Chicken and tuna are classics, but there's a much bigger world of cat food proteins to explore.
Saba, basa, Australian grass-fed beef, lamb, duck, wild-caught pink salmon, and cage-free turkey are just some of the proteins you'll find across the TruLuxe cat food menu.
Maybe your cat comes running for salmon. Maybe beef is the quickest way to get them to the bowl. Or maybe they're ready to expand their culinary horizons beyond the usual suspects.
Made for cats with discerning tastes, TruLuxe takes mealtime up a notch with hand-prepared recipes featuring premium proteins and plenty of options beyond the everyday.
Some may already be regulars in your cat's bowl. Others might leave you wondering, "wait...what exactly is basa?"
Explore the unique proteins found across the TruLuxe cat food menu, and learn which recipes your feline foodie might want to try next.
Wait What’s Saba?
Saba is the Japanese name for mackerel, an oily fish known for its rich flavor. If you've spotted saba on a sushi menu before, you're already somewhat acquainted.
For cats who already love seafood, saba can be a fun way to venture beyond their usual tuna dinner without straying too far from familiar fishy territory.
You'll find saba in TruLuxe recipes like Honor Roll. Your cat's seafood order just got a little more sophisticated.
Basa Nova: A New Fish on the Menu
Basa is a mild, tender freshwater fish that offers seafood-loving cats another option beyond familiar favorites like tuna and salmon. It may not have the same name recognition as either of those fish, but it's another protein worth knowing.
TruLuxe puts it front and center in Meow Me a River, a gravy-rich recipe featuring basa. It's a good reminder of just how many kinds of fish exist beyond the ones we see most often.
Australian Grass-Fed Beef for Your Majesty
Fish isn't the only way to branch out.
For cats who prefer something from land rather than sea, beef cat food can bring a completely different flavor to the bowl. TruLuxe uses premium cuts of Australian grass-fed beef in recipes like Steak Frites cat food and On the Cat Wok.
Beef can also be a great option when you're looking to add another protein to your cat's usual chicken-and-fish rotation.
Lamb For the Feline With Refined Taste
Lamb's distinctive flavor offers something different from more familiar chicken, turkey, or fish recipes. TruLuxe features lamb alongside other premium ingredients for a meal that feels worthy of the fanciest felines.
For pet parents searching for cat food with lamb or looking to bring variety into their cat's diet, Glam ‘N Punk is an option worth putting on the tasting list.
Duck, Duck... Dinner
If your cat loves poultry but chicken has become a little too predictable, allow us to introduce duck.
Duck has a richer flavor than chicken or turkey, making duck cat food an easy way to venture into something new while staying in the poultry family.
TruLuxe features duck in recipes like Glam ‘N Punk and Peking Ducken alongside other thoughtfully selected ingredients, giving cats another way to explore different flavors without making the jump straight from chicken to seafood.
Wild-Caught Salmon is Pretty in Pink
Okay, salmon doesn't qualify as a protein your cat has never heard of, but not every familiar protein has to be served the same way.
TruLuxe serves up hand-flaked bites of wild-caught pink salmon in recipes like Pretty in Pink. For cats who already adore other varieties of fishy cat food, this is an easy way to introduce another protein alongside something they know and love.
Cage-Free Turkey: Don't Forget the Classics
Trying different cat food proteins doesn't mean every meal needs an ingredient you've never heard of.
Turkey brings something familiar to the TruLuxe menu while still giving cats another option beyond chicken. TruLuxe uses cage-free turkey in the Quick ‘n Quirky recipe, making it a good choice for poultry-loving cats who enjoy variety and thick cuts of meat.
You don't have to replace everything they already love. Sometimes it's simply about adding another option to the menu.
Because even the most adventurous feline foodie usually has a few classics they'll always come back to.
Why Try Different Cat Food Proteins?
Trying different cat food proteins can add variety to your cat's meals and help you learn which flavors and proteins they enjoy most.
Cats can develop some impressively specific opinions about dinner. One may adore fish but turn up their nose at poultry. Another will happily eat chicken every day until, without warning, chicken is apparently no longer acceptable in this household.
Offering a variety of proteins, flavors, and recipes gives your cat more options to explore while helping you get a better sense of what they genuinely enjoy. For cats who already eat a rotation of foods comfortably, introducing new proteins can also keep mealtime interesting without changing everything they already know and love.
You don't need to introduce every protein at once. Start with something close to what your cat already enjoys. A seafood lover might venture from tuna or salmon into saba or basa, while a chicken fan may be ready to explore another poultry protein like turkey or duck. Cats with more adventurous tastes might be ready to branch out with lamb or Australian grass-fed beef.
As with any new food, introduce new recipes gradually and pay attention to how your cat responds. If your cat has specific dietary needs or a medical condition, talk with your veterinarian before making significant changes to their diet.
Your cat will provide feedback on the menu. They always do.
Give Dinner the TruLuxe Treatment
Cats may not know what saba, basa, or Australian grass-fed beef mean, but they're usually pretty good at deciding what deserves a second helping.
TruLuxe cat food brings an elevated approach to wet cat food with hand-prepared recipes featuring premium ingredients and an impressive variety of proteins. Try familiar favorites like chicken, turkey, tuna, and salmon or expand their horizons with basa, saba, or lamb.
Whether your cat is already a certified foodie or you're simply looking for something new, consider this an invitation to explore beyond their usual order.
After all, the cat upon their throne deserves a menu to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is saba in cat food?
Saba is the Japanese name for mackerel, a flavorful oily fish used as a protein source in some cat foods. In TruLuxe, you'll find saba featured in recipes like Honor Roll, giving seafood-loving cats an option beyond more familiar fish like tuna and salmon.
Can cats eat saba or mackerel?
Yes, cats can eat mackerel when it is included as part of a complete and balanced cat food formulated for their nutritional needs. TruLuxe features saba, the Japanese name for mackerel, in select wet cat food recipes.
What is basa in cat food?
Basa is a mild freshwater fish with a tender texture. In cat food, it offers another seafood protein for cats to explore beyond familiar options like tuna and salmon. TruLuxe features basa in Meow Me a River.
Can cats eat different types of fish?
Cats can eat several types of fish when they are included in complete and balanced cat food formulated for cats. Depending on the recipe, cat foods may feature familiar fish like tuna and salmon or less common options such as mackerel, also known as saba, and basa.
What are some different protein options for cats?
Cat food can feature many different animal protein sources, including chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, duck, tuna, salmon, mackerel, and basa. Which proteins your cat prefers will depend on their individual tastes and dietary needs.
Should I give my cat different proteins?
Many cats can enjoy different proteins as part of a complete and balanced diet. Offering different protein sources can add variety to mealtime and help you discover which flavors your cat enjoys most. Introduce new foods gradually, and talk with your veterinarian before making dietary changes if your cat has specific nutritional needs or health concerns.
What protein should I try for a picky cat?
Start with proteins and flavors that are similar to foods your cat already enjoys. A cat who loves tuna or salmon may be interested in other fish proteins like saba or basa, while a chicken-loving cat may enjoy branching out to turkey or duck. Every cat has individual preferences, so finding a favorite may take some experimenting.
