If you are the parent of a cat that has special restrictions to their diet you are already familiar with the struggle of getting nutritional facts from manufactures. We have two cats of our own with kidney disease which has made getting phosphorus levels from an essential task for any new food we are thinking of trying.
Thankfully Tiki Pets was kind enough to reach back with the information on their food for us. The Velvet Mousse lineup has been a huge win for my boy he loves the flavor and texture of it. It’s not the lowest phosphorus option but we always say an eating cat is the most important thing around here. If you want to skip reading below the lowest phosphorous option Tiki Cat offers is from the Luau line, Koolina Luau Chicken with Egg, at 0.89% phosphorus on a dry matter basis . Here is a look at the complete list of Tiki Cat Phosphorus Levels.
Tiki Cat Phosphorus Listed on a Dry Matter Basis
Updated from July, 2022
Velvet Mousse
This line is sold in pouches and is known for being high-protein, grain-free mousse made with tender chicken or fish. I love using these as a sneaky way to get my guy to eat liquid medications he needs. It’s pungent so it’s easy to hide his medicine in without him ever knowing. The consistency is a smooth and almost soup like. No chunks are in this line, making it the perfect option if your cat hates that.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis | |
| Chicken | 1.27% | |
| Chicken with Egg | 1.32% | |
| Chicken & Wild Salmon | 1.38% | |
| Tuna & Chicken | 1.41% | |
| Tuna & Mackerel | 1.43% | |
| Wild Salmon | 1.52% | |
| Chicken Kitten | 1.20% | |
| Chicken Senior | 1.19% | |
| Salmon Kitten | 1.34% | |
| Salmon Senior | 1.27% | |
| Light Chicken, Turkey & Pumpkin | 0.98% | |
| Fussy With Duck Liver & Egg | 0.98% | |
| Skin & Coat Salmon Recipe | 1.20% |
Tiki Cat Silver
Nutrition designed just for aging cats. Tiki Cat Silver Mousse & Shreds gives senior cats the nutrition they need and the flavor they deserve, with high protein to maintain weight and muscle mass, and optimal omegas and vitamins to support strong immune systems. With enticing flavor and soft, easy-to-eat mousse and shreds, it’s customized nutrition they’ll crave.
| Name | Phos % DMB | Protein |
| Mousse & Shreds Chicken, Duck & Duck Liver Recipe in Broth | 1.26% | 61.20% |
| Chicken Recipe in Chicken Broth | 0.95% | 63.50% |
| Tuna & Mackerel Recipe in Tuna Broth | 0.86% | 57.60% |
Tiki Cat Baby
Kittens are born carnivores, but they also have very specific nutritional needs. With increasing energy, developing digestive and immune systems, and growing bodies, they need nutrition designed just for them.
| Name | Phos % DMB | Protein |
| Thrive Plus Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe | 0.40% | 21.90% |
| Mousse & Shreds Chicken, Salmon & Chicken Liver Recipe | 1.28% | 65.40% |
| Chicken & Egg Recipe | 1.34% | 62.20% |
| Chicken & Salmon Recipe | 1.26% | 66.80% |
Aloha Friends
Made for sensitive tummies this line has delicious, high-protein meals with real tuna or chicken and easy-to-digest pumpkin, combined with flavorful fish, seafood or meat. These cans of food are chunk and best related to a stew like consistency.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis |
| Chicken, Pumpkin | 1.72% |
| Chicken, Pumpkin, Beef | 1.29% |
| Chicken, Pumpkin, Duck | 1.83% |
| Chicken, Pumpkin, Egg | 1.41% |
| Chicken, Pumpkin, Lamb | 1.74% |
| Tuna, Pumpkin | 1.18% |
| Tuna, Pumpkin, Calamari | 1.23% |
| Tuna, Pumpkin, Shrimp | 1.21% |
| Tuna, Pumpkin, Tilapia | 1.12% |
| Tuna, Pumpkin, Ocean Whitefish | 1.24% |
Grill Diets
Once again the line features high-protein, real fish recipes garnished with shellfish in a delicious consommé. The grill line up is a cross between a pate and a stew. There are some chunks but a lot less than the Aloha line.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis |
| Bora Bora Grill Sardine Cutlets/Lobster Consommé | 2.99% |
| Hana Grill Ahi Tuna with Crab/Tuna Consommé | 1.00% |
| Hawaiian Grill Ahi Tuna | 1.07% |
| Lanai Grill Tuna in Crab Surimi Consommé | 0.96% |
| Makaha Grill Makerel & Sardines | 2.85% |
| Manana Grill Ahi Tuna with Prawns | 0.97% |
| Tahitian Grill Sardine Cutlets | 2.62% |
| Tuna & Prawn Recipe in Tuna Broth | 1.29% |
| Sardines Recipe in Sardine Broth | 1.88% |
| Mackerel & Sardines Recipe in Broth | 2.05% |
| Sardines & Lobster Consommé Recipe in Broth | 1.95% |
| Tuna & Crab Surimi Recipe in Tuna Broth | 1.30% |
| Tuna & Crab Recipe in Tuna Broth | 1.26% |
Luau Diets
Hand-packed in a savory consommé, Tiki Cat® Luau™ chicken and fish recipes turn every meal into a party. These options are much more soup like reminds me over their gravy toppers they sell.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis |
| Hanalei Luau Wild Salmon | 1.25% |
| Hookena Luau Ahi Tuna & Chicken | 0.92% |
| Kapi’Olani Luau Tilapia | 0.97% |
| Koolina Luau Chicken with Egg** | 0.89% |
| Napili Luau Wild Salmon & Chicken | 1.02% |
| Oahu Luau Seabass | 1.03% |
| Papeekeo Luau Ahi Tuna & Mackerel | 1.04% |
| Puka Puka Luau Succulent Chicken** | 0.93% |
After Dark
Protein-packed meals with nutrient-dense organ meat and shredded chicken in a luscious broth. No grains or carbs, just the meat cats crave. Another one that is a like a soupy stew like consistency.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis |
| Chicken | 1.09% |
| Chicken & Beef | 1.06% |
| Chicken & Duck | 1.24% |
| Chicken & Lamb | 1.12% |
| Chicken & Pork | 0.98% |
| Chicken & Quail Egg | 1.05% |
| Beef & Beef Liver | 1.73% |
| Duck & Chicken Liver | 1.63% |
| Rabbit & Chicken Liver | 1.92% |
| Venison & Beef Liver | 1.23% |
Tiki Cat Raw Food
You hear us talk about raw food a lot around here. Cats are obligate carnivores and require meat to survive. Tiki Cat offers a pre-made raw food that comes frozen. This line gives cats the uncooked, prey-like diet they crave in a safe, complete and balanced meal. It is pricey but if you don’t have the time to make your own or can’t handle chicken livers this is a wonderful alternative.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis |
| Chicken with Chicken Bone Broth | 2.48% |
| Duck, Turkey Bone Broth and Pumpkin | 1.73% |
| Lamb | 1.52% |
| Quail and Turkey Bone Broth | 1.29% |
| Turkey with Turkey Bone Broth | 3.26% |
Born Carnivore Dry Kibble
Have a kibble addict? Feed your cat with Tiki Cat’s high-protein, grain-free, low-carb kibble. Featuring 44% average protein from real, high-quality poultry or fish, and zero processed plant protein.
| Name | Phos % Dry Matter Basis |
| Chicken Luau /Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe | 1.75% |
| Chicken & Fish Luau / Chicken, Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe | 1.90% |
| Fish Luau / Herring & Salmon Meal Recipe | 1.56% |
| Chicken & Egg Kitten /Deboned Chicken & Egg Recipe for Kittens | 1.77% |
| Turkey & Peas Light / Turkey Recipe | 1.64% |
Conclusion
If you also have a cat with kidney disease and are looking for some more food suggestions to investigate check out our list of food here. Plus we have done a round of cat treats for kidney disease as well! It’s a great list to refer to if your cat is being fussy about eating.
Thank you for the info. I have a cat with kidney failure. FYI Weruva carry’s a lot of cat food with low phosphorus and sodium. Look at the BFF. Fortunately on Weruva site it list every single nutrition info for each of their cat food. I’m surprised you listed Tiki cat fish cat food with low phosphorus. Weruva is chicken, Turkey; duck, lamb but no fish
Yes! We feed a lot of Weruva BFF in this house and actually some of their favorites are the ones that have fish. I do love that the company has so many options to try of both gray and pate!
Hello! Thank you for your time. I found something you should check out. Same, told low protein, low phosphorous and the cat won’t touch the prescription wet foods. He is Siamese main coon mix so when he’s hungry the whole house knows!! What’s worse? Starving him to death or giving him a higher protein diet?? He was on weruva before his diagnosis and of course the stupid vet we have said, I’ve never heard of that. That’s just one of the problems with them. Anyway, tiki cat raw with duck, turkey bone broth and pumpkin. Going tomorrow to get some
Everything I’ve read says if they won’t eat. Try anything!!! They will literally stop eating b4 they eat things they don’t like. Obviously the lower phosphorus the better. Main importance is water then phosphorus. Try going to ckd website like Tanya’s comprehensive guide to feline chronic kidney disease.
All the food you have listed ,B.F.F. Halo & Tiki Cat are too high in Phosphorus.( .5 or lower is what’s recommended,) I was giving some of these just occasionally & my cats last Lab work showed the Phosphorus has gone up. It’s now 6.1. Adding binder too frequently isn’t good either.
My cat has Diabetes & kidney disease. I don’t know what to feed him anymore.
The only way to get phosphorus .5 or lower is with prescription food most of which the main brands have lots of fillers and poor quality meat. I do feed my CKD cats RX if they will take it (I literally stock a buffet of cat food at my house 😂) but for my two it was short lived and I couldn’t get them to eat enough to keep their calories where they need to maintain/gain weight.
I looked at it like the most vital thing for my cat is to nourish them with quality food. Yes it’s not ideal that the sometimes the protein is a little high and the phosphorus could be less than ideal. But my boy was SO HAPPY to get velvet mousse. They have to eat or they won’t live at all. I found it was more of a balancing game and I am happy I can look back and say my CKD boy who made it just over 2 years after diagnosis was really happy most of his journey. Getting extra attention and extra special food. He really didn’t experience a bad until the very end. My girl was a little more of a struggle as she detoxed from initial diagnosis. Raw food surprisingly helped her IMMENSELY of course now she will only eat BFF one flavor nothing else 🙈. Each case is so unique and these cats do put us through the ringer on food with this disease.
You do need to keep an eye on labs as one of mine progressed through CKD phosphorous became an major issue when he went from stage 3-4 the only thing that worked for him was the aluminum binder. My girl with CKD has had to have her phosphorus managed the whole time with Niacin. I also highly recommend looking into adding in Kidney Restore powder. It’s a probiotic that can help with the toxin load that buildup as their kidneys work less and less well.
I would look for a low carb and low phosphorus mix. Have you tried Weruva BFF PLAY – Checkmate or Weruva BFF PLAY – Topsy Turvy? Also if you are ready to make the leap to making food I had so much success with EZ Complete and I started with buying boneless skinless chicken thigh to grind up.
How big are the cans? 2.8, 3 oz, or 5.5 oz, or 6 oz
The can size won’t change the phosphorus since it’s a percentage. Or were you asking for another reason?
What about tiki cat silver? I would really like to know!
I just sent in a request to get the numbers, I should hear back from them this week.
This is so helpful thank you! Do you happen to know if there’s a difference between the luau and the luau pate varieties? I’ve been feeding my cat the luau chicken & egg for awhile now, but I accidently bought the pate last time and she seems to enjoy it more. The ingredients are almost identical, but the protein and calorie analysis is slightly different so I am very curious about the phosphorous.
Thank you so much for your work on this blog!
My Bea was just diagnosed with early-stage kidney failure, and really is not liking the RX diet. So I’m looking for acceptable choices. May I ask where you got these phosphorus numbers? I have a nutrition spreadsheet from catinfo.org, but it doesn’t include a lot of the ones you list here. If you could let me know your source for our further reading, it’ll be so appreciated.
Thank you again – a LOT.
I just contact the manufacturer and ask for their numbers, foods formulas can change at any time I highly recommend reaching out to the manufacturer yourself and getting numbers if you have concerns.
My cat 1st was diagnosed with Diabeties 2/22 . We bought the food but it only comes in liver flavor, the wet food pate’ was gritty liver & he would not eat it so I stopped both…. Then a yr later my vet said he has Kidney diease stage one 3/23… Well I bought the food again Hills K/D salmon & the some ocean white fish dry.. He loved it, BUT now he has mushy poops that are making his bottom really sore & its uncontrolable.. I now have another problem!! ,. I took him off it gave him pumpkin & his poop was getting less.. well I thought I had tossed all the foods that gave him mushy poops that stick to him & the cat litter to his bottom again.. there was mabe a 1/4 cup mixed with a cup+ of regular hills dry foods. I had forgot about his dry food & kept it topped off with the plain Hills , what was left in the bottom gave him back the problem again . He is a 15.5 yrs old siemise mix.. a big boy of 19.7 lbs . Im getting to the point I dont know if I trust my Vets food choices for him .. he’s on insulin & looks better than he did last yr, when 1st diagnosed & started off at 3.0 down to .5 ..now hes back up to a 1.0 dose . Do vets always recommend high dollar special foods & get a kick back from them like Ive read? My cat had always been on Friskies like all my cats . This is the 1st one to have all these problems yet he looks great. & Was playfull till this past week plus.
I have him now on Tiki cat Velvet mousse mackeral in broth & Tuna for the past few months & he loves it & had no poop problems… Is that a good wet food for his Kidneys? I have not tried the meds cause it stresses him out when I force pills or try to hide it in his food yet what options do I have left? Im forking out $1000 of dollars on things that dont work.. He will only eat lickable foods cause he has only 3 jaw teeth on one side & his 4 canines left so its has to be a lickable food. He hates everything except certain fish flavors . He is my world & I worried Im gonna loose him faster than I expected becouse of all this yoyo food diets. Again is the Tiki cat Velvet Mousse & tuna/mackeral in broth a good choice since he cant eat the K/D foods? Also the pumpkin Im giving him is Weruva Patch up. Only the plain pumpkin so far .
HELP ME I DONT WANT HIM TO DIE & LOOKS SO HEALTHY.
I am not a vet I can’t give you any medical advice or even know for sure what will work for your cat. After having two with CKD and one with asthma I can say every cat is different and nothing works for all of them. If your cat has CKD I would try to get him off that flavor of velvet mousse. Did you try the chicken and egg flavor? You want to at least find something he like that’s under 1% phosphorus on a DMB. If he loves tuna flavors we have a similar issue and had a lot of luck with Weruva OMG BFF QT Patootie and Love Munchkin they aren’t as low as some of the all chicken flavors but under that 1% goal.
Also there has been nothing more effective in treating my CKD cats that hydration. My girl who we were able to get 100% off of kibble has now lived twice as long as our cat who was had to hybrid feed kibble/wet food. Also if your up for it I recommend going down the rabbit whole of looking into making your own raw food, that is 100% a win with all 6 of my cats.