Sources: AAFCO 2024 Official Publication · EU Regulation 767/2009

2Meat (including Chicken, Lamb &/or Beef)3 components▾

● Contextual noteA meat ingredient where the animal species is named but disclosure is partial: by-products from a named species (e.g. chicken by-product meal), or a generic meat term with the species named in brackets (e.g. meat meal (beef and/or lamb)). An "and/or" list means the exact mix may vary between batches; where a percentage is shown (e.g. "chicken 27%"), only that minimum is guaranteed to come from that species. Named species are checked against your pet's allergy profile. By-product terms do not specify which parts are used. More transparent than fully unnamed meat terms; named whole meats, meals, and organ meats provide the strongest traceability.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009

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9AntioxidantsNatural antioxidants (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientNatural preservation agents such as tocopherols or rosemary extract. Where the label names the agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'including' wording means others may be present without being listed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

10Colouring Agents▾

● Contextual noteA generic term for substances used to colour pet food. No nutritional purpose. The specific colouring agents are not identified, which means known concerning colours (Red 40, Blue 2, etc.) may be present without disclosure.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

Guaranteed analysis

as declared by the manufacturer

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein6.5%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison

Fat1.5%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison

600 kcal/kg≈ 251 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 60 kcal/100g

Moisture is not declared on the label, so no dry-matter comparison against AAFCO minimums is shown.

Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.

Brand transparency

Advance · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Recall historyon record2018: Voluntary recall of Advance Dermocare dry dog food linked to megaesophagus in 74+ dogs. Senate inquiry followed. 2 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationconfirmed

PFIAA membershipconfirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedAS5812 · HACCP

Parent companydisclosedMars Petcare Australia

A factual disclosure checklist from public records and the brand's own statements. Items we haven't verified show as not confirmed: a data gap, not a judgment. Are you Advance? Claim your brand to confirm or correct this record, free.

Customer reviews

4.4

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The label names these possible species — shown for identification and allergy checking:

3Binder (including Beef)1 components▾

The label lists this premix's contents, each piece classified on its own:

4MineralsMinerals (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

5VitaminsVitamins (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a vitamin premix. Where the label lists the specific vitamins in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual vitamins are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

6Gelling Agents▾

● Contextual noteA generic term for substances used to create gel-like textures in wet food. The specific gelling agent(s) are not identified, limiting traceability. Common gelling agents include carrageenan, agar, and various gums.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

7FlavoursNatural flavours▾

● Contextual noteA broad AAFCO-defined category that may contain multiple unspecified compounds. Relevant for allergy-prone pets since potential allergens may not be individually listed.Sources: AAFCO 2024

8Vegetable OilVegetable oil (generic)▾

● Contextual noteOil from plant sources. Where the label names the plants in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'and/or' wording means the blend can vary between batches. Unnamed sources limit traceability; named oils (e.g. sunflower oil, canola oil) provide more transparency.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

Taurine (supplemental)

● Beneficial (well-established)Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats. Deficiency can cause serious health consequences including dilated cardiomyopathy, central retinal degeneration, and reproductive failure.Sources: Pion et al. 1987 · NRC 2006 · Freeman et al. 2018Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.