Our top 5 picks — ranked by ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and verified recall history.
PawTree Freeze-Dried Raw Real Beef Recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. It is one of three recipes in this product range made by PawTree, an online company founded by Roger Morgan in 2012 and based in Southlake, Texas.
Freshpet Vital Grain-Free Chicken Recipe with Antioxidant-rich Vegetables & Eggs received the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars. It is one of two formulas in this Freshpet product line. Freshpet was founded in Secaucus, New Jersey, in 2006 by Scott Morris, John Phelps and Cathal Walsh. It opened a factory in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and another in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 2013.
Wysong Optimal Vitality received the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars. It is one of two recipes in this product range made by Wysong, a family run business that was established in 1979 by Dr Randy Wysong.
Blackwood Bounty Dry Cat Food Grain Free Red Meat Recipe received the Cat Food Advisor’s rating: 4 stars. It is one of six foods in this product range made by Blackwood, a family-operated brand that’s based in Ohio. Founded around 20 years ago, the company offers super premium wet and dry dog and foods.
Tom & Sawyer Bento Box Fresh Cat Food received the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. It is one of three recipes in a product range made by Tom & Sawyer, a company founded by Kristin Matthews and Peter Zakarow in 2015. The duo work with nutritionists, vets, and labs, along with chefs, to formulate their nutritionally balanced recipes.
How we ranked these: Every food on this page is scored using our transparent methodology — 40% ingredient quality, 30% independent third-party rating, 20% recall history, 10% manufacturing transparency. No partner gets favorable placement; commissions don't influence the rankings.
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