Nutro Wholesome Essentials Natural Dry Cat Food Sensitive Stomach
- Dry Cat Food
- Bag
- Limited Ingredient
- Cat
A limited-ingredient, low-sodium chicken formula built for sensitive-stomach cats from an established maker.
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How it ranks among the 140 dry cat food we track
4.6★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Sensitive Stomach is a dry cat food in a 5 lb bag built around chicken, rice and peas, aimed at cats with digestive sensitivity and formulated as a limited-ingredient diet with immune, skin and coat support.
The limited-ingredient framing and low-sodium nutrient claim are the two levers Nutro uses to target sensitive stomachs, alongside real chicken as the named protein. It is made by Mars Petcare, so this sits within an established pet food company's line rather than a smaller or private brand.
- Chicken, rice and peas recipe
- Limited Ingredient diet type, low sodium
- Supports sensitive stomach, skin, coat and immune health
- 5 lb bag, adult cats
Who it's for
Owners of adult cats with known digestive sensitivity or skin and coat issues who want a limited-ingredient chicken-based food. Less relevant for cats without sensitivity concerns who do not need the limited-ingredient formulation.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Limited-ingredient formula for sensitive stomachs
- Low sodium nutrient content claim
- Made by an established manufacturer, Mars Petcare
- Smaller 5 lb bag size
- Chicken-based, not suited to poultry-sensitive cats
Performance notes
Limiting the ingredient list reduces the number of proteins and additives a sensitive cat's gut has to process, which is the core logic behind sensitive-stomach formulas. The listed omega-6 fatty acids are aimed at skin and coat condition alongside the digestive focus.
Specifications
| Brand | Nutro |
|---|---|
| Model | 10190798 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 5 Pound |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 5 pounds |
| Included Components | Dry Cat Food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient |
| Pet Type | Cat |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Nutro Dry Cat Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sensitive Stomach, Immune Support, Skin and Coat Health |
| Asin | B07QV38T4X |
| Specific Uses For Product | Immune Support, Sensitive Stomach, Skin and Coat Health |
| Additional Features | Sensitive Stomach Formula, Natural Ingredients, No Artificial Additives |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,250 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #186 in Dry Cat Food |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Sodium |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10190798 |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Non-GMO |
| Item Form | Dry Kibble |
| Model Number | 10190798 |
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare US |
| Upc | 079105127806 |
| Allergen Information | Non-GMO |
| Product Benefits | Supports immune health, promotes skin & coat health, gentle on sensitive stomachs |
| Occasion | Daily Feeding |
| Special Ingredients | Real Chicken, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Essential Antioxidants, Limited Ingredients |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '1,137', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry cat food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutro Wholesome Essentials Natural Dry Cat Food Sensitive StomachThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Dry Cat FoodIAMS | 4.8 / 5 | 37,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Purina ONE Natural, Low Fat, Weight Control, Indoor Dry Cat Food, +Plus Indoor Advantage…Purina | 4.8 / 5 | 26,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Dry Cat FoodHill's | 4.7 / 5 | 17,400 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Nutrish Indoor Complete ChickenNutrish | 4.6 / 5 | 18,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nutro 10190798
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Who makes Nutro Wholesome Essentials?
It is made by Mars Petcare US.
Is this a limited-ingredient formula?
Yes, it is listed as a Limited Ingredient diet type.
What is the bag size?
5 pounds.