Our top 10 picks — ranked by ingredient quality, nutritional balance, and verified recall history.
Smalls cat food includes nine fresh recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars . Manufactured near Chicago, all the recipes are made from human-grade ingredients, cooked to lock in nutrients and then frozen to maximize freshness. They are high in protein and designed to promote strong bones and toned muscles in cats.
pawTree freeze-dried raw cat food includes three recipes which all receive the Advisor’s highest rating: 5-stars . The brand, founded by Roger Morgan in 2012, is based in Southlake, Texas. All the foods are made in the USA and formulated with a team of expert veterinarians and nutritionist to ensure quality.
Open Farm RawMix range includes two grain-free recipes which each receive the Cat Food Advisor’s second highest rating: 4.5 stars . This is a quality kibble, coated in a bone broth and freeze-dried raw. It contains added chunks of raw meat, so is protein-rich too.
Nulo Freestyle freeze-dried raw cat food consists of just two recipes which both receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This food provides cats with an excellent source of quality protein derived from animal meat. It contains probiotics which support both digestive and immune health.
The Honest Kitchen dehydrated cat food range is made up of three grain-free recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor highest rating: 5 stars . Created by a vet nutritionist, these whole food clusters are prepared using human-grade muscle meat and liver, low-glycemic carbs, beneficial fats and live probiotics. This is a premium product offering high quality ingredients.
Dr. Marty Nature’s Feast cat food is made up of three freeze-dried raw recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars . Founded by Dr Marty Goldstein, a leader in the field of veterinary medicine for more than 45 years, this food is an above-average freeze-dried range. The first six listed ingredients are all quality animal protein and the recipes are all free from grains, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Darwin’s Natural Selections is made up of three raw food recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars . Darwin’s was one of the first pet food companies to bring raw pet food direct to pet parents. These Natural Selections’ recipes are minimally processed to preserve the vital nutrients your cat needs. All meat is pasture-raised and grass-fed so your pet is receiving protein from a quality source.
Fussie Cat Gravy Formulas are made up of five recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars. This range is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independently owned, holistic pet wellness company. The food has been formulated to help support healthy vision and brain development and is fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of protein as the meat used is human grade.
Blue Wilderness dry product range is made of 11 recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s highest rating: 5 stars . This range made by Blue Buffalo offers cats an excellent source of quality protein and essential fatty acids. It is made with natural, wholesome ingredients, free from grains, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food is made up of nine recipes which all receive the Cat Food Advisor’s rating: 4 stars. This range was founded by Food Network favorite Rachael Ray, who joined up with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition in 2008 to develop dog food and then in 2014 the cat food element of the business.
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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