Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Chicken Kibble Cat Dry Food, 2.0-lb bag

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  • Grain-Free
  • Gluten Free
  • High-Protein
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • All Lifestages

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  • Complete and balanced nutrition for all cats from kitten to adult.
  • Chicken is the first ingredient.
  • Grain-free, low-carb formula helps your cat maintain a healthy weight.
  • Animal-based protein helps to satisfy your cat’s hunger.
  • Promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Vet Formulated with Quality Ingredients

This high-protein food naturally optimizes your cat’s body mass and appetite levels through simple, high-quality ingredients. With added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, cleanprotein helps support cats in all stages of life.

Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein

Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein was inspired by the protein levels found in natural prey. By excluding plants commonly found in other cat diets, it has low oxalate to help ensure healthy kidney function and an active lifestyle.

The Kibble Cats Love

Protein is an important nutritional profile in your cat’s diet, with animal proteins having the highest biological values (BV) compared to grains, fruits, and vegetables. Dr. Elsey’s cleanprotein helps promote a healthy, active lifestyle for all cats.

The Proof is in the Protein

As cats age, they absorb and metabolize protein less efficiently. That’s why it’s so important to feed high-quality protein. High protein can help maintain lean body mass and support a healthy immune system.

About Dr. Elsey’s

Dr. Elsey’s is a veterinarian-owned brand dedicated to meeting the complex needs of cats. Founded in 1987 with the first all-natural clumping cat litter, their line has since grown to include a variety of products for cats at every stage of life.

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47 Customer Questions

What is the purpose of the hydrolyzed pork and pork plasma?

Answer by Luna • Aug 14, 2025
The hydrolyzed pork is probably just a cheaper protein source to boost the protein content. The pork plasma is being used as a binder in place of the typical plant-based binders used in other dry food.

What is the phosphorous content in mg/100g kibble?

Answer by Pika • Sep 09, 2025
https://www.drelseys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/drelseyskibblechart11724.pdf

Hello what is the phosphorus content?

Are ALL of the ingredients in Dr. E's food made in the USA or are some of the ingredients outsourced and made in Asia? Thank you in advance for your honest answer.

Answer by Chewy • Mar 07, 2018
Dr. Elsey's ingredients are carefully sourced and chosen based on quality. All proteins are sourced in the US. They try to source as many ingredients from the United States, but many vitamins and minerals included in pet food aren’t manufactured in the US. While nearly 90% of the ingredients are from the US, they source others from Switzerland, Germany, France, China, Scotland and Canada. Dr. Elsey's are extremely careful with their selection of each vendor to ensure they stick to equal or greater manufacturing standards that we have here in the US.
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1024 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Christy on Jan 15, 2026

Dr. Elsey’s Clean Protein Chicken Kibble Cat Dry Food

My cat and the community cats I feed love this food. The kibble size is very small, which they seem to like. This particular kibble is high in protein, grain free,

My cat and the community cats I feed love this food. The kibble size is very small, which they seem to like. This particular kibble is high in protein, grain free, and extremely low in carbohydrates. I believe one of the questions and answers on Dr. Elsey’s website says this dry cat food has less than 5% carbs, which is amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Laki on Jan 17, 2026

Protein Packed!

I was looking for a kibble without grain, but also without peas, beans, and legumes which typically drive up the protein values but aren't easy for my kitty to digest

I was looking for a kibble without grain, but also without peas, beans, and legumes which typically drive up the protein values but aren't easy for my kitty to digest. Dr. Elsey's is protein packed with 95% of that protein coming from meat sources - no fillers. My tabby immediately loved the taste.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By mackenzie on Dec 11, 2025

used to be good :(

This food used to be amazing, but within the last half year my one cat has been having horrible diarrhea to the point he needed to go to the vet multiple times,

This food used to be amazing, but within the last half year my one cat has been having horrible diarrhea to the point he needed to go to the vet multiple times, has been put on supplements and meds which have not helped. I haven’t changed any of his food but we soon realized it was the dry food that was the problem. he has a sensitive stomach and the pork plasma ingredient used to be egg which is probably why so many recent reviews are so horrible. Pork plasma is not good if your cat has a sensitive tummy is causes diarrhea and vomiting. I wish they stuck with their old ingredients. If your cat has a sensitive stomach i don’t recommend this food at all. Also just so you all are aware i emailed them about my complaint and they told me they switched from egg to pork plasma because it’s cheaper! Cheapening out on food that’s supposed to be healthy for our babies but making prices of bags $50.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Shayna on Dec 18, 2025

Great Healthy Food

My 3 cats absolutely love Dr Elsey dry cat food. I had to switch their food away from a different brand that had altered their ingredients, and I wish I did this

My 3 cats absolutely love Dr Elsey dry cat food. I had to switch their food away from a different brand that had altered their ingredients, and I wish I did this sooner. They love it and I feel good about the ingredients. My ragdolls cost has had such a positive difference as well and looks fantastic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marleen on Dec 1, 2025

My cats actually like it!!!

My cats are very picky about food. I struggle getting them to eat good food!! They actually love this! I had asked for samples from Dr. Ellsley before I had to buy

My cats are very picky about food. I struggle getting them to eat good food!! They actually love this! I had asked for samples from Dr. Ellsley before I had to buy large bag that might not get eaten. They were so helpful sending me sample bags. So after they showed interest I bought the 2 lb bag. I will be moving onto the next size as they really like this food. Hopefully the continue eating it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Emily on Nov 28, 2025

Good quality dry food

My kitty, who has some food insecurity issues and a lot of anxiety around eating, was throwing up quite a bit when I first adopted him, after switching to this

My kitty, who has some food insecurity issues and a lot of anxiety around eating, was throwing up quite a bit when I first adopted him, after switching to this dry food he almost never throws up. I think it’s a better quality product and it’s not bothering his stomach. A little more expensive but so worth it, my kitty is thriving.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Kalee on Nov 17, 2025

Keeps cats lean

This is a great vet-suggested food for adult cats! Really helped my two 7 yo cats lose weight last year. It is VERY pricey for the amount of food in their largest

This is a great vet-suggested food for adult cats! Really helped my two 7 yo cats lose weight last year. It is VERY pricey for the amount of food in their largest bag. I recently switched to another option that maybe isn’t as good for weight management but I can support my local pet store and get a better price for a large bag.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Barbara on Oct 22, 2025

As always, exceptional customer service.

Until my dog, Mickey, died from cancer I was a devoted Chewy customer. This is a fabulous company with truly amazing people. Every interaction I had with you for

Until my dog, Mickey, died from cancer I was a devoted Chewy customer. This is a fabulous company with truly amazing people. Every interaction I had with you for most of Mickey's 9.5 years (didn't know about you until he was with us about 9 months) was just terrific. You sell great products and everyone who works at Chewy is so knowledgeable and helpful in a most pleasant and, with me lol, patient manner. I had no idea what I was doing - never had a dog before and you got me through it on many occasions brilliantlly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Tammy on Dec 22, 2025

Less Carb

Unfortunately, my cat has pancreatitis, thought this food could help. It did not. My cat only likes to eat dry cat food. I am sure it’s a good product. I donated

Unfortunately, my cat has pancreatitis, thought this food could help. It did not. My cat only likes to eat dry cat food. I am sure it’s a good product. I donated to an animal shelter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Carolyn on Nov 3, 2025

Food change guessing

I hoped this would have been a good choice of food. All 6 cats have gained weight. Kept telling my vet "what's wrong? They don't eat their 1/2 cup." So this last

I hoped this would have been a good choice of food. All 6 cats have gained weight. Kept telling my vet "what's wrong? They don't eat their 1/2 cup." So this last shipment when they ate it , pucked. Even my stray kitty pucked. Done with Dr.Elseys so called clean protein. I don't recommend based on my experience with what it has done to my furbabies.