4.4(2,800)Amazon rating$14.584,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
I and Love and You's Naked Essentials Salmon and Trout is a grain-free dry cat food built around real fish protein with no fillers, and its 4.4 star average across thousands of reviews suggests it is a reliable pick for owners avoiding grain-heavy kibble.
Cat owners who want a grain-free, filler-free formula with real fish protein and added prebiotics and probiotics for digestive support.
Skip if
You are on a tight budget or your cat needs a poultry-based diet, since this recipe is built around salmon and trout rather than chicken.
Form Chunk
Flavor Salmon + Trout
Benefits Grain-Free, Filler-Free, Promotes Digestive Health, Supports Skin And Coat Health
Best for Skin And Coat Health
Breed size Medium
Weight 3.4 Pounds
Priced 46% below the category median ($27.08 across 139 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 2,800 owner ratings
Popularity2.1/5
2,800 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This 3.4 lb bag of Naked Essentials is built on a salmon and trout base, positioned as an all-natural, grain-free recipe with no fillers. I and Love and You markets it around a short, recognizable ingredient list rather than a long list of additives.', 'The formula includes both prebiotics and probiotics, and the brand ties it to digestive health support along with skin and coat benefits. It is built as a general grain-free option rather than one targeted at a specific life stage or medical need.', 'At $14.58 for a 3.4 lb bag, it is priced closer to mainstream than premium boutique brands, and with 2,800 reviews averaging 4.4 stars it has a solid track record among grain-free shoppers.']
Pros
Grain-free recipe built around real salmon and trout
No fillers, positioned as an all-natural formula
Added prebiotics and probiotics for digestive support
Reasonably priced for a grain-free option
Cons
4.4 star average trails some of the higher-rated chicken-based formulas in this category
Fish-forward recipe will not suit cats that prefer or need poultry
Smaller 3.4 lb bag size for the price
Specifications
Form
Chunk
Flavor
Salmon + Trout
Benefits
Grain-Free, Filler-Free, Promotes Digestive Health, Supports Skin And Coat Health
Best for
Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
Medium
Weight
3.4 Pounds
Performance notes
The grain-free, filler-free formulation leans on salmon and trout as the primary protein sources rather than grain-based fillers, which is the main selling point for owners avoiding corn, wheat, or soy. The added prebiotics and probiotics are aimed at digestive support, working alongside the fish-based protein rather than replacing it.
What buyers say
With 2,800 reviews averaging 4.4 stars and around 4,000 bought in the past month, this formula has a solid and active buyer base, though its rating sits a bit below some of the top chicken-based competitors in this category.
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