Classic · Shreds in broth · 3 oz can

Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken

Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken is a shreds in broth wet cat food in a 3 oz can with 57 calories. About 12.4% of its calories come from carbohydrate, 65% from protein and 22% from fat. That makes it lower in carbs than 49 of the 143 other cans we compare.

High protein No fish

Illustration, not the maker’s packaging

Carbs: 12.4%
Protein: 65%
Calories: 57

Where the calories come from

Protein 65%Fat 22%Carbs 12%of calories

Carbohydrate supplies 12.4% of calories, above the 10% line many vets use for diabetic cats.
Phosphorus is 253 mg per 100 kcal, above our 200 mg guide for cats with kidney concerns.
Label states it is complete and balanced for adult maintenance.

How it compares to other wet cat food

Each bar spans every can we compare, from lowest to highest. The line marks the typical can; the dot is this one.

Carbs, % of calories12.4%

0%median 8.4%35%

Lower in carbs than 49 of 143 other cans.

Protein, % of calories65%

30%median 45%77%

Higher in protein than 122 of 143 other cans.

Calories per ounce19 kcal

17 kcalmedian 28 kcal41 kcal

Lighter than 138 of 143 other cans, ounce for ounce.

Phosphorus per 100 kcal253 mg

89 mgmedian 253 mg464 mg

Lower in phosphorus than 19 of 36 other cans that publish it.

Every Weruva can, ranked by carbs

This recipe is number 10 of 10 from Weruva, lowest carb first.

Weruva recipe	Carbs	Protein	kcal
1. Mideast FeastFlaked · 3 oz	0%	77%	63
2. Steak Frites DinnerChunks in gravy · 3 oz	1.5%	75%	62
3. Chicken Frick 'A ZeeShreds in broth · 3.2 oz	3%	60%	75
4. Press Your Lunch! (Chicken Dinner in a Hydrating Puree)Pâté · 3 oz	3.7%	60%	56
5. Meal or No Deal! (Chicken & Beef in a Hydrating Puree)Pâté · 3 oz	4.1%	66%	51
6. Mack & JackFlaked · 3 oz	7.5%	69%	66
7. Kawa BootyFlaked · 3 oz	7.6%	69%	56
8. Lamb Burger-iniShreds in broth · 3.2 oz	11.1%	55%	78
9. Amazon Livin'Shreds in broth · 3 oz	12.4%	65%	59
10. Paw Lickin' ChickenShreds in broth · 3 oz	12.4%	65%	57

More about Weruva wet cat food

How many cans of Paw Lickin' Chicken a day?

For a spayed or neutered adult eating only this food. Weigh your cat every couple of weeks and adjust by about 10%.

Your cat’s weightlb

4½ cans a day

About 261 calories a day

Kittens, weight loss or mixed feeding

Cat weight	Calories a day	Cans a day
6 lb (2.7 kg)	178	3
8 lb (3.6 kg)	221	3¾
10 lb (4.5 kg)	261	4½
12 lb (5.4 kg)	299	5¼
14 lb (6.4 kg)	336	6

Ingredients and allergens

First ingredients on the label

Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Breast)
Chicken Broth
Potato Starch
Sunflower Seed Oil
Calcium Lactate
Xanthan Gum

Animal ingredients

chicken

Contains chicken or poultry. No fish or fish oil.

From the label as published on weruva.com, checked October 26, 2026. Recipes change, so check the can you buy.

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Questions about Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken

Is Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken low in carbs?

Not by the usual measure. About 12.4% of its calories come from carbohydrate, above the 10% line often used for diabetic cats.

How many calories are in a can of Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken?

A 3 oz can has about 57 calories (673 kcal per kilogram). That is 19 calories per ounce, less than the typical can we compare.

How many cans of Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken should a cat eat a day?

A 10 lb spayed or neutered adult cat needs roughly 261 calories a day, which is about 4½ cans of this recipe if it is the only food. Kittens, active cats and cats losing weight need different amounts.

Does Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken contain chicken or fish?

Yes, it contains chicken or poultry ingredients. It contains no fish or fish oil. Animal ingredients on the label: chicken.

How much phosphorus is in Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken?

About 253 mg per 100 calories, lower than 19 of the 36 other cans with published phosphorus.

Is Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken suitable for kittens?

Its label covers adult maintenance, not growth, so it isn’t meant as a kitten’s main food.