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Natural Balance Ultra Premium Tuna with Shrimp Formula Canned Cat Food

Natural Balance Ultra Premium Tuna with Shrimp Formula Canned Cat Food

By Natural Balance 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.3 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
6.0
Design
6.3
Function
6.0
Durability
5.5

In a Nutshell

  • Recent formula changes have significantly impacted taste and texture
  • Many cats now refuse to eat due to the changes
  • Quality control issues reported by multiple users

Quick Verdict

The natural balance cat feed has gone through recent production changes which ended up spoiling the delightful tasting of the cat feed of most senior cats, causing them to abandon most of the cans of cat feed. It's normally wet food but now resembles dry food so it's very disappointing.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan Unspecified

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

critical

Inconsistent product quality

Prevention: Monitor product quality and report issues to the manufacturer.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Nutritious (2)

    Convenient for hard working parents who work long hours, causing them to be unable to make the nutritious home cooked food from their cats

Cons

  • Inconsistent Quality (5) major

    Multiple users report inconsistent product quality, including changes in texture and flavor.

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ busy cat owners β€” Convenient for those who cannot afford the time to make nutritious home cooked food for their cats

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ owners of picky cats or senior β€” Recent changes have negatively impacted taste and texture

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unspecified

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Rating Distribution

2.4
9 reviews
5β˜…
22%
4β˜…
11%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
0%
1β˜…
67%

Common Questions

Has the formula for this product changed?

Yes, multiple users have reported changes in texture and flavor, with the product becoming drier and less palatable for their cats.

How do buyers respond to the recent changes in the product

Some customers have reported the old food to not smell good and somehow changed into dry food when opened into water.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Bernice

"every evening Darwin gets soft dinners."

β€” Hope

"The can design changed which is usually a sign something is up. This used to be wet food. Why is it dark brown and crumbly now? The color is no longer metallic blue making it stand out on my cat toe. The color is beautiful."

Bottom Line

If you have a picky eater or a senior cat, you may want to look elsewhere. If you're open to changes and willing to monitor your cat's reaction, it might still be worthwhile.

5.3 /10
β€” Below Average