VIBRISSE MENU chicken with ham in pumpkin sauce, 70 g is a canned wet food for adult and senior cats that the manufacturer calls complete. Ingredients: chicken 58%, ham 3%, pumpkin 3%, tomato, rice, vegetable fats, tapioca and minerals. The analysis: protein 12%, fat 2%, fibre 1%, ash 2%, moisture 82.5%, taurine 500 mg. No colours or preservatives. Made in Thailand for Croci SPA, Italy. An opened can keeps for 48 hours.
What the manufacturer claims
The cans are steamed from selected ingredients, keeping the natural taste, so no flavour enhancers are needed. The manufacturer promises whole pieces of meat and a rich taste and also writes about omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids "from tuna, mackerel and salmon". According to the options, it is flakes in a can for adult and senior cats.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | wet food, flakes in sauce, can |
| For | adult and senior cats |
| Ingredients | chicken 58%, ham 3%, pumpkin 3%, tomato, rice, vegetable fats, tapioca, minerals |
| Protein / fat | 12% / 2% |
| Moisture | 82.5% |
| Taurine | 500 mg (unit not stated) |
| Made | in Thailand for Croci SPA (Italy) |
| Pack size | 70 g can |
Pros
- 58% chicken. The highest meat share among the MENU flavours we reviewed.
- 12% protein. More than many steamed pouches.
- Taurine listed.
- Pumpkin sauce. Pumpkin and tomato soften the taste.
- No colours or preservatives.
- Single-serve 70 g can.
Cons and what to watch
- Error in the description. It mentions tuna, mackerel and salmon, which are not in the recipe.
- Ham. It is processed meat; there is only 3%, but a cat on a strict diet is better off with a flavour without it.
- Taurine without units. It is unclear what amount of food the 500 mg refers to.
- Unknown vegetable fats and vitamins. They are not specified.
Pumpkin, tomato and rice
There are only small amounts of plant ingredients. Pumpkin (3%) and tomato give the sauce colour and flavour, while rice and tapioca thicken it. As a carnivore a cat does not need much plant matter, but in these amounts it does no harm — the base of the can is still meat. If your cat handles carbohydrates poorly, choose cans with minimal plant additions.
About the boilerplate description
Several VIBRISSE MENU flavours repeat the same paragraph about "tuna, mackerel and salmon" on their cards. For this can it does not match the recipe: there is no fish here at all. Go by the "Ingredients" line — it reflects what is actually inside. Label reading is covered in how to read pet food ingredients.
How to feed it
One can is one meal. The cans combine well with a complete dry food if you reduce the kibble portion. If your cat eats only wet food, agree the amount with your vet: the card does not give it. Feeding schedules are in how many times a day to feed a cat.
Storage
Keep the rest of the food covered in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Warm it to room temperature before serving. Do not leave food in the bowl for more than half an hour. Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and check the best-before date on the pack.
Who it suits
The cans suit adult and senior cats, lovers of meaty flavours, fussy eaters and cats that need extra moisture. They do not suit cats allergic to chicken. Other flavours in the line are chicken with goji and cheese and chicken with tilapia. All cans are in canned cat food.
Verdict
VIBRISSE MENU chicken with ham in pumpkin sauce is a meaty steamed can: 58% chicken, ham, pumpkin, 12% protein, 2% fat, taurine, no colours or preservatives. The downsides are the boilerplate description mentioning fish that is not in the recipe, ham as processed meat and taurine without units.
FAQ
What is in it?
Chicken 58%, ham 3%, pumpkin 3%, tomato, rice, vegetable fats, tapioca, minerals.
Does it contain fish?
No, the mention of tuna and salmon in the description is an error.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 12%, fat 2%.
Does it contain taurine?
Yes, 500 mg, with no unit stated.
Is it suitable for senior cats?
Yes, the options list adult and senior cats.
How long can I keep an opened can?
Up to 48 hours in the fridge.
Where is it made?
In Thailand for Croci SPA, Italy.
