If I avoided everything the internet says is bad for me, I'd spend my days huddled in the back of my bedroom closet, with a blanket over my head. And some days I'm tempted to do just that. Anyhow...
I twice bought the variety pack of Dr Elsey's patés. Though far from the pickiest of eaters, none of my cats would acknowledge it as food. It does have an odd whipped consistency. But I'd trust Dr Elsey's to produce a quality food. And who knows, this might be just what your cat needs.