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Tiki Cat Gourmet Carnivore Bonito Tuna with Mussels, Squid & Shrimp Grain-Free Canned Cat Food

Tiki Cat Gourmet Carnivore Bonito Tuna with Mussels, Squid & Shrimp Grain-Free Canned Cat Food

By Tiki Cat 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
3.6 /10
Quality
3.0
Value
2.5
Design
0.0
Function
3.0
Durability
0.0

In a Nutshell

  • Cats may love or hate the Bonito Tuna flavor
  • High liquid content is a plus for some, but a concern for others
  • Strong fishy smell might be off-putting

Quick Verdict

Tiki Cat Bonito Tuna is a hit or miss among cats. High levels of liquid and strong fishy smell are notable features. Cats that prefer liquidy food seem to enjoy it, while others may be indifferent or adverse.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 67%
Would Buy Again 44%

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Omega-3 Benefits (1)

    Green-lipped mussels provide omega-3, beneficial for inflammatory diseases.

  • Variety of Seafood (1)

    Includes shrimp, mussels and other seafood for a varied flavor.

  • High Liquid Content (1)

    Sufficient liquid content for broth-loving cats.

Cons

  • Variable Acceptance (1) major

    Some cats may avoid or dislike this flavor.

  • Strong Fishy Smell (2) minor

    Strong odor of fish that some cat owners dislike.

  • Food Quantity vs Liquid (1) minor

    Cans are filled more with liquid than solid food, weight-out.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners with liquid-loving cats — Provides high liquid content and varied seafood flavors.
  • Sensitive to IBS and Diabetes — omega-3 are beneficial to cat with inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes.

Skip If

  • Cat owners who dislike fishy smells — Strong fishy odor that can linger.
  • Owners looking for more solid food in cans — More liquid than solid food.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Varies

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

3.2
9 reviews
5★
44%
4★
0%
3★
33%
2★
0%
1★
22%

Highlighted Reviews

— Shorty 1 found helpful

"My senior kitty loves this food! The green lipped mussels in this food are a great source of Omega 3's, which is a natural anti-inflammatory food (great for his Inflammatory bowel disease) and the zero carbs in this food is great for his diabetes. The Gourmet Carnivore line by Tiki Cat tends to not ..."

— Stevo

"I have a 9 year old siamese mix that loves Tiki Cat products, however, he did not touch the bonito tuna this time. He ate half of the first can and I found he had puked it up. I tried feeding it to him again and he barely sniffed it and walked away. I threw the rest of the cans away. He loves the ot..."

Bottom Line

Picky eaters might skip this one; cat owners looking to introduce seafood should note the high liquid content and strong odor. Safe for Inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes due to no carbs.

3.6 /10
Below Average