There are so many different brands and types of cat foods to choose from on the market today. It can feel overwhelming as a cat parent when trying to choose the best one! There’s dry food, wet food, raw food, freeze-dried raw food, grain-free food, and the list goes on. Our cats deserve to eat like the royalty they think they are. To help make the process of choosing a nutritious and delicious cat food a little bit easier, we have made a list of some of our favorite cat foods!
Against the Grain
Against the Grain has tons of amazing choices for cats. Dolphin-safe wild ocean-caught tuna fish, salmon, snapper, crab meat, tilapia, and shrimp are just some of the nutritious protein sources that make up this cat food. It is rich in amino acids, fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and omegas. Against the Grain is a meat-dominant brand that never uses meals, dehydrated, or rendered ingredients in its recipes. And because they are meat-dominant, they always use at least 85% meat in all of their recipes, with the rest being made up of fresh fruits and vegetables. There are zero preservatives in any of their products, and they use the absolute minimal amount of processing in order to keep the foods natural. All of their canned cat food is packed by hand, too, so you can always be assured of its quality.
AvoDerm
This cat food is made with omega-rich avocados to promote a beautiful coat and healthy skin. It boasts tons of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that make it a full, nutritionally balanced meal. It is completely safe for cats as only the main substance of the avocado is used. They also have grain-free options for those kitties with grain sensitivities. This brand also has recipes for different life stages and for different concerns some cats might face, like weight management.
Canidae
Canidae is a brand that proudly uses only the most wholesome ingredients and never uses fillers, artificial ingredients, or preservatives. This brand also offers limited ingredient diets for those kitties with sensitive tummies. Sometimes having too many ingredients can just really throw a cat’s digestive system for a loop, but with this one, you won’t have to worry! They also have their own nutrition facility where they completely oversee the development of their pet food, as well as ensure its quality and integrity. No corn, no wheat, no soy, or animal byproduct meals are ever added to the recipes. Instead, they use real ingredients like sweet potatoes, peas, or chickpeas. Canidae nutrition focuses on the health of the entire body and the health of the mind of the animal. Every recipe is made up of probiotics, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, and antioxidants to ensure maximum nutrition for your kitty. Plus, it has a great taste that cats absolutely love.
Evanger’s
Evanger’s is a cat food brand that actually packs their canned food by hand. When you open up a can of Evanger’s cat food, it doesn’t look like regular ground-up wet cat food. Instead, it looks like regular real, edible food! No longer does your cat’s food need to just look like a can of mystery meat! Evanger’s places a heavy emphasis on quality nutrition by adding fresh fruits and vegetables to their recipes. They even add turmeric to some of their recipes for its anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. They also have several different recipes based on the needs of every cat. These recipes consist of sensitive tummy formulas, senior and joint health formulas, weight management, and bland diets for when your kitty is dealing with an upset tummy. Another great thing about Evanger’s is that they offer medley recipes that are made up of as many as three different protein sources like rabbit, beef, and pork.
Natural Balance
Natural Balance has a wide range of delectable options for our feline friends. From the Original Ultra diet to the Limited Ingredient diet to the Fat Cats recipes that all help keep our cats in good health and shape. The Limited Ingredient diet is especially good for cats who have sensitive tummies or food allergies. There are even grain-free and high-protein options within the Limited Ingredient diet recipes. Protein options include salmon, chicken, tuna, duck, and even venison. And of course, we can’t forget to mention all the great options Natural Balance has for canned and wet food for cats. They have everything from regular canned formula to pates to even stews! Your kitty will definitely love its next delicious meal with Natural Balance.
Nulo
Nulo has pate recipes, as well as shredded and minced recipes. They also offer a convenient and safe alternative to raw feeding, which is a freeze-dried raw recipe. They also place a heavy focus on providing cats with a protein-rich diet. The first 3-4 ingredients in any Nulo cat food are always ingredients from animal protein sources. Nulo even has a special patented probiotic that they add to their recipes called a ganedenbc30 probiotic, which helps aid in healthy digestion and promotes immune health. Their different recipes also offer diets suited for specific needs like hairball management and weight management.
Instinct
nstinct cat food offers a wide variety of options for our kitty friends. If you are new to safe raw feeding, try out Instinct’s wet cat food or their raw-coated kibble, or try their combination meal of raw mixed with kibble! Or try out their freeze-dried raw meals and frozen raw meals. Whether you choose the raw-inspired wet food or the 100% raw meals, rest assured that your cat will always get the proper nutrition it needs with Instinct. Instinct meals are always free from corn, grains, wheat, soy, and artificial colors or preservatives. Get all the benefits of feeding raw, without all the hassle.
Lotus
The cats who eat Lotus cat food absolutely love their venison stew recipe. Lotus has something for every cat out there. Without a doubt, they will have a recipe for even the pickiest of cats. The kibble is oven-baked and not cooked by heat and high-intensity pressure. Canned foods are made in Lotus’ own micro-cannery. They also make raw food recipes and raw food toppers to add to kibble. All their meat is hormone-free, antibiotic-free, vegetarian-fed, and caught in the wild. Lotus cat food is a food that both cats and cat parents can approve of.
Snappy Tom
Snappy Tom was the first cat food brand to provide fish as a primary protein source for Australian cats instead of just chicken, beef, or lamb. With Snappy Tom, cats get all the benefits of a fish-rich diet like Omega oils which are known to be beneficial for heart, joint, and skin and coat health. Snappy Tom cat food’s ingredients are ethically sourced and collected in a dolphin-safe manner. Snappy Tom has its own facilities where it produces its cat food so that they can have complete quality control over the production. In fact, because the facility also produces human-grade food, it is approved of and monitored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration. No byproducts that aren’t even fit for humans for these kitties!
Northwest Naturals
Northwest Naturals has six different recipes of freeze-dried cat food, including beef and trout, chicken, duck, rabbit, turkey, and whitefish. This food focuses on providing the essential nutrients that cats can’t live without. They don’t add fruits or vegetables. Instead, the recipes are made up of muscle meat, organ meat, and natural raw ground bone, all from the same protein source, depending on the recipe. A special component of Northwest Naturals is that they only chop their muscles and organs meat instead of grinding them up. Doing so helps to ensure the integrity of the high-quality ingredients in the recipes. Some reviewers have even said that Northwest Naturals helped save the life of their pets who refused to eat anything. Now, these pets can’t get enough of their delicious meals!
Open Farm
Open Farm cat food focuses on transparency when it comes to its ingredients and only ever makes 100% human-grade food to give to our cats. You’ll never have to wonder what kind of mystery meat is in your kitty’s food! And all their animal-based protein products are certified humane for their raising and handling. Open Farm even audits its own farmers and producers to ensure that everyone is following strict guidelines and providing proper and humane care for their animals. Animal welfare is of the absolute utmost importance to Open Farm. Their food is always antibiotic-free and never has any growth hormones or artificial flavors, or fillers.
Conclusion
Treat your kitties like the kings and queens they are by feeding them one of the delicious meals on this list! All of the brands on this list are an excellent choice for your royal kitty since they all boast high-quality nutrition and are all made up of ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients. Choosing an amazing cat food might just be easier than you think!
